Visual job tracking from backlog to delivery
A drag-and-drop Kanban board with customizable stages. See every job's status, priority, deadline, and image count at a glance. Sort by due date or drag to reorder.
- Default 5-stage pipeline: Backlog → Culling → Editing → Review → Delivered
- Customize up to 16 stages with your own names and colors
- Priority badges, due date pills, and progress bars on every card
- Bulk actions: select multiple jobs to change status or archive
- Jobs list view with sortable columns and advanced filters
Every detail about a shoot in one panel
Open any job to see the full picture: client info, dates, tags, linked folders, Lightroom progress, notes, and a complete activity timeline. Everything you need without switching apps.
- Track culled, edited, and delivered image counts per job
- Link source and export folders with live file count updates
- Custom tags for shoot type, style, and workflow notes
- Markdown notes for instructions and delivery specs
- Full activity timeline logs every status change and edit
Your client database, auto-built from jobs
Every job creates or links to a client record. See job history, total images delivered, next deadline, and contact details — all searchable and sortable.
- Auto-populate client records from job creation
- Track total jobs, images, and delivery history per client
- Contact info: email, phone, Instagram, referral source
- Client autocomplete when creating new jobs
- Search and filter across your entire client list
See deadlines and shoots on one calendar
A monthly calendar showing job due dates, shoot dates, and external events. Color-coded pills make it easy to spot where the pressure is — so you never miss a delivery.
- Color-coded event pills for each job stage
- Google Calendar sync for shoots and external events
- Deadline reminders via native macOS notifications
- Click any date to see all jobs and events at a glance
- Create shoots directly from the calendar
Native Lightroom Classic integration
Connect your Lightroom catalog and Aftercull will sync culled and edited counts per collection. See progress update automatically as you work — no manual counting.
- Read-only access to your .lrcat catalog file
- Map collections to jobs for automatic progress tracking
- Track pick flags, edit status, and EXIF metadata
- Configurable sync intervals (1, 5, or 15 minutes)
- Graceful handling when Lightroom is open (no conflicts)
Command palette and full keyboard shortcuts
Hit ⌘K to search jobs, navigate views, create new work, and update statuses — all without touching the mouse. Designed for photographers who live in keyboard shortcuts.
- ⌘K opens instant search across jobs, clients, and views
- ⌘N to create a new job from anywhere
- ⌘0–3 to jump between Dashboard, Board, List, Calendar
- Arrow keys and Enter to navigate and select
- Escape to close any panel or modal
Monitor folders and connected drives
Link RAW and export folders to jobs with live file counting. See external drive status, storage metrics, and get alerts when drives disconnect — all without leaving Aftercull.
- Link source and export folders per job
- Live file count updates via background file watching
- External drive detection with mount/unmount alerts
- Storage overview: total size, free space, usage percentage
- One-click "Open in Finder" for any linked folder
Built for how photographers actually work
Every feature exists because a working photographer needed it.
Light & dark themes
Full dark mode with warm tones. Matches your editing environment so nothing clashes.
Native notifications
macOS notification center alerts for approaching deadlines. Configurable reminder windows.
Shoot types
Wedding, portrait, family, commercial, and more. Smart defaults per type for tags and turnaround.
Data export
Export jobs as JSON or CSV. Automatic backups to your chosen folder with version control.
Local-first architecture
SQLite database stored on your Mac. Works offline, syncs to cloud when ready. Your data stays yours.
Cloud sync (Pro)
Sign in on multiple Macs and keep data in sync. Background sync with conflict resolution.
Customizable pipeline
Add, rename, reorder, and color-code stages. Your workflow, your rules. Up to 16 stages.
Activity timeline
Every status change, note, and edit is logged with timestamps. Full audit trail for every job.