Photography Businesses: 5 Reasons Hiring a Virtual Assistant Will Improve Your Work Life

In the heart of every photography shooting session, there lies a sea of mundane tasks that interrupt your artistic flow.

As a photography business owner, you know that for every project you sign up you’ll have to spend time on administrative tasks that take away time from being able to capture and edit beautiful images. 

And let’s be honest: the reason you wanted to be a photographer in the first place was to take photos. You don’t want to be stuck at your desk doing everything else. 

If your goal is to have more time to focus on creating, hiring a virtual assistant will be the best decision for you and your business. 

In this article, we’ll give you just five reasons you should hire a VA (virtual assistant). 

Reason #1: You’ll Reclaim Time for Your Creative Zone

The creative mind thrives on focus and freedom, but administrative tasks are notorious for shackling your potential.

A virtual assistant can help with those boring tasks that you don’t want to do, such as managing emails, scheduling appointments or photo shoots and other administrative tasks. 

By undertaking these time-consuming tasks, your path is cleared for you to do what you do best: capturing the world through your camera's eye.

Reason #2: Begin to Automate Your Client Workflows for Efficiency

Every client expects a seamless experience and nurturing this relationship takes meticulous care. 

Setting up your customer relationship management (CRM) systems to run efficiently, drafting emails to send to potential or existing clients, implementing contract templates, and setting up automation are just a few of the things a virtual assistant can take off your plate.

With these systems in place, your client interactions will be as polished and professional as your photography.

Reasons #3: Strategize Your Pricing & Packages for Profit

Evaluating the financial aspect of your services can be daunting. 

Hiring a VA from The Boutique COO means you won’t just have an administrative guru in your midst; you’ll also have a strategic partner. 

If you need it, we can provide a second opinion on your current prices and packages. 

Since we know your desired income, we can help you revise your pricing strategy and suggest strategic packages to hit your goals.

Reason #4: Build a Consistent Digital Presence on Social Media

Today's digital landscape is complex, but a strong digital presence is non-negotiable for a growing photography business.

It can be overwhelming to run a business AND maintain all those social media platforms that seem to just keep multiplying and each one has a learning curve. 

Your virtual assistant can help you set up social media accounts, draft a digital strategy, and help you with both ongoing content creation and consistent posting schedules.

With a VA in your corner, your photography business will always have a compellingly digital presence to help your business grow. 

Reason #5: Streamline Your Bookings with Systems

A disorganized booking system can be the bane of both your clients' and your experiences. 

Your VA can help set up a scheduling system for your clients on your website, complete with automated confirmations and reminders. 

This level of organization not only enhances client satisfaction but also helps avoid any scheduling nightmares! 

Are you convinced yet?

These are just some of the reasons a virtual assistant can work wonders for a photographer to improve their work life. 

Taking your business to the next level takes a lot of time and hiring a virtual assistant can help relieve some stress and a lot of the workload. 

If you’re not convinced yet, take a look at some of our case studies from photographers just like you who took the plunge. 

When you’re ready, book a free strategy chat with us to get started.