By Rebook University

Getting your first photography client can feel intimidating, but the process is simpler than most beginners realize. Whether you’re starting portraits, events, or real estate photography, here’s the fastest way to get booked—and start building your business.

1. Pick One Type of Photography

Clarity helps clients trust you.

Choose one category to start with—portraits, events, real estate, product, etc.

You can always expand later.

2. Build a Simple Starter Portfolio

No paid work yet? Totally normal.

Create 8–10 clean sample images by shooting:

• friends or family
• your home (perfect for real estate practice)
• local small businesses
• simple product shots

You don’t need quantity. You need consistency.

3. Make Your Booking Process Easy (This Is Where Most Beginners Struggle)

A messy workflow—DMs, random links, Venmo screenshots—scares clients away.

You want one clean place where people can:

• see your services
• browse your pricing
• book you
• message you
• pay securely

This is exactly why many new photographers use Rebook.

It keeps your services, bookings, and client messaging in one simple dashboard—so you look professional from day one.

When booking feels easy, clients say yes faster.

4. Offer an Intro Deal to Get Your First Clients

Your first few clients are about momentum, not profit.

Try offering:

• a discounted first session
• a couple of bonus edited images
• faster turnaround

A small incentive helps people take that first step.

5. Tell People You’re Now Booking

Your first client almost always comes from someone you already know.

Post something simple like:

“I’m now booking [type] photography! Offering a few discounted spots for my first clients—message me if you want one.”

Clear > complicated.

Quick Takeaway

You don’t need fancy gear or hundreds of followers.

You need:

• a clear niche
• a small, consistent portfolio
• an easy booking system
• and a message that feels confident

Once you land that first client, everything gets easier.

And if you need help staying organized, delivering galleries, and managing bookings, Rebook gives you the tools to run your photography business smoothly—even as a beginner.

Updated on: 18/12/2025