Often Ambitious: A Photography & Business Podcast

In this episode of The Wedding Atelier Podcast , host Alora sits down with alumni Jenn, who went from burnout to booked out—and hit six figures in just 8 months. Jenn reveals how she ditched the scrappy hustle for a strategy that worked: Raising her rates with confidence Creating a focused marketing plan that attracted dream clients Avoiding overbooking while protecting her weekends Outsourcing an...

In this episode of The Wedding Atelier Podcast , Alora sits down with alumni Emily R to unpack her six-figure transformation. Emily once struggled to book weddings at $2,400, even after multiple rebrands that failed to attract the high-end clients she had dreamed of. Fast forward to today—Emily confidently charges $7,000+, books only one or two weddings a month, and recently crossed the $100K mark...

In this episode of The Wedding Atelier Podcast , host Alora Rachelle pulls back the curtain on her signature program, Wedding Atelier—the proven system designed to help wedding photographers scale to six figures without burning out. Celebrating 15 years in the wedding industry and nearly a decade of mentorship, Alora shares: The real struggles photographers face when they’re stuck in the $3K weddi...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora addresses the anxiety and strategies associated with raising prices for weddings. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers ready to double their prices,...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora reflects on the Wedding Atelier program, from idea to multi-million dollar student wins. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers ready to double their...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier Podcast, host Alora discusses how photographers can avoid being ghosted and attract dream clients by leveraging their unique artist story. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photog...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora dives into the prevalent myths that hinder wedding photographers from raising their prices beyond $3,000.  -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers read...

In this solo episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora discusses strategies to transition from burnout to a fully booked schedule by managing fewer than 20 weddings a year. Alora introduces two frameworks designed to help wedding photographers earn six figures. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the p...

GET YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE BOOK MORE WEDDINGS SUMMIT In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Heidi Thompson from Evolve Your Wedding Business to discuss the critical shift from being a business owner to becoming the CEO of your wedding business.  00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:44 Heidi Thompson's Journey in the Wedding Industry 01:53 Marketing Insights and Stra...

In this episode of the Wedding at Podcast, the host welcomes back Aubrey Westland, the expert in stock photography, after more than three years. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the stock photography industry, covering essential topics such as the differences between microstock and premium agencies, the impact of AI on the industry, and licensing models.  Aubrey shares her decade-lo...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, guest Scott from Imagen.ai shares his journey from general portrait photography to becoming a highly successful niche wedding photographer specializing in proposals.  He discusses the importance of niche marketing, planning meticulous sessions using various tools, and leveraging blog content for SEO. Scott provides insights on building a strong refer...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Sara Monika, a seasoned wedding photographer and outsourcing expert. Sara shares her experiences and strategies for helping photographers save time and increase their income by outsourcing tasks. 🔗 Sara's Links:  The 3-Hour Post Wedding Workflow Checklist your audience can get for free: https://saramonika.mykajabi.com/3-hour...

Shayna Lloyd is a Montana-based traveling photographer and videographer for the adventurous and laid-back. Shayna’s signature video style can be described as “vlogs mixed with indie films” and her photos follow suit; Shayna’s story-driven and experience first approach have made her stand out in the market, and her focus on simplicity and ease in all areas of her business have helped her replicate...

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora discusses her strategies for balancing motherhood, self-care, and her business during the summer. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers ready to doub...

In this episode, host Alora shares the significant role of mindset in achieving success, particularly in the wedding photography business. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers ready to double their prices, b...

In this episode, Alora interviews Jesse from Ink Pot Creative to discuss the intricacies of SEO and blogging for wedding photographers. Jesse provides invaluable tips on keyword research, crafting compelling blog content, and leveraging venue-specific posts to attract ideal clients. The conversation also explores common misconceptions about SEO, the balance between visuals and text in blog posts,...

📲 GET YOUR FIRST MONTH OF SOCIAL TEMPLATES FREE ! 🤳🏽 After over a decade as a wedding photographer, Angela stepped away from the industry, burnt out and craving a slower pace of life as a young mom. During a year-long sabbatical, she naturally began helping other photographers with social media — and quickly saw the need for simple, stress-free content creation. That’s how Social Templates Co w...

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In this episode of the podcast, Alora welcomes Miles Whitboyer, a distinguished wedding and commercial photographer based in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Renowned for his cinematic storytelling and authenticity, Miles shares his valuable insights on maintaining artistic integrity and providing exceptional client experiences. The discussion delves into Miles' journey in the photography industry, th...

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In this episode, Alora welcomes special guest Julia, one of her alumni, who shares her inspiring journey from struggling with bookings to achieving rapid wins by raising her prices from $6k to $12k in just two months -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my...

In this episode, host Alora welcomes a special guest, her alumni Khariza, to discuss her inspiring journey in building her growing wedding photography business while maintaining a full-time job. -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business p...

In this episode, host Alora wraps up the 10K wedding series with her favorite topic: the three crucial pricing strategies every wedding photographer needs to charge 10K for weddings.  -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for...

In this episode, host Alora discusses the current downturn in inquiries and how societal changes are affecting consumer behavior beyond the wedding industry.  -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier , my high-touch business program for photographers ready to do...

From Scientist to Full-Time Photographer: Jen's Inspiring Journey In this episode, host Alora speaks with Jen, one of her recent alumni, about her rapid and impressive success in transforming her side hustle into a fully-fledged photography business. Jen shares her experience of booking weddings, raising her prices, and making the leap from a corporate pharmaceutical chemist to a full-time cr...