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Welcome to the ShootDotEdit family! We're excited you're here, and we're looking forward to helping you get that first wedding submitted. Below you'll see our step by step guide to sending in your first job (and future jobs).

Keep in mind that this is a new process for you, and if you run into a bump, we're here for you! Just click on the Chat link during normal business hours, and we'll be able to help you out right away.

Let's get started with Choose a Style as it's accurate, faster, and best quality!!

We work with customers with many photographers with VERY specific styles, just like yourself. We've worked with tons of different presets, profiles, and looks. So let's get your job in ASAP so that we can start to get your feedback on YOUR images right away.

Step 1 : Once you have downloaded the SDE catalog and imported it into Lightroom, you need to prepare it for the job. Here is the recommended workflow and how to prepare the catalog:

Individual Catalog Workflow (Recommended)

Step 2 : Your catalog needs to be accompanied by Smart previews and Previews files, no need to send us RAW files. Here’s how you create the smart previews:

Rendering SMART PREVIEWS In Lightroom

Step 3 : Once you have all the files, catalog, smart preview, and preview ready. It’s time to submit the job form and upload the files for your editor. Take a quick tour of the process and remember to use Google Chrome for seamless upload process.

Submit a job

Step 4 : Facing problems during upload? Check out the following support page to find out the resolution.

Troubleshoot uploading issues

Step 5 : This is the final step. Once you receive the jobs, it’s time for the edits to be synced in with your images. Check the video tutorial below to know how. 

Receiving a job

Final Step (how to access your completed job)