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Pixieset API Documentation

Welcome to the unofficial API documentation for Pixieset's photography business management platform.

Disclaimer

This is unofficial documentation created through reverse engineering and API analysis. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pixieset. APIs may change without notice. Use at your own risk.

Overview​

Pixieset provides two main APIs that work together to create a complete photography business solution:

🏢 Studio API​

The Studio API handles the business management side of your photography business:

  • Client relationship management (CRM)
  • Session booking and scheduling
  • Invoice and payment processing
  • Document management (contracts, questionnaires)
  • Business analytics and reporting

Explore Studio API →

The Gallery API manages the client-facing delivery and sales platform:

  • Photo and video gallery management
  • Client access control and sharing
  • Download tracking and favorites
  • E-commerce integration for print sales
  • Watermarking and presentation

Explore Gallery API →

Quick Start​

Base URLs​

Studio API: https://studio.pixieset.com/api/v1
Gallery API: https://galleries.pixieset.com/api/v1

Authentication​

Both APIs use session-based authentication with cookies. You'll need to:

  1. Authenticate with your Pixieset credentials
  2. Include session cookies in all API requests
  3. Handle session expiration and renewal

Making Your First Request​

Here's a simple example to get started with the Studio API:

# Get list of clients
curl -X GET "https://studio.pixieset.com/api/v1/clients/" \
  -H "Cookie: your-session-cookie"

Key Features​

For Studio Management​

  • Comprehensive CRM - Manage clients, leads, and contacts
  • Flexible Scheduling - Session types with availability management
  • Financial Tools - Invoicing, payments, and financial reporting
  • Document Automation - Templates for contracts and questionnaires
  • Integration Ready - Google Calendar and PayPal support
  • Collection Organization - Group galleries into collections
  • Client Portals - Controlled access with passwords and expiry
  • Sales Integration - Built-in e-commerce for print sales
  • Analytics - Track downloads, views, and client engagement
  • Customization - Watermarks, themes, and branding options

Common Patterns​

Response Format​

All API responses follow a consistent structure:

{
  "data": {
    // Response data
  },
  "meta": {
    "current_page": 1,
    "per_page": 25,
    "total": 100
  }
}

Error Handling​

Standard HTTP status codes are used:

  • 200 OK - Successful request
  • 400 Bad Request - Invalid parameters
  • 401 Unauthorized - Authentication required
  • 404 Not Found - Resource not found
  • 500 Internal Server Error - Server error

Pagination​

Most list endpoints support pagination:

GET /endpoint?page=1&per_page=25

Need Help?​

  • Check the detailed documentation for each API
  • Review the authentication guide
  • Explore endpoint references with examples
  • Understand error handling and best practices

Next Steps​

  1. Set up Authentication - Get your API access configured
  2. Explore Studio API - Business management endpoints
  3. Explore Gallery API - Client delivery endpoints
  4. Review Best Practices - Tips for efficient API usage