Almost Monday

If your work is strong but your inquiries feel inconsistent… your Instagram might be the reason. In this episode of Almost Monday, I’m walking you through a simple but powerful Instagram audit you can apply today to start attracting more aligned clients—without posting more content. We’re breaking down: What couples actually look at when they land on your profile The bio tweaks that instantly chan...

This is the full story. In this episode of Almost Monday, I’m taking you through my entire journey—from picking up my first camera at 15 to building two photography businesses, a team of photographers, and booking over 100 weddings a year. But this isn’t just the highlight reel. I’m sharing: The messy beginnings (charging $30 for sessions and saying yes to everything) The burnout, bad reviews, and...

🎁 10-Minute Instagram Audit for Wedding Photographers DOWNLOAD FREE GUIDE _____ Want help with your Instagram + positioning? Free 30-minute strategy call : CLICK HERE _____ In this episode of Almost Monday, I’m sharing something I’ve been seeing constantly during mentorship sessions — the quiet signals on Instagram that can make dream clients scroll past you… even if your photos are stunning. Bec...

What do you do when you feel stuck — not burnt out, just stalled? In this episode, I share the rituals and mindset shifts I use to reset when my brain feels foggy, including how I focus on consistency over motivation, use my “top three priorities” method, and work with (not against) executive dysfunction. If you need a gentle reset, this one’s for you.

CHAT WITH ME ABOUT MENTORING: https://mariadenommeedu.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/svckgsnvgpkvxfvkgtfpxrzsfwchxpcz If you’ve been saying “the market is saturated” or “this year feels slow,” this episode is for you! Weddings are still happening. Couples are still investing. Photography is still a priority. So if bookings feel harder right now, it’s not because the industry is dead. It’s because we’re...

Resources: ACCESS OUTSOURCING MINI COURSE HERE! Or  DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE TO OUTSOURCING In this episode of Almost Monday, I’m fresh off a week in Costa Rica and easing back into work while reflecting on something that has completely changed my business: hiring a virtual assistant. What started as a response to two painful reviews about communication turned into one of the most important d...

If money, taxes, or bookkeeping have ever made you feel overwhelmed (or like you’re behind), this episode is for you. Today on Almost Monday, I’m sitting down with Abby from Riverstone Bookkeeping, a US-based bookkeeper who works primarily with creatives. I pulled questions directly from you—real “am I doing this right?” questions photographers and creative business owners are genuinely confused a...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Twila Lowden of Lowden Ledger to break down the money side of photography in a way that actually makes sense. We’re answering the real questions photographers ask all the time but don’t always get clear answers to — from bookkeeping vs accounting, to GST/HST, to how you’re supposed to stay organized throughout the year instead of panicking at tax time. This e...

Welcome to the very first episode of Almost Monday In this episode, I’m introducing myself, the podcast, and the story behind the name Almost Monday — a name that honestly came together during a very real, very emotional creative block. I share how I started my photography career at just 16 years old, how I built two wedding photography businesses (one fully run by associate photographers), and ho...