endorsedOngoing

Java-based Photography CRM Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

120 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 August 2016

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Studio Ninja

Melbourne, Australia

Project Summary

Sombra built a Java-based CRM for photographers, implementing client-provided designs into an attractive dashboard with PayPal and Stripe invoicing, an automated quoting system, and a mobile application. The product launched to user praise with minimal bugs, and the team improved the software architecture and uptime while maintaining consistent communication. The engagement began in August 2016 and remains ongoing.

Key Challenges

Need to develop a photography-focused CRM platform
Limited internal development resources (started with one developer)
Requirement to integrate third-party payment systems and automated quoting workflows

Project Deliverables

Dashboard
Invoicing integrations with PayPal and Stripe
Automated quoting system
Mobile application
Implemented web CRM based on provided designs

Project Solution

Sombra developed a Java-based CRM tailored to photographers using client-provided designs. They built a web dashboard, integrated invoicing with PayPal and Stripe, implemented an automated quoting/communication system, and delivered a mobile application. The team evolved from a single developer to an 11-person team and managed ongoing development, integrations, and architectural improvements.

Project Outcome

Users praised the site and the solution launched with minimal bugs
Improved software architecture, increased uptime, and reduced crash risk
Effective third-party integrations (payments) and smoother workflows
Strong communication and improved scoping and estimates over time

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The solution launched to user praise and minimal bugs. Sombra has adapted to technical challenges and limited resources throughout the partnership. Consistent communication, flexibility, and a willingness to incorporate feedback have enabled a seamlessly integrated workflow.”
Chris Garbacz
Director
Date: 02/20/2019