Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast

You’ve been told the secret to growing your photography business is booking more clients. But what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? Because here’s the truth: 📸 Busy does not equal profitable. 📸 A full calendar does not mean a full bank account. 📸 More clients often means more burnout. The photographers actually thriving right now? They’re serving fewer clients… and making more money...

Welcome back to Sustainable Freedom with Photography. Last week, we talked about the difference between being a photographer and being a business owner, and we’ve set the expectation that while you're a creative person, the business side must be your priority to build sustainable freedom. And this week? We’re diving into the biggest excuse we’ve been hearing from so many photographers lately, and...

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Time Freedom Is As Important As Financial Freedom In Your Boudoir Business - Episode 108 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Boudoir photography is a rewarding and creative field that allows photographers to capture intimate and empowering moments for their clients. However, balancing the demands of a photography business with personal life can be challengi...

Overcoming Objections in Your Boudoir Photography Sales Session- Episode 107 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Receiving pushback from clients can be emotionally challenging. Imagine spending hours capturing beautiful images and investing so much time into perfecting each image, only to have a client question the value of your work. It's gut-wrenching. It...

Don't Get Sued As A Boudoir Photographer - Episode 106 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Today we're diving into a crucial topic that every boudoir photographer needs to hear: understanding legal risks and protecting your business from potential lawsuits. A little disclaimer - we are not your lawyers and this is not legal advice. Every state is different,...

Do You Need To Go Viral To Book Out Your Schedule? - Episode 105 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! We’re diving into a topic that’s on every photographer's mind: "Do you need to go viral to book out your schedule?" It's easy to get swept up in the chase for virality, believing that one viral post could skyrocket your business. But is that really the case?...

Reasons You Need [To Keep] A Coach - Episode 104 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Whether you’re a beginner, an intermediate, or an advanced photographer, understanding how a photography coach can fast-track your business growth is crucial. From setting up a solid business foundation to advanced strategic planning, a coach can guide you through every sta...

3 Things NO ONE Will Tell You About Being a Boudoir Photographer - Episode 103 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! There are three things that no boudoir photographer will ever willingly tell you because they're too scared you'll add to the competition. But today, I'm going to spill all three. Bookmark this now, because this might change everything for you!...

Three Things Preventing You From Making Thousands a Month With Your Boudoir Photography - Episode 102 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Creating success with your boudoir photography business involves more than just capturing stunning images. It's about cultivating the right mindset, setting up a strategic pricing structure , and effectively marketing you...

3 Challenges of Boudoir Photography Based on Your Level of Experience & How to Overcome Them - Episode 101 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Boudoir photography is an art form that celebrates beauty, confidence, and empowerment. However, navigating the various challenges at different experience levels can be daunting. Whether you’re just starting out,...

The Real Reason For My Boudoir Photography Business Rebrand + How It Went- Episode 100 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! This is a super special episode because we're celebrating our 100th episode by diving into the real reason behind our boudoir photography rebrand and all the juicy results! Ashley, my online business manager and lead STL photographer, j...

Your Boudoir Photography Business's 30-Day Marketing Foundation - Episode 99 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! In boudoir photography, finding and retaining clients remains a consistent challenge for photographers. I often hear from photographers about their struggles with client bookings and their frustrations with inconsistent marketing efforts. The rea...

Preparing Your Audience For Your Big Boudoir Sale - Episode 98 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! When we talk about sales, timing and strategy are everything. It’s not just about slashing prices or offering a one-off deal. It’s about creating an experience so compelling that it not only attracts new clients but also leaves them feeling empowered and excit...

What To Do If You Get A Bad Review - Episode 97 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! So…you got a bad review in your boudoir photography biz. Such a bummer, right? I know how that feels and I’ve definitely had my fair share of them. It’s so frustrating because you immediately feel that the world has ended, like this one bad review is going to break your busi...

This Photographer had an $11K January with Jessica Pimental - Episode 97 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! How Jessica Hit an $11K Month With the Help of Forever Booked Out I know that stepping out and going full-time as a boudoir photographer can be pretty intimidating. There’s the marketing, the client experience, the booking, the ordering sessions — an...

Smart Investments as a Photography Business Owner - Episode 95 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! As a boudoir photographer, you have soooo many business decisions to make. Not only do you have to make those decisions about how you photograph, and about your studio, but you also have to think about the business side too. Things like marketing, overhead, in...

Carly Booked 17 Sessions In One Weekend!- Episode 94 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! This Boudoir Photographer Booked 17 Sessions in One Weekend With the Help of 6-Figures Simplified. This episode of the Sustainable Freedom With Boudoir Photography Podcast is going to be very different — but very exciting!  If you’re new here, I have a group coaching pr...

This Photographer Booked 9 Sessions at ONE Bridal Fair! - Episode 93 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn!   Plus 3 Don’t-Miss Marketing Foundations to Book More Boudoir Sessions. Want to hear how my student, Kelsey, booked nine boudoir photography sessions in one day?? Of course you do. Get to know Kelsey (Rosewood Photography) in this episode. Marketing — i...

3 Ways Photographers Use Instagram INCORRECTLY - Episode 92 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! I hear A LOT of photographers complain about having to use Instagram to grow their business. And hey, I get it. The algorithm is confusing, and sometimes it can feel like you’re under its thumb, with not a whole lot of wiggle room to do things YOUR way.    But th...

How Boudoir Photography Differs From Other Styles - Episode 91 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! 10 Reasons Why You Need to Run Your Boudoir Photography Business Differently From Other Photographers. I LOVE being a boudoir photographer but I have to be honest. This industry does come with a little bit of stigma. When I first started out, I was judged a lo...

Boudoir Photography Trends I LOVE (And Hate) - Episode 90 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! When you think of boudoir photography trends, what comes to mind? In the late 90s/early 2000s, it was all the rage to have black and white or extra vignette-style photos. Then, in the 2010s, super-matte photos were the big thing. And then, it went to orange skin to...

4 Ways to Create an Easier Boudoir Photography Posing Sequence Episode 89 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! For the first few years in my photography business, I went into sessions so stressed out! I was a nervous wreck about not getting every photo a client wanted or if they could tell I didn’t know what I was doing. It wasn’t very fun and to be honest,...

How To Become a 6-figure Boudoir Photographer - Episode 88 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! How to make 6 Figures as a Boudoir Photographer in 2024 (And Finally Leave Your 9-5!). When I was starting my boudoir photography business back in 2013, all I wanted to do was create something that could replace my 9-5 job as a dental hygienist. I hated that no ma...

3 Ways to Build a Portfolio that ARE NOT a Model Call - Episode 87 of the Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast with Tracy Lynn! Photography model calls…yay or nay? After talking to some of you over on my Instagram Live recently, the general consensus is that it’s a nay. And it’s not hard to see why.  Model calls are a tactic used to get clients in front of your camera, disguised as...