Every small business owner dreams of steady growth, but the truth is, even the best business growth strategies can sometimes hit a wall. One day you are booking clients back-to-back, and the next, the inquiries slow down. The pace changes. Doubt begins to creep in, and you start to wonder if something is wrong. The […]

As photographers, watching for client red flags is one of the most important things we can do to protect our time and energy. Sometimes we get a weird feeling in our gut, but we ignore it because we want the booking or don’t want to seem difficult. I remember working with a client who questioned […]

Over the years, I’ve shared tons of resources and blogs about senior sessions—covering everything from what to wear to the best local locations. But lately, I’ve been focusing on some of the less glamorous, yet equally important, tips. You know, the things no one really thinks about… but that can seriously make or break your […]

If you’ve followed along for a while, you already know Glacier National Park holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just where we spend part of our summer as a family—it’s also one of my favorite places to photograph seniors. There’s just something about the scale of the mountains, the crystal water of […]

Website Mistakes Photographers Keep Making (And How to Fix Them) Your website is not just a digital business card. It’s your handshake. Your first impression. And spoiler alert—if it’s giving generic, cookie-cutter vibes? You’re missing out on bookings. Whether you’ve DIY’ed the heck out of it or hired a designer, there are some website mistakes […]

Styling Outfits for Photographers: How a Closet Clean-Out Can Change Your Life w/ Betsy Beaman Styling outfits for photographers isn’t just about looking cute on camera — it’s about aligning how you feel with how you show up. In Episode 15 of Raw Edit, we sat down with the queen of glow-ups and closet freedom, […]

Confidence on Camera for Photographers: Elisabeth Zantopulos Brings the Fire Photographers, listen up—if you’ve ever faked confidence behind the lens or told a client “just act natural” while you silently panicked inside… this one’s for you. On Episode 14 of The Raw Edit, we sat down with the one and only Elisabeth Zantopulos—Northeast Ohio senior […]

Why You Need to Be Involved in Your Senior’s Outfit Selection Styling can make or break your senior travel session. I said what I said. If you’re investing in epic locations, dreamy golden light, and a photographer who’s obsessed with telling your senior’s story (hi, it’s me), then what they wear matters. It’s more than […]

The Truth About the Best Photography Communities If you’ve ever felt like you’re building your business on an island—this one’s for you. In The Truth About the Best Photography Communities, we sat down with our business coach, cheerleader, and total powerhouse, Sabrina Gebhardt, and got real about what photographers truly need (and deserve) when it […]

The Bestie Episode: Behind the Scenes of Our Photography Friendship Welcome to The Bestie Episode — and buckle up, because this one’s raw, real, and a little ridiculous. In this unfiltered episode of The Raw Edit, I brought my business bestie, Sarah, on the mic to talk all things business, friendship, and the hilarious chaos in between. From […]