When do you get the most bookings?

mmahoney · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I'm wondering when you guys do the most bookings .. not when you actually shoot the wedding but what time of year do you most often receive contact to book weddings?
Mike

song4themoon · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I started receiving bookings around Febuary but very few. Actually now, April, May is when it picked up.

tim · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

All year. It comes in fits and starts. I had a couple of weeks where I booked 6 weddings, then for the next two weeks I didn't have a single inquiry. I could look at my statistics, but it'll be easier once I write my own software.

Grace · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I got a lot of phone calls and emails around late fall, that gives me around 6-9 months noctice for summer weddings here. Although now that my work is a little more popular people starting to call and request dates for next year.

takeyourpic · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I have twelve booked for next year, and they have come in the last five months. It seems like most brides that are really on the ball are booking about a year to fourteen months out. Then there are the more relaxed group that wait until they have about 8 months. Then there are the ones who call for dates that are about three to four months away.

All of them help to fill out your schedule.

sblais · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

Early Jan, after the non-denominational winter holidays (formerly known as Christmas holidays), after Feb 14th, and then throughout the year. But I did notice an increased number of inquiries at the beginning of the year.

paul33 · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

February through to April is the peak for me !

picturecrazy · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I usually have a big rush around the fall for some reason.

jj1987 · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

All year, but being close to a college, the weddings tend to be during the sumer and winter break.

jessiper · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kathy.patterson

I got a lot of phone calls and emails around late fall, that gives me around 6-9 months noctice for summer weddings here. Although now that my work is a little more popular people starting to call and request dates for next year.

I get a big rush around Fall as well, but I still get some throughout the year.

wilky95 · 17th of May 2007 (Thu)

I have had my best 10 days ever with 4 bookings over the next 4 months and all from google searchs, where as the local adverts have nil enquires.

Martin

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mmahoney Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,784	When do you get the most bookings? I'm wondering when you guys do the most bookings .. not when you actually shoot the wedding but what time of year do you most often receive contact to book weddings? Mike __________________ Newfoundland Wedding Photographer

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song4themoon Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,039 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When do you get the most bookings? I started receiving bookings around Febuary but very few. Actually now, April, May is when it picked up. __________________ www.forever-yesterday.com Gear: 2 Canon 1Ds Mark II, 2 Canon EOS 20D , 580EX flash, Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS USM, Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, Canon 24-70L 2.8, CanonEF 100mm 2.8 USM, Canon EF 85mm 1.8, Canon EF 50mm 1.8, Sigma 20mm f1.8, Peleng Fisheye, 3 AB 800 w/ Pocket Wizzards

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When do you get the most bookings? All year. It comes in fits and starts. I had a couple of weeks where I booked 6 weddings, then for the next two weeks I didn't have a single inquiry. I could look at my statistics, but it'll be easier once I write my own software. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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Grace something cute Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,629	Re: When do you get the most bookings? I got a lot of phone calls and emails around late fall, that gives me around 6-9 months noctice for summer weddings here. Although now that my work is a little more popular people starting to call and request dates for next year. __________________ - Grace -

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takeyourpic Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 168	Re: When do you get the most bookings? I have twelve booked for next year, and they have come in the last five months. It seems like most brides that are really on the ball are booking about a year to fourteen months out. Then there are the more relaxed group that wait until they have about 8 months. Then there are the ones who call for dates that are about three to four months away. All of them help to fill out your schedule.

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sblais I am silly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON (Canada, eh!) Posts: 3,532 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When do you get the most bookings? Early Jan, after the non-denominational winter holidays (formerly known as Christmas holidays), after Feb 14th, and then throughout the year. But I did notice an increased number of inquiries at the beginning of the year. __________________ Sebastien \| Gear List \| There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet. -- Admiral William Halsey

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paul33 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 341	Re: When do you get the most bookings? February through to April is the peak for me ! __________________ Canon 1D Mk2 & 3, 24-70mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, Sigma 14mm f2.8, Canon 50mm f1.4, Canon 580EX II, Photoshop CS6, Lightroom, Breezebrowser, etc ..... enjoying every moment !!!

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picturecrazy soft-hearted weenie-boy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, CANADA Posts: 8,360	Re: When do you get the most bookings? I usually have a big rush around the fall for some reason. __________________ -Lloyd BOUDOIR WEBSITE: The BOUDOIR - Edmonton Intimate Boudoir Photography Lifestyle Website: Night and Day Photography - Edmonton Studio Family Maternity Baby Child Wedding Photographers Facebook \| Twitter \| Gear

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jj1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,398 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When do you get the most bookings? All year, but being close to a college, the weddings tend to be during the sumer and winter break.

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wilky95 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Isle of Wight, England Posts: 658 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When do you get the most bookings? I have had my best 10 days ever with 4 bookings over the next 4 months and all from google searchs, where as the local adverts have nil enquires. Martin __________________ "I am an incompetent so ignore " http://www.wightphotography.com

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