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A Guide To Mini Sessions | Virtual Assistant For Photographers

It’s that time of year again and the last few weeks have been FILLED TO THE BRIM with mini session prep for us. We're talking dozens of forms, emails, schedulers... all. the. things. It’s that season where everything moves at lightning speed, and staying organized is the only way to stay afloat. And while it's on the brain, I figured I'd share some of the secret sauce to making these sessions go smoothly. Here is a guide to mini session to help you make the MOST of your time and energy!

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How Outsourcing Reduces The Mental Load | Virtual Assistant for Photographers

As successful and busy photographers, you probably wear all the hats in your business, right?! You're the artist, the marketing genius, the customer service guru, and the accountant! But, while you probably want a hand in everything in your business, it can quickly become overwhelming! Being everything in your business doesn't just take up all your time, it takes up your mental space too! Here is how outsourcing reduces the mental load for photographers!

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High-Level vs Low-Effort Instagram Content | Virtual Assistant For Photographers

A few years ago, if you had asked me how to perfectly use Instagram to build your biz,  I would have told you to make your feed look like a magazine and have really thoughtful captions on everything. With experience and data, I’ve changed my mind. Now, I realize that low-effort content is THE way to consistently post on Instagram when content creation is not your full-time job. 

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Normalize Rest In The Photography Industry | Virtual Assistant

As a virtual assistant for photographers, I have made it my personal mission to normalize rest in the photography industry. I spent too many years running in circles, burning myself out because I didn’t prioritize my rest. It’s still something I have to remind myself to do. And do I still have a super busy schedule? YES. Absolutely! I’m NOT saying that we just have this casual, laid-back vibe always. But what does need to become normal is taking breaks before you’re done.

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How to Run a Profitable Mini Session Event | VA for Photographer

Whether you are just dipping your toes in the world of minis or run them successfully every year- learning how to run a profitable mini session event is something you should have on your radar as a photographer. Here's the checklist you need to make sure you're running an event that is SAVING you time and MAKING you money.

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