How to Save
10+ Hours Per Shoot
Real photographers are saving 10–20 hours per week. Here's exactly how they're doing it.
Where Your Time Actually Goes
Most photographers don't realize how much time editing actually consumes. Let's break it down:
Typical 500-Image Wedding Shoot (Manual Workflow)
Manual Total:
8–10 hours
ShootCleaner Total:
~30 min
Time Saved:
~8 hours
Reality Check: If you shoot 3 weddings per month, ShootCleaner saves you 24 hours per month = 288 hours per year.
That's 36 full 8-hour workdays. What would you do with an extra month?
The Compound Effect
Saving time per shoot is just the beginning. Here's what happens when you multiply that across your entire business:
Week 1
3 shoots × 8 hours saved
24 hours back
Catch up on backlog
Month 1
12 shoots × 8 hours saved
96 hours back
Book 3 extra shoots with freed time
Year 1
150 shoots × 8 hours saved
1,200 hours back
= 150 workdays = 30 work weeks
The Revenue Impact
Saved time = opportunity to earn more. Here's the math:
Revenue Calculator
That's $144,000 additional annual revenue — just from freed capacity.
10 Time-Saving Strategies
1. Use AI culling for every shoot
Saves 2–3 hours per shootLet AI remove blinks, duplicates, and soft shots automatically
2. Create style profiles once
Saves 30–45 min per shootApply your signature look to entire shoots in one click
3. Automate metadata embedding
Saves 20–30 min per shootSet IPTC templates for different shoot types
4. Batch export multiple formats
Saves 15–20 min per shootExport web, print, and social versions simultaneously
5. Process overnight
Saves your daylight hoursQueue processing before bed, wake up to finished galleries
6. Skip manual skin retouching
Saves 1–2 hours per shootAI handles shine, redness, and skin tone harmony automatically
7. Eliminate color correction
Saves 30–60 min per shootAI white balance and color grading match your style
8. Use smart export presets
Saves 10–15 min per shootPre-configure all client delivery requirements
9. Cull on import
Saves context-switching timeStart culling immediately after importing—no delays
10. Trust AI selections
Saves 15–30 min review timeAI accuracy is 95%+—spot-check instead of full review
Real Time Savings from Real Photographers
Jennifer K., Wedding Photographer
Before:
Spent 8–10 hours editing per wedding
After ShootCleaner:
Now: 45 minutes per wedding
Saved: ~9 hours per wedding
"I got my weekends back. I can shoot Saturday, edit Sunday morning in under an hour, and have the rest of my weekend for family."
Michael R., Portrait Studio Owner
Before:
Edited 20 portrait sessions/week = 40 hours
After ShootCleaner:
Now: Same 20 sessions in 6 hours
Saved: 34 hours/week
"I was editing full-time just to keep up. Now I edit in the mornings and shoot afternoons. Doubled my capacity without hiring."
Sofia L., Real Estate Photographer
Before:
2 hours editing per property
After ShootCleaner:
Now: 20 minutes per property
Saved: ~100 min per property
"I shoot 4 properties/day now instead of 2. Same workday hours, double the revenue."
Ready to Get Your Time Back?
Start saving 10+ hours per week with ShootCleaner.