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sgtbueno
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 2016 Booking


Every year I always wonder how next year is going to be, as of today I only have 4 bookings for next year, are you guys that low or do I need to worry about it?

How many do you have booked as of today?



Oct 15, 2015 at 10:28 AM
joshua grasso
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 2016 Booking


i have 8


Oct 15, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 2016 Booking


32


Oct 15, 2015 at 11:09 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 2016 Booking


12. We cap it at 15 though.

Prices are going up for 2017 and we're being much more assertive with who we book. The past couple years, we've basically been booking anyone who's willing to pay us vs. looking for the right couple.



Oct 15, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 2016 Booking


We have 27. But it's different for everyone. Don't sweat being low now, you'll book up.


Oct 15, 2015 at 11:43 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 2016 Booking


31 so far. I feel like I tend to book a lot during the fall months. The past 7 inquires I've received, have been for 2 dates- both of which I am already booked. And it's driving me bonkers.


Oct 15, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 2016 Booking


I have 1, probably will only book about 10 next year, I went too far this year with 15.


Oct 15, 2015 at 12:00 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 2016 Booking


20 ish..


Oct 15, 2015 at 12:33 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 2016 Booking


5 so far. Usually end up with ~15. Would love to hit 20... 25 I think would be my upper limit.


Oct 15, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 2016 Booking


13 booked with 2 clients sending checks for deposits over the weekend so hopefully 15. I'm hoping I can book 30-35.


Oct 15, 2015 at 01:25 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 2016 Booking


The next few months must be busy booking months for you guys, eh?


Oct 15, 2015 at 01:57 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 2016 Booking


ZachOly wrote:
The next few months must be busy booking months for you guys, eh?


It's sort of unpredictable and sporadic... they come in waves, usually, but not always around the same times of year. Really nerve-wracking, actually.



Oct 15, 2015 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 2016 Booking


4, though for the first half of the year we were up in the air if we might be moving so I didn't start booking 2016 until August of this year.


Oct 15, 2015 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 2016 Booking


3 booked, but my average has gone up to $3,500 from $1,700. I was aiming for 10, with 1 portrait session a week. We shall see...


Oct 15, 2015 at 03:51 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 2016 Booking




I have Zero booked but will get at least 3 that people have discussed with me already but haven't finalised a date as yet and probably will get more that will come out of the woodwork.

The upside is, I really couldn't care if I end up with none ATM..... which probably means I'll end up with more than I want!

I have found that there are people who are aware of you through referral and have already made the decision they want you but because of that, they often leave it till quite short notice to actually book. It does not seem to occur to some people that you may already be doing another job.


When I did chase weddings I would also be a bit concerned at how many I had come new year. It never made any difference. Some of the lowest numbers at the start of the year ended up being some of the biggest years and the years I had plenty booked finished up at the same amount as any other year.

The main thing is to be consistent and strong in your marketing and if you do that, the rest takes care of itself.



Oct 15, 2015 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 2016 Booking


I just booked one more tonight, destination wedding, so total of 5 now.
I really want to be around 15-20. Let's see.

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Oct 15, 2015 at 10:01 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 2016 Booking



I got my first one this morning for May next year.

Unfortunately it is going to be in the Greek isles so I had to turn them down.

Might be a great location and all of that but the reality is I could not be bothered with all the mucking around just to do a wedding.
Pitty, they mentioned before it would be cheaper to fly me there and put me up than have a wedding at home and have to pay for a reception for all the freeloaders but I thought they were joking.

Ah well, at least they were prepared to do it and asked me so I guess that's a compliment in itself.



Oct 17, 2015 at 12:04 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 2016 Booking


14 booked for 2016, goal is ~30.


Oct 17, 2015 at 12:05 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 2016 Booking


9 booked so far.

Hoping for 20.



Oct 17, 2015 at 12:18 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 2016 Booking


26, goal is 35+ I think I might hit it.


Oct 17, 2015 at 03:13 AM
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