Photographers
You built the photography business. You don't have to run every single piece of it alone.
I get it. You want to take photos. You're a creative! You wanted a business that gave you freedom. But somewhere along the way, you realized that being a photographer is only a portion of the job. Here you are, having to market yourself, manage your client experience, schedule things, keep up with emails, design a whole website, and so on.
That's where I come in.
you probably didn't become a photographer because you were dying to spend your tuesday night reorganizing honeybook, responding to inquiries, fixing workflows, constantly updating questionnaires, etc.
I'm a full-time photographer, organization nerd, and someone who genuinely loves helping other photographers out.
your systems matter. your communication matters. your pricing matters. your client experience matters. and knowing what the heck you're doing with your business matters.
Hi! I'm Julia!
Studio Operations Management--or SOM--is hands-on business support for photographers who are ready to stop being the only person keeping their business running.
This isn't another course.
It isn't a collections of templates you'll download and forget about.
I'm actually getting into your business with you and using your whole brand.
Depending on your level of support you choose, I can help manage inquiries, client communication, CRM, workflows, booking process, questionnaires, timelines, culling and editing calendar, and the little administrative tasks that quietly eat up hours of your week or pile up and you can never catch up.
You stay the photographer, you stay the face of the business, you stay in control of the decisions that matter, you just don't have to personally touch every moving piece anymore.
Behind-the-scenes support built specifically for photographers.
THE CALL
Connection matters so much for Elopements. It’s often just the three of us out in the middle of nature, and I want you to feel completely comfortable with me. This is where we talk through expectations, accessibility, travel, hiking comfort levels, North Carolina elopement locations, weather preferences, and any other questions you have.
Choose Your Package.
Once we talk through your vision, the hours you’ll need, and whether we’re hiking, road-tripping, or celebrating with a small group, you’ll choose the coverage that fits your elopement. I’ll send a customized proposal with everything in one place: contract, retainer, and details.
Reach Out
Once signed and submitted, your date is officially secured. You can exhale, your North Carolina elopement photographer and guide is locked in and ready. This is where the real fun starts.
The Oregon Elopement Day.
I move with you, not ahead of you. Whether we’re hiking in the dark for sunrise, wandering through a forest, exploring tide pools, or celebrating with loved ones, I follow the natural flow of your day. I step in to guide when needed, and step back when the moment needs space.
Gallery Delivery.
Sneak peeks arrive within a couple of days (because I know you’ll be dying to relive it). Your full gallery is hand-curated and delivered in a beautiful online experience, ready for downloading, printing, sharing, and reliving the story of your North Carolina elopement again and again.
Studio Operations Management
"Before working with her, I was trying to do everything myself--answering emails, scheduling, booking clients, keeping track of all the little details, AND still trying to actually show up creatively for my clients. As my business grew, it became harder to keep up without constantly feeling like I was behind.
Julia has helped bring so much organization and structure to my workflow. She helps manage client emails, scheduling and bookings, and has helped create a much more efficient system so things aren't slipping through the cracks. Most importantly, my clients are being taken care of while I'm able to put more of my energy into the parts of my business that actually need me.
She's reliable, organized, communicative, and genuinely cares about making sure both the business and the client experience run smoothly. It's been such a relief having someone I trust behind the scenes.
If you're a business owner who has reached the point where doing everything yourself is actually holding you back, I highly recommend Julia. Having the right support behind your business makes a HUGE difference."
- E
"Hiring Julia to help manage the backend of my business has genuinely been one of the best decisions I've made for my business."
SO... WHAT DO I
ACTUALLY DO?
Respond to inquiries
manage your calendar
Keep honeybook organized
help create a seamless client experience
organize your workflow
keep deadlines on track
organize a culling & editing calendar for you
Choose Your Support
STUDIO SUPPORT
For photographers who need a little extra help keeping the backend organized.
Inquiry management / Screening / CRM management / Follow-ups / Monthly check-ins
$500/month - up to 2.5 hrs/week
STUDIO OPERATIONS
For photographers who are full-time and are looking for in-depth support.
Everything in package one / Inquiry management / Screening / CRM management / Follow-ups / Monthly check-ins
$1,000/month - up to 5 hrs/week
STUDIO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
For photographers who are ready to release full control and have a behind-the-scenes partner in their business.
Everything in package two / Inquiry management / Screening / CRM management / Follow-ups / Monthly check-ins
$1,900/month - up to 5 hrs/week
FULL CRM REBRAND
For photographers who are ready for their entire client experience to feel cohesive, intentional, and organized from beginning to end.
Think of it like a website rebrand - but for the behind-the-scenes of your business. I'll take your updated photos, pricing, branding, services, and processes and transform your CRM into an experience that feels effortless.
Once your rebrand is complete, you can choose to continue working with me through one of my monthly management packages, or take everything back into your own hands.
Or, if you're ready to manage things yourself, we'll finish with a walkthrough so you know exactly how to use everything I've created.
CRM organization and cleanup / Proposal redesign / Email template creation and rewriting / Questionnaire updates / Workflow organization / Booking process organization / CRM rebranding and customization / Inquiry and email management during your rebrand
$2,800 - one-time project
Audit
$250
Before we begin... every client starts with a Studio Operations Audit.
What is that?
This audit allows me to review the backend of your business. Every photography business is different. Rather than making assumptions, I prefer to assess your systems first so I can provide an accurate recommendation and ensure we're both set up for success.
I'll review your CRM, workflow, client communication, automations, and overall backend processes with you.
This helps me understand where your business stands.
This way I can recommend the right level of support for you or guide you in the right direction.
No two businesses are the same, and your systems deserve a personalized touch.
STUDIO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PACKAGES
Starting at $500
2.5 HOURS/WEEK
Starting at $1,000
5 HOURS/WEEK
Starting at $1,900
10 HOURS/WEEK
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