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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, For Photographers

How Photographers Can Write an SEO-Driven Blog Post

If you’ve ever hit “publish” on a blog post and then wondered why no one saw it… you’re not alone. The secret isn’t just writing about your latest session—it’s writing in a way that Google understands. That’s where learning how to write an SEO driven blog post comes in. The good news? You don’t have […]

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Virtual Assistant

What Can a Virtual Assistant do for a Busy Photographer…A Lot!

It Starts With Breathing Room The first thing photographers tell me after hiring me as their creative virtual assistant?“I can breathe again.” Running a photography business is no joke. One minute you’re editing a newborn session, the next you’re answering a last-minute inquiry, then scrambling to upload a wedding gallery before dinner. It’s a lot. […]

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Blogging, Virtual Assistant

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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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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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).