Shoot More.
Edit Less.
Stop burning your weekends culling RAW files and masking backgrounds. Hire a highly-trained Photo Retouching Virtual Assistant to handle Lightroom and Photoshop, managed by a dedicated QA Project Manager at zero platform fees.
100%
Style Matching
48hr
Average Turnaround
70%
Cost Reduction
Quality Assurance
Style check audited by PM
Pixel-Perfect Post-Processing
You didn't become a photographer to stare at a monitor. Let our managed VAs handle the tedious, detail-oriented work of editing.
Culling & Color Grading
Sorting through thousands of RAWs to select the best shots. Applying your custom Lightroom presets, adjusting exposure, white balance, and contrast for a cohesive gallery.
High-End Portrait Retouching
Advanced Photoshop techniques including frequency separation, dodging and burning, blemish removal, stray hair cleanup, and natural skin smoothing.
E-commerce & Product Edits
Drawing precise clipping paths, pure white background removals, creating natural drop shadows or reflections, and ghost mannequin effects for retail catalogs.
Real Estate & Architecture
HDR bracket blending, flawless sky replacements, window masking, removing minor clutter, and correcting lens distortion or vertical lines.
File Management & Export
Organizing catalogs, handling massive file transfers via Dropbox or Google Drive, renaming conventions, and exporting for both print and web optimization.
Uncompromising Quality Control
Every edited batch is visually audited by your dedicated Project Manager to ensure it matches your style guide before delivery. Zero management overhead for you.
Discuss Your Style GuideThe Creative Tech Stack
Proficient in Top Editing Tools
Our VAs hit the ground running. You just grant them access to the software and cloud drives you already use.
The Smart Choice for Creative Studios
Why top photographers choose Sagedoer's managed model over hiring random freelancers off standard platforms.
Freelancer Platforms
Inconsistent Styles
You hire a new freelancer and your portfolio suddenly looks disjointed and off-brand.
Management Burden
You must constantly QA every image and request endless revisions.
Per-Image Pricing
Paying high per-image rates that eat into your profit margins on large wedding/event galleries.
Platform Fees
Paying up to 20% in hidden markups and bidding fees just to use the platform.
Managed Retouching VA
Consistent Styles
Dedicated editors learn your exact preset methodology and brand aesthetics.
Management Burden
Dedicated PM handles all delegation, training, and QAing of batches for free.
Hourly Pricing
Pay a flat hourly rate. Drastically reduces the cost-per-image on large catalogs.
Platform Fees
0% Hidden Fees. Pay an hourly rate ($6-$7/hr) purely for execution.
Seamless Studio Onboarding
Integrate an expert editor into your post-production workflow safely in just a few days.
Submit Requirements
Share your preferred software (LR/PS), average file volume, and provide your specific presets or style guide.
Calibration Batch
Our PM sets up secure file transfer (Dropbox/Drive) and has the VA complete a test batch to perfectly calibrate to your style.
Expert Execution
Your VA manages daily culling and retouching. The PM audits the final galleries to ensure pixel-perfect consistency.
Pay Only for Output
We log and charge exclusively for the VA's actual working time. The PM's oversight is completely free.
Transparent, High-ROI Pricing
Ditch the expensive per-image fees. Scale your post-production on an hourly basis.
Part-Time
20 Hours Per Week
Est. $560 USD / Month (4 Weeks)
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free QA gallery auditing
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
Full-Time
40 Hours Per Week
Est. $960 USD / Month (4 Weeks)
- Pay only for hours of pure work
- Dedicated Project Manager included
- Free QA gallery auditing
- Zero setup or onboarding fees
- No monthly membership charges
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. During onboarding, we execute a "Calibration Batch." You provide your Lightroom presets, a style guide, and a few edited examples. The VA edits a small test batch, and the Project Manager reviews it with you to ensure perfect alignment before moving to full production.
We adapt to your workflow. Most clients prefer using Smart Previews in Lightroom (which are tiny files) synced via Dropbox or Google Drive. Alternatively, we can use tools like WeTransfer, MASV, or direct NAS access depending on your studio's setup.
No! Unlike most retouching houses that charge $0.30 - $5.00 per image, Sagedoer operates on a flat hourly rate ($6-$7/hr). This means if your VA processes 200 wedding photos in an hour, your cost per image drops drastically, dramatically improving your profit margins.
The PM acts as your quality assurance layer. Instead of you micromanaging the VA, you give your gallery requirements to the PM. The PM trains the VA on your style, visually audits the exported batches for errors (like missed blemishes or wonky white balance), and ensures deadlines are met. This oversight is provided at zero extra cost.
Reclaim your creative time.
Contact us to discuss your post-processing volume and style. We can integrate a highly-trained editor into your workflow safely.
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