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Editing

5 Ways Hiring a Private Photo Editor Will Elevate Your Business

How Hiring a Private Photo Editor Can Improve Your Client Experience In a competitive market, delivering a standout experience isn’t just a bonus; it’s essential. The way photographers interact with clients—both before and after the shoot—can have a lasting impact on satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business. But what if time-consuming editing work is standing in […]

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Blogging

Stop Ignoring Your Blog—It’s Literally Hurting Your Business

If Your Last Blog Post Was About a 2021 Session… We Need to Talk Let’s be honest: most photographers hate blogging. I get it. It takes time, it’s hard to know what to write, and it’s never at the top of the to-do list. But here’s the thing—ignoring your blog could be costing you bookings. […]

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Photographer editing services used to edit a photo of a high school senior girl sitting on a bench.

Editing

How a Professional Photo Editor Can Help With A Consistent Editing Style

Let’s be honest—editing isn’t just “fixing photos.” It’s storytelling and branding, all rolled into one. It’s how photographers create a signature look that clients fall in love with. And if you’re trying to build a photography business that’s recognizable and trusted, consistency isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s where having a professional photo editor on your team […]

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Virtual Assistant

5 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant (Before You Burn Out)

Hey photographers, let’s be real for a second. You started your business because you love capturing magical moments—not because you enjoy drowning in emails, chasing down invoices, or spending hours trying to remember your Instagram password. I know the idea of hiring a virtual assistant might seem daunting at first, but once you understand what […]

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High school senior having her portrait taken at Jesse Grove Winery in Lodi, California.

Blogging

5 Reasons Why Blogging for Photographers Is So Important

As a photographer, your time is precious—most of it gets eaten up by shooting, editing, and running your business. So, when someone tells you to add blogging to your to-do list, you might feel like throwing your camera at them. But here’s the thing: photographers need to blog and they need to do it consistently. […]

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BEHIND THE cOMPUTER

ABOUT AMY

Hey, I’m Amy Leigh—Dr. Pepper lover, flip-flop wearer (even in winter), sourdough bread baker, napper and your new behind-the-scenes gal.

I help photographers ditch the overwhelm and get back their time with photo editing, blogging, and virtual assistant services that actually make life easier. With 15 years of editing experience and 13 years running my own photography biz, I know what it takes to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. I’m all about clean edits, stress-free systems, and blog posts that sound like you (but better).