Booking Statuses Explained

Every booking goes through several stages. Here's what each status means and what actions are available.

Bookings

Inquiry Sent

You've sent a booking request. Waiting for photographer to respond.

Client:

Wait for a reply before the deadline shown in your request confirmation

Photographer:

Review and send a quote or decline

Quote Received

Photographer sent you a custom quote with pricing and details.

Client:

Review quote, accept and pay, or request changes

Photographer:

Wait for client decision

Confirmed

Payment received. Booking is locked in!

Client:

Coordinate details via messaging

Photographer:

Prepare for the shoot, confirm logistics

In Progress

The shoot date has passed. Photographer is editing photos.

Client:

Wait for delivery

Photographer:

Edit and upload final photos

Delivered

Photos have been uploaded and are ready for review.

Client:

Review photos, approve or request revisions

Photographer:

Wait for approval or revision requests

Completed

Client approved delivery. Payment released to photographer.

Client:

Leave a review!

Photographer:

Your payment is released the moment your client approves, or automatically when the review period after delivery ends. It then goes to your bank on your Stripe payout schedule, usually within 2 business days.

Canceled

Booking was canceled by client or photographer.

Client:

Refund processed based on cancellation policy

Photographer:

Date is now available again

Disputed

An issue was raised. Pickxel is mediating.

Client:

Provide evidence and respond to Pickxel support

Photographer:

Provide evidence and respond to Pickxel support

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