How to Automate Your Photography Client Delivery with Photo Hub

As a freelance photographer, your job shouldn’t end with a headache. After hours of editing, the last thing you want to do is manually type in dozens of client emails into Google Drive permissions.

What if you could automate the entire delivery process?

With the Photo Hub, you can sync your Google Drive and deliver galleries using simple unique codes. Here is your step-by-step guide to setting up a “hands-off” delivery system for just $1/month.

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Why Stop Manually Sharing Google Drive Folders?

Manual sharing is slow, prone to “Request Access” errors, and looks unprofessional. By using an automated hub, you provide:

• Instant Access: Clients use a unique ID instead of waiting for email invites.
• Professional Branding: A clean portal instead of a messy cloud folder.
• Zero Admin: Once it’s set up, the system handles the notifications for you.

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Step 1: Connect Your Google Drive to the Hub

First, log in to your Photo Hub dashboard. Navigate to the “Integrations” or “Settings” tab.

1. Click on “Connect Google Drive.”
2. Follow the secure Google OAuth prompts to grant the Hub permission to view your folders.
3. Once connected, the Hub acts as a “window” to your Drive, so you never have to leave the platform to manage files.

Step 2: Create Your Client Folders (The Magic Step)

The Hub identifies which client gets which photos based on the Folder Name.

1. Go to your Google Drive.
2. Create a new folder for your photoshoot.
3. Important: Name the folder exactly the same as the Unique Code you generated for your client in the Hub (e.g., JSMITH_2024 or WEDDING_99).
4. Drop your edited high-res photos into this folder.

Step 3: Assign the Unique ID in the Hub

Back in the Photo Hub dashboard, create a “New Delivery” for your client.

• Enter the client’s name and email.
• Generate or type in their Unique ID (matching the folder name you just created in Drive).
• Hit “Sync.”

Step 4: Automated Email Notification

Once you hit save, you can put your phone down. The Hub will:

1. Scan your Google Drive for the matching folder name.
2. Link the files to the client’s Unique ID.
3. Automatically send an email to your client with their access link and instructions.

Pro Tip: Your client never has to log into a Google account. They simply enter their Unique ID on your portal and see their beautiful gallery immediately.

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Conclusion: Scale Your Photography Business for $1

Efficiency is the difference between a hobby and a business. By automating your photo delivery for just $1/month, you save hours of admin time every single week.