Quianna Marie Weekly

Are you planning on taking it easy with your summer marketing? Think again! In today’s episode, I’m sharing how what you do this summer will directly impact your bookings this fall. Plus, how to actually use the summer “slow” season to your advantage. 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

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You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Visibility Has A Lag Time (3:30)

Summer Is When Attention Is Easier To Capture (4:57)

Your Future Launches Need Content Now (5:39)

This Is Why Brand Shoots Matter Right Now (6:38)

The Women Who Win… Plan Ahead (7:11)

What To Post To Be More Visible (7:35)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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You know you’re ready for a brand shoot, but you don’t just want pretty photos. You want a professional shoot with branding and marketing strategy to back it up. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why you need to hire a photographer that thinks like a marketer! 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Pretty Photos Vs. Profitable Photos (1:26)

Strategy Matters More Than Style (2:40)

What To Look For In A Brand Photographer (4:49)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Lucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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If I had to start my business over, what would I do differently? In today’s episode, I’m answering exactly that. What I would actually focus on if I had to start from scratch today, especially to build momentum, book clients, and grow a profitable business. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Document Everything (2:00)

Start My Email List WAY Sooner (3:35)

Invest In A Brand Shoot MUCH Earlier (7:46)

Get In The Room, As Many As I Can (9:54)

Show Up Anyway (11:42)

Keep My Options Open (14:17)

Offer Free Photography + Collabs (17:18)

Make Sure My Business Is Legit (19:03)

Have Fun! (19:57)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Flodesk quiannamarie.com/flodesk

Episode 217 Sell Out Your Mini Sessions With Flodesk: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/11/17/217-sell-out-your-mini-sessions-with-flodesk

Episode 193 Exposure Doesn’t Pay The Bills: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/06/02/193-exposure-doesnt-pay-the-bills

Episode 103 Investing In Events + Conferences: quiannamarieblog.com/2023/09/11/103-investing-in-events-conferences

Episode 56 Creating A Legally Legit Business with Paige Griffith: quiannamarieblog.com/2022/10/17/creating-a-legally-legit-business-with-paige-griffith

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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You might be wondering… do I really need a brand shoot? In today’s episode, I’m answering that question and more! I’m sharing all of the questions that I get about brand shoots and explaining how important they really are for your next launch. 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Do I Really Need A Brand Shoot Right Now? (8:07)

What If I Don’t Feel Ready? (10:38)

What If I Don’t Know What To Do In Front Of The Camera? (12:14)

What Will I Actually Get Out Of A Brand Session? (18:07)

How Do I Know If I’m At The Right Stage Of My Business? (20:44)

What If I’ve Had Photos Taken Before… And They Didn’t Work? (22:51)

Is It Really Worth The Investment? (24:21)

What Happens After The Shoot? (26:23)

What Is It Costing You To NOT Be Seen Right Now? (28:04)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Lucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Episode 153 6 Figure Launch with Felicia Romero: quiannamarieblog.com/2024/08/26/153-6-figure-launch-with-felicia-romero

Torreon Lake House Retreat: instagram.com/torreonlakehouseretreat/

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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Before you book your next brand session, WAIT! Today’s episode is all about what to do before you ever step in front of the camera. I’m sharing 5 quick, but impactful tips that will help build your brand and make your session a success. 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Build Your Shoot Around One Revenue Driver (2:40)

Reverse Engineer For Your Next Launch (4:53)

Plan Your Content Buckets (Not Just Your Outfit) (7:30)

Decide Who You’re Becoming (Not Just Who You’ve Been) (9:10)

Fine Tune Your Systems And Workflows (11:18)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Episode 233 Booking More with Repeat Clients with Colie James: quiannamarieblog.com/2026/03/09/233-booking-more-with-repeat-clients-with-colie-james

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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Do you know what happens when you start to show up online? You get a confidence boost, baby! In today’s episode, I’m sharing about the incredible confidence shift you’ll feel when you let yourself be seen. Plus, how creating content will transform the way that you see yourself as a business owner. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Why Visibility Feels So Scary (1:47)

The Vulnerability Of Showing Up Online (4:03)

Confidence Comes After Action (6:34)

Clients Trust Businesses They See Consistently (8:27)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Episode 199 90 Days of Content in ONE Day: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/07/14/199-90-days-of-content-in-one-day

Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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As a business owner, where should you invest your time and money: DIY content or professional brand shoots? In this episode, I’m breaking down why your business will thrive when you have BOTH! I’m diving into a few key differences between DIY content and professional brand photos, why they both matter, and how they work together to help you attract more clients. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Consistent vs. Professional (3:43)

Everyday Moments vs. Signature Visuals (4:55)

Quick Content vs. Strategic Content (6:10)

Starting Point vs. Growing Stage (7:35)

DIY Content Leads To Brand Sessions (9:01)

If You Still Feel Stuck On What To Post (12:25)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book More with B-Roll Mini Course: stan.store/quiannamarie/p/bloom-with-broll

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Book Your Intuitive Content Coaching Call: quiannamarie.com/contact

Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners: quiannamarie.com/broll

Dr. Steph Dorworth on Instagram: instagram.com/stephdorworth

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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Is it true that if you show up with purpose, the clients will come? Well… not quite. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why purpose doesn’t necessarily equal profits. Plus, I’m diving into how authority language in your messaging can make a huge difference in your business success. 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Review The Show Notes:

Why Purpose-Driven Marketing Alone Doesn’t Book High-Ticket Clients (2:07)

The Power Of Authority Language In Your Messaging (4:15)

How To Communicate Expertise Without Sounding Salesy (5:31)

Authority Messaging For Photographers (8:47)

Beginner Versus Authority Messaging (21:54)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book A Brand Session Planning Call: quiannamarie.com/book

Episode 225 Visibility All Year Long For Photographers: quiannamarieblog.com/2026/01/12/225-visibility-all-year-long-for-photographers

Episode 220 Stop Only Marketing To Your Dream Clients: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/12/08/220-stop-only-marketing-to-your-dream-clients

Episode 216  Book More By Sharing Your Living Brand: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/11/10/216-book-more-by-sharing-your-living-brand

Episode 150-171 The Branding Series: quiannamarieblog.com/2024/08/05/building-authority-with-a-branding-photoshoot

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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Inquiries are pouring in, but are you ready for them? In today’s episode, I have the honor of introducing you to systems strategist Colie James. We’re diving into how to handle a surge of visibility, fix common workflow mistakes, and scale your business without the chaos. 

On Quianna Marie Weekly, we're chatting about business growing pains, finding genuine connections, and celebrating wins of all sizes through the lens of a photographer at heart. Sprinkled throughout stories and interviews with past clients, photographers and other business owners this podcast is designed to help you step into your purpose and to truly create a life you're proud of, a life worth photographing and sharing.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Review The Show Notes:

Preparing For The Inquiry Process (2:32)

Where To Start With Automated Responses (5:03)

Creating The Intake Process (7:37)

Quianna’s Booking Challenge Workaround (10:00)

The Mistake You Might Be Making Before The Session (16:08)

High-Touch, Low-Effort Workflows (20:03)

The Three R’s And Other Off-Boarding Strategy (23:05)

Closing Out Your Client Experience (34:09)

Working With Colie On Your Systems (37:53)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Book Your VIP Day: quiannamarie.com/vip

Lucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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It’s official—this wedding photographer is now MARRIED! In today’s episode, I’m sharing all the details of our wedding day. Listen in to hear about our incredible vendors, the unexpected surprises, and all of the moments that made this truly the best day of my life. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!

Learn More >>

You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!

Review The Show Notes:

Welcome Night (4:25)

Our Valentines (9:54)

The Morning Of (10:58)

Taking Photos (13:46)

The Only Glitch (15:41)

Unexpected Moments (16:37)

The Ceremony (18:13)

The Reception (22:40)

Mentioned In This Episode:

Lucky 13 Quarterly Content Creation: quiannamarie.com/13

Connect with Quianna:

Website: quiannamarie.com

Instagram: instagram.com/quiannamarie

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