Quianna Marie Weekly

One of the bonuses from investing in my education has been the friendships made while attending workshops and conferences. For today’s connection call, I am honored to introduce you to two instant forever-friends of mine, Cameron and Tia. They are high-school sweethearts that turned their passions for people, technology, and experiences into a thriving business.  Today’s episode is brought to...

Have you ever made a horrible mistake within your business? In my fifteen years as a wedding photographer, I have made plenty, like completely forgetting to make an engagement album and losing thousands of dollars on mini-sessions. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I’ve made and my advice to make sure you avoid them in your business.  Today’s episode is brought to y...

Whatever stage of business you are in, there are few things as important as finding your tribe and building friendships that will support you. My guest for today’s Connection Call is one of those friends for me, Katelyn Workman. Katelyn is a wedding photographer turned coach who loves to teach other entrepreneurs how to build sustainable businesses that they love.  On Quianna Marie Weekly, we...

In your life and business, things will work out in your favor and even better than you could’ve imagined. That’s the lesson I have learned time and time again from my friend and dream podcast guest, Felicia Romero. In today’s Connection Call, Felicia and I are chatting all about starting businesses from ground zero and how to keep the focus on your vision.  Today’s episode is brought to you b...

What if I told you that your dream clients are scrolling through social media at this very moment, looking for you? They are out there, searching for someone with the services you provide, the offers you’re selling, and the personality to ‘get’ them like you would. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down five key tips for your next brand shoot that will help you shine online and connect you with you...

You are worthy of sharing your voice and your boundaries. That is the message that I have received time and time again from my neighbor and today’s Connection Call guest, Terina Maldonado. Terina is a religious transition coach who is here to remind us that choosing to break cycles and set boundaries is a decision that will have immense impact on both our lives and our businesses.  Today’s ep...

When I moved out here to Arizona, I quickly tried to make connections and build genuine friendships with my neighbors and local business owners. That’s how I crossed paths with Darien Pruitt, my guest for today’s Connection Call. I am so excited to chat with Darien about her decision to leave her corporate career and dive headfirst into being her own boss. Darien’s journey as the Mobile Yogi has b...

In case you’re new here, I'm Quianna - your small business cheerleader with really big dreams. Country music is the soundtrack of my life, I love breakfast for dinner, and I cry at every wedding. I’m sharing all of this to hopefully create a connection with you, and to show you why it is so important to reintroduce yourself to your audience. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few ideas for both per...

You know those friends that you have known for years? Maybe you started businesses around the same time, and you’ve been there for each other through every step of the journey. That is exactly what my friendship with Laylee Emadi is like. I got to know Laylee as we were both budding photographers, and I’ve watched her become an educational powerhouse. I am so excited to introduce you to her during...

If there is one thing that I can attest will have a massive impact on the longevity and success of your business, it is your friendships. In today’s episode, I’m introducing the Connection Call: a chance to talk with the humans who are behind the scenes in my life and making a huge difference in my entrepreneurial experience. Today, I’m chatting with fellow photographer and incredible friend, Tara...

As photographers, how can we stay relevant and post often yet still be present in living our life? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three main buckets of my content strategy, and how you can begin easily recording content in your daily life. Let’s dive in to some tips and tricks to manage your content creation and stay on top of our social media presence.  Today’s episode is brought...

What would happen if you took some time to be offline? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the clarity that I gained during one week away from my business while on a trip with my boyfriend’s family. I’m also opening up about the shifts in both my business and my identity over the last few years, and how you might apply my experience back to your own entrepreneurship.  Today’s episode is brought t...

How can wedding photographers boost their business after the wedding day? In this final episode of the Shine Online Series, I’m sharing a ton of ideas for what to do now that you have a bank of wedding content in your camera roll. Remember, your goal is to highlight the couple along with the venue and vendor team. These ideas are a win for everyone! Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green H...

You’re already taking incredible photos, but what other content should you be capturing during your weddings? Today’s episode is the second in the Shine Online series, all about creating content before, during, and after the wedding day. I’m giving you the timeline and the cheat sheet that you’ll need to record incredible behind-the-scenes footage during your next wedding. Today’s episode is broug...

Are you ready to shine online? Today’s episode is the first in a brand new series all about content creation before, during, and after your next wedding. I am breaking down so many ideas to add value, increase visibility, and prove your worth online in order to boost your business and book more dream couples! Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House , my resource garden for photographe...

Imagine that you are a fisherman proudly displaying a fish for sale. You are a small business owner, and you’re wanting to sell that fish. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a portion of my presentation from the 2023 Creative Marketing Summit, which includes a ton of content generating ideas so that you can market that fish and show up better for your business and dream clients. Today’s episode is br...

As wedding photographers, we have SO much to remember and handle during the craziness of a wedding day. Who has time to think about documenting it all for future content? Me! In today’s episode, I’m sharing everything that I keep in my content tool kit so that you can show up to your next wedding ready to capture essential behind the scenes footage. These tips are key to booking more weddings and...

What if I told you that you could have a simple strategy for building your community, planning events, and bringing more fun into your life and business? As business owners, we can have exactly this by using tradition to build connections. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas for traditions to practice in both your personal and professional life. Today’s episode is brought to you...

Can you imagine what it would feel like to have an inbox full of inquiries from dream clients? In today’s episode, we are chatting about what to do to prepare for WHEN this happens! I’m breaking down five easy steps to help prepare your business for your busiest and most profitable wedding season yet.  Today’s episode is brought to you by the FREE Book More Weddings guide. Learn how to easily...

With the booking season in full swing, how can we boost our brand awareness so our inboxes become magnets for our dream clients? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down ten powerful ways to build referrals as a wedding photographer. This list holds immense lead generating power to get you in front of your ideal clients and start filling up that calendar! Today’s episode is brought to you by The Gree...

As my business has transitioned to focus more on content and brand photography, I have noticed a trend that applies to nearly every single small business. Business owners want just a few fresh and updated photos, AND they want them often! In this episode, I am so excited to share my solution: Lucky 13, a monthly mini brand photoshoot designed for you to book as needed for your business. I’m hoping...

Imagine creating a tiny piece of content that increases your revenue and connects you with your dream clients for YEARS after you’ve hit publish. In today’s episode, I’m humbly bragging about the ways that blogging has done just that in my business. With just a little bit of planning and intention, blogging has changed my life and it can so easily do the same for you.  On Quianna Marie Weekly...

What does feeling sexy have anything to do with your business or your blog? When your business feels sexy, you show up online as an authority. Clients want to learn from and invest in you, and your brand is perceived with a higher value. For today’s episode, I’m sharing my take on how you can use blogging to show up online in a way that is empowered, aligned, and leads those dream clients right to...

As business owners, how do we even begin to navigate the limitless possibilities that a new year holds? We may feel overwhelmed by the rush of the new booking season and feel like we are at the mercy of our competition. In this episode, I’m breaking down five key ways I recommend marketing your business today in order to attract dream couples and fill your 2023 calendar. Today’s episode is brought...

Happy 2023! In this episode, I’m reflecting on how none of my resolutions, goals, or dreams would be possible without a healthy, positive, and strong mindset. For that reason, today I am sharing 12 affirmations for a fun and prosperous new year. On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a...