MINI SESSIONS
Sell Out Your Minis
With One Link
Post a link on social. Clients pick a slot, sign your contract, and pay. No DM coordination, no back-and-forth scheduling.
1 in 3
bookings arrive within 72 hours of going live
5 min
to set up a mini
0
DM coordination
One date. Multiple clients. Like a pop-up shop for photography.
In Check Cherry, a Mini is one date, one location, and a page of time slots. Share the link. Clients book themselves into open slots, sign your contract, and pay. All without you lifting a finger.
- You define the date, location, and slot length
- Slots auto-generate based on your start/end time
- Clients self-book into open slots
- Contract signed and deposit collected automatically
- Feature Minis on your main booking page
Nov 7, 2026 | 20 min sessions
Popular Ways to Use Minis
Family Minis
10 slots, 15 minutes each, at the park. Perfect for Christmas card photos. Attract new clients at an affordable rate.
Santa Photos
Partner with a tree farm, hire a Santa. Multiple families per slot, quick turnaround, big holiday revenue.
Corporate Headshots
Show up at an office for an hour. Employees book their own 10-minute slots. Company pays once.
Pop-Up Sessions
Rent a space in a high-traffic area. Transform it into a studio. Sell 15-minute slots.
Handle 10 families in one time slot? No problem.
For high-volume events like Santa photos, you don't want 2-minute slots. Set how many bookings each slot can handle, and Check Cherry manages the capacity automatically.
- Set 1 booking per slot for traditional minis
- Set 10+ per slot for high-volume events
- Slots close automatically when full
- Assign staff to the day and every booking lands on their schedule
- Great for Santa photos, holiday events, trade shows
Rain delay? Send one message to everyone.
Weather changes, location updates, last-minute tips—send a message to all attendees with one click. No hunting for email addresses or texting people one by one.
- Message all attendees at once
- Or select specific people to contact
- Automatic reminders to reduce no-shows
- Payment reminders for outstanding balances
Still Coordinating Via DM?
"I found Check Cherry when searching for something to schedule mini sessions. It's the perfect end-to-end online booking and payment solution. It's convenient for my clients to click, select their session, sign the contract, and pay. I love it!"
Cammy
Photographer
Upsell during booking.
Offer add-ons like extra prints, digital files, or additional guests. Clients add them during checkout, increasing your average booking value without extra work.
- Create add-ons specific to each Mini
- Set prices and max quantities
- Discount codes for promotions
- Private links for corporate clients
Set Up Your First Mini in 5 Minutes
Three steps to a fully booked day.
Create Your Mini
Pick a date and location. Set your start time, end time, and slot length. Add images and a description.
Share Your Link
Post on Instagram, Facebook, or email your list. Group multiple days into one link for weekend events.
Watch It Fill Up
Clients pick slots, sign contracts, and pay deposits. You get notified. Every slot syncs to your calendar.
So Much More Than Mini Sessions
Check Cherry is a full booking and client management system. Minis are just one feature.
- Online booking for regular sessions
- Beautiful proposals with e-signatures
- Deposits and payment plans
- Calendar sync with Google
- Automated payment reminders
- Client portal for questionnaires and designs
Ready to Sell Out Your Next Mini Session?
Join photographers who've stopped coordinating via DM and started booking while they sleep.
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Plans from $39/mo.