Getting Started with Fotostudio | Fotostudio Helpdesk

How to start with Fotostudio?
Just signed up for Fotostudio and feeling a bit lost? Here are some tips to get you started. Follow the Start Guide & Tutorial We provide you with a start guide containing the key initial steps to set up your account. At the top of your Fotostudio account, you will find a getting started tutorial (rocket icon 🚀) that will help you discover the platform. By completing all the steps, you will earn an extra month ofSome readers
Getting Started with Fotostudio
Just signed up for Fotostudio and feeling a bit lost? Here are some tips to get you started. Attend a Demo A few days after your registration, you will receive an email inviting you to join a free demo to discover how Fotostudio works. Several time slots are available each week. Follow the Start Guide & Tutorial We provide you with a start guide containing the key initial steps to set up your account. At the topFew readers
How to choose your homepage in Fotostudio?
Do you want to open a specific page directly when you log in to Fotostudio? You can set your homepage in just a few clicks. How to do it? Go to My account > Personalization. Open the Application tab. Scroll down to the Homepage section. Select the page you want to display by default: Assistant Work dashboard Calendar Financial dashboard Save your changes. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200Few readers
CRM Getting Started Guide
Key steps to get started: 1 Set up your account 2 Set up your email address 3 Personalize emails sent by Fotostudio 4 Personalize contracts 5 Organize payments: deposits, balances, online payments 6 Manage session types and pricing [7 Automate email sending aFew readers
How long is the trial period?
At Fotostudio, we believe that a trial is essential to get familiar with and to start using a software. That's why we offer a free trial period without asking for a credit card. For the CRM and Galleries you can benefit from a total trial period of 3 months: +1 month simply by signing up +1 month by completing the startup tutorial (rocket icon 🚀 at the top right of your account) +1 month if you obtain a referral code from another user (to be entered during registration orFew readers
Data Import
Do you have data, either in the form of Excel files or from another software, that you want to import into Fotostudio? No problem, we have automated procedures for several software (Light Blue, MonAE, Simple Studio, Studio Ninja, Google contacts, and more). All the necessary information can be found in the Data Migration, Import & Download category of our help center. Have other types of files? Send them to [Few readers
Your contact details and legal informations
In Fotostudio, there are several places where you can set up your contact details and legal information. Basic information In My Account > My Profile, you can enter your contact details (first name, last name, email, website, etc.), choose the avatar that will appear at the bottom left of your account, change your password, and adjust regional settings. ![My profile](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshFew readers
How to invoice services with VAT
VAT is not applied automatically to your rates in the CRM or galleries. Therefore, you need to set the VAT rate yourself. CRM Settings Activate a tax in your billing settings Here’s what to do to invoice services with VAT: on the Accounting > Settings > Billing page, enter the name of the tax you want to apply and its value. ![Billing settings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2025Few readers
Configure your professional email address for sending emails
To make the most of Fotostudio's features, it's crucial to set up your professional email address for sending emails. Explanation about email addresses In Fotostudio, we differentiate between two email addresses for your account: The email address in Settings > My Account > My Profile which is used for logging into the account and receiving software notifications. The email address to set up for sending emails from the platform. Why is iSome readers
The client interface
The client interface (or client area / personal space) is a secure web page between you and your clients. Only your client can access their space to view the documents you make available to them (contracts to sign, quotes, invoices, questionnaires, etc.). They can now also update their information independently, for example to update an address or phone number. It is also the interface your client will see during an online booking, gift card purchase, etc. ![](https://storage.crisp.Some readers
Complete Guide to the "Fotostudio" Text Editor and Email Design
Thanks to a new visual, intuitive, and customizable text editor, say goodbye to messy copy-pasting, fonts changing in every email, or ugly links to your quotes. Here we explain step by step how to set everything up and make the most of it. Email Design Fotostudio Text Editor || The old text editors Froala & Summernote are no longer maintained. We recommend using the Fotostudio text editor now. This setting can be found in My AccFew readers
How to use Cheeese, the virtual assistant of Fotostudio
Cheeese is a virtual assistant integrated into Fotostudio that allows you to perform certain actions quickly from a single interface. It enables you to create elements in your account, find existing information, or send emails without having to navigate through the different modules of the platform. How to Access Cheeese To open the assistant: Log in to your Fotostudio account. In the top bar of the interface, click on the 🪄 icon located on the left, next to the notifications.Few readers
How to report a bug?
The goal of the Fotostudio team is to continuously improve the software to meet the specific needs of photographers. If you notice a bug or a problem that seems like a bug, please report it to us via the chat at the bottom right so it can be fixed quickly. Thank you for your help! 🙂Few readers