How to accept deposits and payments for bookings

Collect deposits at booking time and remaining balances before the session. Configure payment schedules and automatic reminders.

Steps

Go to Bookings > Settings > Payments.
Choose your payment policy: full payment upfront, deposit only, or no payment required.
If using deposits, set the deposit amount as a fixed amount or percentage.
Configure when the remaining balance is due: at session time, a set number of days before, or after delivery.
Enable automatic payment reminders for outstanding balances.
Set your accepted payment methods through Stripe.
Configure your cancellation and refund policy.
Save your payment settings.

💡 Tip: A 30 to 50 percent deposit is standard in the photography industry. It secures the booking while reducing no-show risk.

Q: What happens if a client does not pay the remaining balance?

Automatic reminders are sent. You can also send manual payment requests.

Q: Can I offer payment plans?

You can set up multiple installments by creating invoices with different due dates.

Q: Are deposits refundable?

This depends on your cancellation policy which you configure in booking settings.