All-Inclusive Lab & Software for Volume Photography
One account gives you pro lab quality, powerful workflow software, and hands-on support—no tiers, no hidden fees.
Trusted by photography businesses nation wide.
Everything Included.
Pro Lab
Press & silver halide prints, plaques, mugs, grad products, fast turnarounds.
CORE Platform
Orders, products, pricing, proofing, retail site, service items.
TKO Cutouts
Background removal with “keep original,” dynamic renders.
QEMS
Scheduling, calendar, notifications, payroll tools.
PhotoMatch
On-site ID and image pairing.
PhotoCoach
Image review & coaching to level-up quality at scale.
Automations
Offers, email campaigns, pre-orders/ViewFirst, download delivery.
Security
PIN/ID/password gating, privacy controls, compliant exports.
Support & Training
Knowledge Base, seminars, bootcamps, office-hours.
Partner Spotlight
For decades, Gary Limmroth has trusted Candid Color Systems’ lab—and built a close bond with President Jack Counts and the CCS team.
“It all comes down to friendship. I am friends with a ton of people at the lab, and it has never been a business relationship. I have always considered Jack and the Candid Color team my business partners. It is a family!”
— Gary Limmroth, Owner, ZapFoto®
All-Inclusive. No Tiers. Here’s How It Works.
With CCS, there are no “good/better/best” plans—one account includes everything you need to scale with confidence, from lab to software to hands-on support.
What’s included:
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✅ Pro Lab Production
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✅ CORE Platform
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✅ TKO + Dynamic Renders
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✅ PhotoMatch
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✅ QEMS
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✅ PhotoCoach
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✅ Offers & Marketing Campaigns
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✅ Support & Training
Getting started (3 simple steps):
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Open Your Account (free)
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Onboard & Configure your products, pricing, and exports
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Shoot, Sell, & Scale — with CCS experts by your side
FAQS
Volume photographers, studios, and organizations doing schools, seniors, sports, events, and groups. If you’re unsure, reach out—we’re happy to advise.
Most studios configure essentials (products, pricing, exports) in days, not weeks. We provide setup guidance, KB articles, and live support.
Yes. We’ll help with product mapping, data formatting, and a go-live plan that minimizes downtime.
Both ViewFirst and Prepay (and hybrids). We’ll help you choose what fits your market and goals.
CORE (storefronts, products, offers, service items), TKO (cutouts/renders with “keep original”), PhotoMatch (QR/ID workflows), QEMS (scheduling + payroll), and PhotoCoach (quality coaching).
Yes. Offers & campaigns, email/SMS opt-ins at checkout, pre-event templates, and downloadable assets to drive sales.
A full catalog of press and silver-halide prints, plaques, mugs, magnets, grad items, frames, and more—built for volume.
No hidden fees. Typical volume economics apply; talk with us about best-practice bundles and shipping strategies.
They vary by product and season, but are optimized for volume timelines. Rush options are available—contact support for specifics.
Yes. Control branding, product mix, pricing, offers, taxes, shipping, and even Administrative and Yearbook options.
Yes. You own your images and data. We don’t sell your data. You control customer access and privacy settings.
For sales on the CCS e-commerce platform, CCS acts as a marketplace facilitator where applicable and handles tax collection/remittance.
PIN/ID/password gates, event-number controls, and privacy settings to limit discovery and protect customer content.
All-Inclusive. No Tiers. Get Started Free.
One CCS account includes pro lab, CORE, TKO, PhotoMatch, QEMS, PhotoCoach, and support. Create your account in minutes and start configuring products, pricing, and exports.