#1 Rated for Photography Businesses

Photography Scheduling SoftwareBook Sessions, Not Phone Tag

Professional scheduling software for photographers. Manage client bookings, collect deposits, and deliver a premium experience from first contact.

Free forever · No credit card required · Setup in 5 minutes

70%
of photography clients book online when available
$500+
average deposit secured per session
85%
reduction in booking-related emails

Sound Familiar?

Photography booking involves deposits, questionnaires, location details, and contract signing. Managing this via email and texts creates chaos—and makes you look less professional.

How SchedulingKit Solves This

Purpose-built features for photography businesses that save time and grow revenue

Session Booking

Clients browse your services, select a session type, and book their preferred date—all professionally presented.

Deposit Collection

Require deposits when clients book. Secures sessions and filters out tire-kickers.

Session Questionnaires

Gather shoot location, outfit plans, group sizes, and shot preferences before the session.

Automated Workflow

Confirmation emails, reminder sequences, and prep details—all automated.

Features Built for Photography Businesses

Session packages

Present mini sessions, full sessions, premium packages

Clear pricing and options for clients to choose

Deposit requirements

Collect 25-50% at booking

Standard practice for securing photo sessions

Questionnaires

Shoot location, outfit colors, group info

Arrive prepared, deliver better results

Location options

Studio, outdoor, client's home

Different booking flows per location type

Season booking

Open specific dates for minis

Holiday mini session events

Contract integration

Link to digital contracts in booking flow

Get signatures before sessions

Perfect For

Portrait sessions

Family, senior, headshot photography

Wedding consultations

Initial meetings with couples

Mini sessions

Limited-time, shorter sessions at set dates

Event coverage

Corporate events, parties, gatherings

My booking process went from 8 emails per client to fully automated. Deposits secure sessions, questionnaires prep me for shoots, and I look 10x more professional.

Melissa T.

Portrait Photographer, Melissa Torres Photography

Why Choose SchedulingKit?

See how we compare to other photography businesses scheduling solutions

vs HoneyBook
Simpler, more focused on scheduling
vs Dubsado
Easier to set up and use
vs 17hats
Better booking experience for clients

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free for basic booking. Pro includes questionnaires and deposits.

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FAQ

Questions About Photography Scheduling Software

Can I collect deposits when clients book?

Yes! Set deposit amounts (fixed or percentage) for each session type. Deposits are secured via Stripe and applied toward the session total.

How do session questionnaires work?

After booking, clients receive questionnaires asking about shoot location preferences, outfit colors, group composition, and any specific shot requests.

Can I do mini session events?

Absolutely. Create limited-time event types for holiday minis, back-to-school sessions, etc. Set specific dates and time slots.

Can I require contract signing?

Include contract links in your booking flow. Clients can review and sign before the session is confirmed.

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