April 23, 2025

71: Student Success How She Built a Fully Booked Photography Business (After Years of Slow Seasons) with Wedding Photographer Sam Marie

2 hours

If you’re a photographer trying to build your dream photography business—and it’s taking longer than you thought, this episode is for you.

Let me introduce you to the lovely Sam of SA Photo and Film. Sam is a Southern California wedding photographer, a mom of two, and a Photographer’s Path alumni who built her business from the ground up. She didn’t go viral. She didn’t “make it” overnight.

What she did do? She kept going.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to grow a photography business, especially in the early years. Sam shares how she stayed committed through slow seasons, built confidence as a beginner, and how her husband now shoots video alongside her as they work with dream clients across the country.

Whether you’re just starting out, trying to book more clients, or wondering if you’re even good enough to make this your career—this conversation is a reminder that growth takes time.

You'll learn:

What it really looks like to grow as a photographer
How to stay motivated when the bookings feel slow
Why your timeline doesn’t determine your talent
What’s possible when you keep showing up, even when it’s hard

If you're a beginner wedding photographer or creative in your first few years—this is the encouragement you've been needing.

Whether you're just starting out, stuck in a season of doubt, or wondering if this path is really meant for you—this conversation will remind you: your dream is so worth the wait.

Check out Sam + Austin's incredible work here: https://saphotoandfilm.com/

PS. don't forget to follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/saphotoandfilm/

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Wanna see Molly's amazing work too? https://www.instagram.com/wildlotuscreative/ https://wildlotuscreative.com/

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By Nicole Hill - Horizon Found Photography Education

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April 23, 2025

71: Student Success How She Built a Fully Booked Photography Business (After Years of Slow Seasons) with Wedding Photographer Sam Marie

2 hours

If you’re a photographer trying to build your dream photography business—and it’s taking longer than you thought, this episode is for you.

What she did do? She kept going.

Whether you’re just starting out, trying to book more clients, or wondering if you’re even good enough to make this your career—this conversation is a reminder that growth takes time.

You'll learn:

What it really looks like to grow as a photographer
How to stay motivated when the bookings feel slow
Why your timeline doesn’t determine your talent
What’s possible when you keep showing up, even when it’s hard

If you're a beginner wedding photographer or creative in your first few years—this is the encouragement you've been needing.

Whether you're just starting out, stuck in a season of doubt, or wondering if this path is really meant for you—this conversation will remind you: your dream is so worth the wait.

Check out Sam + Austin's incredible work here: https://saphotoandfilm.com/

PS. don't forget to follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/saphotoandfilm/

______

Wanna see Molly's amazing work too? https://www.instagram.com/wildlotuscreative/ https://wildlotuscreative.com/

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