Have you ever thought about getting coaching for your business? Maybe you’ve even had this type of internal conversation:-should I get a coach for my business?-maybe I should join that mentorship my friend joined?-do I REALLY need a coach though?-it’s too early in my business to invest that kind of money… Figuring out when to […]

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time on social media, you may have heard me mention something about my Campus Rep team. Campus Reps are the secret sauce to a lot of what Square 8 Studio does. You may be wondering: So what exactly are Campus Reps?? I don’t live on campus so […]

Location. Location. Location. The location of your college grad sessions can make or break your photos and your client’s experience. So it stands to reason this may be a point that’s tripping you up. Though you may be tempted, don’t photograph your college grads the same way you capture your high school grads. Generic location […]

Can we talk about something that’s not easy to talk about today?? LONELINESS I read a statistic recently that blew my mind: Over two thirds of photographers reported feeling loneliness in their work 🤯🤯🤯. So I reached out to students and followers on Instagram and found that they also struggle with a sense of loneliness […]

Session timelines can be a struggle. Ever find yourself running out of time at the end of a session? Or worse yet, not knowing how to subtly let a client know they are WAY over their time without feeling awkward?? You are NOT alone!! Recently, a student submitted a question about this very dilemma. I […]

Ever had the post-graduation blues??? That moment every year after graduation when you suddenly find yourself thinking WHAT NOW?? All your students have gone off campus, the excitement of graduation is over, summer is starting to set in… and while you know you can’t stay focused on the past, it’s hard to focus on what’s […]

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 […]