This Boudoir Photographer Life

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE What to include on your contact form. Application processes. Pre-session payment plans and why I don't use them. What type of print products to offer. How to break down your prices to your clients. How to wrap up calls with someone who isn't your ideal client. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir ph...

“She showed me that it was possible to do the same thing.” 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.wilkeondeman...

SHOW NOTES “The truth is, it’s not about you.” 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/ Betha...

“Make it easy on yourself. Use natural light, but make it good. “ DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE An A to Z process of what to do during your shoot. Knowing your camera settings. Offering stellar customer service. Don’t forget to breathe. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yoursel...

“Whatever size you like, sell it. At the end of the day, it’s easier to sell the products you love. “ DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Different mediums of wall art. Why would you want to sell wall art. How to build it into your collections RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yourse...

“  Sell only what you love. That's the easiest thing to sell. “ DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Why are albums so popular in the boudoir community? How can it hurt your business to give too many images away in your album collections. The breakdown of smaller collections. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips...

“If you’re struggling with not getting enough leads, execute these tips, be consistent,  and they’ll start to trickle in. The thing is, your leads will come to you at a slower rate. The more leads you get = more opportunities.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The law of averages. Being consistent 7 tips on how to bring in leads with out ads. Foundations for a successful following RESOURCES Inner Circle...

“ You can be whomever you want shooting boudoir, just be kind to your subject and keep your damn hands to yourself.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The importance that male boudoir photographers have in the industry. Why I decided to create  this podcast with women in mind. Dealing with people in a sensitive environment. 5 take aways from my conversation with someone who wants to tap into the boudoir n...

“Just because something works really well for one photographer, it doesn't mean it works for the masses. You have to be able to put your own spin on things. Learn from them with the filter of how you envision your work looking.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Do you have to shoot in black and white. The importance of finding your own style. The pressure you may feel to shoot like other instructors....

“Last year, you photographed them in the same space that you’re in now. And you might be thinking, “Oh! I do I make this different?” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE The order in which booking starts. The photo shoot process. Mapping the shoot. RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise, tips, and inspiration. 🎉 Immerse yo...

“Put yourself in your clients’ shoes.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Why you should book your own boudoir session. How it can improve your client experience. If you do self portraits, don’ t skimp on this experience. 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 co...

“This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Bethany shares her story of following her passion, taking risks, and making dreams come true in creating a business and brand that empowers women through boudoir. Positive and neutral body image and loving the skin you’re in is easy when Bethany is taking your picture. She inspires us in her everyday work and she did it...

“It’s ok to not respond right away. When you’re trying to do all the things it requires some boundaries.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Boundaries what they are and what they look like in your business. How not to live in your inbox. Bethany’s personal stories with boundaries. RESOURCES ⁠Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a treasure trove of boudoir photography expertise,...

“Let’s talk about mindset, I’ve noticed this is a topic that gets glossed over in this industry. Everyone wants you to suck it up and hustle. That’s not how I operate. Well, at least not anymore.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Look legit on your social media outlets and website. 5 Tips Find an expander. What is an expander. RESOURCES ⁠Inner Circle Membership: Join my inner circle and gain access to a...

“Getting in the habit of self portraits can help one grow one’s craft.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE What are selfies. How selfies can be beneficial to you as a photographer. Getting excited about the process. 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 communi...

“I need to pay more attention to my body and my mental state.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE My last minute move. The mental state that your business can leave you in. 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...

“...her client is receiving a one of a kind piece from you. She isn’t paying for the medium that it’s on, she’s paying for the work it takes to create the image and a custom work of art from my student.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE What is your client really saying when they are throwing an objection at you? What are objections How to identify objections. Student objection story. RESOURCES ⁠Inner Ci...

“Being a photographer is like back woods camping, you have to be prepared for anything that comes up.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE (0:34) How many poses or too many poses? (3:05) When do you know which pose you should use? (3:16) 5 Boudoir Poses that Generate $1K Sales (4:08) How many images to cull and how posing plays into it. (5:17) Different poses you can do. (7:16) How long a shoot should last....

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE ● Canvy ● Zno ● Trello ● Gmail/Google Suite ● Facebook Groups ● Facebook/Instagram Business Accounts ● Google for Business ● Later 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 cel...

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE ● Categories: what are they and why they’re important. ● Testimonials ● What to wear to your session ● Inspiring quotes ● Beauty tips ● Behind the scenes ● Product unboxing videos 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 communit...

“Share your ideas and invite people who would want to participate. They'll come out of the woodwork. If they don't like your idea, find someone that will.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE ● Has someone copied your idea? Use it as jet fuel. ● Meet with your hair stylist and makeup artist to see if they would like to participate. ● Pandemic proof your event. ● Find a way to record the dang thang!...

“Listen to your body when you’re feeling fatigued around the situation.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Talk to a friend. Take a break. Seek professional help. Listen to your body. 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, an...

“Your time is valuable no matter what you do.” DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Time management + Cross social posting Staying motivated while in a 9 to 5 Creating packages and prices Day Designer Planner at Target⁠ ⁠Later for batch creating social media content⁠ ⁠Epi. 012: How to Price Yourself⁠ ⁠Epi. 013: How to Conduct The Same Day Viewing and Ordering Session⁠ RESOURCES Inner Circle Membership: Join...

“You are not a snack, but the whole damn meal.” -Lizzo, Episode 18 DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE ● How to handle a pricing objection. ● A student’s story. ● When leads/clients ask these types of questions they’re usually almost ready to book with you, but they have more questions. ● Take time to sit with your emotions and don’t respond right away. ● Always be ready with a response. ● Respond when you’...

“The most popular question I encounter. How do I get consistent bookings? I'm going to throw a question back to you, how many rods do you have in the fire? Meaning, what marketing efforts are you practicing?” -Episode 17 DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Think about all the platforms out there. Until you are getting consistent bookings, I would challenge you to have an account on every platform. Pick...