School Photography Platform — Coming Soon to Canada
- 6-11%
- Platform Fees
- 100%
- Canadian-Hosted Data
- 0$
- Monthly Fees (Starter)
- Loi 25
- Compliant
The Current Problem / The MaplePhoto Solution
American Platforms Are Costing You Money
- 12-15% fees on every sale (GotPhoto, PhotoDay)
- Student data stored in the United States
- English-only interface and support
- Data stored in the US without Canadian-grade protection
A Platform Built for Canada
- 6-11% fees — keep more of your money
- Data stored in Canada (Beauharnois data center)
- Bilingual interface: English and French
- Rigorous data protection practices
How It Works
A simple 3-step workflow to automate your sales
- Step 1Step 1
Upload Your Photos
Import your photos after the session. Our system automatically detects QR codes on ID cards.
- Step 2Step 2
Automatic Matching
Each student receives a unique access code. Parents go directly to their child's photos — no searching required.
- Step 3Step 3
Parents Purchase
Parents order online from their phone. You receive payment, we send to the lab. That's it.
Fees That Make Sense
No hidden fees. No surprises. Keep more money in your pocket.
American Platforms
- GotPhoto: 8-13%
- PhotoDay: ~12%
- + monthly fees depending on plan
MaplePhoto
- Starter: 11% ($0/month) — 50 GB included
- Pro: 9% ($19/month or $182/year) — 1 TB included
- Studio: 6% ($39/month or $374/year) — 10 TB included
On $50,000 in annual sales on the Studio plan, you save up to $2,700 per year with MaplePhoto.
Fee Calculator
Compare actual fees on your sales
* * GotPhoto applies fees on the amount after tax (gross).
Rates based on competitor websites (January 2026). Excludes monthly subscription fees.
Savings with MaplePhoto Studio:
$1.02/sale
- $1,020.00/year (on 1,000 sales)
$2.75/sale
- $2,750.00/year (on 1,000 sales)
Your Data Never Leaves Canada
Unlike American platforms, all your data — photos, student lists, order information — is stored in our Canadian data center in Beauharnois.
Canadian Hosting
OVHcloud data center in Beauharnois (BHS region). Data encrypted at rest and in transit.
Personal Data Protection
Personal data access logging. Confidentiality incident register maintained.
Bilingual Interface
Platform available in English and French. Documents and contracts offered in both languages.
A Plan for Every Photographer
Start free, scale as you grow. No commitment, cancel anytime.
| Platform Fee | Starter | Pro | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform feeCalculated on cart price before taxes | Starter:11% | Pro:9% | Studio:6% |
| Manual order entry | Starter:Not available | Pro:$1 | Studio:$0.75 |
| Digital delivery | Starter:Free | Pro:Free | Studio:Free |
| Storage included | Starter:50 GB | Pro:1 TB | Studio:10 TB |
All prices in Canadian dollars. Annual billing available (save 15%). Stripe fees apply (2.9% + $0.30).
More than 12,000 students per year?
Get a custom plan with negotiated rates and dedicated support.
Three Canadian Partner Labs
MaplePhoto gives you the choice between three Canadian professional photo print labs (based in Quebec). Your orders are routed automatically to your chosen lab — no manual steps, no delays, no compromise on quality.
Fully Integrated
Orders are automatically transmitted to your chosen lab via a secure connection.
100% Canadian
From photo shoot to print, the entire chain stays in Canada. Your data never leaves the country.
Your Choice of Lab
Choose the lab that works best for you. Three recognized labs serving Canada's professional photographers.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Tools designed for Canadian school photographers
Custom QR Cards
Generate and print ID cards with unique QR codes for each student.
Smart Upload
Import thousands of photos. Our AI automatically matches each photo to the right student.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started
Early access gives you full platform access: photo uploads, QR card generation, online galleries, and order processing. You also get priority support and locked-in preferential pricing.
Payments are processed via Stripe Connect. When a parent purchases, funds are deposited directly to your Stripe account minus platform fees. Deposits occur within 2 business days.
Our three official partners are Spectra Visuel (Repentigny), Yves Thomas Photo Lab (Montreal), and Lord Photo (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), all three Canadian, based in Quebec. Orders are automatically transmitted via a secure connection. You choose your preferred lab for each session. We also support other labs — contact us to add yours.
We offer free migration assistance. You can import your student lists via CSV and start using MaplePhoto for your next session without interruption.
Yes, 100%. All data (photos, student lists, orders) is stored in the OVHcloud data center in Beauharnois, Canada. No data passes through the United States or elsewhere.
We log all personal data access, maintain a confidentiality incident register, and apply data minimization principles. Our compliance team complies with Canadian personal information protection requirements.
Be First to Know When We Launch
Join the MaplePhoto waitlist. We will email you the moment the platform is open to Canadian school photographers in 2027.