Stop Sending Bookings to Voicemail
You're behind the camera, deep in a two-hour family session. Your phone buzzes — someone wants newborn photos next month. You call back that night and they've already booked another studio. The slot was open. Now it's gone.
Cira is an AI receptionist for photography studios. It answers every call and text 24/7. It knows your session types, matches each caller to the right shoot, answers their questions, and books it on your calendar — so you can stay behind the camera instead of chasing the phone.
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You Can't Shoot a Session and Answer Every Call
When you're in a session, the phone still rings — and a lot of those calls are people ready to book.
Bookings go to whoever answers first
Someone planning a wedding or a newborn shoot calls three studios. The one that picks up gets the booking.
You're behind the camera, not at a desk
Sessions run one to two hours, and editing eats the rest of the day. Half your calls come in when your hands are full.
A front-desk person costs $35,000+ a year
Most studios don't have one. So calls roll to voicemail — and voicemail doesn't book sessions.
Your day is shoots, editing, and clients
You're doing the work that pays the bills. Every missed call could be your next session.
The studio that answers first books the session — every time.
The Math
One Missed Call = A Session Booked Somewhere Else
A photography client isn't one shoot. A newborn session leads to first-birthday photos, then family portraits every year. A headshot client refers their whole team. One booking is worth $300-800, and happy clients keep coming back.
Miss just 3 booking calls a week and you could be losing $31,000+ a year — sessions that went to the studio that picked up.
Cira costs less than a single session. One booked shoot a month covers it.
Cira: Starting at $59/month
ROI: 44x return on investment
How It Works
Answer, Match, Book — All on Its Own
Cira picks up in 2-3 rings. It sounds like a friendly person at your studio.
Answers Every Call
Day or night, even when you're in the middle of a shoot. Cira greets callers with your studio name and asks what kind of photos they need.
Matches the Right Session
Cira knows your session types — headshots, family, newborn, branding, maternity, seniors — how long each one takes, what it includes, and roughly what it costs. It finds the right fit and answers their questions.
Books and Confirms
Cira books the session on your calendar, can take the deposit, and texts the client a confirmation plus your prep guide — what to wear, what to bring, where to go. Then it reminds them before the shoot.
Every Call Captures
What This Means for Your Studio
Book Sessions Before They Call Someone Else
A family calls about newborn photos while you're editing. Cira answers right away, matches them to the right session, books it, and takes the deposit — instead of losing them to voicemail.
Book Sessions Around the Clock
Someone wants senior photos this weekend or a headshot next week. Cira checks your calendar and books it — at 9pm, on a Sunday, whenever the call comes in.
Explain Your Sessions and Packages
How long is a family session? How many edited photos come with the branding package? What should they wear? Cira knows your session types and what each one includes — and it can text the client your prep guide before the shoot.
Answer the Common Questions
"Do you do newborn photos?" "How much for headshots?" "Can we do photos at the park?" Cira answers from your notes — so callers get a real answer, not a voicemail beep.
Catch Texts and After-Hours Calls
People look for photographers at night and on weekends — that's when they're planning. Cira answers like a person, books the session, and sends the confirmation when you can't pick up.
Cira vs. Traditional Solutions
| Feature | Traditional Answering Service | Human Receptionist | Cira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 40 hrs/week | 24/7/365 |
| Cost | $500+/month | $35,000+/year | $59-259/month |
| Response Time | Call center delays | Immediate | Instant |
| Knows Your Business | Generic scripts | Requires training | Learns automatically |
| SMS/Text Handling | No | No | AI-powered |
| Spam Blocking | No | No | Yes |
| Appointment Booking | Takes messages | Can book | Books automatically |
| Setup Time | Weeks | Weeks | Minutes |
Sessions Cira Can Book
Cira knows what to ask for every kind of shoot.
Portraits & Headshots
- Business headshots
- Team & corporate
- Actor & model
- Senior portraits
- LinkedIn updates
Family & Kids
- Family portraits
- Newborn sessions
- Maternity shoots
- Cake smash & milestones
- Extended family
Branding & Business
- Personal branding
- Product photos
- Headshot days
- Website & social content
- On-location shoots
Events & Specialty
- Engagements
- Graduations
- Small events
- Pet portraits
- Sports & teams
Setup
Up and Running in Minutes
Connect your studio
Link your website, session menu, and booking calendar. Cira learns your session types, what each one includes, your prices, and the questions you want asked on every call.
Set your rules
Tell Cira what it can quote ("a family session usually starts at $X"), what to send each client (your prep guide, what to wear, where to meet), how much deposit to collect, and which calls you want to handle yourself.
Forward your calls
Point your number to Cira. It starts answering right away — including the after-hours inquiries you'd normally miss.
Pricing
One Booked Job Pays for the Year
Simple per-conversation pricing. No per-minute charges. No contracts. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Starter
Most popularPerfect for small businesses that need reliable call and SMS coverage.
- 200 conversations/mo
- $0.79 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 1 phone agent
- 1 call forwarding contact
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
Growth
For growing businesses that need call transfers and more capacity.
- 400 conversations/mo
- $0.69 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 2 phone agents
- 5 call forwarding contacts
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
Pro
For established businesses with high call volume and multiple locations.
- 600 conversations/mo
- $0.59 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 2 phone agents
- 10 call forwarding contacts
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
FAQ
Common Questions
- Can Cira book sessions on my calendar?
- Yes. Cira connects to your booking system, sees what's open, and books the session — while you're behind the camera or editing.
- Does Cira know my session types and packages?
- Yes. Cira learns your menu — headshots, family, newborn, branding, and more — how long each one takes, what's included, and roughly what it costs. It matches the caller to the right session and answers their questions.
- Can Cira take a deposit?
- Yes. If you ask it to, Cira collects the deposit when it books the session, then sends the client a confirmation and your prep guide — what to wear, what to bring, where to go.
- What if a client needs to reschedule?
- Cira handles it. Newborns come early, kids get sick, weather changes — Cira moves the session to another open slot on your calendar and updates the confirmation.
- Will Cira give photography advice or promise specific shots?
- No. Cira shares your session details and general info, but it doesn't make creative promises or commit you to specific shots — that's between you and the client. It books the session and passes along the notes.
- Can I cancel anytime?
- Yes. No contract, no fees, month to month. Most studios keep it once they hear the bookings it catches.
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