Photographers lose income to two things: no-shows and unbookable time. Onbookr solves both — require a deposit to hold the date, send automatic reminders before every shoot, and let clients book directly from a QR code on your business card.
A photographer's time is the inventory. When a client books and doesn't show, that slot is gone. Requiring a non-refundable deposit at booking changes the dynamic: clients who are serious pay, clients who aren't don't book. Onbookr handles the payment at the moment of booking — no invoice to send, no follow-up needed to confirm.
Onbookr sends WhatsApp and email reminders automatically before every appointment. Set reminders for 48 hours out and the morning of the shoot. Clients get reminded of the time, location, and anything they need to bring — without you manually chasing them the night before a job.
Every Onbookr account includes a QR code with your logo embedded in the centre. Print it on business cards, pricing brochures, or studio signage. When someone scans it, they land directly on your booking page. It's one of the few ways to turn a physical interaction — a handshake at a wedding, a card left at an event venue — into a confirmed booking.
Onbookr supports Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay — covering clients in the US, Europe, India, and South Asia. If you shoot destination weddings or work with international clients, you don't need a separate payment setup for each market.
A $300 portrait session at 1.5% commission costs $4.50 in platform fees. Over a full year of bookings that's real money leaving your business. Onbookr charges a flat monthly subscription — what your clients pay for sessions, you keep in full. The only deduction is the standard card processing fee from Stripe, PayPal, or Razorpay.
Portrait sessions
Open specific session slots, require a deposit to hold the date, and send an automatic reminder the day before.
Wedding consultations
Offer a paid or free initial consultation. Clients book and pay in one step — no chasing invoices before the meeting.
Commercial shoot bookings
Share your booking link with agencies or brand contacts. They pick a date, pay the booking fee, and it lands on your calendar.
Mini sessions
Open a block of mini session slots with a fixed price and capacity. Clients book and pay to claim a slot.
Print or product consultations
Offer a paid session to review and order prints. Require payment at booking so the conversation is serious.
Unlike platforms that take a percentage of every booking, Onbookr charges a flat monthly subscription. Whether you take 5 bookings a month during the off-season or 30 during wedding season, the platform cost stays the same. As your volume grows, you keep the upside — Onbookr doesn't take a bigger slice.
