Automatic payouts
When the invoice clears
1099 crew profiles
Always free to join
Running a crew shouldn't feel like accounting homework.
Most creative teams manage collaboration through a patchwork of Venmo, spreadsheets, and text messages. It works until it doesn't; and when it breaks, it costs you relationships, time, and money.
Manual payout math
Calculating who gets what after platform fees, taxes, and expenses is error-prone and time-consuming after every single job.
No paper trail
Venmo and cash payments leave no record. When a dispute arises, there's nothing to point to; and disputes always arise eventually.
Onboarding friction
Getting a new 1099 set up on a job means emails, W-9 requests, and payment info collection; before the shoot even happens.
One platform. Every collaborator. Every payout.
APCHR sits between the client and your crew as the business layer; handling contracts, payments, payout splits, and delivery so you can focus on the work.
Payout splitting
Set percentage or flat splits per collaborator. Funds route automatically when the invoice clears.
1099 onboarding
Invite crew by email. They create a free profile and connect their bank. Done in minutes.
Shared contracts
Every project has a contract. Every collaborator signs. Every split is locked before the shoot.
Project management
Shared timelines, messaging, deliverable milestones, and revision tracking; all in one project space.
Set it once.
Everyone gets paid.
Before the project starts, you define each collaborator's share; a percentage of the invoice or a flat amount. When the client pays, APCHR automatically routes each person's cut to their connected bank account. No math, no transfers, no follow-up.
Percentage or flat-rate splits
Set each collaborator's share as a percentage of the invoice or a fixed dollar amount. APCHR calculates the rest.
Automatic disbursement
When the client pays, funds are routed to each team member instantly; no manual transfers, no chasing.
Stripe-powered payouts
Every collaborator receives funds directly to their connected bank account via Stripe. Card, ACH, and more.
Locked splits on contract
Splits are agreed upon and locked before the project starts. No disputes, no surprises at invoice time.
Payout history and reporting
Every collaborator can see their own payout history. Studio owners see the full project-level breakdown.
Reusable split templates
Save your standard crew splits as templates and apply them to new projects in seconds.
0%
Fee on direct splits
Auto
Disbursement
∞
Collaborators per project
Expenses are part of the job.
APCHR makes them part of the split.
Add project costs — equipment rentals, travel, permits, props, software — directly to the project. Choose whether they come out before the split, after, or get shared across the crew in any ratio you define.
Deduct Before Split
Expenses are subtracted from the total invoice first. The remaining net amount is then split among collaborators per their agreed shares. Best for shared overhead costs like equipment rental or studio time.
Example
$2,000 invoice − $300 equipment = $1,700 split 70/30 → Lead gets $1,190 / Second gets $510
Deduct After Split
The full invoice is split first, then each party's individual expenses are deducted from their share. Best when each collaborator has their own costs that shouldn't affect others' payouts.
Example
$2,000 split 70/30 → Lead gets $1,400 − $200 travel = $1,200 / Second gets $600
Shared Expense Split
A specific expense is split among collaborators in any ratio — percentage, fixed amount, or per-item. Each party contributes their defined share of the cost, independent of their revenue split.
Example
$300 permit split 50/50 → Lead pays $150 / Second pays $150 (regardless of revenue split)
Line-item expense entry
Add any number of cost line items per project: equipment, travel, permits, props, software licenses, subcontractor fees, and more.
Per-item split ratios
Each expense line item can have its own split ratio, independent of the revenue split. Set it as a percentage, fixed amount, or equal share.
Receipt upload per line item
Attach a receipt or invoice to any expense line item for documentation. Receipts are stored securely and visible to all project collaborators.
Per-project receipt toggle
The creative controls whether receipt upload is required, optional, or disabled for each project. Adjust based on client expectations and project type.
Cost vs. revenue summary
Every project shows a clear cost vs. revenue breakdown: gross invoice, total expenses, net revenue, and each collaborator's final payout after costs.
Expense templates
Save common expense configurations as templates and apply them to new projects. Ideal for recurring shoot types with predictable cost structures.
Receipt upload is always at the creative's discretion.
Some projects need full documentation; others don't. The lead creative sets the receipt policy per project: required for all expenses, optional, or off entirely. Receipts are stored securely and shared only with project collaborators, never with the end client unless explicitly shared.
Invite by email or link
Send a crew invite from your project dashboard. The collaborator receives a link to create their free APCHR profile.
Free profile, instant setup
Every 1099 collaborator gets a free APCHR profile. No subscription required to join a project or receive payouts.
Set role and split
Assign their role (second shooter, editor, colorist, etc.) and set their payout split before the project starts.
They work; APCHR pays
When the client invoice clears, each collaborator's share is automatically routed to their connected bank account.
Your crew is always
free to join.
Every 1099 collaborator you invite gets a free APCHR profile; no subscription, no monthly fee. They create their profile, connect their bank, and they're ready to be added to projects and receive payouts. That's it.
As they build their profile and take on more work through APCHR, their free profile becomes a full marketplace presence; giving them the option to grow their own direct bookings over time. Your crew benefits from being on the platform, not just from working with you.
Free for every collaborator. Always.
Collaborators never need a paid plan to join a project, sign a contract, or receive a payout. The platform fee on their share is covered by the project's service fee; not an additional charge to them.
One project. Every collaborator. One source of truth.
Every project on APCHR has a shared workspace; a single place where the lead, the crew, and the client all operate. No more fragmented threads, missed files, or version confusion.
Shared project messaging
All project communication lives in one thread. Lead, crew, and client can all be included or kept separate based on your preference.
Timeline and milestones
Set shoot dates, editing deadlines, and delivery milestones. Every collaborator sees the same timeline; no one misses a deadline.
File and deliverable management
Upload, organize, and share deliverables within the project. Clients access their files through a clean delivery portal; not a shared Google Drive.
Shared contracts per role
Each collaborator signs their own role-specific contract within the project. Everything is documented and legally clear before work begins.
Revision tracking
Client revision requests are submitted through the portal and tracked against the agreed revision count in the contract; no scope creep by default.
Project-level reporting
See revenue, payout splits, hours, and deliverable status at the project level. Studio plans get cross-project reporting and attribution.
Your network earns
even when you're booked.
When you can't take a job, refer it to a trusted peer on APCHR and earn a referral fee automatically when they complete it. Your relationships become a revenue stream; and your peers get work they wouldn't have found on their own.
Refer overflow work
When you're booked out, refer the inquiry to a trusted peer on APCHR and earn a referral fee automatically when they complete the job.
Build your referral network
Curate a network of trusted creatives you refer to. Your reputation extends through the quality of who you recommend.
Automatic referral payouts
Referral fees are tracked and paid automatically; no invoicing, no follow-up, no awkward money conversations.
Referral revenue tracking
See your referral earnings over time in your dashboard. Referrals become a passive revenue stream on top of your direct bookings.
How a referral works
Client inquiry comes in
You're booked; you can't take it.
You refer to a trusted peer
One click from your dashboard.
Peer accepts and books the job
Client is introduced; project starts.
Job completes; invoice clears
Your referral fee routes automatically.
Referral fees are tracked, documented, and paid automatically; no invoicing required.
Your brand.
Our infrastructure.
On Studio and Studio+ plans, every client-facing touchpoint carries your brand; not APCHR's. Your clients experience a seamless, professional portal that looks and feels like it was built exclusively for your studio.
Your brand, not ours
Client-facing delivery portals show your studio name, logo, and colors. APCHR powers it; your brand owns it.
Branded delivery galleries
Deliver photos, videos, and files in a clean, professional portal that looks like it was built for your studio.
Branded contracts and invoices
Every contract, invoice, and receipt your client sees carries your studio's branding; not a third-party platform name.
Client messaging under your brand
Project communication threads appear under your studio name. Clients never see the APCHR infrastructure behind it.
Custom domain (Studio+)
On Studio+ plans, point your own domain to your client portal. Deliver at portal.yourstudio.com.
Referral attribution
When a client you delivered to books again through APCHR, your referral attribution is preserved; you earn on the relationship you built.
Built for every creative business model.
Whether you're a solo photographer who occasionally brings in a second shooter, or a full production house managing a roster of 50 1099s; APCHR scales with you.
Photography Agencies
Manage a roster of 1099 photographers, assign them to shoots, split client payments automatically, and deliver under your brand.
Production Houses
Coordinate directors, DPs, editors, and drone operators across multi-day productions with shared project timelines and automatic payout splits.
Lead Photographers
Bring in a second shooter, an editor, or a colorist for a single job. Set their cut once; APCHR handles the rest when the invoice clears.
Wedding Collectives
Multi-vendor wedding teams split funds across photographers, videographers, florists, and planners; all under one project umbrella.
Remote Studios
Distributed teams across cities or time zones collaborate on shared projects, with each contributor getting paid their agreed share automatically.
Referral Networks
Send overflow work to trusted peers and earn a referral fee automatically; no awkward invoicing, no manual tracking.
Collaboration is available on every plan.
Payout splitting, 1099 onboarding, job referrals, and multi-creative project management are included on the Free plan. White-label order forms and the full CRM unlock on Pro. Full white-label portals and zero fees on all bookings unlock on Studio.
Free
Core collaboration
—
5% on all bookings
Pro
Full suite + white-label form
Branded portals
3.5% marketplace · 0% direct
Studio
Full suite + custom domain
Full white-label
0% all bookings