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After 5 years in the biz, heres some of my favorite things

hi,
I'm Rose

The tools, gear, and partners that keep my business — and my adventures — running wild..

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Over the years — from the glaciers of Alaska to sunrise hikes in the Dolomites — I’ve learned that great experiences (and businesses) thrive on the right tools.
Below are the resources I truly love and trust — the same systems, partners, and gear that help me serve my couples wholeheartedly and run Matlai Photography with ease.

Some of these are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to use them — at no extra cost to you.
I only recommend what I actually use and believe in.

Foreign Policy advisor turned wedding and elopement photographer. 
So I know a thing or two about systems that work

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The Essentials

Jane Oppen

Will Durr

If you aren't using contracts in your business, your not doing it right. The Legal Paige has an entire section dedicated to photography and the wedding industry. 
Use this link and code MATLAI10

Bill Heywood

Dubsado - a CRM software that allows you to streamline your business, customize proposals, and keep everything in one place. 

use code: rosephoto for 20% off 

Canva is a game changer. From crafting unique posts, to your pricing guides to everything in between - it is the ultimate program for creatives to elevate their business. 

Narrative- the ultimate culling and built in SEO blog building tool for your business. Click here for a signup bonus!

Dubsado - a CRM software that allows you to streamline your business, customize proposals, and keep everything in one place. Handy mobile app too - which is so critical!

use code: rosephoto for 20% off 

If you aren't using contracts in your business, your not doing it right. The Legal Paige has an entire section dedicated to photography and the wedding industry. 
use this link and code Matlai10 

Pic- Time. Showcase your work using elegant galleries that are easy to use, and even SEO friendly. 
Clients can print right from your gallery too - so set that up asap!
use this link for a discount!

Canva is a game changer. From crafting unique posts, to your pricing guides to everything in between - it is the ultimate program for creatives to elevate their business. 

Dubsado - a CRM software that allows you to streamline your business, customize proposals, and keep everything in one place. Handy mobile app too - which is so critical!

use code: rosephoto for 20% off 

For Photographers and Creatives

Tools that streamline your business, elevate your client experience, and give you back time to create.

Flodesk. If you aren't collecting emails from past and present clients, you're missing out on a huge income stream for your business.
Use this link to get 50% off your first year! 

Flodesk. If you aren't collecting emails from past and present clients, you're missing out on a huge income stream for your business.
Use this link to get 50% off your first year! 

Take your business ideas
and make them great

Other brands that I know and love

Backpacks and Gear:

1 - Peak Design
My first camera backpack was bought back in 2018 when they were a kickstarter and it has lasted me 5 countries and hundreds of shoots. 


2 - Holdfast Gear
Beautiful, timeless and elegant these camera straps are also durable and easy to use! 

Accessories and fun things 

1 - Godox V1 Flash
They just came out with Godox V100 but my v1 gets the job done at 1/3 of the price! 




2- Kindley Photographer Sling
Trendy, and so I can keep batteries, my phone, extra SD cards and even a lens on my person!