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Photography Studio Booking

Photography Booking Plugin for WordPress

Let clients choose a session type, select their photographer, and book a confirmed slot — straight from your website. Free to start, with per-session durations, custom intake fields and a live widget customizer.

Free to start No credit card Session-type pricing Intake form fields
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Photographer in a modern studio setting up lights for a client portrait session booked online with SlotPress
Choose your photographer
Sofia
Sofia
Portrait & lifestyle specialist
James
James
Commercial & event photographer
Mei
Mei
Weddings & couples sessions
Quick answer · What is the best WordPress booking plugin for photographers?

SlotPress is a free photography booking plugin for WordPress that lets clients choose a session type, pick a photographer and book a confirmed date directly from your website. It includes per-session durations, custom intake form fields, a hold timer that prevents double-bookings and automatic email confirmations with iCal download — with no monthly fees and no credit card required to start.

Why Photographers Choose SlotPress

Stop losing shoot days
to back-and-forth emails.

Without online booking

Every session starts with an email chain nobody asked for.

  • Days of messages just to agree on a date and time
  • Clients who book a slot then ask for details you needed before the shoot
  • Two clients claiming the same afternoon because calendars weren't synced
  • No-shows on half-day commercial sessions that blocked your whole schedule
  • Separate enquiry forms, Calendly links and Instagram DMs creating chaos
  • Manually typing confirmation emails after every new booking
With SlotPress

One booking flow handles everything — before the shoot begins.

  • Clients pick a session type and see real availability for that photographer
  • Custom intake fields collect location, mood board, wardrobe notes upfront
  • Per-session durations block the right amount of time — 45 min for headshots, 3h for commercial
  • The hold timer locks a slot while the client fills in details — no overlaps
  • Email confirmation and Apple iCal mean no more forgotten shoot days
  • The setup wizard and [slotpress_booking] shortcode get you live in minutes
See It In Action

From "are you available Thursday?"
to a confirmed shoot day.

This is what booking a photography session looks like on a studio website running SlotPress — five clear steps, no email chains.

1
Choose SessionPortrait, Headshot, Wedding Consult, Commercial…
→
2
Choose PhotographerSofia, James, Mei — or any available
→
3
Date & TimeOnly open slots shown, respecting each session's duration
→
4
Intake DetailsName, email, phone, shoot location & any custom questions
→
5
ConfirmedInstant email + Apple iCal — everything in one place
Choose a Session
Portrait Session
Portrait Session
Relaxed studio or outdoor portrait shoot, up to 2 outfits.
60 min
€150
Headshot Package
Headshot Package
Professional headshots for LinkedIn, press & team pages.
45 min
€95
Commercial Shoot
Commercial Shoot
Product, brand or editorial shoot with full studio setup.
3h
€480
Wedding Consultation
Wedding Consultation
Discovery call to plan your wedding coverage and packages.
60 min
€60

Click through it — a real SlotPress booking flow for a photography studio. (Interactive preview, not a live booking)

Setup Wizard

Tell SlotPress about your studio.
It builds your booking page instantly.

6 guided steps. Choose "Photography" as your niche and SlotPress pre-fills session types, durations and studio hours to match.

01
Business Type
Choose "Appointments" — the mode built for session-based service businesses
02
Business Type
Pick "Photography" from 22 business use case presets to load studio-ready defaults
03
Booking Style
Fixed time slots on a calendar — clients see exactly which shoot windows are open
04
Availability
Studio hours, shoot-day intervals, buffer time between sessions and days off
05
Design
Accent colour, theme (Light/Warm/Dark), corner style and widget size — live preview
06
Auto-setup
A demo session type and your booking page are created with the shortcode in place
Your photography booking page uses the shortcode [slotpress_booking] — added automatically.
Start the Wizard — Free
Live Customizer

Match your studio's aesthetic,
before you publish.

Adjust accent colour, theme, corner radius and density — the booking widget preview updates instantly, no code required.

Accent Color
Theme
Corner Radius
Density
Display Mode
Choose a Session
Portrait Session
Portrait Session
Relaxed studio or outdoor shoot, up to 2 outfits.
60 min
€150
Headshot Package
Headshot Package
Professional headshots for press & LinkedIn.
45 min
€95
Commercial Shoot
Commercial Shoot
Product or brand shoot with full studio setup.
3h
€480
Built For Photography Studios

Everything a studio needs
to book shoots online.

All of this is included in the free version — no upgrade needed to get started.

Appointment Booking Mode

The complete booking system for session-based studios — types, photographers, slots and confirmations

Session Types with Durations

List Portrait (60 min), Headshot (45 min), Commercial (3h) — each blocks the correct studio time automatically

Photographer Assignment

Let clients choose Sofia, James or Mei — or leave it open to whoever is available

Basic Locations

List studio and on-location options — each with its own team and availability

Availability Rules

Studio hours, shoot-day intervals, turnaround buffers and blocked dates — per photographer

Hold Timer

Reserves the slot while the client fills in details — two clients cannot claim the same shoot day

Intake Form Fields

Collect shoot location, mood board links, wardrobe notes and any custom questions before the session

Email Confirmation

Every booking triggers an automatic confirmation — no manual follow-up required

Apple iCal Download

Clients add the shoot date to their calendar instantly — no more missed sessions

Setup Wizard

Choose "Photography" as your niche and the wizard configures sessions, hours and your booking page

Widget Appearance Customizer

Adjust colours, theme and style to match your studio's aesthetic — with a live preview

Shortcode

Drop [slotpress_booking] into any page — the booking widget appears instantly

Free vs Pro

Start free.
Scale with Pro when your studio grows.

The free plan covers everything a photography studio needs to take bookings online. Pro is for studios that want calendar sync, WhatsApp reminders and booking analytics.

SlotPress
Free
A complete online booking system for photography studios — no cost, no trial, no expiry.
  • Appointment Booking Mode
  • Session types with custom durations & prices
  • Photographer assignment — Sofia, James, Mei…
  • Availability Rules & Basic Locations
  • Calendar, Hold Timer & Intake Form Fields
  • Email Confirmation & Apple iCal Download
  • Setup Wizard & Widget Customizer
  • The [slotpress_booking] shortcode
Download Free
Launch Deal
SlotPress
Pro
For studios scaling up — calendar sync for photographers, automations and advanced booking modes.
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • Google Calendar & Outlook Sync for photographers
  • WhatsApp Business API for shoot-day reminders
  • GDPR Consent Audit Trail
  • Meta Pixel & GA4 Booking Events
  • Popup & Fullscreen Display Modes
  • Booking Steps & Custom Widget Labels
  • Custom Color Palette & Advanced Templates
Get Pro Launch Deal — €39/year

Free is not a trial — it is a full appointment booking system for photography studios. Upgrade when you need Google Calendar sync, WhatsApp reminders or booking analytics.

Pricing

Start free. Upgrade during launch.

Start free with complete appointment booking. Upgrade to Pro during launch and lock in €39/year before the price goes to €79.

Launch deal ends soon — €39/year instead of €79
SlotPress
Free
€0
Forever. No credit card required.
Complete appointment booking for WordPress.
  • Appointment Booking Mode
  • Services & Staff
  • Basic Locations
  • Calendar & Bookings
  • Availability Rules
  • Hold Timer
  • Booking Form Fields
  • Email Confirmation
  • Apple iCal Download
  • Widget Appearance Customizer
  • Setup Wizard
  • [slotpress_booking]
Download Free
Launch Deal
SlotPress
Pro
€39
/year · 1 site
Regular price: €79/year
Early launch price.
For studios that need advanced workflows, integrations and extra booking modes.
  • Everything in Free, plus:
    • Booking Modes
  • Resource Booking Mode
  • Rental Booking Mode
  • Logistics Booking Mode
    • Advanced Workflows
  • Popup & Fullscreen Display
  • Booking Steps Customization
  • Custom Widget Labels
  • Duration-Based Pricing
  • Start / End Range Booking
  • Capacity Management
  • Advanced Form Fields
  • Map & Location Features
    • Integrations
  • WhatsApp Business API
  • Webhooks
  • Google Calendar Sync
  • Outlook & Teams
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Meta Pixel Events
  • GDPR Consent Audit Trail
  • Custom Color Palette
Get Launch Deal — €39/year
SlotPress
Pro Plus
€99
/year
5 site licenses.
For web designers building booking systems for photography studios and creative businesses.
  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • 5 site licenses
  • Client project usage
  • Priority support, if included
Start Pro Plus
SlotPress
Agency
€179
/year
25 site licenses.
For agencies and WordPress developers building for creative studios at scale.
  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • 25 site licenses
  • Agency-friendly licensing
  • Priority support, if included
  • Build booking systems at scale
Choose Agency

All plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee. Annual billing. Cancel anytime.

FAQ

Photography booking, answered.

What is the best WordPress booking plugin for photographers?+
SlotPress is a free WordPress booking plugin for photography studios. Clients choose a session type, pick a photographer and book a confirmed date — with per-session durations, intake form fields, a hold timer and automatic email confirmations at no cost.
Can clients book different session types with different durations?+
Yes. Each session type in SlotPress has its own duration and price. A Headshot Package (45 min) and a Commercial Shoot (3h) each block the correct amount of time on the photographer's calendar automatically.
How does SlotPress prevent double-bookings on expensive shoot days?+
The hold timer reserves the slot the moment a client starts completing the form. A second visitor cannot claim that slot until the first booking is confirmed or the timer expires — eliminating double-bookings.
Can I collect intake information — location, mood board, wardrobe — when clients book?+
Yes. SlotPress's Booking Form Fields let you add any custom questions to the intake step — shoot location, mood board links, wardrobe notes or anything else you need before the session day.
Can clients choose a specific photographer when booking?+
Yes. SlotPress supports staff selection so clients can choose a named photographer — Sofia, James or Mei — or leave it open to the first available. Each photographer has their own availability calendar.
Is the free plan enough for a single-photographer studio?+
Yes. The free plan includes everything a single-photographer studio needs — session types, availability rules, intake form fields, email confirmation, Apple iCal download and the widget customizer — all at no cost.
How quickly can I set up online booking for my photography website?+
The Setup Wizard guides you through session types, photographers, hours and widget design in a few minutes, then creates a booking page with the [slotpress_booking] shortcode automatically placed.
What does SlotPress Pro add for photography studios?+
Pro adds Google Calendar and Outlook sync for your photographers, WhatsApp Business API reminders to reduce shoot-day no-shows, GDPR consent audit trail, Meta Pixel and GA4 booking events, and popup or fullscreen widget display modes.
People Also Ask

Related questions.

How do I add online booking to my photography website?

Install SlotPress, run the Setup Wizard selecting "Photography" and place the [slotpress_booking] shortcode on any page — your studio's booking system goes live in minutes.

Can a photographer use a free WordPress booking plugin?

Yes — SlotPress's free plan includes complete appointment booking with session types, photographer assignment, intake form fields, email confirmations and the widget customizer at no cost.

How can I stop double bookings on photography sessions?

SlotPress's hold timer reserves a slot the moment a client starts the booking form, so two clients cannot claim the same shoot window simultaneously.

Can I list different prices for portrait, commercial and headshot sessions?

Yes — each session type (Portrait, Headshot, Commercial, Wedding Consult) can have its own duration and price displayed in the booking widget.

Will clients receive a reminder before their photography session?

Email confirmations with Apple iCal are included in the free plan. WhatsApp Business API shoot-day reminders are available in SlotPress Pro.

Can I use SlotPress for a studio with multiple photographers?

Yes — each photographer has their own availability calendar. Clients can pick a specific photographer or book whichever is available first.

Can I match the booking widget to my photography brand?

Yes — the Widget Appearance Customizer lets you adjust accent colour, theme, corner style and spacing to match your studio's aesthetic, with a live preview before publishing.

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Get Started

Start booking shoots
straight from your website.

Beautiful, fast to configure and built for real studio workflows. Start free — upgrade to Pro when your studio is ready to grow.

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