The Uncapped Photographer Podcast

Summary

Michelle, a successful photographer and busy mom of three, shares her journey of transitioning from shoot and burn photography to offering full-service photography with in-person sales. She talks about the challenges she faced, the mindset shift she had to make, and the positive impact it had on her business and family life. Michelle emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family and finding a balance that works for you. She also highlights the value of mindset work and the support she received from the uncapped program. Michelle's story is an inspiration for photographers who are considering making a similar shift in their business.

Takeaways

• Transitioning from shoot and burn photography to full-service with in-person sales can have a positive impact on both your business and family life.
• It's important to prioritize family and find a balance that works for you.
• Having the right mindset and belief in the value of your services is crucial for success.
• Seeking support and guidance from programs like uncapped can provide valuable insights and help you navigate the transition more effectively.

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In this conversation, Christa interviews Audrey Grace, a photographer with 14 years of experience. Audrey shares her journey in the industry and how she has specialized in wedding and newborn photography. She discusses the challenges of balancing her photography business with being a mom and the need for a change in her business model. Audrey talks about her decision to offer products and albums and the initial fear of rejection from clients. She shares how working with Christa and implementing a new business model has tripled her profits and allowed her to spend more time with her family. Audrey's average portrait session rate has increased from $500-$690 to $2000, and her newborn portrait average is now $2900. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and not feeling guilty when she is working or spending time with her children. The conversation concludes with Audrey sharing her Instagram handle for those interested in connecting with her.

Takeaways

• Balancing a photography business with being a mom can be challenging, and it's important to find a business model that supports both.
• Offering products and albums can be a profitable addition to a photography business, even if the photographer is not comfortable with sales.
• Implementing a new business model can lead to increased profits and more time with family.
• Setting boundaries and not feeling guilty when working or spending time with family is crucial for work-life balance.

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Summary

In this conversation, Christa shares tips on how to fill your photography calendar. She advises making a list of where your top clients came from and understanding the value they received. She emphasizes the importance of identifying where your top clients are coming from and making changes to attract more of them. Christa suggests strategies such as word-of-mouth referrals, social media marketing, email list marketing, and SEO. She also recommends doing giveaways, model calls, and personally inviting ideal clients. Christa highlights the need for intentional marketing and having a sustainable framework in place.

Takeaways

• Make a list of where your top clients came from and understand the value they received.
• Identify where your top clients are coming from and make changes to attract more of them.
• Utilize strategies such as word-of-mouth referrals, social media marketing, email list marketing, and SEO.
• Consider doing giveaways, model calls, and personally inviting ideal clients.
• Focus on intentional marketing and have a sustainable framework in place.

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Summary

In this episode, Christa discusses why she switched from shoot and burn photography to full-service photography and never looked back. She emphasizes the importance of looking at the numbers and setting clear goals to achieve financial success. Christa also highlights the value of building relationships with clients and the satisfaction that comes from providing a personalized experience. She explains how being full-service gave her the freedom to charge her worth and be more intentional with her bookings. Additionally, Christa shares the exponential growth she experienced after transitioning to full-service and the mindset shift that occurred.

Takeaways

• Consider the financial benefits of being full-service and set clear goals to achieve financial success.
• Building relationships with clients and providing a personalized experience can bring fulfillment and create a strong connection.
• Being full-service allows for the freedom to charge your worth and be more intentional with bookings.
• Transitioning to full-service can lead to exponential growth and a positive mindset shift.
• Full-service photography provides the opportunity to have photos displayed in clients' homes and creates a sense of fulfillment.

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In this conversation, Christa shares her personal experiences and challenges of balancing motherhood and business. She emphasizes that there is no perfect balance and that each person's journey will look different. She discusses the importance of finding what works well for oneself and not feeling the need to justify one's choices. Christa also talks about the recovery from her C-section and the support she received from her husband and students. She highlights the significance of having close friends who can provide encouragement and advice, as well as seeking guidance from those who have already navigated the journey of motherhood and business. Christa also touches on the importance of self-care, clear communication with one's spouse, and being present in the moment with her baby.

Takeaways

• There is no perfect balance between motherhood and business, and each person's journey will look different.
• Finding what works well for oneself and not feeling the need to justify one's choices is important.
• Having close friends who can provide encouragement and advice is invaluable.
• Seeking guidance from those who have already navigated the journey of motherhood and business can be helpful.
• Taking care of oneself is essential for being a better business owner and mother.
• Clear communication with one's spouse is important for managing expectations and needs.
• Being present in the moment with one's baby is a valuable experience.
• Self-reflection and self-awareness are key in finding a balance that works for oneself.

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In this episode, Christa shares her journey from earning $35K to $350K as a photographer. She emphasizes the importance of not staying small and stuck in your photography business and highlights the expenses and costs involved in running a photography business. Christa discusses the need to practice and improve your photography skills and the importance of building relationships with clients. She also talks about the challenges she faced and the mindset shifts she made to achieve financial success. Christa explains how she transitioned from shoot and burn to offering products and shares her strategies for attracting clients who value and are willing to invest in photography.

Takeaways

• You don't have to stay small and stuck in your photography business. There is a better way to achieve financial success.
• Running a photography business involves significant expenses and costs that need to be considered.
• Practicing and improving your photography skills is essential for growth and success.
• Building relationships with clients is crucial for a successful photography business.
• Transitioning from shoot and burn to offering products can lead to increased income and client satisfaction.
• Attracting clients who value and are willing to invest in photography is key to financial success.

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Summary
In this episode, Christa shares her journey of getting past $10K weddings as a photographer. She emphasizes the importance of valuing all clients, regardless of their budget, and building relationships with them. Christa discusses five key points for stepping into the high-end wedding space, including realizing that luxury doesn't necessarily mean high prices, increasing rates, becoming product-focused, being open to shifting your business, and valuing relationships with clients. She also highlights the potential of adding portrait sessions to increase income and serve clients better.

Takeaways

• Value all clients and build relationships with them, regardless of their budget.
• Realize that luxury doesn't always mean high prices.
• Increase rates to reflect the value you provide and avoid burnout.
• Become product-focused within weddings to add value and increase income.
• Be open to shifting your business and reevaluating your goals.
• Consider adding portrait sessions to increase income and serve clients better.

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In this conversation, Christa interviews Julia, her former business coach and current relationship transformation coach. They discuss the fears that arise when making changes in business, the importance of having a clear vision, and how to love and serve clients by offering more. Julia also shares her journey from being a photography coach to becoming a relationship coach, emphasizing the significance of the relationship we have with ourselves in all aspects of life. They provide valuable insights and practical tips for listeners to overcome mindset blocks and create meaningful connections in their businesses and relationships.

Takeaways

• Fear is a gift that calls us to wisdom and helps us recognize the need for help and guidance.
• Having a clear vision and aiming for what we truly desire can help us overcome fears and achieve our goals.
• Listening to our clients and understanding their needs and desires can lead to offering valuable services and products.
• The relationship we have with ourselves sets the tone for every other relationship we have.
• Building a successful business should not come at the expense of our relationships; it is important to be intentional and create space for connection.

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SEO can seem very complicated for so many of us, but it doesn’t have to be! My special guest, Krista Jones, a brand strategist and designer, is covering everything you need to know about SEO and website optimization for growing photographers.

During our conversation, Krista emphasizes the importance of having a website to establish credibility and to create trust. She also explains some of the best ways to help you get found in Google searches, like leveraging keywords and blogging, along with promoting your blog on different platforms to drive traffic to your website.

Krista shares the services she offers, including website templates and personalized design services, which can be tailored to both new and established photographers who are looking to enhance their online presence and attract more inquiries.

In this episode, we chat about:

• If every established photographer should have a website
• The benefits of having a website that you can’t get from a social media account
• How Krista and Davey support those who don’t have the budget for a complete website design
• Why photographers should be blogging and what we need to add to our blogs to make it worth it
• Different ways to drive traffic to our blog
• The key things everyone should have on their websites
• Choosing the right domain

SHOW NOTES: https://christarenephotography.com/skyrocket-your-photo-businesss-online-presence-seo-with-krista-jones/

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Showit SEO Course

WordPress SEO Course

Canva social graphics (to make promoting new content easier!)

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Greenville, SC Wedding & Portrait Photographer | Christa Rene

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In this conversation, Christa interviews Whitney, the marketing director for RedTree Albums, a company that specializes in high-quality albums and prints. Whitney shares the story of how RedTree Albums started and emphasizes the importance of printing photos in the digital age. They discuss the value of printed images, both for photographers and their clients, and how offering printed products can be financially beneficial for photographers. Whitney also explains the different products and customizations that RedTree Albums offers, and encourages photographers to show their clients physical samples to help sell the value of printed images.

Takeaways

• Printing photos is a way to ensure that images are not forgotten on digital devices and can be passed down through generations.
• Offering printed products can be financially beneficial for photographers, with some photographers making an extra $40,000 a year or more.
• RedTree Albums offers a variety of high-quality products, including flush mount albums, fine art albums, matted print boxes, and matted folio albums.
• Showing physical samples to clients and allowing them to experience the quality of printed images can help sell the value of printed products.
• Photographers can sign up for a RedTree account and access pricing and product information on the RedTree Albums website.

See RedTree’s Instagram HERE.
Join RedTree to access their products HERE.

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