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24/7 AI RECEPTIONISTS
Receptionist service for photographers
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai handles calls 24/7, books sessions, qualifies clients, and provides intelligent call analytics — so you can focus on capturing perfect moments.
Client calls come during shoots.
Calls come in when you're behind the camera, editing images, or meeting with clients about their vision. We capture leads, book consultations, collect deposits, and log project details instantly in your systems. With our AI-first answering service with human support as an extension of capabilities, potential clients never hit voicemail.
Capture moments while AI handles the calls
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai greets every caller professionally and captures essential project information through structured intake questions. By collecting key details upfront — such as event type and date, photography style needed, location requirements, budget range, and package preferences — the system helps identify and prioritize qualified leads based on your specialty and availability.
The most advanced and customizable call handling solution available
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai combines cutting-edge AI technology with optional human support to deliver unmatched call handling capabilities. Unlike competitors who offer basic subscription services, we provide white-glove implementation and ongoing support to ensure your success.
What sets Smith.ai apart:
- Custom AI configuration with prompts and instructions tailored specifically to your business needs and goals
- True 24/7 coverage with intelligent call routing and seamless human escalation when needed
- Complete call handling including complex scheduling, payment processing, and sensitive conversations
- Advanced CRM integration with 7,000+ business tools and custom workflow automation
- Dedicated onboarding support with sales engineers and account managers ensuring optimal setup
- North America-based receptionists to support callers when needed
- Professional representation that adapts to your brand voice and industry requirements
Intelligent call analytics give your photography business the lead
Make better business decisions with real-time call data powered by AI, visualized in your Smith.ai dashboard. Every call summary is enriched with AI-generated metadata including actions completed, caller disposition, priority, relevance, call recording and transcription, and more. Track booking patterns, popular packages, and seasonal trends through historical tables and charts to predict business growth, peak seasons, and ROI with superior accuracy through our AI-powered analytics.
of consumers expect an immediate response to a sales inquiry
of lead generation budgets are wasted on leads who are never contacted
of customers who receive excellent service spend up to 14% more
Looking for 100% human-powered coverage?
While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That’s why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive virtual receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.
Our virtual receptionist plans provide dedicated human agents trained specifically on your business and industry.
Complete Human Coverage When You Need It
Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses
“Other answering services just pass people through. They're not a gatekeeper like Smith.ai.”
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Improve customer experiences with 24/7 AI-powered engagement built specifically for your business. Unlike basic AI competitors that offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Smith.ai delivers infinite customization with white-glove implementation tailored to your exact needs and goals.
- Custom AI prompts engineered for your industry, terminology, and workflows
- Flexible call instructions that adapt to your unique business processes
- Intelligent call handling with seamless human escalation
- Personalized lead qualification matching your specific criteria
- Bilingual services configured to your customer base
- Native CRM integration with your existing tech stack
END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS
We play well with your software
Calls, appointments, and payments are automatically logged in your systems by our AI. Real-time syncing with over 7,000 integrations.
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END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS
We play well with your software
Calls, appointments, and payments are automatically logged in your systems by our AI. Real-time syncing with over 7,000 integrations.
View all integrations
Frequently asked questions
The best photographer answering services do much more than pick up phone calls and take messages for home and office. At Smith.ai, we provide virtual receptionists capable of a wide range of services from call handling, to scheduling, lead intake, website chat, and more. Whether you need a virtual receptionist for full-time call handling, overflow support only, after-hours, or triage, here are the answers to the most common questions we receive from professional photographers.
What specific photography business needs does the call answering service address?
How do the AI and human support integrations work together for photographers?
What are the benefits of choosing Smith.ai over hiring an in-house receptionist?
How does the service ensure it matches the unique requirements of different photography specializations?
What kind of CRM systems and tools can Smith.ai integrate with?
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