Have you ever felt so burned by photography education that you considered giving up your dream completely? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Elena, a Chicago-based elopement and wedding photographer who almost didn't join Book It because of past negative experiences with photography education. But taking that leap of faith transformed her business - she went from struggling to book clients to bringing in over $25K in just five months as a city hall elopement photographer. If you're feeling stuck in your photography business, doubting whether investing in education is worth it, or wondering if it's really possible to go full-time, this conversation will show you what's possible when you combine the right strategy with authentic implementation.

In this episode of All Angles Photography Podcast, you will learn:

• How Elena went from skeptical shopper to successful full-time photographer in 3 months
• Why diversifying your income through associate work can actually strengthen your own brand
• The mindset shift that helped Elena raise her prices 3-4 times (and have clients not blink at the price)
• How to overcome the fear of success that might be holding you back more than the fear of failure

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https://clairehunt.co/blog/elenas-case-study/

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• Book It Mentorship Program
• Elena's Instagram: @elena.ececreative.co

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