Hiring a VA for Your Photography Business

Featuring Amanda the Assistant from Episode 9 of RAW Edit Podcast

Running a photography business isn’t just about taking beautiful images. It’s about emails, editing, scheduling, marketing, blogging, and all the behind-the-scenes admin work that can drain your energy and time.

In Episode 9 of the RAW Edit Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Cooper — affectionately known as “Amanda the Assistant” — to talk all about what a virtual assistant can do for photographers. From blogging and Pinterest to inbox management and client workflow systems, Amanda is the secret weapon behind many successful creative entrepreneurs.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Spotify
🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts

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Meet Amanda the Assistant

Amanda Cooper is a virtual assistant who specializes in helping photographers manage and streamline their business. With a love for systems and a heart for creative entrepreneurs, Amanda helps you get back to what you love most — photographing and connecting with your clients.

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Hiring a Virtual Assistant Can Do for Photographers

If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t have time to do it all,” this episode is your sign to start outsourcing. Amanda walks us through the most common tasks photographers delegate, including:

• Writing blog posts and managing SEO
  
• Scheduling social media content
  
• Organizing inboxes and setting up email templates
  
• Client communication and automation setup
  
• Pinterest and marketing assistance
  

She also shares the tasks you may not even realize you can hand off — like organizing your workflows, prepping client guides, or formatting your pricing sheets.

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How Amanda Supports Kellie (and Can Support You Too)

In the episode, Kellie gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like working with Amanda on a weekly basis. From planning content to refining systems, Amanda plays a huge role in keeping Kellie’s business running efficiently — and she can do the same for you.

💡 Bonus: Amanda is offering a free VA Checklist so you can figure out exactly what you can outsource right now.
👉 Grab the Free VA Checklist Here

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Is It Time to Hire a VA?

Amanda gives advice for photographers who are overwhelmed but nervous about outsourcing. She walks us through how to communicate your brand voice, stay organized, and start small with just a few tasks.

If you’re craving more balance and breathing room in your business, this episode is for you.

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Final Thoughts

Whether you’re brand new to the idea of outsourcing or ready to hire your first virtual assistant, Amanda’s wisdom will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take the leap.

📌 Don’t forget to grab her free VA Checklist to get started → Download here
Want to learn more about Sarah and what she offers to photographers check out her resource page.