Step 1: Go To Your Payment Settings
Go to your Studio Manager Dashboard, then click on the More tab.
From the drop-down list, click on Payment Settings.
On the Settings page, you can set up payment gateways or use other payment options.
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- Using Stripe as a Payment Gateway
- Using PayPal as a Payment Gateway (Paid subscription only)
- Manual Payment Method Options (Venmo, Zelle, Wire Transfer, etc).
Step 2a: Using Stripe as a Payment Gateway
On the Settings page, go to the Payment Methods section.
To collect online payments through Stripe as your payment gateway, click on Connect with Stripe.
Stripe will open in another tab or window, and type in your email address in the Email Address field.
Click on the Submit button.
You'll be prompted to login or create your Stripe account. Follow through the rest of the steps to connect your Stripe account to Lightfolio.
Step 2b: Using Paypal as a Payment Gateway
Note: To use Paypal as your payment gateway, you must upgrade to a paid plan.
To collect online payments through Paypal as your payment gateway, click on the Activate Paypal button.
In the Paypal Email field, type in the email address you use to login to Paypal, then click on the Save PayPal Email button.
Step 2c: Use Other Payment Apps or Options
In the Studio Manual Payments section, there are multiple alternative payment options for you to choose from.
To use Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle:
Select the Allow Venmo/CashApp/Zelle checkbox.
In the field, type in the @Venmo Handle, $CashApp Handle, or Zelle Email/Phone Number for your account.
To use Wire Transfer as a payment method:
Select the Allow Wire Transfer checkbox.
Type in the instructions your client should follow in order to wire funds to your bank.
To allow clients to pay offline or through a different service that Lightfolio doesn’t offer:
Select the Allow Pay Later checkbox.
Type in your instructions to the client in the Instructions field (e.g., "Pay in cash at the shoot.")
Step 3: Enable Payment Options On Your Invoice or Other Document (Optional)
To enable the payment method options you’ve set up, create or open the document you want to enable the payment methods for.
Click on the Payments item in the Document Builder menu.
Under the Payment Methods section, select the payment method checkbox(es) for the options that you want to enable.
Your client will now be able to pay through the payment method options you've enabled.