58: How I Prepped My Booking Calendar For the Year in 5 Steps

Do you want to feel super organised and efficient this season with your shooting schedule and also with how you book new clients for sessions!? If so, tune in to this episode as I break down the 5 steps I took to prep my booking calendar for the whole season in advance so that you have even more time and space, even when things get more busy!I didn't really utilize a booking calendar for all these years since I specialized in only weddings and about 50% of my couples booked an engagement session so it felt manageable for me.Now I have the podcast, so I use that for guest to schedule their time. I'm open to other sessions since I have the space and time in my calendar so I started to use my booking calendar.Setting it up now as the weather gets nicer and inquiries start coming in so that you're well prepared and emails can be more fun and effortless to go through when it's all efficiently set up!Step 1 - Decide what sessions you will offerStep 2 - Decide the length of sessions you will offerStep 3 - Decide what days of the week you will have available for sessionsStep 4 - Choose a booking calendar systemStep 5 - Set your availability in the calendarBONUS tip - Remember to keep it updated as your schedule shiftsIf you enjoy this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well!You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.RESOURCES + LINKS:The Crystal Clear Marketing mini-courseThe Shine + Thrive Photography Community Facebook groupMy Online Photography Courses for YouOutsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphotoSubscribeIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Click here to leave a review!With love + gratitude,Sara