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Streamline Your Photography Client Intake Process

Gather client info, session details, and style preferences effortlessly with this free photography client intake form template.

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Portrait & Event Photography New Client Intake & Session Preferences Form
Full Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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The Portrait & Event Photography New Client Intake & Session Preferences Form is designed to help photographers collect all essential information from new clients before a shoot. From contact details and referral sources to session type, location, and estimated guest count, this form ensures nothing falls through the cracks when planning a portrait or event photography session.

This template is ideal for freelance photographers, photography studios, and event photographers who want to deliver a professional onboarding experience. Clients can share their vision, preferred dates and times, and even select mood board images to communicate their desired aesthetic — giving photographers a clear creative brief before the session begins.

By using this intake form, you eliminate back-and-forth emails, reduce miscommunication, and set clear expectations from day one. Customize the fields to match your brand and workflow, embed it on your website, or share a direct link with new clients to get every project started on the right foot.

4 Pages
29 Questions
~10min To complete
Free Included on every plan
Field types Long Text ×4 Yes / No ×3 Address ×2 Short Text ×2 Dropdown ×2 Multiple Choice ×2 Full Name Email Phone Website URL Single Choice Date Time Picker Duration number picturechoice File Upload currency termsandconditions Signature

Questions in this template

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Page 1 Client Information 7 questions
Client Information
1 Full Name * Full Name
2 Email Address * Email
3 Phone Number * Phone
4 Mailing Address Address
5 Personal Website or Portfolio Website URL
6 How did you hear about us? * Single Choice
7 If referred, who may we thank? Short Text
Page 2 Session Details & Preferences 10 questions
Session Details
1 Type of Session * Dropdown
2 Please describe your vision for the session or event * Long Text
3 Preferred Date * Date
4 Preferred Start Time * Time Picker
5 Estimated Duration Needed Duration
6 Session Location or Venue Name * Short Text
7 Venue / Location Address * Address
8 Estimated Number of People to be Photographed * number
Style & Mood Preferences
9 Preferred Photography Style * Multiple Choice
10 Select mood board images that match your desired aesthetic picturechoice
Page 3 Additional Requirements & Budget 9 questions
Additional Requirements
1 Do you require any specific props, backdrops, or setups? * Yes / No
2 If yes, please describe the props, backdrops, or special setups needed Long Text
3 Will there be children under 5 years old at the session? * Yes / No
4 Do any participants have accessibility needs we should accommodate? * Yes / No
5 Please share any accessibility details or special considerations Long Text
6 Upload any inspiration photos or reference images File Upload
Deliverables & Budget
7 Desired Deliverables * Multiple Choice
8 Approximate Budget currency
9 Preferred Turnaround Time * Dropdown
Page 4 Policies & Agreement 3 questions
Policies & Final Notes
Please review our session policies. A 30% non-refundable retainer is required to secure your date. Rescheduling is available up to 48 hours before the session at no additional charge. All images are delivered digitally with a print release for personal use.
1 Any additional notes, questions, or special requests? Long Text
2 I have read and agree to the session policies, cancellation terms, and usage rights outlined above * termsandconditions
3 Client Signature * Signature

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Category Intake & Onboarding
Subcategory Photography Client Intake
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