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When I first started my photography business, I used to think if I told a couple to walk off in the distance and “act natural,” they would know exactly what to do. 🙈 Have you been there before? 🙋♀️🙋♂️ What I quickly discovered is that by asking someone to “act naturally,” the LAST thing they […]
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When you become a photographer who wants to book more clients and serve people well, you automatically become a business owner. If you want to own a successful wedding photography business, you’ll want to know how to run a business successfully. One of the most important ways to do this is to create a wow-worthy […]
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When you start offering your photography services, you’re likely just going to be excited to get paid anything to do something you love. But as your photography business grows , you’ll need to start thinking about pricing so you make money on your time and effort. Plus, when you price yourself correctly, you attract the […]
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What does it take to become a “luxury” wedding photographer? A white-glove client experience, stunning photos, and… what else? It’s hard to know what will help us stand out from the crowd of wedding photographers and establish our services as a truly luxury service provider. As a luxury wedding photographer myself — and a coach […]
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Wondering why planners aren’t referring you? Do you want to build connections with planners and venues so that you can get referrals?? There’s an art to really building up a referral relationship with these folks, so I’m going to share the biggest reasons wedding planners aren’t referring you —and how to get started so you can […]
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As photographers, we run our OWN businesses… and the most important part of a business is its clients! Without our clients, our businesses wouldn’t exist – and the best way to attract more inquiries is to show living proof of previous quality experiences. In today’s episode of Mistakes Make Magic, I’ll be talking you through […]
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If you don’t already know, I LOVE to photograph weddings! Weddings are my focus as a photographer, and I have geared my business towards attracting and sustaining long-term relationships with clients who are looking for just that – a wedding photographer. Well, it wasn’t always that way. When I was just beginning my photography career, I […]
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Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough? Like you’re just not worthy of implementing that daunting task on your to-do list? Do you maybe even feel that way RIGHT now?? I’m here to tell you, that’s OKAY! You’re not alone. We all feel like imposters sometimes. But what’s NOT okay is to […]
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If you’re anything like me, your favorite part about your business is doing the thing that you love – photography! However, as we all know, running a business involves more than just the favored parts… As your business grows, it’s important to have the right tools help you increase your efficacy and allow you to […]
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Prepare to be inspired as we journey through the captivating world of award-winning artist and passionate photographer, Elizabeth Messina. A master of intimate portraiture, Elizabeth has honed her craft to create powerful, intimate images, where the essence of her subjects shines through. Starting with photographing friends and family, Elizabeth has grown as an artist, overcoming […]
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The decision to scale a photography business is not one to be taken lightly. There are several factors to consider, and many photographers grapple with the question of when and how to expand. The latest episode of our podcast tackles this topic head-on, providing insights from successful professionals who have successfully scaled their businesses. One […]
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There are a lot of differences between zoom lenses and prime lenses, especially in photography. Knowing the differences between the lenses will help you decide which lens is best to use in the different types of situations that may come up in your wedding photography business. When deciding which type of lens to shoot with, […]
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During my 15 years of wedding photography, I have tried quite a few different styles of camera bags for carrying my equipment to a wedding. I know that it is a personal choice and it really needs to meet the needs that you have! I can’t make the decision for you, but I can help […]
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When I switched from doing my wedding photography business part time to full time, it was scary! I felt a lot of anxiety about it. There was a lot of planning and strategies involved. I can identify with the uncertainty and questions you may have about making the decision to transition. First and foremost, you […]
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Determining your base pricing for your wedding photography business is so personal and can get really complex. Before I go into a lot of detail about pricing, I want you to know that there is a free pricing guide available in the description for you to download. I am going to go over the factors […]
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The Mistakes Make Magic podcast is a podcast designed to give wedding photographers and creative entrepreneurs entertainment and lessons learned.
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It's not easy balancing all the things, especially as a wedding photographer. When you're a passion-driven person, it's hard. I can relate to this which is why I'm dedicated to helping photographers strike that perfect balance between work and personal life.