The Forms tool is an excellent way to set up sessions for clients to book online outside of using the PhotoBiz Scheduler. It allows you to create time slots and include a payment option if needed. We offer four different booking form templates to choose from:
- Mini Session Booking (30-minute sessions)
- 10-Minute Booking – Radio (10-minute sessions)
- 10-Minute Booking – Menu (10-minute sessions)
- 5-Minute Booking – Menu (5-minute sessions)
Follow the steps below to learn how to set up mini-sessions in your Form Builder.
PRO TIP!
We recommend using the PhotoBiz Scheduler for Mini Sessions, check out our guide on how to configure services with custom dates in the scheduler guide for booking mini sessions
If you're using the Form & Contract Builder for mini sessions with more than one date, we suggest creating an individual form for each date. This makes it easier to export submissions and manage schedules separately for each session.
STEP ONE
Log into your PhotoBiz account and click on FORMS in the left-side menu.
STEP TWO
Click on the NEW FORM button to create your mini-session sign-up form.
STEP THREE
You'll have access to all of the form templates. Scroll down to the PAYMENT category to find four booking form options:
- Mini Session Booking (30 minute sessions) (View Sample Form)
- 10 Min Booking - Radio (10 minute sessions) (View Sample Form)
- 10 Min Booking - Menu (10 minute sessions) (View Sample Form)
- 5 Min Booking - Menu (5 minute sessions) (View Sample Form)
Click on SELECT to choose your form, then edit the layout and fields to match your mini-session.
STEP FOUR
After creating your form, rename it by clicking the text box at the top. You can also add a Form Tag for easier marketing via email campaigns.
Next, add and customize the fields based on the information you need from your mini-session customers.
From there, add and customize your form fields for the information you need to collect from your mini session customers.
STEP FIVE
Edit your time slots.
The MINI SESSION BOOKING form comes with pre-configured time slots, which you can easily modify. Click the pencil icon at the top right of the details block, then click ADVANCED.
In the ADVANCED section, you can edit the time slots by adjusting the CHOICE TITLE:
- TITLE: Enter the mini session start time.
- QUANTITY: Set the number of sessions available in this time slot. The default is 1, but you can modify it or leave it blank for unlimited submissions.
You can add or delete time slots as needed. Once you're done, click SAVE CHANGES.
Continue adding time slots until all your available options are listed, ensuring you enter the correct time and quantity for each one. When you're finished, click GO BACK to return to the form builder.
After you click on ADVANCED, click on the CHOICE TITLE for the field you wish to edit the choice.
You can edit the following options:
- TITLE: Enter the mini session start time
- QUANTITY: Enter the number of sessions you can do during this time frame, the default setting on this will be 1, however you can change this to whatever number you prefer or leave it blank for unlimited submissions.
You can also add or delete any time slots you need to in this section.
Continue adding choices until all your available time slots have been added. Make sure you've entered the time and the quantity for each choice. When this is complete, click on GO BACK to return to the form builder.
STEP FOUR (optional)
Add a Form Payment block to accept payments for your mini session.
The last step to finish your Mini Session form is to set up your FORM PAYMENT.
Click here for a step by step guide on setting up a form payment.
For more examples and advice about Mini Sessions and how to effectively set them up on the PhotoBiz scheduler, check out the guide at the button below.