In today's episode, my friend Rebekah from Soul Like the Sun is joining me to discuss artistry and branding in wedding photography. I am so excited to have her joining me today and for her to share all about her experience and knowledge with you! We are talking all things branding, artistry, and how her ambition got her to where she is now.

Rebekah shares how her editing style has evolved over the years and how she discovered her timeless editing style her brand is known for. She also dives into her journey into the luxury wedding market, finding balance as a creative business owner, making smart investments in education, and staying grateful and grounded while growing your brand.

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• Follow on Instagram @soullikethesun 
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In today's episode, I am so excited to have my friend Meg from Meg's Marvels photography on to talk all about building a thriving elopement photography brand. I met her earlier this year at a photographer get-together, and, honestly, have just been hooked on her and her work ever since. She was so kind to come on the podcast to give us all her knowledge on being an elopement and intimate wedding photographer in Northern California.

Meg shares how she niched into elopement photography, the marketing differences between shooting elopements and intimate weddings versus more traditional ones, and utilizing blogging (her primary lead generator) and SEO to attract clients. We also talk about the importance of being a guide versus a wedding planner, how Meg structures her time both in and out of the business, and some of her best stories from 8 years as an elopement photographer.

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• Follow on Instagram @megs_marvels
• Check out her website

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Resources & Links:

• Episode 5. Learn From My 7 Biggest Business Mistakes
• Ubersuggest
• My Old Ass
• My Favorite Murder

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In today's episode, we're talking about one of my favorite (non-fiction) books of all time: Atomic Habits by James Clear. As the name suggests, he goes into all of the tiny habits we can do to improve our lives. I've read a few books about habits, but this one changed my life both personally and in business. I'm sharing my five key takeaways and how you can actually apply them to your own life to build a thriving business (and life) you love.

I hope this episode helps you shape how you look at your own life, get excited about some new habits you can implement, and just know that every day is just about getting 1% better. If you are going to implement some new habits after listening to this episode, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you're doing so I can support you!

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Resources & Links:

• Episode 14. Casual Chat on Social Media, Paid Ads, and Creativity
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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In today's more casual girls-chatting-business-over-coffee-style episode, I'm sharing about my upcoming social media strategy, some challenges I've set for myself, and what I've learned by running some paid ads. I'm also touching a little bit on my creative direction, what I'm saying yes and no to in terms of shoots, and what I am trying to strengthen in my own business. In sharing some of my honest thoughts and where I'm at on my journey, I just want you to know that we are all always learning, growing together, and improving on our craft and business.

If any of these things are areas that you're also working on, shoot me a message on Instagram and let me know if you have any sweet words of encouragement. Or, even better, if I could give you some encouragement, I am more than happy to be your accountability buddy!

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Resources & Links:

• Follow along on my TikTok challenge

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In today's episode, we're talking about all things wedding day wellness. I'm walking you through my exact wedding day rituals that help me feel prepped and polished so I can best serve my couples. I'm diving into all the details of what I do the night before the wedding day, how I like to start the day, what I pack, what helps me maintain a good presence and a lot of energy throughout the day, and what I do the day after the wedding to unwind and relax.

Whether you're a wedding photographer or just love a good behind-the-scenes wellness type of chat for big work days, this episode is for you. And I'd love to hear what your go-to rituals are, so shoot me a DM on Instagram and let me know!

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Resources & Links:

• Good Hang with Amy Poehler
• Rawr Bar
• Chomps
• LMNT

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In today's episode, we're talking about how to have the absolute best photo session. I'm sharing how to set yourself up for success beforehand and how to guide the session in the moment to get the most beautiful images (including specific poses). And while I'm specifically talking about couples sessions, the tips are still super applicable to family shoots and lifestyle headshots. 

I really hope these tips help you with your next shoot. I'd love it if you could take a screenshot of this episode, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @rachelcphotos_!

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In today's episode, we're talking about the super sexy topic of finances and how you can make them fun and break them down into small, actionable steps. Even with my background in finance and accounting, managing my own personal finances has been a journey. So if you find yourself burying your head in the sand when it comes to your finances, I totally get it!

We're breaking down this episode into sections: organizing your money, tracking your money (and creating good habits), and cultivating an abundant mindset. I'm also sharing a six-week step-by-step action plan so you can set up your own really smooth financial system in only an hour a week.

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, accountant, or legal professional. Everything I'm sharing is for informational purposes only and reflects my opinions and experiences. Please consult with a qualified financial expert before making any financial decisions.

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Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which help to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

Resources & Links:

• SoFi - sign up for your high-yield savings account!
• Function Health
• Profit First
• Her First $100K

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In this episode, we're talking about four of my absolute favorite apps in business and how they have totally changed the game for both my business and personal life.

Showit, Pic-Time, Aftershoot, and HoneyBook keep me organized, save me hours of time, ease my overwhelm, and really just help me serve my clients in the absolute best way. It's a win-win all the way around.

If you're thinking about signing up for any of these tools, don't forget to check out the referral links below for a discount. It also supports me, and I totally appreciate it! I'd also love to hear about any tools that you really love that help you deliver a better client experience and support you in your business, so let me know!

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Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which help to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

Resources & Links:

• Showit
• Pic-Time
• Aftershoot
• HoneyBook
• The Breakthrough Brand Podcast with Elizabeth McCravy
• Designs by Danielle Ashworth

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In today's episode, we're talking about how I personally manage stress as a business owner. Though stress manifests differently in all of us, I think business owners face a unique set of challenges. So, I thought it might be helpful for you to hear my own experiences in the hope that you take something away from this episode to apply to your own life. I'm sharing my personal experience of how stress shows up in my body and the tactical tools, products, and mindset changes I've implemented to heal stress-related acne and gut issues.

Whether you're like me with acne and gut issues or your stress manifests in some other ways, getting to the root cause is going to help a lot. If you have any tips for acne or things that just light you up and help you manage your stress, please let me know. I'd love to hear from you!

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Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which help to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

Resources & Links:

• Branch Basics
• The Power of Now
• CLEARSTEM
• Pore-Clogging Checker
• Kimberly Snyder's Probiotics
• Berkey Filters
• Omnilux Mask
• Calm
• Molly's Suds
• SEEN
• Natural Cycles

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In today's episode, we're talking about how to identify and fix the bottleneck in your business if you're not booking the number of clients you'd like to be. Ultimately, it comes down to whether it's a sales vs. marketing issue. So, I'm sharing three questions and scenarios to help you whittle down what the actual problem could be and what to do about it to increase those bookings on your calendar! 

I know from experience how making a couple of changes can feel like magic, so I really hope this episode jogs some ideas and helps you refine your process (or even just know where to start!).

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