Effortless real estate shoot scheduling with secure access code vaults and instant sharing.
Real estate photography freelancers are frustrated with scheduling tools that fail to handle property access codes and last-minute changes, leading to missed shoots and inefficiencies.
AccessFrame centralizes scheduling for real estate photographers, automatically storing and sharing property access codes with clients and agents upon booking. It handles last-minute changes with real-time notifications and one-click rescheduling to prevent missed shoots. Freelancers save hours weekly by eliminating email chains and phone tag.
Freelancers specializing in real estate photography
Dedicated access code management integrated directly into the calendar, with encrypted sharing and audit logs—unmatched by general schedulers.
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Drag-and-drop calendar for booking shoots with client/ agent invites.
Secure storage and auto-sharing of door codes/gate codes linked to each shoot.
Push notifications and email for any schedule modifications.
AI-suggested alternative slots based on photographer and client availability.
Automated SMS/email confirmations with all details including codes.
Self-service portal for agents to update codes or times.
Save common property types for faster booking.
Track no-shows, average shoot time, and revenue per shoot.
Sync with external calendars and automate workflows.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | No |
| stripe_id | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | Yes |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| property_address | text | No |
| scheduled_time | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| shoot_id | uuid | No |
| code | text | No |
| type | text | No |
| expires_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/shootsList user's shoots
/api/shootsCreate new shoot
/api/shoots/:idUpdate shoot details
/api/access-codes/:shootIdAdd access code to shoot
/api/notificationsFetch recent changes/alerts
No notifications
5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $74 | $888 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 5% | $1,480 | $17,760 |
AccessFrame handles access codes and last-minute changes so you focus on photography.
Post in Facebook groups like 'Real Estate Photographers Network' and Reddit r/RealEstatePhotography offering free Pro access for feedback. DM 20 active posters in those groups with a demo video. Follow up with personalized emails highlighting their pain points from comments.
Easy booking links
No access code handling
Built-in code vaults and real estate specifics
Group bookings
Generic, no change automation for codes
Tailored for photographers with code sharing
Data moat from aggregated shoot patterns and access code best practices, creating proprietary templates over time.
Booming real estate market with more virtual agent interactions demands digital-first scheduling beyond basic tools.
Low adoption if freelancers stick to email
Target pain via interviews and free tier
SMS deliverability issues
Use reliable Twilio + fallback emails
Overbuilding features
Strict MVP timeline
Success: 80% confirm access codes as top issue
Success: 3/5 upgrade to paid
Success: 100 users week 1
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