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Creating an amazing client experience is one of the biggest pieces to being able to raise your photography prices. A good experience from start to finish is what will set you apart from other photographers in your area. Listen to hear my step by step guide to creating your own photography client experience. Check out […]

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Are you a newborn photographer? Join my FREE lifestyle newborn photography bootcamp. The sweet snuggles of a newborn don’t last long, which is what makes them one of my favorite things to capture for my families. The Thacher family just welcomed a new baby boy to their family and I was honored to be welcomed […]

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Extended family photo sessions can seem like a lot to get everyone together in the same place, in coordinating clothes, and all smiling at the camera, but I promise they are so worth it. To see aunts and uncles with their nieces and nephews, grandma holding her newest grandbaby, and just everyone together at this […]

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Sara Gillis from What Sara Said shares what a copywriter is and how they help photographers in their businesses. This is great if you have ever felt stuck on what to write for the copy on your website. As we all know and feel, content writing may not also feel like something we excel in. […]

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We all fall into the comparison trap for our photography business. Finding inspiration can sometimes feel like a slippery slope between comparing our work to us and learning from others. In this episode of Capture The Chaos: Grow Your Newborn & Family Photography Business I share how to stop comparing yourself to other photographers and […]

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We didn’t get many professional photos taken when I was a kid. Aside from the annual school portrait, occasional JCPenney Christmas photo, and heaven forbid… GLAMOUR SHOTS. I hear my clients repeat the same sentiment back to me. As parents, we aim to make our children’s lives just a little bit better than ours. As […]

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Being vulnerable, honest, and transparent in your business can actually make you more successful. If you don’t believe me, I’m on a mission to convince you otherwise. I promise you, the way you run your business is going to lead to how successful it is. It’s not your images. Yes, of course, your work needs […]

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The launch of Calm the Chaos is right around the corner, you guys. This is my baby (pun fully intended). For today’s episode I pulled some of the information straight out of the course to share with you. Part of the course walks you through marketing your newborn photography business. If you find it helpful […]

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In this episode of Capture The Chaos: Grow Your Newborn & Family Photography Business I’m sharing a few of the mistakes I made when I first started lifestyle newborn photography. We will talk about how to prepare the clients for a successful newborn session, lighting mistakes to avoid, and how to soothe a baby for […]

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In this episode of Capture The Chaos: Grow Your Newborn & Family Photography Business I’ll share what to do when there is no natural light in your client’s home. We will discuss camera settings, how to find the light, tools you can use to brighten shadows, and creative ways you can use light in a […]

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