Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have my past student in the Get a HECK YES house. Phil Santos really dedicated his life to the craft of DJing. He cares so much. Phil Santos went through the Triple Threat Program and he was able to double his prices and book 6 weddings in 2 months. Holy cow! I love this deep conversation. He really explains the true meaning of what we do as event pros. Phil Santos has...

Today I have Eugenie and Erik owners of Ele fragrance Connect with Ele  https://www.instagram.com/ele.fragrances   https://instagram.com/carissawoo 17hats.com  - Use code heckyes https://aftershoot.com/friends?ref=carissawoo

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Hot Topic: Design with intention not just trends Bio on Martina - Your favorite Italian wedding planner in California. Connect with Martina Storiamiaevents.com Connect with Carissa Woo https://instagram.com/carissawoo www.heckyesvip - Get 10-15 leads a month Thank you 17hats.com use code heckyes https://aftershoot.com/friends?ref=carissawoo

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Today I have Sara Portillo in the Get a HECK YES house. She manages The Sepulveda Home, LLC a wedding and special events venue in San Pedro. I've been photographing weddings here for a decade at this Gem, Louisiana French Colonial was designed to honor the majestic estates of the South. It's vintage meets elegance. If you know Sara, she is unapologetically herself. She is a S...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I met Erich when we both went to UC Riverside. We were dorm-mates. He was already deep into photography then. His photos always evoke so much emotion. He says engagement and wedding photos should look as natural as possible. "It's all about the three C's creativity, composition, and candid reactions. I asked him to be the very first guest on my podcast. Can't believe we...

Happy Woo Wednesdays. I met Adam through WIPA. He is a genuine guy that is not trying to get something from you. You can tell. I got to experience and smell his company first hand at a WIPA event at the Ebell in Santa Ana. Check out my Reel here. You will be shocked at how well his equipment works in outdoor settings. Adam Rope is the founder and CEO of Wyndzy Inc., a company dedicated t...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have my good friend Ele Perez in the HECK YES house. She is one of my lead associates for Carissa Woo Photography and runs her own photography and real estate business. I was so proud of her when she told me she was starting her real estate business and so impressed when she won ROOKIE of the year! Hot Topic : How to buy your first home Ele's Bio. From the South Bay, Los An...

Mark Comon is President of PAUL’S PHOTO and founder of Creative Photo Academy.  Mark is an award-winning photographer, world renown educator and industry leading retail professional. Connect with Carissa Woo https://www.instagram.com/carissawoo https://heckyesmedia.co/ Connect with Mark https://paulsphoto.com/ www.17hats.com use code heck yes / https://aftershoot.com/friends?ref=carissawoo /...

Happy Woo Wednesdays. Mikey Ramirez is an international filmmaker & entrepreneur primarily filming for weddings & fashion brands throughout the U.S. & overseas. HOT TOPIC Clients will believe our message & brand by how we live it out. Connect with Mikey www.mikeyramirez.com Connect with Carissa Woo https://www.instagram.com/carissawoo Sponsors 17hats.com - Use code heckyes https://...

Happy Woo Wednesday! Tom Chelednik (director of Wedding Pro) is in the Get a HECK YES house I heard Tom speak at the WIPA Pricing for Profits events at Ebell Santa Ana and he brought down the house. I had to interview him because I know you will love him too. The market is  more competitive than ever and you have to create a lead follow up process that not only stays at the top of the co...

Happy Woo Wednesdays. Ashleigh Taylor is in the Get a HECK YES house and she teaches us how to achieve your dream life, business— achieving your goals. We met when we just started wedding photography 15 years ago. Ashleigh Taylor is an award winning portrait photographer based in Santa Barbara CA. Shr is also a speaker, photography educator & hosts international luxury retreats for people read...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I've gotten to know Deanna Nash because we are on the WIPA board together. She is just a sweetheart. Today we talk about how we came out of our shells and started networking. We have some awkward stories about our earlier years that we can laugh about now. Deanna Nash Events is a full-service wedding planning and design firm specializing in timeless celebrations around the wo...

It's my one year anniversary for giving my speech to WIPA, 75 wedding pros. Today, I teach you how to Fill your inbox with inquiries: 1. Become the one, the go to one where everyone want to hire you 2. How 10x your audience by using the power of leverage - Grow your IG and at the same time, create your dream team 3. Be a walking lead machine everywhere you go 4. How to automate your marketing Spon...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Meet Tracy Bowles and Falynn Thompson, a mother-daughter duo in the wedding and event industry. Tracy owns and operates Flawless Weddings and Events, LLC, and Falynn is the proud owner of Flawless Flowers by Falynn under the umbrella of Flawless Weddings and Events. Tracy is the Best Wedding Planner in OC 2022 & 2023 and recently won Best of 2024 Overall Wedding Professio...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Keanna O'Quinn from  https://www.instagram.com/sonicsommelier is in the Get a HECK YES house. Sonic Sommelier is a premier music boutique dedicated to curating sound experiences for brands, gathering spaces, and events. With unwavering attention to detail, we design bespoke soundscapes to elevate any landscape. Hot Topic - The Power of Music - take a more active rol...

Happy Woo Wednesdays. I have Chiell-Ann in the Get a HECK YES house, well-known wedding planner. She went through my program The Triple Threat because she wanted a brand message rebrand and to get on the preferred venue list. In less than 2 months, she has a new brand message, new website, new instagram and sales deck. She used my strategies to get on her 1st preferred venue list after b...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have @beautybybonbon by in the HECK YES House. (Makeup and Hair Artist) Cynthia is super relatable and makes sure her clients know that she has their backs. Hot topic today: Relatable, Fierce and In-real-time instagram Cynthia Banh - business owner, artist, your best gal pal, energy generator at events/parties, lover not a fighter, hopeless romantic, sushi and french fry lo...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Happy Woo Wednesdays! Emily reminds us not to re-invent the wheel as you setup your small business solution! Download 17hats Marketplace items so you can have more time, professionalism, creativity, scalability, and consistency within your business. Emily was born and raised in Tulsa, OK where she established a successful wedding and portrait studio. After falling in lov...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I've been using 17hats for over a decade to manage my business. They help me stay organized and get paid. Amanda Rae is the CEO of 17hats and host of the HatsOff Podcast. Amanda is known for the insights, candor, and hard truths of the small business experience. Amanda reminds us that you can be the best photographer on the earth, and still make no money. She also reminds us...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! The weather doesn't need to cause stress or anxiety. Just like every other aspect of your or your client’s wedding day, you can plan for it and take steps to mitigate any severe risks. In my experience, even when it rains, it never ruins a wedding. Plan for the unexpected, learn how to set expectations with your clients, and always find the positive side of every situation an...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! My good friend DJ Dazzler is in the HECK YES house. She is Unapologetically her. Check out my instagram to see the branding shoot I photographed. She rocked it. I love how she shares with us how her rebrand helped her to get hired into big brands like Bravo, Netflix, Nascar, Vanderpump Rules and much more. Dazzler is a Los Angeles-based (but suitcase ready!) luxury event...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Today we are going to talk about Getting on a preferred vendor list from the venue's perspective -  Do's and dont's, as well as three actionable tips. I'm thrilled to introduce you to... Ian Ramirez, CSEP, is the Co-Owner of Madera Estates, an award-winning Spanish- and European-inspired wedding and event venue located in Conroe, TX. He is also the Co-Founder of the Venu...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Today I have Olga in the Get a HECK YES house. She is the designer and founder of Hannah Kanani Bridal. She has been in the fashion industry for more than 25 years. She has evolved into the bridal industry by creating heirloom veils/accessories. Today Olga reminds us to Cherish as many moments as you can with your family and friends. She is my student and went throu...

Happy Woo Wednesdays. Tayna, the vow whispere, is a breathe of fresh air and always makes her couples feel very nurtured, taken care of and totally supported in what can be a stressful journey. Today Tanya reminds us to Prioritize the ceremony. After careers as an actress and in the corporate world, Tanya created a niche path in the wedding industry 4.5 years ago. She works glo...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have my friend Malisa Durongphant from Creativeamme in the Get a HECK YES house. She is the leader in the industry with Event Branded Signage (custom laser cut / vinyl / Engaged pieces for a cause A husband and wife duo who left their careers to pursue their dreams. Named their business after their daughter Emma. Malisa reminds us to focus on you and know that the...