Portrait Photography Studios AI Receptionist | 24/7 Booking & Client Management | Frontdesk
For Portrait Photography Studios

BOOK MORE
PHOTO SESSIONS
WHILE YOU SHOOT

Every missed call is a lost client. Every empty time slot costs money. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books sessions, handles reschedules, and captures leads—all while you focus on creating beautiful portraits.

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Frontdesk AI

Portrait Photography Studio

Incoming Call...

Client Inquiry

"Hi, I need family portraits next Saturday. Are you available around 10 AM?"

AI Receptionist

"Perfect! I have 10 AM available. That's a 60-minute family session at $350. Should I book that for you?"

✓ Session Booked • Sat 10 AM

The Problem

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
LOSE CLIENTS DAILY

You're losing bookings every day your phone goes unanswered. Clients call after hours, no-shows waste your creative time, and you can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Clients Need You Most

A mom finds your studio online at 9 PM while planning her family session, calls, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, she's already booked with a studio that answered immediately.

The Cost
$800/session
Lost per missed call

You're Stuck on the Phone Instead of Shooting

While you're in the middle of a session, three more calls come in. Booking requests, pricing questions, rescheduling—you can't be behind the camera and answering calls. Clients get frustrated waiting, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
30+ calls/day
Per photographer

Sessions No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear your schedule, set up your studio, and wait. They don't show up. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another empty time slot.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate industry average
$19,200
Lost annually from missed calls
55%
Of inquiries happen after hours
2 hours
Wasted daily on phone calls

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

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

24/7 Booking Chat

Clients visit your portrait photography website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, discusses package options, shows portfolio examples, and books sessions—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts session type, date preferences, and package interests
  • Checks real-time availability across your booking calendar
  • Books sessions directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for family portrait session. What packages do you offer?"
AI
"Our Signature Family Package includes a 60-minute session with 20 edited images, $450. Would you like to book a session?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Session 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 headshot session tomorrow..."
AI: "I can help you reschedule. What date works better for you?"
✓ Session Rescheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—session bookings, package inquiries, rescheduling requests. The AI understands context, updates bookings, schedules callbacks, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Handles rescheduling and booking changes automatically
  • Recognizes clients from CRM and references past sessions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When clients no-show for sessions, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original booking conversation, knows their session preferences, and books a new time—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules sessions and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the family portrait session on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Session Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Session Type
Family Portrait • Signature Package
Session Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Session Scheduled

Unified CRM

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

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to completed session
  • Syncs with calendar, bookings, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire client 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 rebooking sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-session email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-session follow-up ready
Gallery delivery notification queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Session Email
"Hi Sarah! Your family portrait session is confirmed. Here's what to expect and how to prepare..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your session tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-session confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and gallery delivery notifications—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

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

AI-Powered Forms

Smart client intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for session confirmation and preparation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, session type)
  • AI-guided completion for preferences and special requests
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Client Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Session Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Wardrobe Preferences
→ Special Requests & Vision
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and session preparation begins

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 PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your portrait photography studio. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking photo sessions, handling client inquiries. They work together 24/7 to fill your calendar faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed bookings. Handles photo session inquiries, books portrait appointments, and creates client request tickets automatically.

Phone Calls Session Booking Client Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies photography clients, shows available session packages and pricing, answers questions about portrait styles and booking dates instantly. Books photo sessions 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 photo session confirmations, session prep reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep clients engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Booking Form Teammate

Booking Assistant
Session Booking Forms

Pre-fills booking forms from CRM data. Guides clients through session type selection and photo package options. 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 clients 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 bookings and keep clients 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 photography clients and families. Sends session confirmations, session prep reminders, and answers questions about available dates and packages via text—98% open rate.

Session 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 photo packages and availability. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, session types, and booking dates—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing portfolios.

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 data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by session type, package, and booking status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes special requests (location changes, wardrobe questions, etc.), creates tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right studio staff 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 client was frustrated, if a special request was made, if a photo session was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one client from first call to delivered portraits—see how every system works together

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9:45 PM

THE PHONE RINGS
LATE EVENING

Alex calls at 9:45 PM about family portraits. 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'm looking to book family portraits. We have 2 kids and want outdoor photos. Do you have availability?"
AI: "Yes! We have availability next Saturday at 10 AM for an outdoor family session with 4 people. Would you like to book that time?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 234-5678
Session Type
Family Outdoor
Group Size
4 people (2 kids)
Preferred Date
Next Saturday
Source
Phone • 9:45 PM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
9:46 PM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, family outdoor session preference, 4 people with 2 kids, preferred date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
9:48 PM

SAT AT 10 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 10 AM, and books the family portrait session. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Family Portrait Session
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Session Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Session details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-session email ready to send
04
9:49 PM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the session is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and preparation guides—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Session Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your family portrait session is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 AM. What to wear..."
Session Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your photo session tomorrow! We're excited to capture your family..."
05
9:50 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 the session details and preparation tips, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 10:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the photo session. You're at your studio, 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
Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Family Portrait Session
❌ 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 chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 10:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 9:45 PM phone call, her family session request, 4 people with 2 kids. 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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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. 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 #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the family portrait session on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Session Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:45 PM

SHE LOVES
THE PHOTOS

Alex shows up for the rescheduled session. The photos turn out beautifully. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-session follow-up emails get queued, the gallery link is ready to send, and ordering workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just capturing memories.

SESSION COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Family Portrait Session
Alex Martinez
Post-session sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Photo Gallery & Order Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through photo selection...
AI guiding through product options...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 3:00 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the photo session. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a gallery link from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the session details. The AI guides her through selecting favorites and choosing print options right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The order fulfillment process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Session completed • Order submitted
AI
"I remember your session! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about adding extra prints..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex's at work, thinking about the photos. She has a question about adding extra prints. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her session and order, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 20, 2024

ALEX ORDERS
HER PRINTS

With her questions answered, Alex completes her print order. The system automatically sends order confirmations, delivery updates, and care instructions. Alex's officially a happy client.

ORDER COMPLETE
Family Portrait Collection • 24 Prints
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just received her prints. She has questions: "When will the canvas arrive?" "Can I order gift prints for grandparents?" 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! When will the canvas arrive?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Your canvas ships tomorrow and arrives by April 8. Tracking link: [link]"
Alex
"Can I order gift prints for grandparents?"
AI
"Absolutely! Here's your reorder link: [link]. Select your favorites and we'll ship them directly!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

SHE WANTS
ANOTHER SESSION

Alex loved her family portraits so much, she wants to book spring photos. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands her request, checks availability, and schedules it for next month. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes what she wants, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SESSION BOOKED
Spring Portrait Session
Scheduled: May 12, 10:00 AM
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May 5, 2024

HOLIDAY SPECIAL
NEXT MONTH

There's a Father's Day portrait special next month. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends session specials, seasonal promotions, studio updates, and photography tips. Clients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Studio Updates
Sent to All Clients
SPECIAL OFFER
Father's Day Portrait Special
June 1-15 • 20% Off All Sessions
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Outdoor Location
Now booking at Riverside Park!
REMINDER
Your Gallery Expires Soon
Download your photos by May 15
✓ All clients notified
No manual sending required
REPEAT CLIENT
June 10, 2024
Alex Martinez
Father's Day Portrait Session
✓ Booked 3rd session
Lifetime value: $1,847
Why she keeps booking
"Easy to book anytime, quick answers to questions, love the quality and convenience"
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June 10, 2024

THREE MONTHS LATER
SHE BOOKS AGAIN

Three months later, Alex books Father's Day portraits. She had an amazing experience—booking was easy, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported throughout. The same AI that helped her find your studio kept her coming back as a loyal client. That's the full journey: inquiry to client to repeat customer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

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

Can it handle after-hours booking calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies clients, discusses session types and availability, and books photo sessions—all while you're editing or sleeping. No more missed bookings at 9 PM when families are finally together.

How does it handle session preparation questions? +

The AI answers common client questions automatically about what to wear, how to prepare kids, best times of day for lighting, and location details. It can send preparation guides and style tips via text or email immediately after booking.

Does it reduce session no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before sessions. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed sessions and protecting your revenue.

Can it book sessions directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books sessions instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed. It even accounts for travel time between locations.

How does the session deposit work? +

After booking, clients automatically receive a payment link for their session deposit. The AI can explain your pricing packages, collect payment information, and send receipts. When deposits are received, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including Studio Ninja, ShootProof, HoneyBook, and others. All data syncs automatically—client inquiries, bookings, packages, and session details.

Can it handle multiple session types and packages? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your session types—family portraits, newborn, senior, headshots—along with pricing, duration, and what's included. It can discuss package options, recommend the best fit, and manage multiple specialty offerings simultaneously.

What about last-minute rescheduling and weather issues? +

The AI handles rescheduling requests 24/7, checks your availability, and books new session times instantly. For outdoor sessions affected by weather, it can proactively reach out to clients with alternative dates based on your policies.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your booking volume and call needs. Most photographers see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased bookings during off-hours. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing portrait session bookings at 2 AM. Start filling your calendar 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
View Customer Story

"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."