Booked Out and Balanced

I am so excited to have my friend Christa from Christa B Photography on today's episode. She has a wealth of knowledge and is sharing her best tips on how to photograph weddings. Christa has been doing wedding photography for nine years but has been full-time for six. She moved out of the blue to the Sacramento area to see if it worked out for her business. And it worked out great! You can find he...

In today's episode, I'm sharing my 7 biggest business mistakes, so you don't have to. This episode is packed with tangible takeaways, learnings, and a few juicy stories. You'll hear some common themes around communication, having airtight contracts, and being more selective with projects and photos. We all make mistakes; the main takeaway here is that you learn from them and improve over time. We'...

Spring is here, so if you're not already in the busy season, it is coming up super soon! Today, I'm sharing actionable ways to stay balanced during this year's busy season when it comes to prioritizing yourself and still having a life. I think it's super important to note that my definition of balance doesn't mean equal. I believe we prioritize different things during different parts of the year....

In today's episode, I'm sharing how community not only improves your well-being but also your bottom line. And I don't just mean your wedding vendor community, but also your personal one! So I'm breaking this down into creating a vendor community and a strong personal community and how both enrich you as a person and a business owner. I hope this episode motivates you to put yourself out there. If...

You've probably heard people say, "Never do free shoots" or "Charge your worth." And while they may be right to some extent, I mostly disagree. I think free shoots are so underrated when done right . In today's episode, we're diving into how free shoots can and will truly level up your business. I'm sharing the six unexpected ways free shoots will boost your revenue, whether you're a beginner or a...

Welcome to the first episode of the Booked Out and Balanced podcast! Launching this is seriously a dream come true. I credit so much of my success as a photographer to a few key podcasts from when I was first getting started. Fast forward to today, I'm still as passionate about podcasts as I continue to learn and expand in business and other areas.  In this episode, I'm sharing my story and w...

I’m Rachel: a full-time wedding photographer, educator, and your host! With a background in business and years as a fitness instructor, I bring a holistic perspective to creative entrepreneurship. Each week, we’ll dive into topics centered around marketing, finance, growth strategies, and wellness—helping you to create success that feels as good as it looks. Hit follow and get ready for strategy-p...