STOKED - The Adventure Elopement Photographer Podcast - Build a Six Figure Elopement Photography Business

Have you thought about how some elopement photographers seem to create a business that actually supports the life they want instead of the other way around? During this episode, I chat with Hawaii elopement photographer, Aly Dove, who has proven that following your passion and investing in yourself can completely change everything.   Aly dives into how she went from using a small point-and-shoot c...

Ever wonder why some elopement photographers are hitting $20–30K months while others are saying bookings are slow? The truth is, couples are still out there searching, and the photographers I coach are already booking dream elopements well into 2026.   In this episode, I break down the exact marketing strategies that are working for elopement photographers right now based on real wins from the pho...

What does it really take to launch your elopement photography business in less than a year? Estonia-based photographer Eva-Johanna Lepik has the answer. Just 9 months after joining the Elopement Photography Mastermind, Eva has gone from shooting micro-weddings to building a thriving elopement photography business.   In this episode, Eva shares her journey of navigating life near the war in Ukraine...

So, you want to charge at least $5k for your elopements, but you're not sure what a $5k client experience looks like? Don't worry, because we break down exactly what it should look like and why having high-quality photos isn't the only thing that you should be focusing on.    In this episode, we talk about what your elopement couples truly value, why your personality matters just as much as your p...

Are you still charging the same prices that elopement photographers charged years ago? If you are, it's more than likely holding you back from creating a profitable and sustainable elopement photography business.    In this episode, we talk about why $5,000 should be the bare minimum you should be charging for your packages. We also dive into how undercharging is probably hurting your business, wa...

Inclusivity in elopement photography isn't optional; it's an absolute must. And with LGBTQ+ rights being under attack, it's more important than ever to step up. This is why I decided to bring on Virginia elopement photographer, Cameron Warren, to share how allies can create safer, more affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ couples.   During this super important conversation, we talk about steps you can take...

It's been two and a half years since we released our very first podcast episode, which is crazy to think about, and a lot has changed since then. If you haven't gone all the way back to the first episode, you may not know our story, so we figured it was the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves and share where life has taken us.    We are getting personal in this episode by giving you an inside lo...

When you're hiking in a remote location or shooting in unpredictable weather, the equipment you have can make or break the elopement day.     In this episode, I share the must-have elopement photography gear I rely on, including what's in my bag, why I chose each piece, and why I stick to a simple, lightweight setup rather than overpacking.   From my favorite camera to shoot with to which lenses I...

If you have a question about elopement photography, chances are we have the answer. In this episode, Todd puts me in the hot seat with some of the most common questions we hear from photographers, like how often you should follow up with inquiries, how to price for travel, whether your Instagram follower count really matters, and how to know when it's time to raise your prices.   We're diving into...

Are you setting goals in your elopement photography business that are fueled by purpose or by pressure? If your only goal right now is to book enough elopements to pay the bills, then we need to talk. I have actually been struggling a lot with my motivation lately, and I haven't been able to figure out why, until now.    If you've been feeling stuck in survival mode, chasing the numbers, and still...

Think making money from elopements is impossible? My guest today is here to bust that myth. Vanessa Halliday is an elopement photographer based in the white mountains of New Hampshire. She went from studying kinesiology to being a struggling wedding photographer to having a thriving elopement photography business on the East Coast, and she is sharing her story of how she did it.   During the conve...

Have you heard of an artist statement? Basically, it's a written statement that drives your work, and something that represents you as a photographer. If you don't have one, it can definitely change the game for your elopement photography business.    Writing an artist statement can sometimes feel like a struggle, but my guest, Colorado-based elopement photographer, Meagan Lawler, breaks it down i...

Does booking your first $5K elopement feel impossible? Well, what if I told you it's totally doable? In fact, the photographers I work with have been doing it even faster than I was able to do it on my own! Today, Todd and I are revealing the 5 steps - align, attract, convert, funnel, and plan - to successfully book your first $5K elopement.   You will learn how to know your worth and target the r...

Are you debating whether you should be using AI for your elopement photography business? Here's something you may not realize: if you're using Instagram, Facebook, or Lightroom, you are already using AI. So, this episode isn't about whether you should be using AI or not, but how you can use it strategically to save you time and energy.    From editing and culling to streamlining your marketing, we...

As elopement photographers, our job is more important than you may think. Yes, we are taking beautiful photos, but it's so much more than that. It's about preserving memories, telling stories, and capturing emotions that couples will hold onto for the rest of their lives.   In today's episode, I chat with Gabriela Hotzel, a Las Vegas-based elopement photographer, but shoots all over the western U....

Do you dream of booking beautiful destination elopements, but not quite sure how to make that happen? My guest, Gina Mangiante, a San Francisco-based elopement photographer, opens up about how she first fell in love with photography when she picked up a camera in college, and how that turned into her booking $10K elopements in Italy! In fact, she just got back from shooting not one, not two, but t...

Does being an elopement photographer sound like a dream, but you're feeling stuck where you are, and have no idea where to start? Today, I chat with Amanda Kluesner about how she completely changed her life after a tough divorce, moving across the country, and following her heart to go all in on elopements in Lake Tahoe.   Amanda talks about rediscovering her love for photography and finding her p...

Do you feel like there are way too many elopement photographers out there for you to thrive in your business? We're calling total BS on that! Todd and I are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, which is all about the myth of market saturation. While the original episode covered a range of online careers, we want you to look at it through the lens of an elopement photographer.   We talk about w...

What is a wedding content creator? And should you consider adding one to your elopement day team? Content creation for elopements is a growing service that not many couples, or even elopement photographers, know exists. However, my guest, Joy Sheehan, an elopement and wedding content creator based in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, is here to change all of that for you.   Joy shares how she...

Going to an elopement photography workshop can be an amazing way to build your portfolio—but not all workshops are created equal. The right one, with multiple styled shoots, solid education, and real access to the host for questions and mentorship, can seriously shift the trajectory of your business in ways you might not expect.   Before we even dive into why workshops are worth your time and mone...

Are you tired of relying on referrals and trying to post on social media 24/7 just to stay visible, and you're still not booking enough elopement couples? If that's the case, you don't have a booking problem, you have a marketing problem. But I promise there's a better way to show up that doesn't lead to burnout, and that's omnipresent marketing - a smarter and more sustainable way to show up acro...

Does it feel like you're doing everything right in your elopement photography business, but you're still not seeing the results you've been hoping for? You're showing up, posting blogs, and even running some ads, but nothing seems to be working. If so, you're probably in the "messy middle" phase of your business. This isn't a time to quit. In fact, it's actually the time to keep pushing through!  ...

Do you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed, forgetting things, or like you're starting every single elopement from scratch? If so, it's not a time management problem, but a systems problem. In this episode, we break down why creating standard operating procedures, otherwise known as SOPs, can transform the way you run your elopement photography business. We are talking about simple, repeatable...

What if the thing holding you back in your elopement photography business wasn't the strategy or the client communication, but rather your mindset? Today, I chat with Brittany Durham, a Utah-based photographer and support coach in the Elopement Photographer Mastermind. We're setting strategy aside and diving deep into the mindset shifts that can truly make or break your business.   Brittany opens...

You may think perfectionism is high standards, but more often than not, it's actually rooted in procrastination and fear. And to be honest, it's probably costing you money, momentum, and growth. Perfectionism isn't what gets you booked. Visibility and connection are. In today's episode, we dive into how perfection could be holding you back in your elopement photography business and how to break th...