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Iris Works
What Iris Works is
Iris Works is a photography CRM for managing bookings, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, email marketing, workflows, and client relationships. A client profile can bring together inquiries, booking details, contracts, invoices, messages, notes, and session information. In the booking flow, clients can choose an available time, sign a contract, and pay a deposit. Payments work through Square, Stripe, and PayPal, with Square identified as the preferred partner. Calendar connections include iCloud, Google Calendar, Office 365, Exchange, and Outlook; other integrations include QuickBooks and Fundy Designer invoice import. Workflows can send emails, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires based on booking dates or session milestones. Questionnaire templates are available for photography niches, and responses are saved to client profiles. Iris Works runs on the web, Android, and iOS, with mobile apps paired with the web application. Plans start at $14.95/mo, and a free trial is available without a credit card; there is no free plan.
Who it suits
Iris Works suits photographers, including wedding, portrait, senior, family, newborn, maternity, boudoir, and commercial photographers. Its client records and automated workflows support those managing bookings and client communications.
What it does well
- Clients can book, sign contracts, and pay deposits.
- Automates emails, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires.
- Connects with several calendars and payment processors.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
- Free trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Starter begins at $14.95/mo.
Limits
There is no free plan. The trial lasts 14 days; paid plans start at $14.95/mo.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $14.95/mo or $149/year · Online Booking · Booking Website · Online Payment Processing · E-Contracts · Invoice templates on booking | $14.95 a month |
| Basic | $29.95/mo or $299/year · Workflows and Automation · Custom Integrated Lead Page · E-Contracts and Free Templates · Invoices and Quotes · Locations | $29.95 a month |
| Pro | $39.95/mo or $399/year · Online Booking OR Email Marketing · Workflows and Automation · Custom Integrated Lead Page · E-Contracts and Free Templates · Invoices and Quotes · Locations · Free Account Setup | $39.95 a month |
| Pro Plus | $49.95/mo or $499/year · Online Booking · Email Marketing · Workflows and Automation · Custom Integrated Lead Page · E-Contracts and Free Templates · Invoices and Quotes · Locations · Free Account Setup | $49.95 a month |
As iris-works.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Iris Works website.
- Sign up for the 14-day free trial; no credit card is required.
- Use the web application or the iOS and Android mobile apps.
Verdict
Iris Works brings booking, client records, payments, and workflow automation together for photography businesses. Its trial provides a way to try the service, but ongoing use starts with a paid plan.
Questions
How much does Iris Works cost?
Plans start at $14.95/mo. The Starter plan is $14.95/mo or $149/year; other listed plans are Basic at $29.95/mo or $299/year, Pro at $39.95/mo or $399/year, and Pro Plus at $49.95/mo or $499/year.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. Iris Works offers a 14-day free trial, and no credit card is required to sign up.
Which platforms does Iris Works support?
Iris Works is available on the web, Android, and iOS. Its mobile app pairs with the web application.
Which payment and calendar integrations are available?
Payments are supported through Square, Stripe, and PayPal, with Square named as the preferred partner. Calendar connections include iCloud, Google Calendar, Office 365, Exchange, and Outlook.
What other integrations does Iris Works list?
Its listed integrations include QuickBooks accounting and Fundy Designer invoice import.
Who makes Iris Works?
Founder Meredith Gradle says she launched Iris in 2015.
Facts from Iris Works's own pages
- Automation
- Workflows can automatically send emails, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires based on booking dates or session milestones. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Booking
- Clients can choose an available appointment time, sign a contract, and pay a deposit through the booking flow. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Calendar integrations
- Calendar connections listed by Iris Works include iCloud, Google Calendar, Office 365, Exchange, and Outlook. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Client management
- The CRM keeps client inquiries, bookings, contracts, invoices, messages, notes, and session details in a client profile. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Founder Meredith Gradle says she launched Iris in 2015. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product is built for photographers, including wedding, portrait, senior, family, newborn, maternity, boudoir, and commercial photographers. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Iris Works states its mobile app is available for iOS and Android and pairs with the web application. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Other integrations
- The integrations page describes QuickBooks accounting and Fundy Designer invoice import integrations. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Payment data
- Payments are handled by third-party processors, and Iris Works says it does not store credit card information in its database. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Iris Works supports Square, Stripe, and PayPal payments, and names Square as its preferred payment partner. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Iris Works is a photography CRM for managing bookings, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, email marketing, workflows, and client relationships in one place. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Questionnaires
- The product offers questionnaire templates for photography niches, and questionnaire responses are saved to client profiles. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy notice says Iris Works uses encryption for data in transit, role-based access controls, and routine system monitoring and audits. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company lists [email protected] as its support contact. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Iris Works offers a free trial and says no credit card is required to sign up. · iris-works.com, 4 Oct 2026