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As a prior English teacher, I love telling each of my couple's love story. Each story is unique and in a culmination of love and a little planning, the wedding day brings that love to life in front of family and friends. As a lover of heirlooms and legacies, it's a joy to be alongside each of my couples as they create memories that will last forever for their children and grandchildren!

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You’ve heard about workflows, but don’t exactly understand how they can better your business. Five reasons why you should implement one!

5 Reasons to Implement a Workflow

Workflow

January 31, 2023

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Workflow

As a solopreneur, we have lots on our plate. I don’t have to list all the tasks that we do on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, but I know that you feel the exhaustion, and sometimes the overwhelm, that I feel. So maybe it’s time for you to outsource…

Outsourcing to GROW!

October 5, 2022

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Traction is a book about the “Entrepreneurial Operating System,” or “EOS.” The main tenants of this operating system are discipline, accountability, and consistency that then leads to traction, or growth, within your business.

Traction: A Book Review

Workflow

August 9, 2022

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Workflow

Client experience is everything. From the moment that potential client inquires, I want to show them I have value and can help them with something, serve them in some way. I feel that as a service-based provider, that serving is my duty. But what if I wanted to push beyond just the service aspect of being a photographer and really show my clients that I appreciate each and every one of them?

Client Experience & Gifting

August 2, 2022

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Let’s set the scene: a potential client inquires with you and you respond with your typical email—congratulations, possibly a pricing or investment guide, and a call-to-action in the form of scheduling a consultation. Two days goes by and…nothing…crickets. So what do you do then? The same thing as the other five photographers they likely inquired […]

1 Thing I Changed About my Workflow in 2022

Workflow

March 1, 2022

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Workflow

A same day slideshow is just what it sounds like. On a client’s wedding day, you create a slideshow of 10-15 images from earlier in the day. It is oh so worth it and it sets you apart.

The Benefits of a Same Day Slideshow

February 24, 2021

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‘Tis the season of giving! And our clients should be no exception. While gift giving is not my love language, I sure do enjoy finding the perfect gift for others, especially during the holiday season! When executed well, your client can feel taken care of, seen, and appreciated, but also it can serve as a […]

3 Ideas for Client Christmas Gifts

Workflow

December 1, 2020

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Workflow

CRM is short for Client Relationship Manager/Management. A CRM is not a person; it’s a system that helps you keep track of your clients and where they are in your workflow. Aside from my Simplified Planner, this is the most used organizational tool in my business. It organizes my clients, all of the forms attached […]

CRM: What It Is and Why You Need One

November 10, 2020

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Wait…a pre-booking workflow? Yes, a pre-booking workflow. Before a client even books you, you need to have a system in place about how you respond to inquiries. Questions to ask yourself: Am I sending a pricing PDF? Am I sending a pricing link on my website? Am I sending pricing at all? How am I […]

The Importance of a Pre-Booking Workflow

Workflow

September 29, 2020

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Workflow

The Photography Framework aims to equip new and newly established photographers with the knowledge and systems necessary to create efficient and profitable businesses and ultimately sustain a long-term business. The Photography Framework has broken down all the moving parts and logistics of a photography business start-up into ten consumable parts, or “frameworks.” Each of those […]

The Photography Framework: Explained

August 10, 2020