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48: Trusting In The Journey + Mindfulness with Daniel Kudish

Daniel and his wife Davina have enjoyed 12 years as traveling wedding photographers in the industry which they chose to retire from in 2018. They are also co-founders of The Image Salon, a photo editing company that helps you outsource without compromise. The way their approach life + business inspires me and I hope it'll inspire you too :)

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47: How I Went From $69,000 to $137,000 in Just One Year!

I share with you my journey of how I went from $69,000 to $137,000 in revenue in one year so that you can learn from my journey and see that it's possible for you too! I also share where my referrals came from and how I attracted them, which led to so many more bookings than I've ever had before. There is more than enough to go around and I want the same success for you!

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46: The Marketing Mindset I Wish I Knew Sooner

Do you ever wonder how I, and other photographers, attract and book their dream clients!? Truuuussst me. I was there once too! Totally clueless and desperate to know how! If you wanna know how I turned my business around from hearing a lot of crickets to doubling my income in one year, then tune in my friend, and find out what marketing mindset you need to know about!

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45: Overcoming Comparisonitis + Not Getting Noticed as a Photographer

I'm giving you a sneak peek into the Ask Me Anything live Q+A's I host in the Shine + Thrive Podcast Community. In this one, I shared the number one thing to spend your time on to get noticed and book more, how to overcome comparisonitis + imposter syndrome, how to build a wedding photography portfolio if you've never shot a wedding before, and how to set boundaries with clients!

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44: What 2021 Has in Store for Us and The 3 Steps I Took to Plan My Goals

Every year at this time I choose to slow down, reflect on my year, go inward, and from there decide on my SMART goals full of HEART that are in alignment with what I desire in this chapter of my life. I share with you what it means for us to be headed to Universal Year 5, and I share with you the 3 steps I took to create new beliefs and goals that will help empower me to become the best version of myself.

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43: My 2020 Wins + Lessons

I believe that taking a look back and reflecting on the wins and lessons that you experienced in 2020 (or in any year really!) are essential to gaining an understanding of where you are, and where you want to go! I bet you that even in 2020 you will find wins to celebrate. The big and the small! And sometimes even wins that may seem small in the moment, are actually the big ones in the long run.

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42: How to Become a Hybrid (Digital + Film) Photographer with Caileigh Langford

For those of you who have been thinking about introducing film photography into your craft or didn't even know it was an option but are now intrigued, this episode is for you! I had Caileigh Langford on the show to give us a peek into her world of being a hybrid wedding photographer. In today's episode we covered: What actually classifies someone as a hybrid photographer? Is going hybrid right for you? What are the costs of shooting film? How to get started shooting film, and much more!

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41: How to Become a More Eco + Socially Conscious Photographer with Julia McLellan

In this powerful episode, I chatted with Julia McLellan on how we as photographers, and more importantly, as fellow humans, can become more socially-conscious and eco-friendly in a way that creates true lasting change! We dove into how to houseclean our digital footprint, what actions to focus on to make the most sustainable impact on the planet, and what you can include in your wedding packages to support causes such as climate justice.

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40: My Workflow to Getting Consistent 5 Star Google Reviews + Why They Matter

Gathering testimonials/reviews can either feel like an extra thing on your to-do list, or a piece of cake! I've experienced both sides of the coin in my career and I've figured out the solution to getting consistent, emotion-filled testimonials and right away from clients! What if I told you that you can get tons of testimonials and 5-star reviews on Google with just one simple email? In this episode, I share with you the actual email I send to clients that you can copy and paste for yourself so that you gain more brand trust, online exposure, and local SEO, increased click-through rate, and convert more clients!

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39: Scared of Charging More to Raising Her Rates + Booking New Clients Anyway with Samyan Photographie

Are you feeling stuck on how to raise your prices because you're scared that you'll stop getting bookings? My guest Sam of Samyan Photographie also felt this way, and today she shares how she was able to raise her rates after her coaching session with me (even during a pandemic) and still get bookings at her new rates!

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