We all know that family portraits can be a little intimidating as the photographer. 😅  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 […]

Ok, I have to admit something to you.  Back in 2010, when I was photographing a cake cutting, I had a moment where I did not know what I was doing. Half of my photos were showing up black – and the other half were showing up in full, true, perfect color! As I was taking […]

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 […]

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 […]

I know you’re probably thinking, “Cat, it can’t be that easy.” It’s not easy, and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight. It also doesn’t happen without taking EXCELLENT care of your clients. There are ways you can be consistent and intentional with your business to become more profitable and sustainable. I started my business in 2008 […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the biggest things I hear when I mentor photographers is that they’re absolutely exhausted, burnt out, and feeling like all they do is work. When wedding season hits, it can also feel like total chaos. My mentees have told me that it’s hard to remember why they got into this business in the […]

As a wedding photographer, you likely know that being the “go-to” for your particular niche in your particular location is a coveted spot on the wedding photographer hierarchy. But just because you’re local to an area doesn’t mean you’re restricted to that area. You can make a name for yourself in other markets. I’m going […]

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 […]