For Photographers

Booking software for photographers

Book shoots, lock in dates with deposits, and get paid — start free, with 0% commission on your work.

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Free forever on Starter · No card required · 0% commission

Built around how photographers actually work

Holding a shoot date without commitment

Require a deposit to book so session dates are committed. Take the balance later with a payment request.

Back-and-forth over shoot details

Collect the location, shoot type, and party details with a custom booking form so you arrive prepared.

Apps taking a cut of every booking

Bontro charges 0% commission. Keep everything you charge — just standard card processing on card payments.

Getting paid the balance on delivery

Take a deposit at booking and send a payment request for the balance before or at delivery.

Everything you need from booking to delivery

Deposits to hold the date

Require a deposit at booking so shoot dates are locked in, not tentative.

Custom booking questions

Collect shoot type, location, and party details up front with a custom form.

Deposit + balance payments

Take a deposit now and charge or request the balance at delivery.

Your own booking page

One link for your portfolio and bio — packages, prices, and open dates built in.

Automatic reminders

Text and email reminders keep clients on schedule for their session.

Client history

Every client’s shoots, notes, and past bookings, ready for the next session.

Questions photographers ask

Is Bontro really free for photographers?

Yes. The Starter plan is $0 forever and includes up to 35 bookings a month. Upgrade only if you outgrow it.

Can I take a deposit to hold a shoot date?

Yes. Require a deposit at booking so session dates are committed. You can charge the balance later.

Does Bontro take a commission?

No — 0% commission, unlike apps that take a cut of every booking. You only pay standard card-processing fees.

Can I collect shoot details up front?

Yes. Add custom booking questions to gather the location, shoot type, and party details when a client books.

Do I need a website?

No. Your Bontro booking page is your storefront, with packages, prices, and availability built in.

Try Bontro free — no card required

Up to 35 bookings a month on the Starter plan, forever free. Switch when you're ready.