When you’re in the wedding photography industry, you are more than just a photographer – you are also a business owner, project and relationship manager, book-keeper, and advertiser (plus much more, as we all know)! We wear many hats, and it takes a lot of moving parts to make our businesses run smoothly. So what […]

Have you ever wondered when’s the right time to share your pricing with clients? Should you put it on your website, or email it to them immediately after they inquire? Or should you wait until you’re further in the inquiry process?  Wonder no more. I’m breaking down the steps to share pricing with clients today! […]

Before I started as a wedding photographer, I wondered what it was really like. When I finally got into the industry, I realized there were pros and cons of being a wedding photographer… just like any other job! Today, I’m giving you the complete and honest truth about what it’s like to be a wedding […]

You’re starting your business, or maybe you’re even a few years in. You’re realizing that everything is expensive… and things can add up, quickly! You’re looking for ways to save money, but still produce quality images. As a business owner of 15 years, I’ve learned plenty of ways to save money in your photography business […]

How do you know you’re making financial business mistakes? Unfortunately, sometimes you only recognize it in hindset. You might look back and realize money hasn’t gone quite as planned in your business… but by then, it’s too late. Thankfully, it’s possible to change your course of action and get on a better track moving forward! […]

If you read the post about how to photograph a wedding ceremony, you know how important it is to get second photographer jobs BEFORE you are the primary photographer.  When I started my business 15 years ago, I actually didn’t do this – and honestly, I wish I would have. If you can, you want […]

This is a BIG part of the business. You prep, show up, and take the images… and then what? That’s the question we’re answering today!  I’ve heard so many horror stories of what happens on the back-end, not just right after the wedding, but down the road.  So how DO you organize and backup your […]

If you want to up-level your wedding photography, a great place to start is the wedding ceremony. This is the part of the day that can be super stressful. The pressure is on, because truly, there are NO do-overs. The most important thing, aside from getting the proper gear, is understanding the flow of the […]

For a photographer, a website can be a make or break tool/resource for your business. Your website is your portfolio. It’s where people find you and where they make the decision whether or not to hire you. You want it to be informative, beautiful, and a time saver (rather than a money sucker! 😅) I’ve […]

If you’ve been a photographer for a while (or you’re just observant!), you’ve probably realized there are seasons where engagements become really popular. New Year’s, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day are big ones, but truly, Fall to early Spring will bring you lots of inquiries!  So what do you do to prepare for proposal season? We’ll […]