private photo editing for photographers
Michelle Nichols
helping photographers Become the CEo of their business instead of an employee
get back time & get rid of the overwhelm of editing
wedding season doesn't have to be exhausting
private photo editor specializing in Clean, classic and timeless edits
Why work with me?
as a portrait photographer myself for 10 years, I understand the many hats you have to wear to run a successful photography business. I also know how hard it can be to trust someone else with your baby! (aka Photography business).
- MORE FAMILY/FREE TIME
- QUICKER TURN AROUND TIME FOR YOUR CLIENTS
- ABLE TO TAKE ON MORE WEDDINGS/INCOME IF YOU WISH
- CONSISTENCY IN YOUR EDITS
- MORE TIME TO FOCUS ON OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BUSINESS
- CREATE A BETTER WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- FREE UP MORE TIME FOR PASSION PROJECTS
- NEW MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM
- MORE TIME TO FOCUS ON OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BUSINESS
- CREATE A BETTER WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- FREE UP MORE TIME FOR PASSION PROJECTS
- NEW MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM
Photo credit: Isabelle Buckley Photography, Allyson Norton Photography & Kayla Denae Photography
“Michelle - thank you so much for the immense amount of help you’ve been over this season. You edited exactly the way I would, and you really amazed me at the speed of your turnaround times. If it wasn’t for you, I would be completely drowning in this season. But because of you, I was able to hit all my deadlines without completely burning out and being behind my screen for days and days.
THANK YOU, so much, for all your hard work. I’m so grateful to have found you. Prior to working with you, I thought I was going to try a season without outsourcing editing, but you’ve made it so easy and efficient that I don't think I’ll ever want to try that again! Thank you!”
Kayla
"Your images look better than my anchor images, incredible! You return the catalogs so fast. Thank you for being a great editor and I'm so appreciative of your service. I'm sending you everything from now on. game changer!"
Emily
dog mom, wife, home body
I'm an Idaho based portrait photographer now turned private photo editor. I received my photography degree in 2010 from Northwest College and opened up my own portrait business March of 2013 .
Fast forward 10 years of having a successful portrait photography business, I'm expanding once again to offer editing services to wedding and portrait photographers. I absolutely love helping other photographers. I understand the long hours, the million things on the to-do list, not seeing friends or family during peak season and questioning your life choices once the busy season finally subsides. That's why I'm passionate about connecting and making other photographer's lives easier.
When I'm not doing all things photography I love spending time with my two pups, husband and lifting weights. We tend to be home bodies, but don't misunderstand, game night is real serious in this household!
your photography business bestie
hi, i'm Michelle!
• 3-5 business days turnaround for wedding catalogs (1-3 business days for portrait catalogs)
• drag & drop file exchange
• lightroom develop panel adjustments (spot corrections or brushes can be added on for a small fee)
• cropping & straightening
• use of presets & profiles if that's part of your editing
• virtual feedback system
THIS SERVICE INCLUDES:
This is MY BREAD AND BUTTER — A UNIQUE OUTSOURCING EXPERIENCE CREATED TO FIT YOU
Photo Editing
Culling can be added on per catalog basis.
I charge a per image rate on culling that is just a small fee on top of the regular editing fee.
If you would like more info regarding culling, please just hit the button below to contact me and I'll send over my detailed pricing guide!
don't have time to cull through your gallery before sending? I can help with that too! let me sift through the duplicates and eye blinks and get back to what you love most.
Culling
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU OVER A LAB?
What programs do you use?
DO YOU OFFER TEST EDITS?
I charge a per-image rate for my editing services. Which include 3-5 business day turnaround, develop panel adjustments in Lightroom Classic, cropping, straightening, and use of presets and/or profiles if that is part of your editing process.
WHAT IS YOUR EDITING PRICING?
FAqs
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU OVER A LAB?
WHAT PROGRAMS DO YOU USE?
Yes! I find the best way to see if we would be a good fit is through a complimentary trial run. This includes 50 images edited for free if this is your first time working with me. Schedule one below!
DO YOU OFFER TEST EDITS?
WHAT IS YOUR EDITING PRICING?
FAqs
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU OVER A LAB?
I use Lightroom Classic to edit all catalogs and currently only accept clients that use this program as well. I also edit on an iMac Desktop.
WHAT PROGRAMS DO YOU USE?
DO YOU OFFER TEST EDITS?
WHAT IS YOUR EDITING PRICING?
FAqs
As a private photo editor, I am dedicated to really learning your own unique editing style and spending the time to pay attention to detail and quality. As a photographer myself I understand the importance of delievering consistent, high quality galleries for your clients. I'm also a human that WANTS you to succeed versus a high volume lab.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU OVER A LAB?
WHAT PROGRAMS DO YOU USE?
DO YOU OFFER TEST EDITS?
WHAT IS YOUR EDITING PRICING?
FAqs
an editing experience tailor made just for you
Clean and classic is my jam when it comes to editing. However, rest assure even if you feel like your work is not exactly in that editing category I will work diligently to learn your own unique editing style. I want not only you, but your clients to be happy with the images! My goal is for you to feel confident that the catalog you get back from me will always be consistent and tailored to your editing style.
Services & offerings
the good stuff
After you fill out a client application form (found below), you'll be guided through the rest of the on-boarding process. I've made this an easy and quick process so that you can begin outsourcing your images right away. My goal is for you to immediately gain back precious time for your self, your loved ones, and other aspects of your business needing attention.
01. become a client
how this works
Once a client, you'll have access to my easy to use online scheduler that you will be able to schedule your catalogs well in advance for the upcoming season. These spots are appointment based and my standard delivery turnaround time is 3-5 business days from your scheduled appointment date for weddings.
02. Reserve an editing time slot
how this works
I have both a pdf guide and video tutorials that will walk you through exactly how to export and send your Lightroom Classic catalog for editing. I then get to work editing your beautiful session based on our communication through on-boarding and a few reference images you'll provide.
03. send me your catalog to edit
how this works
After I finish, I'll send your edited catalog using an easy drag and drop file system. You'll be notified through email. The pdf guide and video tutorials I would have already sent you will also go over step-by-step how to import your edited catalog back into Lightroom Classic. Enjoy watching your catalog update with all the edited images!
04. Download your edited catalog
how this works
Get a 100 image credit on your first catalog by starting the on-boarding process now!
become a client now!
I will edit a catalog (up to 50 images) in your style and deliever it back to you within 2 business days. And don't worry, I walk you through the whole process step-by-step.
schedule a free trial run
20 mins zoom call to get to know each other, discuss further details and answer any questions you may have.
Book a Consultation call
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get your time back
wedding season doesn't have to be exhausting
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