Ever feel like you’re hustling nonstop – shooting, editing, delivering, and still wondering where all your time (+ money) went? Maybe you’re hitting those “six-figure” milestones, but behind the scenes, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and missing out on the life you actually want. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel, battling mom guilt, burnout, or the fear of raising your prices, this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by Alora Rachelle, who gets real about her journey from overbooked and underpaid to working less and charging more as a photographer and busy mom of two. We dive deep into the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and honest stories that will help you break free from the grind and step into a business (and life) that truly lights you up.

In this week’s episode you’ll discover:

• Why just “working harder” isn’t the answer – and how simplifying your business can actually unlock more income and freedom 
  
  
• How Alora raised her prices (and how you can do it too without losing bookings or feeling “salesy”)
  
  
• How to spot the difference between a marketing problem and a sales or mindset block – and what to do about it 
  
  
• The journaling prompts and reframes that melt away imposter syndrome before every sales call
  
  
• How to lead sales conversations with confidence, serve your clients deeply, and attract dream bookings with ease 
  
  
• Real-life stories of photographers who doubled their prices, booked higher-ticket clients, and reclaimed their time (and joy!) to inspire you on your journey 

📄RESOURCES + LINKS🔗

✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode

✔️ Alora’s Free Training: How to Book $10K Weddings This Year – Learn how to master the art of brand, marketing and sales without booking more than 20 weddings a year

✔️ Apply for Alora’s Wedding Atelier Program – Get personalized support to raise your prices, book dream clients, and reclaim your time

✔️ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron – The journaling book that changed both our lives  

✔️ E-Squared by Pam Grout – Mindset experiments to see what’s possible

✔️ Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen – A must-read for shifting your self-talk

✔️  Connect with Alora on Instagram

✔️ Listen to the Wedding Atelier Podcast

👋🏻 Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Photography account: @saramonikaphoto
Education account: @sara.monika

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