118: Shooting 32 Weddings This Year, Working Part-Time Hours, and Making My Full Time Dream Income While Being a New Mom: How I Do It

This week’s episode has a special place in my heart and, warning: there will be tears! I’m reflecting on my journey from being a burnt-out and overworked photographer, to now shooting 32 weddings this year, working part-time hours, all while being a new mom and still making my full-time dream income... And most importantly, I’m going to show you how this is possible for you too!

show notesSara MonikaSeptember 25, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

117: Reverse-Engineering Your Dream Life Through the Power of Outsourcing with Shannon Hastings (Student Success Story)

This week, I’m chatting with one of my Outsourcing Made Easy students, Shannon Hastings, about how she was able to proactively design the life and business she wanted through the power of outsourcing.

show notesSara MonikaSeptember 18, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

116: How To Figure Out Your Dream Hourly Rate as a Photographer and Make it Happen for Yourself

This week I’m going deep into a topic that all photographers need to talk more about… income! Yes, I’m breaking it down and getting granular with how to plan for – and actually make – your dream income in your photography business, while having the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Warning: you may feel a little called out in this episode! I know because I’ve been there. When you’re stuck in the cycle of over-working and undercharging, it’s always easier to push the nagging voice in your head to one side and just keep doing what you’re doing and hope for the best…

show notesSara MonikaSeptember 11, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

115: How This Mom of 2 Was Able to Work Less, Make More Money, and Have More Time Freedom with Her Family in Just 10 Months! Student Story with Rachel Bowman

This week I’m talking with Rachel Bowman – photographer, mom of two, and student of my program, Outsourcing Made Easy. We’ll be diving into her incredible journey and how she was able to gain back so much time freedom, financial freedom, and creative freedom through the program, in just 10 months!

show notesSara MonikaSeptember 5, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

114: 10 Meaningful Prompt Ideas for Your Next Family Session

It’s here! Part 3 of my series of epic prompt ideas for photographers. Rounding things off this week we have 10 meaningful prompt ideas for your next family session!

show notesSara MonikaAugust 31, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

113: 10 Soulful Prompt Ideas for Your Next Branding Session or Individual Portrait

After seeing how much you guys loved Episode 103: 10 Prompt Ideas for Your Next Couples Session or Wedding, I decided it was time to return with even MORE epic prompt ideas for all my brand & portrait photographers!

These prompts have been an absolute *game-changer* in my business, so I can’t wait for you to start having fun with them too…

show notesSara MonikaAugust 29, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

112: I Faked Diarrhea in the Bushes To Try and Get Out of a Ticket! Did It Work?

Welcome back to another episode! Today, I’m choosing to entertain you instead of teaching, because sometimes we all need to take life a little less seriously… ;) Plus, since teasing this story on my website I’ve had SO many people ask me about it! So without further ado, here’s one of my most embarrassing stories: I faked diarrhea in the bushes to try and get out of a ticket! Did it work?

show notesSara MonikaAugust 21, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

111: What I Learned From a Chaotic 3 Weeks Where it Felt Like Everything was Going Wrong

Instead of sharing business tips or strategies with an awesome guest (more of that soon!), this week I wanted to open up about 3 very challenging and chaotic weeks I recently experienced. My hope is that by sharing my struggles and how I overcame them, it might shift your mindset to see solutions or coping strategies you may not have considered before and help you with whatever you might be going through right now...

show notesSara MonikaAugust 15, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

110: Stop Doing This ONE THING While Shooting So That You Can Create Stronger Photos!

This week I’m coming at you with a short and sweet episode about the number #1 thing NOT do while shooting to ensure the best possible experience for your clients. It’s an easy and straightforward tip, but a powerful one no less!

show notesSara MonikaAugust 7, 2022photography, photographer, entrepreneur, wedding, business, inspiration, strategy, motivation, learning, resources, career, growth, marketing

109: How To Create a Business That Allows You The Life You Desire With The Freedom To Live It with Rachel Brenke

This week, I’m talking to multi-seven figure entrepreneur, Rachel Brenke, who will be sharing her wisdom on how to create the life you desire through your business with the freedom to actually live it!