The questions a wedding photography inquiry form should ask
Updated October 31, 2026
A good inquiry form asks for contact details, the event type and date, times and venue, guest count and the service wanted — and for weddings, getting-ready locations and any pre-events — so you can quote without a second round of emails.
Always ask
- Name, email and phone, and their role (bride, groom, parent, planner).
- Type of event and service (photos, video or both).
- Date, start and end time, and venue.
- Estimated guest count.
- How they heard about you — and who referred them, if a friend did.
For weddings
- Which side or sides of the family to cover.
- Getting-ready coverage for each side, and where.
- A pre-wedding or engagement shoot.
- Pre-events — Mehndi, Sangeet, rehearsal dinner — each with date, times, venue and guests.
Only ask what applies
Long forms lose inquiries. Show a question only when an earlier answer makes it relevant: coverage sides only for weddings, a friend’s name only when they were referred, and no guest count for a couple-only pre-wedding shoot.
Catch mistakes before you receive them
Check that the end time is after the start time, the guest count is at least one and the date is not in the past. Every error caught on the form is an email you do not have to send.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a wedding inquiry form be?
As short as possible for the couple: ask the essentials, and reveal extra questions only when they apply.
Should I ask for a budget?
Some photographers do; many prefer to send packages instead. If you ask, offer ranges rather than an open box.