I remember starting out with my photography business and feeling so confused about how and where to consistently find clients. Slowly, I began working with friends and friends of friends in order to just build a starter portfolio to have something to show for my style of work and experience. Of course, it’s evolved over […]

I know that social media can often feel like just one more thing in the long list of responsibilities of running a business, but it’s so important. Maybe even more important than any other marketing efforts. If you do it the right way, you can use social media to grow your photography business, and I […]

Taking photos indoors can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be a fun, creative adventure if you have the right tools, approach, and attitude! Truth: I adore doing family sessions, including newborn and sometimes maternity photos, indoors. It’s such a cozy, sweet, and intimate environment to capture families together in their […]

I remember on my first few professional photo shoots, I was so nervous I could hardly speak. It was crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE people and love taking photos to capture their memories. But there’s so much going on in your mind during those first shoots—things you don’t want to forget, making sure […]

I always say a great photography business isn’t just about having the right camera. It’s also owning your story, connecting meaningfully with clients, and understanding your “why”—the thing that motivates you to create and succeed. If those are the core foundation of your business, you’ll be set up for success! But I will say, I […]

I believe there’s such a deep importance of family photos for everyday life, to celebrate the little things and normal days just as much as we do the special ones. Mamas, parents, and soon-to-be parents… I know you know the feeling of wanting to remember every sweet moment and milestone. Your little one crawls for […]

Here’s what I know about you. You didn’t get into photography to feel chained to your desk, editing thousands of photos for hours upon hours every week. You didn’t start your business to wonder if you’d ever be profitable. I’m guessing you got into this work because you wanted to create a career out of […]

TBH, there’s nothing worse than awkward interactions. Double that when it’s an awkward interaction with a client who’s paying you to take effortless, beautiful photos! As the photographer, you feel like there’s this responsibility to carry the conversation and run the show, so if things get weird, you feel like it’s on your back. Which […]

Running a photography business SOUNDS like the dream, right? And it is, in so many ways! Creating your own schedule, building a business based on creativity, honing your own style, and telling the stories of your clients through pictures—it’s definitely a beautiful profession to pursue. On the other hand, though, there are less glamorous parts […]