Booking system for photographers
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A booking system for photographers lets clients book portrait sessions or short mini sessions online and pay when they book. It works especially well for mini sessions, where many clients each get a short slot on the same day. Klarte shows only available times, takes card payments and sends reminders.
Mini sessions before Christmas, confirmation or the start of school fill an entire day with short slots. Handing them out via messages and payment requests takes a long time and leads to double bookings.
What should a booking system for photographers be able to do?
- Short slots back to back. Create a 20-minute service and the system fills the day for you.
- Payment at booking. The client pays when the slot is reserved. No invoicing afterwards.
- Deposit for larger jobs. Secure longer shoots with a fixed deposit.
- Reminders. Clients get an email before the appointment; SMS from Starter.
- Share the link where your clients are. Instagram, Facebook groups and newsletters.
Example of services and deposits
| Service | Duration | Payment at booking |
|---|---|---|
| Mini session | 20 min | Full payment |
| Portrait | 60 min | € 45 |
| Family shoot | 90 min | € 70 |
| Business portrait | 30 min | Full payment |
Example setup. You set your own prices, durations and deposits.
How to get started
- Create a free account.
- Set up mini sessions and photo shoots as separate services.
- Open only the days you shoot.
- Require full payment for mini sessions and a deposit for long jobs.
- Share the link in your campaign.
What does it cost?
Klarte has four plans with no lock-in period. All include a calendar, booking page, card payments, deposits and email reminders. Prices below are per month. The fee per card payment is Klarte's share; Stripe charges its own card fee on top at Stripe's price for your country.
| Plan | Price | Per card payment | Users | SMS reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | NOK 0/mo | 3% + Stripe card fee | 1 | No (email is included) |
| Starter | NOK 349/mo | 2% + Stripe card fee | 1 | Bought as credits |
| Growth | NOK 690/mo | 1% + Stripe card fee | 3 | 150 per month |
| Pro | NOK 1,499/mo | 0.5% + Stripe card fee | 5 | 500 per month |
Cards issued outside the EU/EEA carry an extra 0.0 percentage points. See full details on the pricing page.
Questions and answers
How do I organise mini sessions with a booking system?
Create a service with a short duration, for example 20 minutes, and open only the day you are shooting. Clients pick an available slot themselves and pay when they book.
Can the client pay the full amount in advance?
Yes. You can require full payment or a fixed deposit per service.
Is Klarte suitable for wedding photography?
Klarte works best for jobs with a fixed duration. Full-day weddings are often agreed directly, but a paid planning call can be booked in Klarte.
What does it cost?
Free costs 0 NOK per month and includes unlimited bookings. You pay a transaction fee when the client pays by card.