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Post-session requests feel like they come out of nowhere. But most of the time, they trace back to something much earlier: information a family didn't have before they booked. Client expectations get set long before the shoot, and long before the gallery lands in their inbox.
Most photographers walk into in-home family photography sessions and just start shooting wherever the light looks nice. This series for photographers is about doing it differently – starting with what you do before you even knock on the door. Download the in-home family photography series companion guide for quick reference to all the tips in
A few weeks out from the first photography retreat and mastermind in Virginia, I’m sharing the honest debrief — five things I learned, what I’d do differently next time, and one big decision I made about the future of the program. Lesson 1: I got a lot of things right and did what I set
Alternative title: Tips for directing family photos without them feeling stiff or awkward – because that’s the real problem, right? My #1 key to loosening up a family (and myself!) is to explore with curiosity and allow the PLAY. Creative play is what takes your sessions from cookie cutter to oozing with personality. In this
For a long time, I thought being a photography educator meant I needed a shop full of templates, mini-courses, and downloadable resources. But anytime I tried to create those resources, something felt off — like I was handing people a spoon when they needed a kitchen renovation. In this episode, I’m sharing how The Photo
Have you ever looked at your work and thought, This is fine… but something feels off? In this episode, I’m talking about the sneaky middle season no one prepares you for—the growth plateau. It’s not burnout or failure. You’re seeing success, booking clients, and producing solid work. Deep down, though, you know what got you
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by how loud and crowded it feels online with the constant posting, optimizing, and trying to stay visible, you are not alone. Over the past few years, I have found myself quietly moving toward something slower, more personal, and more sustainable: analog marketing. This shift started with my newsletter,
Does your quiet January inbox have you spiraling about your prices? You’re not alone. This time of year has a way of bringing out the darkest corners of our business fears. Questions like, “Did I price myself out of my market?” or “Will I ever get inquiries again?” swirl in the silence of a post-holiday
This episode releases on the week of Thanksgiving, which is also a big time for holiday deals and making purchases for your photography business – so I have a recommendations. This chat is a short and sweet touchpoint to share the Big 4 in my business – aka, the four software tools that are essential
Have you ever had a photo session that lit you up — where something clicked and you thought, this is the kind of work I want to make more of… but then you got home and thought, okay but… how? Maybe you’re stuck doing holiday minis for a super low price, or maybe your clients
Fall busy photography season is almost here here, and if you’re a family photographer, you know what that means for your calendar. While fall can be your most profitable season, it can also become your most overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Let’s break down the four biggest pitfalls when it comes to the fall season
Photographing extended family sessions can feel like a whole different ballgame compared to a standard family session—more people, more personalities, and often more chaos. These sessions can be a love/hate experience for photographers. Either you thrive on the challenge and enjoy capturing the beautiful connections between generations, or you’ve been burned before and feel tempted