Photography Studio Virtual Answering Service
Every missed call is a missed booking. Jodie answers your phone while you are photographing a wedding, directing a portrait session, or deep in editing, so every inquiry gets through.
Trusted by 1,600+ US service businesses
The problem
You can't answer the phone when you are behind the camera
When you are photographing a wedding ceremony, directing a family portrait, or mid-way through a product shoot with studio lights set up, you cannot pick up the phone. But the couple who just got engaged and found you on The Knot or WeddingWire are not going to leave a voicemail. They are calling the next photographer on the list.
- 74% of people calling a photographer won't leave a voicemail
- Couples and clients call 2-3 photographers and book whoever answers first
- That adds up to 4-8 lost bookings per month
- A wedding photography package is worth $3,500+ per booking
74%
of people calling a photographer won't leave a voicemail
4-8
potential bookings lost per month to missed calls
$3,500+
average value of a wedding photography package
How Photographers Use Jodie
Wedding Photography Inquiry
The situation: A newly engaged couple found you on The Knot and wants to book a wedding photographer for next fall. They call your studio on a Saturday afternoon but you are shooting another wedding.
Jodie handles it: Jodie picks up, takes their wedding date, venue, bridal party size, and budget range. You finish the reception and get a text with a qualified lead for a high-value booking.
Mid-Shoot Call Handling
The situation: You are directing a family portrait session in a park at golden hour. The light is perfect and you cannot stop to answer the phone as three calls come in during the session.
Jodie handles it: Jodie handles all three calls smoothly, covering a portrait booking, a gallery delivery question, and a price inquiry. You wrap the shoot knowing no lead was missed.
Commercial Shoot Inquiry
The situation: A marketing manager needs product photography for a website relaunch. She calls your studio but you are in the middle of a product shoot with lights and backdrops set up.
Jodie handles it: Jodie takes the project brief: number of products, style requirements, deadline, and budget. You get a commercial lead with all the details to prepare a proposal.
Senior Portrait Booking
The situation: A parent calls to book senior portraits for their daughter before graduation. They want outdoor shots, a cap and gown set, and a few outfit changes. You are editing a wedding gallery and do not want to break your flow.
Jodie handles it: Jodie takes the student name, graduation year, preferred session date, location ideas, and how many outfit changes they want. You get a booking lead and can schedule the session around your editing time.
That wedding booking is calling. Who is picking up?
Set up Jodie in under 2 minutes. She handles your calls while you handle the camera.
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Built for Photography Businesses
Everything you need to stop missing booking inquiries and grow your photography business.
Never Miss a Booking
From wedding inquiries and engagement sessions to senior portrait bookings and commercial projects, Jodie picks up right away and gets the details.
Shoot Details Captured
Jodie asks about the event type, date, location, style preferences, and budget. For weddings, she captures venue, guest count, timeline, and whether a second shooter is needed.
Sounds Like Your Studio
Callers think they're speaking to your studio. Jodie knows your specialties, from weddings and senior portraits to commercial, product, and event photography.
Weekend & Event Coverage
Weddings and events happen on weekends when you are busiest. Jodie catches every call on your most hectic days so no booking slips through.
Live in Minutes
No tech skills needed. Set up call forwarding on your business line and Jodie starts answering your photography calls right away.
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That dream wedding booking is one missed call away from going to another photographer.
Let Jodie take your calls while you capture the perfect shot.
First 7 days free, then pricing from $49/month