Wedding Photography Studios AI Receptionist | Never Miss a Booking | Frontdesk

BOOK MORE
WEDDING CLIENTS
WHILE YOU SHOOT

Every missed call is a lost wedding booking. Every delayed response loses you to competitors. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules consultations, handles inquiries, and books your calendar—all while you're behind the camera.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Wedding Photography Studios

Incoming Call...

Bride

"Hi, I'm getting married next June. Are you available for my wedding date?"

AI Receptionist

"Congratulations! Yes, we're available June 15th. Our wedding packages start at $3,500. Would you like to schedule a consultation?"

✓ Consultation Booked • June 15th

The Problem

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
LOSE DREAM CLIENTS

You're losing bookings every day while couples move on to photographers who answer first. Inquiries come at all hours, no-shows waste consultation slots, and you can't keep up with every engaged couple reaching out. There's a better way.

You Miss Inquiries When Couples Are Most Excited

A newly engaged couple finds your portfolio at 10 PM, calls to book a consultation, and gets voicemail. By the time you follow up in the morning, they've already booked with a photographer who answered immediately.

The Cost
$4,500/booking
Average wedding package lost

You're Drowning in Consultation Requests

While you're shooting an engagement session, five more inquiries come in. Package questions, availability checks, pricing requests—you can't be everywhere at once. Couples get frustrated waiting, and they book photographers who respond faster.

The Cost
30+ inquiries/week
During peak wedding season

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear your schedule, prepare your portfolio, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they've moved on to another photographer. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another open date on your calendar.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for consultations
$54,000
Lost annually from missed inquiries
65%
Of inquiries happen after studio hours
24 hours
Window to respond before couples book elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to booked wedding

24/7 Booking Chat

Engaged couples visit your studio website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, shows your portfolio, and books consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts wedding date, budget, and style preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across your calendar
  • Books consultations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a photographer for our October wedding. Are you available?"
AI
"Yes, we have October 12th available! I'd love to show you our romantic portfolio. Would you like to schedule a consultation?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Consultation Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need to reschedule my engagement session..."
AI: "Of course! Let me check Alex's calendar. What date works best for you?"
✓ Session Rescheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—booking inquiries, session rescheduling, package questions. The AI understands context, updates appointments, schedules follow-ups, and escalates to Alex only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Reschedules sessions and updates calendar automatically
  • Recognizes couples from CRM and references past conversations

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When consultations no-show, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their wedding preferences, and books a new consultation—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules consultations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Wedding Date
October 12, 2024
Package Interest
Full Day Coverage • $4,500
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, inquiry—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every couple and booking.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to contract signing
  • Syncs with calendar, tasks, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire couple journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-consultation email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-consultation follow-up ready
Contract form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Consultation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your consultation is confirmed. Here's what to bring and what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-consultation confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on couple behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart booking questionnaires that pre-fill from CRM data and guide couples through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for contract delivery and deposit collection workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (names, email, wedding date)
  • AI-guided completion for venue details and package selection
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Booking Questionnaire
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Names, Email, Wedding Date (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Venue Details
→ Package Selection
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and contract is sent

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your wedding photography studio. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking consultations, handling client inquiries. They work together 24/7 to book more weddings faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed couples. Handles wedding inquiries, books consultations, and creates client requests automatically.

Phone Calls Consultation Booking Client Requests
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies wedding leads, shows package options and pricing, answers questions about services and availability instantly. Books consultations and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Package Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized consultation confirmations, wedding date reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep couples engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Booking Form Teammate

Booking Assistant
Wedding Bookings

Pre-fills booking forms from CRM data. Guides couples through wedding date selection and package choices. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to couples at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep couples engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with engaged couples and potential clients. Sends consultation confirmations, wedding date reminders, and answers questions about packages via text—98% open rate.

Consultation Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about wedding packages. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, availability, and services—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing photographers.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed client and couple data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by wedding date, package, and lead status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes client needs (engagement photos, album rush orders, timeline changes), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right team members automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a couple was frustrated, if a special request was made, if a consultation was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one bride from first inquiry to wedding day—see how every system works together

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10:47 PM

THE PHONE RINGS
LATE AT NIGHT

Alex calls at 10:47 PM after getting engaged. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I just got engaged! I'm looking for a wedding photographer for June 15th, 2025. Are you available?"
AI: "Congratulations! Yes, we're available for June 15th, 2025. Would you like to schedule a consultation to discuss your vision?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Johnson
Active
Phone
(555) 789-0123
Wedding Date
June 15, 2025
Budget
$4,500
Package Interest
Full Day Coverage
Source
Phone • 10:47 PM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
10:49 PM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, wedding date, budget, package preference. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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10:52 PM

CONSULTATION
BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Thursday at 6 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Wedding Consultation
Alex Johnson • Thursday, Jan 9 • 6:00 PM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Consultation details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Wednesday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-consultation email ready to send
04
10:53 PM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and proposal forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Consultation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your consultation is confirmed for Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 PM. We're excited to discuss your wedding vision..."
Consultation Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow! We can't wait to hear about your wedding plans..."
05
10:54 PM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels excited, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Wednesday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Thursday, 6:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Thursday evening, Alex is stuck in traffic. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Thursday, January 9 • 6:00 PM
AJ
Alex Johnson
Wedding Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + profile data ready
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Thursday, 6:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the late-night phone call, her June wedding date, her $4,500 budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Friday, 2:30 PM

THE SECOND CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the second call from your AI. She's finally free—just got home from work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you yesterday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #2 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the wedding consultation yesterday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! I'm so sorry—I got stuck in traffic. Can we do Monday evening instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Monday, January 13 • 6:00 PM
09
Monday, 7:15 PM

SHE LOVES
YOUR STYLE

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. She loves your portfolio. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-consultation follow-up emails get queued, the proposal and contract are ready to send, and booking workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just sharing your work.

CONSULTATION COMPLETE
Monday, January 13 • 6:00 PM
June 15, 2025 Wedding
Alex Johnson
Post-consultation sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Wedding Photography Contract • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Monday, 7:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a contract from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the wedding date she just discussed. The AI guides her through package selection and venue details right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The booking process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Contract submitted
AI
"I remember your consultation! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the engagement session that's included..."
12
Wednesday, 3:45 PM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about the wedding. She has a question about the engagement session. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and contract, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
January 20, 2025

ALEX SIGNS
THE CONTRACT

With her questions answered, Alex signs the contract. The system automatically sends welcome emails, pre-wedding questionnaires, and timeline planning guides. Alex is officially booked.

CONTRACT SIGNED
June 15, 2025 • Full Day Coverage
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March 10, 2025 • 8:15 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 8:15 PM

Alex is planning her wedding. She has questions: "What time should we schedule the getting-ready photos?" "Can we add a second shooter?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What time should we schedule getting-ready photos?"
AI
"Hi Alex! We typically recommend starting 2-3 hours before the ceremony. For your 4 PM ceremony, I'd suggest 1:00 PM..."
Alex
"Can we add a second shooter?"
AI
"Absolutely! The second shooter package is $800 and provides dual perspective coverage. I can send you the upgrade details!"
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May 28, 2025 • 9:00 PM

LAST-MINUTE
VENUE CHANGE

Alex's venue just told her the ceremony location moved to the garden. It's 9 PM, three weeks before the wedding. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the change, updates the timeline, and confirms the adjustment. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or worry about details. She just describes the change, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
TIMELINE UPDATED
Ceremony Location: Garden
Schedule adjusted for new setup
17
June 8, 2025

ONE WEEK
REMINDER

The wedding is one week away. Alex gets a reminder automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends pre-wedding reminders, timeline confirmations, shot list reviews, and final detail checks. Couples stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Pre-Wedding Update
Sent to Alex & Partner
REMINDER
Your Wedding is 1 Week Away!
June 15, 2025 • Full timeline attached
CHECKLIST
Final Details Review
Shot list, family portraits, special requests
CONFIRMATION
Equipment & Backup Ready
Second shooter confirmed
✓ Couple notified automatically
No manual follow-up required
REFERRED HER FRIENDS
September 2025
Alex Johnson
June 15, 2025 Wedding
✓ Referred 3 engaged friends
All inquiries handled by AI
Why she referred
"Amazing photos, super responsive to all my questions, made everything so easy"
18
September 2025

THREE MONTHS LATER
SHE REFERS

Three months after her wedding, Alex refers three engaged friends. She had an amazing experience—questions were answered instantly, details were never missed, and she felt supported every step. The same AI that helped her book kept her happy through the wedding. That's the full journey: inquiry to booking to thrilled client to referrals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your wedding photography studio

Can it handle after-hours booking inquiries? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies wedding couples, checks date availability, and schedules consultations—all while you're shooting or sleeping. No more missed bookings at 11 PM when excited couples are ready to commit.

How does it handle package questions and pricing? +

The AI explains your photography packages, pricing tiers, and add-ons based on the couple's wedding date, venue, and coverage needs. It collects all wedding details (date, location, guest count, style preferences) and creates a detailed inquiry for you to review.

Does it reduce consultation no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before consultations. When no-shows happen, it immediately reaches out to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed meetings and keeping your booking pipeline full.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books consultations instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed. It blocks out your shooting dates automatically.

How does the booking process work? +

After consultations, couples automatically receive a booking proposal that's pre-filled with their wedding details from the CRM. The AI guides them through package selection and deposit payment. When they sign the contract, you're notified immediately with all finalized details.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including Honeybook, Dubsado, 17hats, ShootQ, and others. All data syncs automatically—client inquiries, consultations, bookings, and contract signatures flow seamlessly.

Can it handle multiple photographers or associate shooters? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your photographers' availability, shooting styles, and package options. It can route inquiries based on wedding date, location, or photographer preference, and manage multiple calendars simultaneously across your entire studio.

What about engagement shoots and pre-wedding requests? +

The AI handles engagement session inquiries 24/7, schedules shoots based on your availability, and coordinates location preferences. For urgent timeline changes or date conflicts, it immediately notifies you to find solutions while keeping couples informed.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your studio size and inquiry volume. Most wedding photography studios see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased booking conversions. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your business.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing wedding inquiries at 2 AM. Start booking consultations while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."