Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic

Congratulations to you! 🥳 If you’re here, you’ve either started a wedding photography business, or you’re considering starting one! And if you’re the latter, consider this a nudge in the right direction. 😉 After photographing weddings for 15 years, I can say it’s an incredibly rewarding career. It has truly changed my heart, and become a very profitable and sustainable business. It’s allowed me...

In this episode, I’m sharing everything that happened in my business in 2022 in the hopes it will inspire you as you plan YOUR photography business goals for the new year! I’ve been reflecting, and there’s SO much to be grateful for in 2022. We launched a membership society (the Wedding Photography Society), the Full Time Wedding Photography course, and we added many more students to our education...

I have experienced many unexpected things during my career, and I’ve heard enough nightmare stories from other photographers to know… the contract is there to protect you! This is a high-dollar investment your clients are making, and a BIG commitment on your part as the photographer for an event that cannot be replicated. Everyone has to be in total agreement on what’s expected and what’s going to...

If you’re someone who’s interested in starting a wedding photography business, or would like to level-up your current business… YOU’RE the reason I created the Full Time Wedding Photography course 🎉🎉  I didn’t build a six-figure wedding photography business overnight. Mistakes were made 🙈 I had to learn a lot on my own. It hasn’t been easy, but it has absolutely been worth it. When I started my...

We all have goals and plans for our business, but have you ever considered your prices might be holding you back from getting there? 🤔 Did you know that prices are SAYING something about your wedding photography business? 🗣️  Whether you realize it or not, all of your prices are communicating things to your clients… and actually changing the course of your business! We all have goals and plans fo...

If you’re worried you don’t know enough about finances to start your own photography business, I’m here to tell you that it CAN be done! I didn’t even know what a deposit was was I started my business 😵‍💫  I know…but we all have to start somewhere right? Now, I’m successfully running a full-time sustainable business.  If you’re worried you don’t know enough about finances to start your own photo...

After spending years building my wedding photography business into what it is today, I’m here to give you the tips you NEED to do the same! I didn’t have enough money to buy my own gear 😲…THAT’S where I was when I started my business. In the beginning, I had to build my wedding photography business from the ground up. Meaning, I never had a business loan or anyone else teaching me how to run thin...

It’s easy to think we can wait to WOW our clients until they get their images back… but did you realize you can start to impress them from the moment they inquire about your services? 🤔 It’s easy to think we can wait to WOW our clients until they get their images back… but did you realize you can start to impress them from the moment they inquire about your services? 🤔 And in fact, that’s what y...

Tune in to learn some tips and tricks to make the wedding party block of the day run smoothly and efficiently! Want to know one of the parts of a wedding day that used to give me anxiety? 😰 Wedding parties. Have you felt the same way before?!  Thankfully, by now, I’ve become more comfortable and I don’t get those nerves anymore. But honestly, I remember what it was like 😵‍💫 Over time, I was abl...

Tune in to today's episode for our daily routine as a work-at-home family and strategies for working at home so you feel less frazzled. To all of you parents out there trying to make it work, I feel you. I hear you. It is so hard! My desire is to help other people who might be on the same journey we are on. Check out the video on my YouTube channel! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PO...

In this episode, I was interviewed by Natalie of Let the Good Talk Roll. We talked all about the decision to "follow the dream job" and what it took to become a successful Wedding Photographer. I'm also sharing about my heart and mindset behind the creation of The Wedding Photography Society, our brand new membership for wedding photographers! Enjoy this episode!! CLICK HERE TO RATE...

Connecting with other photographers can really boost your business!  When you start your own photography business, there’s no handbook. But the one thing that most people seem to agree on is that the other photographers are just an obstacle. After all, if they book a wedding, that means you don’t, right? Not the way I see it! Instead, I want to shift that perspective. What if we start to actually…...

I’m here to encourage you to consider this: maybe not every client is the right fit for you – and vice versa! So, what are some common scenarios in which you should say NO to a client? Do you struggle to say NO? 🙈 Especially when you’re first starting out, it might feel like you should take any client you can get. I get it: when you need work and you’re trying to grow your business, it feels like...

It’s every photographer’s goal to be completely booked with their dream clients, but it’s not always clear how to get there. Tune in to learn how! After photographing over 500 weddings in my career, I’ve learned the best ways to get completely booked up (with amazing clients) – and I’m excited to share those with you! 🙌🏼 In this week’s episode, I’ll provide you with some valuable nuggets on how...

Today, I’ll tell you WHY the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 is the ONLY lens you need. I’ll also compare it to the old Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 if you’re shopping around or considering upgrading! And maybe you're already disagreeing in your mind...let's dig in. Check out the YouTube video here! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Rating...

What’s one of the most intimidating parts of wedding photography? Family portraits. Are you with me? 😅 There’s a big group of people, family dynamics, and ultimately, everyone’s looking at YOU to tell them what they need to do and where they need to go to look their best! If you’ve felt this way before, don’t sweat it – I’ve been there, too, and I want to share what I’ve learned with you. In this...

Want to know a simple way to overcome low reception lighting? You’ll be blown away by how simple this is. CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Class Download the FREE PRICING GUID...

Have you ever asked yourself: how can you reflect your client’s personality in their images? If you haven’t, I highly encourage you to! The more you can reflect the couple’s true personality… and NOT try to fit them into a box…, the more they’re going to like those images. So when you’re getting to know your client’s personality, ask yourself, are they: ☀️Bubbly? ☀️Reserved? ☀️Loud? ☀️Calm? Incorp...

The one thing we can always count on in life is that we can’t control everything. Things happen — and this is when it really helps to have a strong network of peer photographers. Maybe you have a family emergency, or you go into labor the morning of your clients’ wedding. As a photographer and business owner, there’s no corporation backing you up or PTO stored up to use in these instances. If we h...

The first thing you should do when trying to craft a better client experience might seem a little counterintuitive… Take a step back. Sometimes, when we’re really in the thick of our business, it can be hard to figure out what is and isn’t working. So it’s important to take a step back and approach your business as if you were the client.  What sorts of touch points or experiences would make you f...

Have you ever heard that ⌚ is 💸 ? Of course you have – because it’s true! Hear me out: let’s say a client pays you x number of dollars for a session and you spend 12 hours photographing, editing, and organizing everything for that session. 🙈 Now let’s say the same client books you for the same pay and you spend 6 hours on those tasks… you’ve just doubled your hourly rate. See where I’m going wi...

Emotional awareness: A photographer’s most subtle skill. Especially when it comes to wedding photography, your ability to intuit and be aware of the emotions around you can be SO invaluable. Don’t interrupt emotional moments, like when you see that the bride and groom want a moment alone after the ceremony. It’s also important to know when to step back and regulate your own emotions and the emotio...

We all know that, when it comes to photography, it’s about more than just the photo session itself. There’s going to be a much greater time commitment than the 7-hour wedding day. It’s also about how long it takes you to get there, prep your gear, come home, back up your images… all of the things you need to do to give your client the best experience. So when you’re thinking about your time, it’s...

Wedding season can feel… busy. However, there are a few things you can do to stay organized during your busy season — and really any season in your business. In my latest YouTube video, I’m breaking down my top tips, including: 👉 How to stay on point with client expectations 👉 The BEST way to keep track of payments 👉 How to maintain Type-A level organization 👉 The keys to maintaining strong co...

Absence makes the heart grow fonder — unless you’re trying to get a foothold in a new market. Truth be told, even in a much more “virtual” world, we as photographers still need to establish ourselves in any market with our PHYSICAL presence. You could have the best SEO in the world, and even be recommended by local venues, but if you’re not THERE building connections, it’s going to be really easy...