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⏱ FLASH GIVEAWAY! ⏱ Today we’re giving away 1 Firecrest Filter Travel Kit @elialocardi Edition from our friends at @formatthitech (retail value about $589) to 1 lucky person!! These filters will up your sunset game to make those colors pop in no time. . Here is what you need to do to enter: . . 📍 Tag your photography friends in the comments that you think might like to participate and win. Each tag will count as an entry, with 10 entries max. . . ❤️Follow us on Instagram @cloud_spot . . GIVEAWAY ends April 24th at 4pm PST. Winner will be announced on our Instagram Stories today at 5pm PST. . Good luck and have fun!!

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Did you hear the news?? Our besties and Ambassadors James & Jess are keynote speakers at this year’s #showitunited2017 ! 🎉 Woot woot! 🎉 Raise your hand if you’ll be there with us cheering them on!! Go @jameswitty and @jessfairchild !! 📸 by @toriwatsonphoto ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #showiteer #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Our amazing friend & CloudSpot Ambassador @nataliefranke recently came “out of photography retirement” to shoot her friends’ incredible wedding day. Natalie is the definition of perseverance and kindness, and we’re so happy to see her pick up a camera again! 🎉 Queue dance music 🎉 If you haven’t been following along on her journey, we suggest giving her a follow! 📸 by @nataliefranke ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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CloudSpot + Dubsado - The Integration is LIVE!

Current users of CloudSpot already know that we're all about making photographer's lives easier.  It's something we're passionate about, and something that motivates us to make our platform better every day.

When we approached the team at Dubsado about potentially integrating with them, we were floored by the fact that they have the same motivation for their own users.  And since they have built a strong solution for creatives to manage the business side of things, we knew that partnering with them would create a solution that photographers are looking for.

And it's finally here.

Today we're happy to launch the official integration between CloudSpot and Dubsado!  🎉 After a quick and easy linking process, users of both platforms can quickly and easily put their CloudSpot galleries in their client's Dubsado portals.  Don't believe us?  Check it out!

This is just the first step in what we know will be a progressive and amazing relationship between our two companies.  We're already working on bringing added functionality that's going to blow you guys away!

And to celebrate, we've partnered with our friends in the industry to create the Ultimate Photographer's Giveaway!  It starts today and ends April 18th, 2018 at 3pm PST.  One winner will receive the following:

6 months of Dubsado

1 year of CloudSpot

1 copy of AlbumStomp software

$250 in album credit from KISS Books

6 months of Two Bright Lights

Wanna enter?  Check out our post on Instagram to see how!  It's fast & free.

Oh, and our friends at Dubsado are giving CloudSpot users a special deal!  We have a code for you to get 20% off for life of your monthly or yearly membership! Just use code “cloudspot20” to lock in that sweet deal!  Visit dubsado.com to sign up!

Don't forget to join our amazing photography community on Facebook!

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We don’t know about you, but we think you can’t have enough friends in this world. We’re SO thankful to have a team that feels more like a family than just co-workers, to have ambassadors that are so close to us that we text each other gifs, and to have other businesses that are not just friends but also partners in a lot of ways. . . And let’s not forget about our amazing community of photographers. You guys are the reason we work so hard each and every day, and we hope that you can think of us as friends as well. 💖 📸 by @jessfairchild and @jameswitty ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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The weekend is in sight!! . . What are your plans for Spring Break? Work, or fun?? . . 📸 by @braedonflynn ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Cameras aren’t just for taking photos... they’re for capturing emotions, too. Can we see a recent photo of yours where you captured some sort of emotion?? Tag us or use #cloudsquad! . . 📸 by @ourstorycreative ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness (at Wrightwood, California)

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Hope you’re feeling like this couple today! . . 📸 by probably wet photographer @jamesdayweddings ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Big Updates to CloudSpot Galleries!

When clients enter your gallery and view their photos, the experience needs to be something that you are proud to put your name behind.  Over the last few months, we’ve heard your feedback, added a LOT of new features, and are excited to release our new gallery experience!

We’ve taken things to another level when it comes to your client galleries and have created more options when it comes to showing off your stunning photos. From being able to choose unique cover options for each gallery, to easier mobile downloads- we’ve got you covered so you can put your best foot forward.

When you first send a client a gallery, the cover image can create a lasting first impression. Now, we’ve added more options to match your unique style in your client galleries with 7 New Gallery Cover Designs to choose from! Your gallery name no longer has to be restricted to the center of your cover, and portrait style photos can now shine as your cover. You can also adjust the cover photo to be positioned juuuuust right with the new ability to adjust a cover focal point, and click and drag for the perfect fit!

In addition, you don’t have to spend time choosing your ONE favorite photo from an event to be your cover image for all the galleries, as you can also set unique cover photos for every gallery. Organizing multiple shoots for the same client such as an Engagement shoot and a Wedding is now possible within the same Event :) All of these changes can be made in the new Covers section added to your Gallery Settings.

 Not only do you have more options for customizing your galleries, but we’ve also added some new options for your clients to enjoy and hopefully make your life easier in the process! Now, you can allow clients to mark their favorite photos and share a direct link to anyone to those images. They can share via email, SMS text, or copying the direct link to their clipboard to paste elsewhere.

Perhaps one of the biggest time-saving elements we’ve added, is that clients can now alert you immediately and send you a message when they are finished selecting their favorite photos! You’ll receive an email notification right away and move forward in your workflow and access those photos in your Event Analytics :) Clients and gallery visitors can also now conveniently view all of their images at the tap of a button with our new Slideshow feature. For those of you who use your Home Page as a client portal, you’ll now also find we’ve added a handy search feature in the top right corner so clients (or you) can quickly jump to any gallery - no more scrolling for days!

Pretty awesome, right? That’s only a quick overview of some of the big improvements you have waiting for you in your new galleries :)

To make sure you have access to all of the new Cover options and improvements, you’ll need to have the latest version of CloudSpot. If you didn’t see a prompt to update automatically to version 7.0.6, you can grab a fresh download here anytime: https://cloudspot.io/download

We’re excited to bring even more powerful tools and features to your galleries soon! In the meantime, we hope both you and your clients enjoy :)

To see the full list of improvements with online galleries and other updates, check out our ChangeLog.

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Happy Monday friends! . . Check out this window lighting! Pair it with a beautiful bride, gorgeous dress, contagious laughter and an amazing photographer, and this is what happens! . . What do you like better: window light, or flash? 📸 by @jessfairchild ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Do you like pretty things? We like pretty things. And it doesn’t get much prettier than this winter forest photo 📸 by @wynwileyphoto ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Women are powerful. Women are bold. They’re beautiful, they’re important, and proud. While a picture is worth a thousand words, we would need a thousand photos to show our appreciation for women around the world. #internationalwomensday . . This amazing photo 📸 by @heydoza ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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We love seeing photos like this - it reminds us to be creative in every situation. Raise your hand 🙋🏻‍♀️ if you’ve ever taken photos in less-than-ideal circumstances. Sometimes the lighting isn’t right, or the background doesn’t fit, or the client’s outfit just doesn’t look good. It kind of forces you to get creative, right? . . Just a quick reminder that creativity can break through any barrier that’s thrown at you. Now get out there, and do it. This amazing photo 📸 by @sessionsbyannesalas ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Who’s ready for *7 NEW gallery cover options?* How about SMS text sharing? Or animated cover photos? . CloudSpot’s big gallery update is almost ready! Come see why photographers are making the switch to us! New users can get any plan for just $5/mo. for the first 3 months AND free image migration. Make more money, give your clients a better experience, and join a growing team of passionate photographers. 💖📸———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #cloudsquad #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness (at Irvine, California)

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We’re on the road to Vegas for #WPPI2018 ! 🎉 Who else is coming?! #cloudsquad———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #visualcoop #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness (at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino)

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📸 by CloudSpot user: @lovestephaniemae ———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #visualcoop #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness

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Networking and community are so very important for small business owners. When was the last time you reached out to another person in your industry and invited them for ☕️? Joining groups in your area are a great way to get out and feel more empowered to be successful - we personally love what our friends at @mydubsado are doing with their community group called The Huddle. Don’t be afraid to get out there and meet new people who have common goals - they’re just as nervous and excited as you!———————————————————————— #cloudspot #cloudspotcommunity #imagedelivery ———————————————————————— Share photos with clients - it’s fast & easy! ———————————————————————— 👉🏻📱 Cloudspot.io 💻👈🏻 . . . . . #makeportraits #portraitcollective #lookslikefilm #chasinglight #visualcoop #naturallight #loveauthentic #aovportraits #agameoftones #portraitpage #ftwotw #watchthisinstagood #weddingphotogmag #hybridphotographer #professionalphotographer #savvybusinessowner #learnphotography #peoplescreative #filmisnotdead #pixieset #bestwphoto #photographyeducation #weddingvendors #photobusiness