79: Mini Mentoring with Kristina Graff in Washington
Get Booked: A Photography Marketing Podcast
Release Date: 12/15/2025
Get Booked: A Photography Marketing Podcast
Last call! Map Out Your Marketing pop-up workshop with Alison is on February 4th—60 minutes to get your entire year planned so you can stop reactive marketing and start getting booked. DM with questions ________________________ We're diving into the backend systems that keep a photography business running smoothly—because staying organized with photo file organization systems isn't just about tidiness, it's about saving time and reducing stress when you're juggling client work, blogging, and marketing content. Whether you're restructuring your business or relocating, having...
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Map Out Your Marketing pop-up workshop with Alison is on February 4th—60 minutes to get your entire year planned so you can stop reactive marketing and start getting booked. DM with questions ________________________ We're breaking down exactly why image SEO for photographers matters and giving you the actionable steps to stop sabotaging your website's performance while increasing visibility in Google image search where real clients are actually looking for you. On this episode: File naming strategies that actually drive SEO traffic Image sizing and compression techniques to improve...
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We're sharing how we're actually using AI in our photography businesses—from client meetings to content creation to email writing. If you're not an early adopter, this episode shows you practical, real-world ways to use AI to enhance your work without replacing your personal touch. On this episode: Practical AI tools for recording meetings, taking notes, and capturing client consultations Creating SEO-optimized alt text and polishing written content with AI assistance Using voice memos and transcription to turn spoken ideas into blog posts and emails Tools & Resources Mentioned ...
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Big News: We're officially Get Booked: A Photography Podcast as of January 12, 2026! Same hosts, same real talk about building profitable photography businesses, new name that reflects our mission to help you get booked with your ideal clients. If you've been struggling with setting quarterly business goals that actually stick, you're not alone. We're kicking off the new year (and our new podcast name!) by sharing our Q4 wins, misses, and what we're tackling in Q1 2026 for our photography and mentoring businesses. On this episode: Quarterly goal review and accountability Scaling photography...
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This will be same show, same content, and same purpose, just with a new look and new name. Listen in to hear why we decided to change it! Links: or Get Melissa’s Free Find Alison on IG Find Melissa on IG Used #keepitmovingpod on socials!
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We're breaking down the common photography website redesign mistakes that tank your Google rankings—and how to protect your SEO while giving your site a fresh look. Whether you're changing platforms entirely or just updating your design, this episode covers the strategic planning and technical steps you need to know. On this episode: Planning your redesign strategy before you start rebuilding Preserving headers, redirects, and internal linking structure for SEO protection Submitting sitemaps and cleaning up old code and pop-up forms Tools & Resources Mentioned Use to screenshot...
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We're sharing why hiring a photography business coach is one of the best investments for your business—and exactly how to find the right fit for your specific needs. On this episode: Finding a coach: podcasts, recommendations, and being open to unexpected opportunities How to vet a coach before hiring Different coaching models: one-on-one, group coaching, and masterminds Looking for More Guidance? If you're overwhelmed about where to start with your website strategy and content, Melissa has created to help you build out your foundation. If you're considering coaching and want to...
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This episode is a re-share of an interview we did with Sabrina on her podcast, Shoot It Straight. Sabrina is a fellow photographer and business educator. We talk a lot about navigation transitions in photography and in business. Its that "messy middle." Enjoy this bonus episode and as always, let us know what you think on the Gram. Links: or Get Melissa’s Free Find Alison on IG Find Melissa on IG
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We're looking for photographers to be featured on future Mini Mentoring episodes! Mini Mentoring is a series where Alison & Melissa get the low down on a real life business owner in need of more business. Whether that’s because they’ve relocated, or pivoted niches we’re walking through their business can giving them our recommendations to keep it moving. Kristina Graff moved from New Mexico to Washington state two years ago - talk about a change of scenery! She's gone from fully booked in NM to struggling to fill short sessions in WA. She's a senior and family photographer...
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This is not a normal business episode. It may seem like left field for our norm, but in that waiting period of re-establishing yourself, your business, or niche, you need to live your life. Amy's podcast, is all about building community wherever you are through hosting. We discuss everything from Alison's personal background on holiday hosting to super easy, no-planning parties with the neighbors. On this episode we chat: How to include your kids in party prep Small party ideas to meet your neighbors How moving challenges our holiday events Adapting to new communities Amy...
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Mini Mentoring is a series where Alison & Melissa get the low down on a real life business owner in need of more business. Whether that’s because they’ve relocated, or pivoted niches we’re walking through their business can giving them our recommendations to keep it moving.
Kristina Graff moved from New Mexico to Washington state two years ago - talk about a change of scenery! She's gone from fully booked in NM to struggling to fill short sessions in WA. She's a senior and family photographer offering digital files & print credit. Kristin has been working hard to restablish her Google rankings, but also needs to think creatively with her new seasonal constraints - more rain, more cold, more inside.
On this episode we talked about:
- Header structure on her homepage
- Struggling to fill events
- Seasonal marketing & quarterly planning
- Analyzing what is worth her time
- Automating backend sales
- CRMs & gallery hosting
Thinking about a pivot or transition in your photography business? Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through your next move.
Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Masterclass
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- Get Melissa’s Free Blog Post Topics
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