Initial Inquiry & Quote Request
A client contacts a photography studio or individual photographer for the first time to inquire about their services, availability, and to request a price quote for a specific type of photo session (e.g., wedding, portrait, event).
客户首次联系摄影工作室或个人摄影师，咨询他们的服务、档期，并针对特定类型的摄影（如婚礼、肖像、活动）请求报价。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
quote
A quote is an estimated price given by a service provider before starting work. In this context, it's a price estimate for a photo session. Use it when asking for costs, like 'Can I get a quote?'
报价是服务提供商在开始工作前给出的估算价格。在这个上下文中，它是照片拍摄的报价估算。用于询问费用时，比如‘我能要个报价吗？’
portrait
A portrait is a photograph of a person or group, often posed to show their face and expression. Here, it's for a family portrait session, common in professional photography.
肖像是一种人物或群体的照片，通常摆姿势以展示他们的面部和表情。这里是为家庭肖像拍摄会话，专业摄影中常见。
flexible
Flexible means able to change or adapt easily. In the dialogue, it describes dates that can be adjusted. Use it for schedules, like 'I'm flexible with times.'
Flexible 意为能够轻易改变或适应。在对话中，它描述可以调整的日期。用于日程安排，比如“我对时间很灵活。”
portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of an artist's or photographer's best work to show their style and skills. Photographers share it online to attract clients.
作品集是一个艺术家或摄影师最佳作品的集合，用来展示他们的风格和技能。摄影师在线分享它以吸引客户。
package
A package is a set of services or products offered together at a fixed price. In photography, it includes shooting time, photos, and extras like editing.
套餐是一组以固定价格一起提供的服务或产品。在摄影中，它包括拍摄时间、照片以及编辑等额外服务。
availability
Availability means the times or dates when someone is free to work. Ask about it when booking, like 'What's your availability next week?'
可用性是指某人可以工作的时间或日期。在预订时询问，例如“你下周的可用性如何？”
breakdown
A breakdown is a detailed list explaining parts of something, like costs or inclusions in a package. Request it for clarity, as in 'Can you give a breakdown of the costs?'
明细是详细列出某事物组成部分的清单，例如成本或套餐中的包含项目。为了清晰起见，可以要求提供明细，比如“你能提供成本的明细吗？”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm interested in getting a quote for a family portrait session.
This sentence is a polite way to start an inquiry about services. 'I'm interested in' shows polite interest, and 'getting a quote' is a common phrase for requesting prices. Use it at the beginning of business conversations to ask for estimates. Grammar: Present continuous 'getting' for future arrangement.
这句话是一种礼貌的方式来开始服务咨询。'I'm interested in'显示出礼貌的兴趣，而'getting a quote'是请求价格的常见表达。在商业对话的开头使用它来询问估价。语法：现在进行时'getting'用于未来的安排。
Can you tell me a little more about what you have in mind?
This is a useful question to gather more details from a client. 'A little more' softens the request, making it friendly. It's great for service providers to understand needs better. Use in consultations. Grammar: Indirect question structure for politeness.
这是一个从客户那里收集更多细节的有用问题。'多一些'柔化了请求，使其更友好。这对服务提供者更好地理解需求非常好。在咨询中使用。语法：间接疑问句结构以示礼貌。
We're open to suggestions!
This expresses willingness to accept ideas from others. 'Open to' means receptive or not opposed. It's practical for negotiations or planning, showing flexibility. Use when you want advice without committing.
这表达了愿意接受他人的想法。'Open to' 意味着乐于接受或不反对。在谈判或规划中实用，显示灵活性。当你想寻求建议但不做承诺时使用。
Could you provide a breakdown of your package options and what's included?
This requests detailed information politely with 'could you' for modal politeness. It's useful when comparing services. Explains what to ask for clarity on costs and features. Grammar: 'What's included' is a contraction for 'what is included,' common in questions.
这是一种礼貌地请求详细信息，使用 'could you' 来表示模态礼貌。在比较服务时很有用。解释了为了澄清成本和功能应该问什么。语法：'What's included' 是 'what is included' 的缩写，在问题中很常见。
That sounds great!
A simple, positive response to show approval. 'Sounds great' is idiomatic for expressing enthusiasm. Use it in conversations to agree or show satisfaction, keeping the talk positive and flowing.
一个简单、积极的回应，用来表示赞同。「Sounds great」是表达热情的惯用语。在对话中使用它来表示同意或满意，保持谈话积极且流畅。
What's the pricing for the standard package, and what's your availability like for May or June?
This combines two questions using 'and' for efficiency. 'What's the pricing' asks for costs, and 'like for' describes general availability. Useful for booking services. Grammar: Informal 'what's' for 'what is,' suitable for customer service talks.
这使用'and'将两个问题高效结合。'What's the pricing'询问费用，'like for'描述一般可用性。有助于预订服务。语法：非正式的'what's'代表'what is'，适合客户服务对话。
Please send over the portfolio and the calendar link.
This is a direct but polite request using 'please.' 'Send over' is casual for emailing or sharing digitally. Use when following up on information needed. It demonstrates clear communication in professional exchanges.
这是一个使用 'please' 的直接但礼貌的请求。'Send over' 是电子邮件或数字共享的随意说法。在跟进所需信息时使用。它展示了专业交流中的清晰沟通。
It was a pleasure speaking with you.
A courteous way to end a conversation, showing appreciation. 'It was a pleasure' is formal politeness. Use at the close of calls or emails to leave a good impression. Grammar: Past tense 'was' for completed action.
一种礼貌的结束对话方式，表达感激之情。'It was a pleasure' 是正式的礼貌表达。在电话或电子邮件结束时使用，以留下好印象。语法：过去时 'was' 用于已完成的动作。