Sustainable Freedom with Boudoir Photography Podcast

I’m not your typical photography business coach. Most coaches teach Facebook ads, Facebook groups, and model calls. But I do things a little differently around here, and that’s exactly why my clients see such epic results. Listen to this episode to find out exactly why working with me is so different. Relevant Links:  Show Notes This episode is brought to you by the Legalprenuer. Have the Legalpre...

Building my business without facebook ads in today's social media influenced world seems crazy, right?  Spending thousands upon thousands in ads yearly is crazy when you can simply streamline your business at little to no cost.  This episode really dives into why I believe facebook ads don’t work and what other options you have to build your clientele while smart budgeting your marketing. Relevant...

The TLC Set It & Forget it marketing strategy for photographers is something I’ve been using in my business for years. It’s an automated photography marketing strategy that allows you to automate your marketing and work way less while still making way more money.  In this episode, I share how a photography marketing funnel has allowed me to make money while having sustainable freedom. Relevant Lin...

Setting goals is a big thing in the industry this time of year… with good reason. If you don’t set your photography goals with a strategy, you’re really just setting yourself up for disappointment.  In this episode, I’m talking about exactly what you can do to HIT your photography goals for 2023. Relevant Links: Show Notes This episode is brought to you by the Legalprenuer. Have the Legalprenuer F...

What a whirlwind 2022 has been! Personally, it was not my favorite year in business.   A lot of things happened both within my business and in my life, but with the diversity came change, and I can’t wait to share with you what changes I made within my boudoir studio AND my education business for 2023.  Adding collections, adjusting and increasing my prices, moving to a new boudoir studio are just...

Tanya of T Marie Creative is a TLC Coaching client and a boudoir photographer from Las Vegas.  She has come so far in under 2 years.  In 2022, Tanya hit her first 6-figures WHILE taking about 6 weeks off for the summer. In this episode, we talked about marketing strategy, the importance of education, what’s working in her business, what hasn’t been working, and so much more. Relevant Links: Show N...

Working two days per month and having 28 days off sounds like a dream come true, right?  Smart scheduling. What’s that? Well that’s my secret to being a six-figure photographer while only having to  work two days per month!  I can easily photograph 8-10 clients in a day, depending on the time of year, and that means I can make $10k in one day.  Believe me when I say this is NOT for everyone… but i...

In 2022, I’m on track to be a six-figure photographer (for the 7th year in a row) while only working 18 days in 2022. This is possible because I have built my business with strategy and intention, and you can do the same.  Being able to say I’m a six-figure photographer while only working 18 days has been years in the making. Earlier in the year, while goal setting, I decided I only wanted to be i...

What’s one key ingredient in a healthy relationship? And by that, I mean a relationship between a professional photographer and their client? Boundaries. Boundaries help you avoid burnout. They also help your clients feel more confident in you because they know what to expect. It’s not easy drawing the line and standing up to clients when you have to, but setting boundaries is important. They’ll p...

What’s one business “rule” that you found online, or someone told you to follow? Like “fake it until you make it” or “it takes money to make money.” These rules get thrown around a lot because, honestly, they work for some people. And they can inspire many people.  These rules are great and all, but the truth is, you don’t have to follow them! Here are three pieces of advice you’ve probably heard...

Earlier this summer on the Sustainable Freedom with Photography Podcast, I interviewed Faith Ray of Faith Ray Boudoir . We met in September 2021, and since then, we’ve been working together on her boudoir business. (You can hear all the details in our past episode !) At the beginning, a boudoir photo business was just a dream for Faith. But she’s had such an incredible journey building her biz, bo...

The million dollar question for every photographer, no matter their niche, is…”How can I get more leads and book more photography clients?” We’re always looking for new and better ways to bring in more business!  There are so many different strategies you can try to accomplish this, but today, we’re gonna talk about an important — and budget-friendly — strategy you can start using right now: build...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of changes to business owners — some good, some not so much. One of the good changes is how we treat the people we serve in our businesses. We’ve become more aware of how important it is to treat others with kindness and respect, while still setting and maintaining clear boundaries. Just like any other business, you need both accountability and compassion to mak...

What makes your boudoir photography business a success? Like, what does it take? Sure, you need some skill behind the camera. Creativity helps. Knowing how to encourage clients to feel comfortable to look natural and beautiful helps, too. That’s the “photography” side of the business. What about the “business” side of your business? To me, the two biggest elements of a successful boudoir business...

Q4 has begun, my friends! Are you on track with the goals for your photography business? Or, if you haven’t started one…are you ready to start now?  It can be tough knowing when to launch your business, but I’m here to help with this podcast. If you’re considering waiting until 2023 or can’t wait to move forward, hit play right now! Relevant Links: Show Notes Challenge Sign Up Instagram This episo...

Nothing and nobody is perfect, but you can build a photography business that comes pretty close! Here are five key elements you need to create a unique business that’s profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable as a business owner. I may specialize in boudoir photography and coaching other photographers, but these five elements can help any entrepreneur in any space build a solid foundation for their...

How to Build a Boudoir Photography Business That’s YOURS One great thing about being an entrepreneur and photographer? Meeting other creatives in the industry. It’s a great way to make friends and bond over your experiences and become better professionals. However, I’ve seen photographers take their inspiration and admiration for each other a little bit too far. That’s when branding, services, and...

When I moved to St. Louis, it took about 8 months to book my first boudoir photography client. On the other hand, my 1:1 photography coaching client, Faith, had sessions booked BEFORE she moved to her new city because she learned from my mistakes. In this episode, I talk about three steps to make sure you're fully booked before moving your studio to a new area. Relevant Links: Show Notes Instagram...

My favorite motto is saying is "Done is better than perfect." I lived by that motto when I photographed my first boudoir photography session in my first St. Louis boudoir studio.  In this episode, I talk about how what you have right now CAN make you a successful photographer. Here's a secret that I share during this episode as well... I've never owned a brand new camera. I have a $1.4 Million dol...

What is the best business model for your photography business? Well, there are three main types of photography business models.  High Volume / Low ticket: Typically school photos, spots photos, think JCPenney's or Sears Mid Volume / Mid Ticket: All inclusive model/ Shoot & Burn Photography Businesses Low Ticket / High Volume: This is the boutique style photography business Find out more about each...

In this episode, I break down 3 steps to increase your pricing as a photographer, specifically a boudoir photographer.  This is a very actionable episode, so be sure to take notes as you listen so that you can implement the recommendations in to your own business as soon as possible.  I've also extended the official releasee of the TLC Boudoir Photographers Mastermind until September 9, 2022 at 11...

Why did you get into photography – more specifically boudoir photography? We can all tell ourselves it was to make women feel beautiful and to show them how the world sees them.  The thing is, we could do that without getting paid.  We started a photography business because we want the freedom – both time and money– that it could provide.  This episode of the Sustainable Freedom with Photography P...

Gillian of Momshell Method Fitness in St. Louis, MO joins the Sustainable Freedom with Photography Podcast to chat about all things business AND modeling. This episode is really important for photographers because we talked about things that clients and models notice that they may not mention to photographers. Gillian gives great tips for photographers to not only improve how they work with other...

There is definitely an art to email marketing for photographers. Once it's mastered though, your business can basically run on autopilot.   In this episode, I talk about three ways to use an email list in an effective way as a photographer, which can actually help you book sessions. I end this episode with two ways to get a quick boost to your email list *growth* because I know how discouraging it...

Email marketing is the channel which generates the highest ROI. For every $1 spent, email marketing generates $38 in ROI. Facebook ads ROI is closer to $4 for every $1 spent, which is why I preach about growing your email list OVER Facebook ad spend. I started my list in the spring of 2017, with 25 on my list… all of which were current or past clients. Now, in 2022, my boudoir email list is 2500....