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# 7. How to Manage Your Bookings with Smiler

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Efficiently managing bookings is crucial for running a successful photography business. Smiler Photographer Suite offers robust tools to help you streamline this process, ensuring you can handle multiple clients seamlessly and never miss an appointment.

## How to Manage Bookings with Smiler

#### 1. Access Your Bookings Hub:

* Log into your Smiler account
* Navigate to the “Bookings” tab inside Smiler Photographer Suite
* Feel free to explore this page and get to know it.

#### 2. Create a New Booking:

* Click on the “Add Booking” button.
* Select a pre-existing client or click on “Create New Client”
* Enter the client’s details, such as their name, contact info, and the platform you use to communicate with them. Then click “Continue”
* Specify booking details such as the date, time, description, and price. Then click “Continue”
* Set the payment status of the photoshoot. If you select “Upfront Payment”, specify the amount the client will owe up front. Then click “Continue”

* Remember, for “Upfront Payment” and “Payment on Delivery”, you will need to send your client the payment link via Smiler to get paid!

#### 3. Manage Existing Bookings:

* In the “Bookings” tab, you can track all your upcoming and past bookings.
* To edit a booking, click anywhere on it to expand it. Then, you can select the “Edit client” and “Edit booking details” buttons as needed.
* To add a new payment link to the booking, select the “Create payment link” button.

#### 4. Keep Track of Your Bookings

* The “Bookings” tab centralizes all of your bookings, including manual entries and the bookings you receive through your Storefront or the Smiler Marketplace.
* Navigate between the Upcoming and Past tabs within “Bookings” to ensure you have the full picture of your workload
* Keep an eye on the Client Payments and Payment Links columns to ensure you are paid on time and in full.

### Benefits and Use Cases

* Organized Scheduling: Keeping track of all bookings in one centralized place helps you stay organized and efficient. This minimizes the risk of missed appointments or incomplete payments.
* Client Management: Easily manage and update client information, ensuring that all details are readily accessible whenever needed.
* Time-Saving: Reduces the time spent on administrative tasks, allowing you to focus more on delivering exceptional photography services.

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[Learn how to send a Smiler gallery to your client](https://docs.joinsmiler.com/en/articles/9688997-7-how-to-upload-and-deliver-a-photo-gallery)