What separates a really GOOD photographer from the ELITE photographers getting all the bookings? In this week’s edition of Monday Magic, I interview Kate Dye, a Charleston-based wedding photographer and educator who firmly believes (and I agree with her!) that in today’s world, pretty images aren’t enough. Kate gives us her tips & secret sauce […]

In today’s Monday Magic episode, I’m talking with Mary Kathryn Carpenter as she explains her associate team model and why it’s been an INCREDIBLE way for her to scale her business revenue!!! In this interview, MK dishes all the details on how she’s expanding her business through associates, including: • How to know when it’s […]

Tired of being ghosted by potential couples?! Let me ask you this — does your initial process include a phone or video call? Or are you simply emailing them pricing info and then expecting them to respond? In today’s episode of Monday Magic, I’m breaking down specific things you can start doing NOW to avoid […]

Building momentum is a big part of owning a photography business. You want to “gain momentum” through your marketing efforts, the clients you’re working with and the collaborations / relationships you make. It’s a natural part of business ownership!! However, there are 4 common mistakes MANY photographers make when it comes to building momentum… and […]

There are a lot of creative uses for gels when using flash. But for wedding photographers, there’s one SUPER practical use. In this episode of Monday Magic, I interview luxury photographer, Kayla Esslinger, to talk about how she started using her orange gel to transform her flash photography at receptions! (If you’re thinking — “what […]

Today’s video is an FAQ I get a TON — How to get rid of ORANGE photos when shooting in a barn!! Barn weddings are not going anywhere anytime soon; so if you haven’t mastered shooting flash in a barn, you NEED to watch this episode!! I show you how to get more natural reflection […]

To niche or not too niche? That seems to the be age-old question for photographers, and I’m here to tell you that College Photography is not TOO NICHE – it’s just niched enough!!! A niche is a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service, denoting products, services, or interests […]

We’ve all been there… sometimes we just aren’t getting the inquiries we hoped for. You know what you want. You want: MORE inquiries MORE consultations MORE WEDDINGS You want to work with your DREAM couples on BEAUTIFUL wedding days!! I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve searched for couples on Craigslist; I’ve thought about marketing with […]

Photographers — you are missing out if you’re not shooting college seniors! I’ve shared about shooting college seniors before (watch this video!), and in today’s video, I want to talk about WHEN you can make the jump into the college market. There’s no time like the present! 😉 But I know that’s not the most […]

I’ve told you before that the Profoto Flash is my go-to! In today’s Monday Magic episode, I’m sharing SIX reasons why it’s the perfect addition to your camera bag. Watch and see: the power of the battery the simplicity of the wireless setup how easy the menu is to operate and MORE! And, don’t worry […]