When Snapizzi was first introduced, it focused on a simple but effective workflow for event photography. Photographers could capture a unique identification card before photographing each customer, then hand the card to the customer so they could later scan a code and find their gallery online.
As more photographers adopted Snapizzi, many wanted to use the platform for schools, youth sports, dance studios, graduations, and other organized photography where subject information was already known before picture day.
The introduction of Data Projects marked an important milestone in Snapizzi's evolution, expanding the platform beyond event photography while preserving the original Event Project workflow. Today, photographers can choose the workflow that best fits each assignment.
Event Projects are designed for situations where customer information isn't available before the event.
Instead of preparing a roster, photographers simply photograph a unique identification card before each customer and then give that card to them after the session.
Customers can later scan the QR code printed on the card to go directly to their online gallery and view their photographs.
This workflow is ideal for:
Festivals
Community events
Theme parks
Holiday portrait events
Santa photography
Easter Bunny photography
Fundraisers
Walk-up portrait stations
Because no subject information needs to be collected beforehand, photographers can begin working immediately while still providing customers with a simple way to locate their images later.
Editor's Note: Early versions of Snapizzi referred to these as QR codes because the term was familiar to photographers. Today, Snapizzi primarily uses Data Matrix codes, which store the same information in less space and are better suited for high-volume photography workflows.
Data Projects are designed for photography jobs where subject information is available before photographs are taken.
Before picture day, photographers import subject information, create camera cards, and prepare the project in advance. As photographs are captured, Snapizzi automatically associates each subject with the correct images, eliminating manual organization afterward.
Data Projects are ideal for:
School photography
Youth sports
Preschools
Graduation ceremonies
Corporate headshots
Church directories
Any organized group with a known roster
Preparing subject information ahead of time creates a faster, more reliable workflow from the first photograph through final gallery delivery.
Data Projects | Event Projects |
|---|---|
Subject information is known before picture day. | No subject information is required before photographing. |
Uses imported roster or customer data. | No roster or advance customer information required. |
Camera cards are prepared before shooting. | Identification cards are photographed during the event. |
Images are automatically matched to known subjects. | Images are automatically matched using pre-linked camera cards. |
Best for organized groups and recurring programs. | Best for public events and walk-up photography. |
Both workflows ultimately accomplish the same goal: connecting photographs with the correct people. The difference lies in when that connection is established.
Many photography businesses handle a wide variety of assignments throughout the year.
A studio might photograph schools and youth sports during the week, then cover festivals, community events, or holiday portrait sessions on weekends.
Supporting both Data Projects and Event Projects allows photographers to manage every type of assignment within a single platform instead of maintaining separate workflows or software for different kinds of photography jobs.
The introduction of Data Projects was more than just a new feature—it established the foundation for many of Snapizzi's most significant workflow innovations.
By allowing photographers to prepare projects before picture day, Data Projects paved the way for capabilities such as Bundles, Paper Proofing, Paperless Camera Cards, Repair Tools, and many of the productivity tools that followed. This transformed Snapizzi from an event photography solution into a comprehensive workflow platform for schools, sports, dance studios, graduations, and other organized high-volume photography businesses.
Today, Data Projects and Event Projects remain at the core of Snapizzi, giving photographers the flexibility to choose the workflow that best fits every assignment. Whether you're photographing a roster-based school with thousands of students or a walk-up community event, choosing the right project type provides the foundation for an efficient, reliable workflow from the first photograph to the final gallery.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published when Data Projects were introduced. It has been updated to reflect the current Snapizzi platform while preserving the historical significance of this milestone.
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