Event Photographer Booking Platform
Objective
To develop a full-stack platform that enables users to search, view, and book professional event photographers for weddings, parties, corporate events, and other occasions. The system includes real-time availability, package-based pricing, booking & cancellation, and an admin panel to manage photographers, bookings, and user data.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| User Module | Registration, login, profile management |
| Photographer Catalog | Browse photographers by category (wedding, birthday, corporate, etc.), portfolio, price, ratings, location |
| Booking System | Select photographer → choose date/time → select package (hours, services) |
| Pricing Engine | Dynamic pricing based on duration, services, and photographer’s rate |
| Cancellation Module | Cancel bookings before event date with refund policy |
| Booking History | View upcoming & past bookings, cancellation details |
| Admin Panel | Add/edit/delete photographers, manage bookings, approve cancellations |
| Email & SMS Alerts | Booking confirmation, reminders, cancellation updates |
| Calendar Integration | Availability calendar to prevent double-booking |
| Reviews & Ratings | Users can rate and review photographers after the event |
| Search & Filters | Find photographers by service type, price, location, ratings |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery / React / Vue |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / Spring Security / Firebase Auth |
| Email/SMS Service | Nodemailer / SendGrid / Twilio / Mailgun |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend) + AWS EC2 / Heroku / Railway (Backend + DB) |
| Other | Google Calendar API for scheduling integration, Stripe/PayPal for payments |
Workflow
Booking Flow
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User logs in / signs up
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Browses photographers by service type/location
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Selects photographer → chooses event date/time + package
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Views pricing → confirms booking → payment
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Booking confirmation email/SMS + receipt sent
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Booking visible in user dashboard
Cancellation Flow
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User goes to dashboard → views booking
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Cancels before event date → refund as per policy
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Gets cancellation confirmation email/SMS
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Admin can override/refund if needed
Admin Flow
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Admin login → dashboard
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Add/edit/delete photographers, packages, availability calendar
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View/manage all bookings (filters by event type, photographer, date)
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Handle cancellations and disputes
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Generate financial & booking reports
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| User | Book photographer, cancel booking, view history, review photographers |
| Admin | Manage photographers, bookings, users, cancellations, pricing |
| Photographer (optional) | Update portfolio, availability, pricing (if self-managed system is added) |
Security Features
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JWT/session-based authentication
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Role-based access (user/admin/photographer)
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Encrypted passwords (BCrypt)
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CSRF/XSS protection
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CAPTCHA for login/registration
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Optional 2FA for admin/photographers
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Bookings | Total number of confirmed bookings |
| Cancelled Bookings | Number & percentage of cancellations |
| Revenue Generated | Revenue breakdown by month, photographer, service type |
| Top Photographers | Most booked photographers |
| Popular Event Types | Which events (wedding, corporate, etc.) are most booked |
| Daily Trends | Graphs showing booking activity over time |
What You Get
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User & admin login system
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Photographer catalog with portfolio, filters, and ratings
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Real-time availability & booking system with calendar integration
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Dynamic pricing engine based on packages and duration
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Cancellation with refund policy
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Admin panel to manage photographers, bookings, and users
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Email + SMS integration for booking updates
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REST APIs for frontend-backend communication
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Review & rating module for customer feedback
Why Choose This Project?
This project is a real-world service marketplace similar to UrbanClap/Thumbtack. It teaches you booking management, payment integration, scheduling, CRUD operations, and multi-role authentication. The portfolio + rating system gives practical experience with media handling and user-generated content. Perfect for academic, freelancing, or startup-level implementations.