--- title: "Photography marketplace software" date: 2024-09-30 author: "alex.lukashevich" featured_image: "https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/snapwire.jpg" --- # Photography marketplace software ![Snapwire logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Snapwire-logo.png "Snapwire logo")[snapwire.co](https://snapwire.co/) # A Two-Sided Photo Requesting Marketplace ### **elasticsearch** engine ### **digital asset** management ### **Custom** E-COMMERCE ENGINE ![Snapwi.re - Hero](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snapwi.re-Hero.jpg) About [About](#about-project) [Challenges & Solutions](#challenges-and-solutions) [Strategy](#highlights) [Results](#services) [Reviews](#review-and-clutch) ## About Project Snapwi.re is a two-sided photo marketplace that connects photographers with businesses and brands looking for high-quality, custom imagery. By allowing buyers to post photo briefs at a set price, the platform enables photographers to submit their best work, ensuring unique, high-quality content while offering a new revenue stream for creatives. ## Objectives - Transition Snapwi.re’s development to a dedicated [eCommerce web development company](https://stage.spiralscout.com/services/software-development/ecommerce-development). - Re-architect the codebase for improved scalability and future expansion. - Develop a powerful digital asset management system for storing, searching, and selling millions of images. - Implement an Agile Scrum workflow to enhance efficiency and streamline feature development. ![Snapwi.re - About project](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snapwi.re-About-project.jpg) ## Challenges ## Solutions Challenges #### Scaling a Two-Sided Marketplace Snapwi.re needed a platform capable of handling large-scale media uploads, search functionality, and seamless transactions for thousands of photographers and buyers working with a specialized [eCommerce web development company](https://stage.spiralscout.com/services/software-development/ecommerce-development). Solutions Custom Development Partnership Spiral Scout built a highly scalable architecture, leveraging Elasticsearch and MongoDB to ensure fast search, retrieval, and processing of millions of images. Challenges Legacy Code and Performance Bottlenecks The existing platform suffered from technical debt, limiting the ability to introduce new features efficiently. Solutions Codebase Re-Architecture Our team refactored and optimized the codebase, resolving bottlenecks and implementing a modular architecture to support future feature development. Challenges Enhancing the Photographer and Buyer Experience Snapwi.re required an intuitive user experience that simplified how buyers requested photos and how photographers submitted content. Solutions Redesigned User Experience We redesigned the user workflow, improving the photo submission process, payment handling, and real-time updates, making it seamless for both parties. Challenges Development Workflow Inefficiencies The previous development cycle lacked agility, making iteration slow. Solutions Agile Scrum Workflow Spiral Scout implemented Agile Scrum, introducing structured sprints, real-time feedback loops, and faster deployments to accelerate feature releases. ![Snapwi.re - Challenge](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snapwi.re-Challenge.jpg) ## Project strategy Overview of the critical steps that shaped the project’s success and addressed its key challenges. ![Snapwi.re project Strategy 01](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Strategy-01-2.jpg "Strategy 01") ### Comprehensive Codebase Management Spiral Scout took full control of Snapwi.re’s codebase, addressing documentation gaps and resolving critical technical issues while adding new capabilities to improve stability. ![Snapwi.re project Strategy 02](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Strategy-02-2.jpg "Strategy 02") ### Agile Development Process To enhance efficiency and scalability, we introduced Agile Scrum workflows, allowing Snapwi.re to prioritize features and quickly respond to market needs. ![Snapwi.re project Strategy 03](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Strategy-03-2.jpg "Strategy 03") ### Digital Asset Management System Development We built a robust DAM system to manage millions of digital assets, integrating Elasticsearch for advanced search and MongoDB for optimized data handling, ensuring lightning-fast performance. ## Project results Snapwi.re now supports over 250,000 photographers across 160 countries, enabling real-time photo submissions and sales. Buyers can instantly access unique, high-quality images, and photographers earn up to 70% when their photos are selected. This collaboration with Spiral Scout has led to industry recognition and a seamless, high-performance marketplace that continues to grow. ## deliverables - **Specialized Development Partnership:** Transitioned Snapwi.re’s technical team to Spiral Scout, providing dedicated development support. - **Re-Architected Codebase:** Addressed legacy code issues and integrated new features to support growth. - **Agile Scrum Workflow Implementation:** Enhanced development efficiency through a structured Agile process. ![Snapwi.re - Results](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snapwi.re-Results.jpg) ![Snapwire logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Snapwire-logo.png "Snapwire logo") ## We get accolades and compliments on our product that we’ve built with Spiral Scout. Out of every developer I’ve worked with, the Spiral Scout team is the most skilled. ![Chad Newell](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chad-Newell-Snapware.jpeg "Chad Newell Snapware") ### Chad Newell CEO **of Snapwire Media Inc.** --- [ 4.9 Based on 52 reviews ](https://clutch.co/profile/spiral-scout?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=1&utm_campaign=widget&utm_content=num_reviews&utm_term=spiralscout.com#reviews) ### OVERALL SCORE At Spiral Scout, we believe that when it comes to software development and delivery, it’s time for a change. ### 5.0 #### SCHEDULING On Time / Deadline ### 5.0 #### QUALITY Service & Deliverables ### 5.0 #### COST Value / Within Estimates ### 5.0 #### NPS Willing to Refer ## Related projects - ![Car Advise Preview](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Car-Advise-Preview.png) ![CA Logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CA-Logo-Fearless-Orange.svg)### Designing Agentic Control Systems for Data Integrity & Financial Readiness Engineered a configuration system replacing tribal knowledge with enforced rules, deployed to distributors without IT drag. AI Agents, Data Governance, Workflow Orchestration [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/agentic-control-system-design-automotive-marketplace) - ![Danfos - preview](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Danfos-preview.png) ![Danfoss Logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RGB-Danfoss-boxlogo-2025-Red.png)### Rules-Driven Configuration Architecture for the Danfoss Network Engineered a configuration system replacing tribal knowledge with enforced rules, deployed to distributors without IT drag. Guided Configuration Logic, Platform Engineering, Supply Chain [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/intellibuild-danfoss-configuration-platform) - ![CPQ engine Temporal](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fouu5j7y-cpq-preview-1-1.jpg "CPQ engine Temporal") ![ARG logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/logo-5.png)### Turning Complex Quoting into Controlled, Repeatable Systems Implemented CPQ that cut quote turnaround time by 50% and increased sales accuracy, driving higher revenue. CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT, QUOTING AUTOMATION, TEMPORAL [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/cpq-implementation-case-study-alaska-rubber) - ![Temporal PHP SDK](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ri6qpscj-hgwbqjsg-temporal-io-preview-.png "Temporal Preview") ![Temporal PHP SDK](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/temporal-logo-dark.svg "Temporal logo")### Temporal PHP SDK for Open-Source Microservice Platform Spiral Scout’s PHP SDK for Temporal cut workflow dev time 40%. It enabled reliable microservices for thousands, scaling with $100M+ in funding. TEMPORAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/temporal-php-sdk-for-microservice-platform) - ![Preview for Qualcomm case](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Preview_Qualcomm.jpg "Preview_Qualcomm") ![Qualcomm Logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Qualcomm-Logo.svg.png)### Interactive AI Experience for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 2023 Summit Created AI demo engaging 2,000+ attendees and boosting event interaction by 50%. Mobile DEVELOPMENT, AI SOLUTIONS [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/interactive-ai-experience-for-a-leading-tech-summit) - ![Total deal values](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/projectfortress-preview_1.jpg "projectfortress preview_1") ![Project Fortress logo](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_3912.jpeg "Project Fortress logo")### Salesforce AI Integration for Fortress (Legal SaaS) Automated 80% of deal management tasks in Salesforce, cutting manual work and boosting efficiency in legal workflows. SALESFORCE INTEGRATION | AI SOLUTIONS | CORPORATE LAW FOCUS [Link](https://stage.spiralscout.com/case/salesforce-ai-integration-for-law-saas-fortress) ## LOOKING TO BUILD A MARKETPLACE? Let’s discuss. WHAT’S NEXT 1 Meet the founders 2 Tell us your goals 3 Receive a proposal 4 Project kickoff ![John Griffin](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John.png "John Griffin")### John Griffin Co-Founder, CEO ![Anton JD Titov](https://stage.spiralscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Anton-2.png "Anton JD Titov")### Anton “JD” Titov Co-Founder, CTO *“Anton is an exceptional technologist. I would feel comfortable having him work on any technical challenge.”* – Ryland Goldstein, Head of Product, Temporal