06/14/2026
# # 🛑 Important Update: Securing Your Booking Experience # #
To our wonderful clients and community,
At **Memories by Bill Photography**, my priority is always to deliver the best possible experience—from our very first conversation to the moment you receive your final gallery.
Recently, like many small businesses, I have experienced a significant surge in fraudulent inquiries and scam booking attempts. To protect the integrity of my calendar and ensure that genuine clients get the time and attention they deserve, I am tightening my inquiry process.
Moving forward, **all new booking inquiries must include the following pertinent details** before availability can be confirmed or dates can be held:
* **📅 Requested Date:**
* **⏰ Preferred Time:**
* **📍 Specific Location/Venue:**
# # # Why this matters:
Providing these details upfront allows me to immediately verify my availability and ensures we are protecting our communications from automated spam. If you are in the early planning stages and unsure of the exact details, just let me know! A general timeframe or location idea helps me verify that you're a real person looking to capture real memories.
Thank you so much for your understanding, your continued support, and for helping me keep our booking process safe, secure, and efficient. I can't wait to work with you!
Warmly,
**Bill**
*Memories by Bill Photography*