104. 5 Traits of Highly Successful Elopement Photographers
Release Date: 02/20/2025
120. The Secret to Booking Dream Destination Elopements with Gina Mangiante
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Do you dream of booking beautiful destination elopements, but not quite sure how to make that happen? My guest, Gina Mangiante, a San Francisco-based elopement photographer, opens up about how she first fell in love with photography when she picked up a camera in college, and how that turned into her booking $10K elopements in Italy! In fact, she just got back from shooting not one, not two, but three elopements there. Gina shares how she built a portfolio that actually got her booked in her dream location with her dream clients, all of the avenues her couples found her, and what...
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119. How Lake Tahoe Elopement Photographer Amanda Kluesner Built Her Dream Photography Business by Trusting Her Intuition
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Does being an elopement photographer sound like a dream, but you’re feeling stuck where you are, and have no idea where to start? Today, I chat with Amanda Kluesner about how she completely changed her life after a tough divorce, moving across the country, and following her heart to go all in on elopements in Lake Tahoe. Amanda talks about rediscovering her love for photography and finding her passion in elopements. She also opens up about experiencing imposter syndrome as an elopement photographer, why you can definitely be an elopement photographer even if it seems like the industry...
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[REPLAY] Busting the Market Saturation Myth for Elopement Photographers
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Do you feel like there are way too many elopement photographers out there for you to thrive in your business? We’re calling total BS on that! Todd and I are revisiting one of our favorite episodes, which is all about the myth of market saturation. While the original episode covered a range of online careers, we want you to look at it through the lens of an elopement photographer. We talk about why a saturated market actually means there is demand, how to stand out in a crowded market by leaning into what makes you unique, and why there’s more than enough space for your elopement...
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118. Should You Add a Content Creator to Your Elopement Day Team? With Joy Sheehan
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What is a wedding content creator? And should you consider adding one to your elopement day team? Content creation for elopements is a growing service that not many couples, or even elopement photographers, know exists. However, my guest, Joy Sheehan, an elopement and wedding content creator based in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, is here to change all of that for you. Joy shares how she went from a wildlife biologist to a full-time creator and what makes elopement content creation so different and powerful. She talks about what wedding content creators actually do and how...
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117. Content Days, Styled Shoots, or Workshops? Which is the Best for Your Elopement Photography Business?
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Going to an elopement photography workshop can be an amazing way to build your portfolio—but not all workshops are created equal. The right one, with multiple styled shoots, solid education, and real access to the host for questions and mentorship, can seriously shift the trajectory of your business in ways you might not expect. Before we even dive into why workshops are worth your time and money, Todd and I talk about some other ways to build your portfolio, like styled shoots and content days. We go over the pros and cons for each, what to look for before investing in any kind of...
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116. How Omnipresent Marketing Helps Elopement Photographers Book More with Less Hustle
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Are you tired of relying on referrals and trying to post on social media 24/7 just to stay visible, and you’re still not booking enough elopement couples? If that’s the case, you don’t have a booking problem, you have a marketing problem. But I promise there’s a better way to show up that doesn’t lead to burnout, and that’s omnipresent marketing - a smarter and more sustainable way to show up across multiple platforms, because let’s face it, if people don’t know you’re out there, they can’t book you. In this episode, I break down why every elopement photographer...
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115. Why the Messy Middle Is a Normal Part of Growing Your Elopement Photography Business with Kristin Smith
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Does it feel like you're doing everything right in your elopement photography business, but you're still not seeing the results you’ve been hoping for? You’re showing up, posting blogs, and even running some ads, but nothing seems to be working. If so, you’re probably in the “messy middle” phase of your business. This isn’t a time to quit. In fact, it’s actually the time to keep pushing through! In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Smith, a California-based elopement photographer who has been exactly where you are. She opens up about her experience navigating the messy...
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114. Why Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Are a Game-Changer for Elopement Photographers
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Do you feel like you’re constantly overwhelmed, forgetting things, or like you’re starting every single elopement from scratch? If so, it’s not a time management problem, but a systems problem. In this episode, we break down why creating standard operating procedures, otherwise known as SOPs, can transform the way you run your elopement photography business. We are talking about simple, repeatable workflows that make your life way easier! During the conversation, we give you a better understanding of what SOPs are, how setting up even the most basic workflows can reduce burnout,...
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113. Why Your Mindset Could Make or Break Your Elopement Photography Business with Brittany Durham
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What if the thing holding you back in your elopement photography business wasn’t the strategy or the client communication, but rather your mindset? Today, I chat with Brittany Durham, a Utah-based photographer and support coach in the Elopement Photographer Mastermind. We’re setting strategy aside and diving deep into the mindset shifts that can truly make or break your business. Brittany opens up about the grief she went through when she first started her elopement business, the mindset shifts that helped her move from survival mode to sustainable success, and how to reframe...
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112. Why Perfectionism Is Killing Your Elopement Photography Business
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You may think perfectionism is high standards, but more often than not, it’s actually rooted in procrastination and fear. And to be honest, it’s probably costing you money, momentum, and growth. Perfectionism isn’t what gets you booked. Visibility and connection are. In today’s episode, we dive into how perfection could be holding you back in your elopement photography business and how to break this cycle and move forward. We break down the different ways perfectionism shows up in yoru business and why it’s actually holding you back, share how perfectionism shows up in...
info_outlineWhat separates struggling elopement photographers from those hitting 6 figures with dream clients? It’s not luck, talent, or even experience—it’s strategy, mindset, and a few key habits. In this episode, we break down the 5 essential traits of highly successful elopement photographers so you can start implementing them right now and see massive results!
We talk about why picking one location and being an expert on that can help you make the vast majority of your money, how to create a website that acts like a 24/7 salesperson--even without a huge budget, and shifting your mindset to price for profit.
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