This Boudoir Photographer Life

“All your clients know is that they want to work with you because of the work you produce." DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Naming the hangups when it comes to finding your dream clients.  How to demystify your ideal clients. How to make it easier to figure them out.  RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips,...

“Get clear on where you want to be and what you want in your studio space.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How using a realtor can help connect you with your dream studio.  The process of commercial vs residential property. How it works when it comes to hiring a realtor. RESOURCES Connect with Darcy Instagram @DarcyPCaresforMe Facebook Darcy Poulos   Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and ga...

SHOW NOTES:  “Don’t look at your competition unless you want to ask them out for coffee.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Giving yourself some grace.  Time saving case studies. Time blocking and spending one day on one project. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself in a supp...

“Give these people something to look forward to!” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How I went against all the ‘no’s’ I received and discouragement around my business. What I did with my time during the COVID-19 shutdown. Facebook lives are not that scary. How this is possible for you too. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography ex...

“Have you ever noticed when you want something so badly, that someone else gets it? Be happy for them, because it means that it’s getting closer to you.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The manifestation process. How a manifestation practice plays in your business and life. Consistency is key. Put in your part with the process. How mindset plays an important role in how you’ll receive your manifestation...

SHOW NOTES “It’s not about the money from these masterminds, it’s about the freedom you get when you work for yourself." DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Going from a survive to thrive mindset Bethany’s money story. Bethany’s expanders. You’re creating a service for others, so get out there! RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photog...

SHOW NOTES “Put those eggs in multiple baskets!” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Go back to the beginning and create a portfolio of work you’re proud of. Where are you marketing? Consistency  Who is your dream client? Pricing, is it in alignment with you? One genre at a time. Take a break. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography...

SHOW NOTES “They’re accepting us as a member of the herd and encouraging us to get more congruent.” - Abby Neesen DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Who is Abby and what does she do? What a session looks like with Abby, Dusty, and Te. All about that tapping. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration....

“Your clients don’t know what they want until they see their images for the first time.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE It’s not about what the market wants. 3 simple collections Get the “done for you” Profitable Pricing Guide for Boudoir Photographers for only $10.  RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and i...

“Action is the cure for procrastination.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How we are constantly working on our photography businesses and sometimes it can feel like we’re not going anywhere.  Tuning out the world. Where have I been these past few months? My confrontation with burn out. Starting another genre in my photography business. How the Boudoir Business Roadmap can work for other genres of photog...

“Do it scared. What are you gaining from playing small?” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Getting out of your comfort zone. The top 7 things that are preventing you from being successful in your boudoir photography business. The solution. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself...

“Stick to one marketing strategy at a time. Even then, there are foundations that need to be put into place before the marketing process begins.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Finding your ideal client. Building your portfolio. Create your website or landing page. More in episode 8 . Create your social media presence. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasur...

“Create a name you can grow into.” RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself in a supportive community where creativity thrives, and confidence is celebrated. 💃✨ Special Thanks Sarah Wilkie, Virtual Assistant & Editor. https://www.wilkeondemand.com/ Bethany Quinn Stu...

“All this to say, don’t live with the regret of not doing it. This business of mine is something that is truly life changing for not only you, but your clients too.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Reflecting on Bethany’s beginnings as a boudoir photographer. How no one understood my vision. Stop worrying about what other people think. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain acc...

Quote: “Your competitors can be your best asset” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (so many things!) Website How to fall in love with your business. Branding Diva Day Google my business RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself in a supportive community where creativity thrives, a...

“Starting your business can be overwhelming until you have everything  set up. It’s best to do one thing at a time and break your tasks into smaller segments.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Starting out with your boudoir photography business. Posing and 5 core poses. Editing philosophies. Booking. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir ph...

“I’m sharing this with you, to show you what’s possible for you and your photography business, so you too can take a month or more off.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE My exact system for making sure my business can  run on it’s own without being interrupted. The importance of “me time”. Episode 42: Why You Would Hire a Virtual Assistant w/ Sarah Wilke from Wilke On Demand RESOURCES Episode 42: Why You...

“ The more people that see your work with different body types will see themselves and identify with that subject in your images. “Hey, they look like me!” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Why is it important to show diverse bodies in your portfolio? Challenging the stereotype of society's unrealistic beauty standards. Deconstructing why the fashion industry is obsessed with “sample sized” models. Lo...

“You can’t make an impact on your world by re-enacting the same cut and paste methods as someone else.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How to identify what needs your attention first. Make a list (I’m a huge fan!) The different phases of priorities in your business. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and in...

“When you’re making your goals, they may seem big and scary, if they don’t then re-evaluate. Life is too short to play small.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE What do you want to spend time doing in the new year? What’s working and what’s not? How many shoots do you want to book? RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise,...

“You’ll also want to bring a tangible piece, like a portfolio or album with you. But make it purse size.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The importance of networking. How to prepare for networking events. How networking can lead to more opportunities. More Magazine and collaboration with a writer. RESOURCES Check out MORE Magazine Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treas...

RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself in a supportive community where creativity thrives, and confidence is celebrated. 💃✨ Special Thanks Sarah Wilkie, Virtual Assistant & Editor. https://www.wilkeondemand.com/ Bethany Quinn Studios- www.bethanyquinnstudios.com F...

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Britnee’s perspective  as to why she  wanted to book a session and why she  wants to keep coming back. Britnee’s shoot and how it went. How her session affected her morale. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourself in a supportive community where...

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How to create digital images as collections. Where to send your clients if they crave prints.(That way you don’t have to worry about fulfilling orders.) A price list for the higher end and one for the newbies! I see you! RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 I...

“You need an online solution and I am that solution”-Sarah Wilke, Wilke on Demand DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE How important it is to delegate tasks and let go of projects. What to look for when you’re hiring your VA. How Sarah got into Wilke on Demand. Advice for when you’re ready to hire. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photogra...