3 Signs You Are Ready To Outsource

1. You know your editing style.
   Without remembering that you took a specific photo, could you point it out in a lineup based on the style? Then you are in an excellent position to get an editor. Since editors are working to recreate your style, it works best when you have a consistent defined sense of what that is across multiple locations, lighting conditions, etc. That way, you only need those few anchor images to communicate what an entire gallery should look like.
   
   If your style is all over the place – ex: if the portraits in one park look like they could have been taken by a completely different person than the portraits in the next – an editor may be able to help you find your style and define your style, but that is a longer, more involved process different than just outsourcing.
   
   
2. You are overwhelmed with galleries or just want more time taking photos/spending on your business/spending with your family.
   Are you backlogged on your galleries, with your delivering times stretching longer and longer? Do you dread the thought of running into a client because you haven’t finished their photos yet? Maybe you aren’t currently, but were you at that point sometime in the last year? Outsourcing can remove that stress, speed up your turn arounds, and clean up your backlog. (And when you are not currently underwater is the best time to set up an editor for the future!)
   
   Maybe you aren’t overwhelmed with work, but you would just rather have that extra hour, two, or ten to spend growing your business, or spending time with your kids, spouse, or friends. If so…outsourcing can make that happen.
   
   
3. You are charging enough to outsource and still make what you want to take home.
   If you are underselling yourself, its true, you can’t outsource. But hey! You can fix that! Charge what you are worth. I would love to schedule a free consultation to see how we can adjust your pricing to be able to outsource.
   

If you are ready to outsource, head here for more information. I’d love to talk with you and see if we are a good fit!