The Uncapped Photographer Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Christa shares her personal experiences and challenges of balancing motherhood and business. She emphasizes that there is no perfect balance and that each person's journey will look different. She discusses the importance of finding what works well for oneself and not feeling the need to justify one's choices. Christa also talks about the recovery from her C...

In this episode, Christa shares her journey from earning $35K to $350K as a photographer. She emphasizes the importance of not staying small and stuck in your photography business and highlights the expenses and costs involved in running a photography business. Christa discusses the need to practice and improve your photography skills and the importance of building relationships with clients. She...

Summary In this episode, Christa shares her journey of getting past $10K weddings as a photographer. She emphasizes the importance of valuing all clients, regardless of their budget, and building relationships with them. Christa discusses five key points for stepping into the high-end wedding space, including realizing that luxury doesn't necessarily mean high prices, increasing rates, becomi...

In this conversation, Christa interviews Julia, her former business coach and current relationship transformation coach. They discuss the fears that arise when making changes in business, the importance of having a clear vision, and how to love and serve clients by offering more. Julia also shares her journey from being a photography coach to becoming a relationship coach, emphasizing the signific...

SEO can seem very complicated for so many of us, but it doesn’t have to be! My special guest, Krista Jones, a brand strategist and designer, is covering everything you need to know about SEO and website optimization for growing photographers. During our conversation, Krista emphasizes the importance of having a website to establish credibility and to create trust. She also explains some of the bes...

In this conversation, Christa interviews Whitney, the marketing director for RedTree Albums, a company that specializes in high-quality albums and prints. Whitney shares the story of how RedTree Albums started and emphasizes the importance of printing photos in the digital age. They discuss the value of printed images, both for photographers and their clients, and how offering printed products can...

Today, I’m welcoming one of my friends and students that I’ve had the joy of coaching over the past year, Jessie Modlin, of Jessie Modlin Photography. She has grown her business exponentially and is sharing her journey of where she was and where she is now. Jessie opens up about how she started photography as a side project at her previous job at a non-profit and became a full-time successful wedd...

In this conversation, Christa and Morgan discuss the importance of investing in coaching and mentorship to grow a successful photography business. They emphasize the need for guidance and support in navigating the challenges of the industry. They also highlight the benefits of transitioning from a shoot and burn model to a full-service approach, which allows for higher income potential and greater...

If you've ever felt like clients have taken advantage of you, requested more than you're comfortable giving, or haven't respected your professionalism, you are not alone. I’ve also been there, and I want to address this topic and give you some easy tips to help alleviate these challenges. When we are faced with these situations, it’s important to take responsibility and consider pro...

Are you wondering if it’s possible to build a photography business as a mom? I’m so excited to share my conversation with Nicole Watford. She is a former teacher turned photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby’s first year based in Columbia, South Carolina. Nicole is a mom of 2 and has built her business alongside motherhood During our conversation, Nicole shares her transition fr...

Burnout is a huge buzzword we hear often in our industry, so I want to talk about what burnout really is. First and foremost, I want to say this: burnout is not sustainable. If you’re currently in a season of burnout, something has to change. During this episode, I share the common forms of burnout, such as feeling overworked or experiencing anxiety when checking your emails. However, these aren’t...

I’m so excited because I have one of my best friends, Morgan Leatherwood on the podcast today! Morgan is a former teacher turned photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina and her business is Morgan Amanda Photography. She started off as a wedding photographer and has since stepped away to focus primarily on small business branding and family portraits in her studio. On top of being a photogr...

What’s the difference between a $300 photographer and a $3k photographer?  Let’s start with the $300 photographer. This is what you would call a shoot-and-burn photographer. The client reaches out to you, you shoot your details and pricing over, they book the session, show up, and you send them on their way with an online gallery. Once that is complete, their experience is done and they are out th...

If you have been wondering if it’s possible to focus on weddings while seamlessly adding in portrait sessions, let me tell you - it is! Today, I have successful high-end wedding and portrait photographer, Elizabeth (Liz) Nord who is based in Jackson, Tennessee. She is a past student of mine and she shares how she went from charging $500 per session to having a $5k portrait sale on her FIRST sale o...

Have you been thinking about outsourcing, but not exactly sure what tasks to delegate or how to even start the process? I get that outsourcing can be incredibly scary to do, but I can tell you from my experience, the benefits of taking tasks off your plate are completely worth it! From figuring out the needle-moving pieces of your business, to deciding where you want to outsource from, I’m sharing...

Are you spending a ton of time doing shoot and burn sessions, sharing your online gallery, only to see minimal results? While your clients have the option to purchase from your online gallery, many are not, So let’s dig into this issue a bit. ‌ In this episode, I’ll discuss the two main reasons why your online gallery sales might be so low. You’ll learn the overwhelm clients feel when they are try...

One crucial practice I firmly believe every business owner needs to undertake at the end of the year is a comprehensive analysis. This involves not only reviewing your numbers but also reflecting on the aspects that brought you joy and those that didn’t.  I’m sharing tips on what mindset elements you should consider, as well as guiding you through the Excel sheet so you can effectively break down...

Are you contemplating the idea of introducing products to your photography business? I’m talking wall art, albums, prints, and things outside of the wedding gallery. ‌ Offering products to your clients can have a huge impact on your business. From increased revenue to the ability to work with fewer clients, I’m sharing all of the reasons why I absolutely LOVE selling products to my clients. ‌ And...

Are you thinking back on this year and looking at what went well and what didn’t go well? Maybe there is something you started doing that you really loved, but you’re not really sure what the next step in learning about it looks like. It could be that you absolutely love what you’re doing, but you’re not moving forward. ‌ If this is you, then it may be time to invest in education. I know there can...

Are you taking proactive steps in your marketing? No, I’m not talking about refreshing your email or insta DMs because that’s not what is going to lead you to more clients. Sitting behind your computer, editing and re-editing, wondering if it’s your preset is also not the solution. I know this because I’ve done all of the above. I’m sharing some actionable tips to book photography clients this wee...

Are you looking to make a cash injection by the end of the year? And when I say cash injection, I mean an extra $10k before 2024. While this seems crazy, I want you to know that this is very possible, and I’m walking you through the steps you can take to get clients excited about this. From sharing the value of ordering prints from you to showing your clients the transformation it can make on thei...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Uncapped Photographer Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing how I got started in my photography journey, and the SCARY steps I took to finally uncap my income & offerings! My story starts how most photographer’s stories start. I bought my very first camera in high school and tried to photograph as many people as I could, and continued to get better and...

Are you an established photographer ready to get to the next level but feeling kind of stuck? You're in the right place. In the Uncapped Photographer Podcast, I'll be breaking down the clear and concise actions I took to build a multiple-six-figure business while skipping all the fluff content. If you have any specific topics you'd like me to cover on an upcoming episode, send me a...