The field operating system

The Photographer's Clipboard.

Plan the shoot. Know the light. Keep every client, crew, gear note and next move together.

No card required. Your saved work stays ready if you upgrade.

The problem it killsFive minutes of light left—and the plan is scattered. The Clipboard brings the shoot back into one place.

77

practical sheets

Live

weather + light

One

job in one place

Plan every detail

Build the day around the job you are actually shooting.

Adapt in real time

Keep weather, wind and available light beside the plan.

Create with clarity

Turn a useful brief into practical shoot suggestions.

Keep control

Review what is saved and export your working records.

A real working preview

Use the complete Clipboard for 48 hours.

Sign in by email. Plan a genuine job, check its light and weather, sync it across devices, and try three AI Shoot Assist plans. No card and no stripped-down demo.

Start my free trial

From the desk to the shoot day.

A calm paper workspace on the laptop, a clear working view on iPad and the essentials in your hand on iPhone.

The Photographer's Clipboard visual system shown on a laptop, iPad and iPhone
Laptop / iPad / iPhoneOne recognisable system across the devices photographers already use.
The Photographer's Clipboard Weather and Light planner on an iPhone

Weather, wind and magic hour beside the plan.

Check the live location when permissions are available, or type the shoot area manually. Sunrise, sunset, morning and evening magic hour stay visible while you prepare the job.

Noosa weatherManual backupWind map

Universal search

Find the sheet. Find the client. Keep moving.

Search all 77 sheets or reopen a saved client, shoot, location or project detail from one bar near the top of the app. It works on desktop, iPad and phone.

  • Jump straight to Lighting Setup, Invoice, Release Forms or any other sheet
  • Find saved clients and shoots without digging through the library
  • Search locations and project information already stored with the job
The universal search in The Photographer's Clipboard finding the Invoice Template and related sheets on a phone
Genuine app screen / universal search

Built from the shoot floor

Not another generic dashboard wearing a camera icon.

The Photographer's Clipboard was made around the practical rhythm of a real photography job: plan it, find the light, make the frames, keep the record and deliver.

A photographer planning a coastal location shoot with The Photographer's Clipboard on a laptop
Location / Light / Plan
A commercial photography team using The Photographer's Clipboard on an iPad
Studio / Crew / Deliverables
The Photographer's Clipboard on an iPhone during a model shoot
Shoot day / In your hand

Campaign scenes show the intended working context. The product demonstrations above and below use genuine screens captured from the application.

The tools you reach for on the day.

Working views from the Daily Planner, Weather & Light and AI Shoot Assist.

Build the day screen from The Photographer's Clipboard

Build the day

Start time, client, primary frame, contacts, checklists and notes.

Know the light screen from The Photographer's Clipboard

Know the light

Weather, wind, sunrise, sunset and magic-hour windows.

Turn the brief into a plan screen from The Photographer's Clipboard

Turn the brief into a plan

Practical timing, lens, styling, shot and backup suggestions.

  • Primary window: golden hour ≈ 16:27–17:27 — start shooting moving frames from 16:00 to catch long shadows and softer light.
  • Sunset at 17:27. Use the last 10–15 minutes pre-sunset for the softest frontal light and stronger backlit rim options.
  • Blue hour ≈ 17:27–17:50 for cooler cinematic frames and slower shutter or motion blends.

77 practical sheets

Start with today. Open the depth when you need it.

The complete library covers scheduling, production, lighting records, projects, creative development, clients, finance, pricing, marketing and sessions. Your Shoot Day Pack keeps only the useful pages in front of you.

Plan the job

18 sheets
  • Daily Planner
  • Shoot Day Pack
  • Shot Lists
  • Call times
  • Production notes

Know the light

Live + recorded
  • Weather and wind
  • Sunrise and sunset
  • Lighting Setup Record
  • Camera and exposure recipe
  • BTS and finished-result images

Direct the shoot

Creative tools
  • AI Shoot Assist
  • Mood boards
  • Primary frame
  • Lens and gear plans
  • Backup options

Protect the files

Card to archive
  • Card and camera register
  • Main drive and folder path
  • Verified backup location
  • Editing catalogue
  • Delivery and final archive

Run the business

Business tools
  • Client records
  • Invoices and deposit links
  • Client showcases
  • Release forms
  • Expenses

Find it fast

Universal search
  • All 77 sheets
  • Saved clients and shoots
  • Locations and project details
  • Direct sheet jump
  • Desktop and mobile search

Stage One works today

Know where every card—and every copy—went.

Record the card number, camera, main drive, backup drive, exact folders, Lightroom or other editing catalogue, final delivery and archive. It stays with the shoot and exports as a desktop-friendly CSV.

Beyond the Shoot AI Studio / coming later

The planned desktop connection will build on these organised records. Join the first-look list for progress and release updates.

Join AI Studio updates

Open it on the laptop. Carry it onto the shoot.

Use the same application on your computer, iPad and phone. Install it where supported, work from the browser and keep an exportable backup of the project library.

Installable

Add it to supported devices without waiting for an App Store update.

Field ready

Carry the plan, contacts and light information with you.

Project based

Keep each client, shoot and selected sheet pack together.

Free product guide

See how the whole shoot stays together.

Download the four-page guide for a clear look at the app across laptop, iPad and phone, the practical problems it solves, and how to start the complete 48-hour trial.

Get the free PDF

Four pages · PDF · Includes the direct 48-hour trial link

Cover of The Photographer's Clipboard product guide showing the app on real devices in a photography studio

Straight answers.

What is The Photographer's Clipboard?+

It is a field-ready planning app built specifically for photographers. It keeps shoot-day plans, weather and light, client details, images, checklists and business sheets together in one working system.

Can I use it on my phone, iPad and computer?+

Yes. Use it in a browser or install it to a supported device. Sign in with the same account to reach cloud-saved projects on another device.

Is AI running the whole application?+

No. AI Shoot Assist turns a useful brief into planning suggestions. You remain in control of what is saved and how the shoot is run.

Can it track memory cards and backups?+

Yes. The Memory Cards sheet records each card, its camera, main drive and folder, verified backup, editing catalogue, final delivery and archive. The chain saves with the shoot and exports as a CSV.

Can clients sign releases on an iPad or phone?+

Yes. Release forms include separate signature pads for the model or talent, studio representative and witness. Each pad works with a finger, Apple Pencil or another stylus, as well as a mouse or trackpad, and the drawn signatures appear in the printed or downloaded release.

Can I save a lighting setup that worked?+

Yes. The Lighting Setup Record keeps the studio or location, time, conditions, light positions, modifiers, power levels, camera and exposure settings, a placement sketch, behind-the-scenes photographs and the finished result together with the shoot.

Can I request a shoot deposit from the app?+

Yes. Add a secure payment link from your own Stripe, PayPal or another payment provider to the invoice, then open or share the deposit request while the client is with you. The provider receives the payment; the Clipboard does not store card details.

Can I send a small portfolio to a prospective client?+

Yes. Client Showcase lets you publish an unlisted link with up to six selected photographs, your contact details and optional booking or deposit buttons. The private shoot record and notes are not included.

Can I search all the sheets and saved clients?+

Yes. Universal search is available near the top of the app on desktop, iPad and phone. Search a sheet name to jump directly to it, or search a saved client, shoot, location or project detail to reopen that job.

How does the free trial work?+

Sign in by email and open the complete app for 48 hours with no card required. The trial includes cloud save, live weather and light, all planning sheets, and up to three AI Shoot Assist plans.

What happens when the 48 hours ends?+

The app locks automatically, but your projects remain stored. Purchase Founder Access with the same email and you can continue from the work you already saved.

Does it replace a studio CRM?+

It is the field layer your CRM does not cover — planning, light, shoot-day decisions and records.

How do I learn to use it properly?+

Peter Trainer teaches practical Clipboard use through Creator Hub, his Skool learning space. Current access details and available lessons are provided after checkout.

What happens after checkout?+

Use the same email address from checkout to sign in. If access does not appear, contact support and the purchase will be verified.

Beyond the Shoot visual direction showing The Photographer's Clipboard on laptop, iPad and iPhone

Founder release

Walk onto the next shoot prepared.

Founder checkout is US$49. Use the same email at checkout and sign-in. Your final AUD amount depends on the rate and fees applied by your bank or card provider.