*my personal opinion*

MILANOTE:
I’m certain this is the most underrated app out there. I love it on desktop and use it for everything visual, which includes: mood boards, brand strategy, podcast planning, photography shoots, research proposals, website site maps, UX storyboards, and more.

NOTION:
I am newer to Notion but have already found it incredibly useful for content planning and collaboration. I have started to build a template for my friend and me to use as we look to launch our creative podcast (more info coming soon).

HONEYBOOK:
HoneyBook is traditionally used by photographers, wedding planners, and other creative service freelancers. I use HoneyBook as a designer and a content creator to organize contracts, submit proposals, and invoice clients all in one place. With HoneyBook, users can automate busy work and stay on top of to-dos, saving time and money, while growing your business.

*Affiliate link: Using my link, you can try HoneyBook for $1/mo for first 8 months or $96/yr. http://share.honeybook.com/michaelrmims

QUICKBOOKS SELF-EMPLOYED:
You will make your accountant so much happier this year. As a self-employed content creator, you can easily track and identify your expenses, as well as track mileage driven to shoots or meeting locations. Then when tax season comes around you can export everything nicely into a spreadsheet for your CPA or upload to TurboTax.

ADOBE EXPRESS:
I never was a fan of Canva (because I am much more comfortable as a designer in Photoshop and Illustrator). But, Adobe Express has been great for simple designs, thumbnail creations, and quick video edits with text overlays. It’s great if you’re not a designer. I also love the QR generator and background removal features. They are the easiest tools to use on the go.

*Affiliate link: Free download but take a look at the premium trial which includes over 20K fonts, even better templates, and options to add personal branding. https://prf.hn/l/Jzjeqav

ADOBE LIGHTROOM:
Truly my go-to for editing photos on the fly. Their enhanced subject detection is phenomenal. And their presets are pretty great too.

CAPCUT:
I find it easier to edit TikTok videos in CapCut versus native TikTok for the mere fact that you can export without watermarks in full HD or 4K.

WHAT ABOUT YOU? I'm always open to trying new tools that streamline my creativity and/or make me more efficient and productive. What apps do you love? What would you replace my suggestions with?