What is the first thing that pops up in your mind when you think about art? Poetry, music, pictures? What about taking breathtaking photos that leave everybody speechless? Yes, that is definitely art too. Do you think that photographers need a virtual assistant? No matter if you’re an amateur doing photography as a side hustle at wedding venues, or you’re a professional running the whole business. That is a job that requires attention, time, and effort. And as with every other businessman, your time is money.  

You need to present yourself and your work on the market, take care of marketing, process requests and invoices, deliver pictures, book shooting spots, etc. So, no creativity is needed here. That is the most dull and time-consuming side of the business. Luckily, there is a way out – your personal VA.  

The role of a Virtual Assistant is highly beneficial for people of art including photographers.  

Here is why: 

– A VA can take the biggest part of client management off your plate. In other words, your personal assistant can compile and keep the database of your clients, and keep track of their important dates as wedding anniversaries, etc. using management software.   

– Keeping an extensive customer database offers new business opportunities. Knowing those dates will let you expand your business using email marketing. Sending greeting cards or offering your services as a gift to loved ones is a good way to remind them about you. 

– Scheduling photo shoots and booking shooting locations is an integral part of the photo business, however, it does not have to distract you from developing creativity. There are lots of scheduling applications and booking systems every VA can handle. 

– Managing the financial side of the business is not rocket science for a professional Virtual Assistant. Most of them have basic knowledge and experience in bookkeeping. Additionally, your personal assistant can draft contracts for you if you provide the templates.  

– Social media marketing, website and blogging are the basic means of presenting your talent on the internet. Posting your work on social media and a website and describing a creative process in words by conducting a website blog are a piece of cake for a dedicated assistant. What’s more, copywriting, resizing, and making sure the images are the right size and resolution are on their to-do list. 

– Do you travel a lot? Your travel can be booked in the blink of an eye to make it smooth and delightful.  

– Your photos are your property. Understandably, you don’t want to share it without your consent. A VA usually adds watermarks to your pics and makes sure none of your pics is posted without a link to a website which maximizes your exposure on the internet.  

– Actually, a professional and experienced Virtual Assistant can do whatever you need to be done. Just be ready to provide instructions.  

Are you ready to outsource to a VA or just need more info for the time being? Anyway, feel free to reach out to VAfromEurope for further details.