File and asset organization upon project initiation

Purpose

1.1. Automate creation and organization of project files/assets and folder structures the moment a new photography project is initiated, centralizing client data, contract templates, shot lists, inspiration boards, raw and edited image deposits, and delivery folders.
1.2. Enable the automated allocation of project assets in pre-defined directories across multiple platforms for seamless workflow management, version control, and client deliverables.
1.3. Reduction of manual setup effort and risk of misplaced documentation, automating consistent project onboarding for professional photographers.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New project creation in CRM, project management, or intake form platforms.
2.2. Automated detection of booked client shoots or signed contracts.
2.3. Automation trigger from client payment or deposit confirmation via payment gateway.

Platform Variants

3.1. Google Drive
• Function/API: Drive API > automate creation of folders/templates and set permissions.
3.2. Dropbox
• Feature: Automate new folder creation/API > invoke create_folder and share_folder endpoint.
3.3. Microsoft OneDrive
• API: Graph API > automate driveItem creation and permission assignment via automated flows.
3.4. Box
• API: Folders API > automate folder generation and enforce asset classification policy via metadata templates.
3.5. Adobe Creative Cloud
• Feature: App Integration API > automate project folder and asset library setup.
3.6. Airtable
• Integration: Automate base creation and link tables for project asset cataloging.
3.7. Trello
• API: Board/Card automation > automatically create new boards/cards with attachments for each project.
3.8. Monday.com
• API: Item automation > automate board and pulse creation per project with asset links.
3.9. Notion
• API: Database automation > automate workspace generation populated with project assets and templates.
3.10. Asana
• API: Project automation > create project/folder, auto-attach file links, automate custom asset fields.
3.11. Zoho WorkDrive
• API: Folder automation and share API > auto-provision project containers and asset permissions.
3.12. Slack
• API: Automated channel creation > auto-create channels and upload intake assets.
3.13. Smartsheet
• API: Sheet and folder automation > create structured project spaces with asset links.
3.14. ClickUp
• API: Space/Folder automation > generate folders/tasks for asset routing.
3.15. Egnyte
• API: File system automation > auto-create folders and trigger asset link emails.
3.16. Salesforce
• API: Files Connect and trigger flows > automate attachment and folder assignments.
3.17. Pipedrive
• API: Deal automation > create deal folders and automate file assignments.
3.18. Zendesk
• API: Ticket automation > auto-create resource folders linked to client tickets.
3.19. Dubsado
• Feature: Automated workflows > generate client/project folders and email asset instructions.
3.20. Freshbooks
• API: Payment trigger > automate project file/folder creation from payment confirmation.

Benefits

4.1. Automated organization reduces human error; automates redundant setup work.
4.2. Accelerates project onboarding, automating asset management for photographers.
4.3. Consistent file/folder structure automates collaboration and finds assets fast.
4.4. Automating permissions and assignments saves time and secures client data.
4.5. Automation increases project capacity by freeing up photographer resources.