Photo booth businesses have unique workflow needs that generic booking software doesn't address. Check Cherry includes features built specifically for how photo booth operators work — from backdrop management to design templates to equipment tracking.
Photo Booth-Specific Features
- Backdrop Manager: Upload and organize your backdrop collection, set pricing for premium options, create double-sided backdrop availability rules, and let clients browse and select their favorite during booking.
- Design Collections: Offer overlay templates and print layout options that clients can browse and choose from. Import from third-party design apps or create your own.
- Artwork Approval: Upload finished event artwork and let clients approve or request revisions through their client portal before the event.
- Equipment Checklists: Create load-in and load-out checklists to track all your equipment and props per event.
- Sessions: Set up mini session events (like Santa photos or Valentine's shoots) where clients book individual time slots throughout the day at a lower per-session rate.
Core Business Management Tools
Beyond photo booth-specific features, you get all the tools you need to run your business professionally:
- Client Management: Store client information, track communication history, send automated messages, and manage contracts and questionnaires.
- Online Booking: Let clients browse packages, select add-ons, choose backdrops and designs, sign contracts, and pay — all in one seamless checkout experience.
- Scheduling & Availability: Manage your calendar, set blockout dates, sync with Google Calendar, and prevent double-booking with intelligent availability rules.
- Travel Fees: Set up multiple travel zones with automatic distance calculation and fee application based on the event location.
- Sales Tax: Automatically calculate and collect sales tax based on event location using our TaxJar integration.
- Proposals: Create custom quotes for clients who prefer to review pricing before booking, with easy acceptance, signing, and payment.
- Lead Forms: Generate embed codes for lead capture forms and easily add them to your website.
Most photo booth operators start with 3-4 backdrop options and 2-3 design collections. You can always add more as your business grows.