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The Thriving Photographer Retreat | Children’s Pool Party Stylized Session..
Today, I’m sharing our third of the four stylized sessions from The Thriving Photographer – Florida Retreat. (See session 1 here and 2 here).
This is the one that I was most excited for… I had this vision that had been inspired from a Kate Spade ad (I am obsessed with Kate Spade) that I’d seen a couple summers ago. Then I wanted to add a surprise element that they may have never gotten to try before… Bring my favorite lens rental company LENS PRO TO GO and we were fully set up to incase my 5D Mark II so that it could go underwater with the girls and anyone who wanted to try it!
I hope you’re enjoying these! We had a blast creating them!
Chelsea Humphreys | Christine Hamrick | Carrie Rainey | Stephanie Stremler | Teryn Robinson | Laura Rossi | Oliver Twist | ABrunn | Susan Willis | Madison Vining | Allison Carpenter | Anna-Vaugh Callahan | Janine Stone | Kari Rae
A very special thank you to LENS PRO TO GO for providing the underwater housing!
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It’s Back! GO4 PROFIT – The Web Event..
Are you happy with hearing… No! Are you proud of your sales averages? Are you confident about what you should be saying when a potential client asks, “how much?”
Are you contributing to your families income or has this dream of having a photography business really become an incredibly expensive and time consuming hobby?
Here’s the thing… The only way to change where you’re at, is to take action.
If you want to change the results you’re getting, you have to change what you’re doing.
But maybe you’re at a loss as to how. Maybe thinking about pricing, and packages and markups and offerings and product leaves your head hurting.
That doesn’t mean you can’t make great money, what is does mean is that you need some help navigating through how to do it. That’s where GO4 PROFIT can absolutely help you!
GO4 Profit is a LIVE WEB EVENT where I walk you through, step by step, on how to build your product list, set profitable pricing, create your offerings and build an experience that your clients will absolutely love you for… And the best part is…it will all result in way bigger sales!
I’m going to be teaching you exactly what I did to go from an average sale of $400 to $2,000. And the only thing I changed was how I delivered my pricing and sales experience.
So I bet you’re asking… But could it work for me? Maybe you’re saying, ‘but I live in a small town’, ‘my area’s been hit by the economy to hard’, ‘my market is to saturated with cheaper options’. NONE OF THAT HAS TO DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS!
YOU are the only thing that truly determines your success. Photographers in every state of the US have implemented these strategies and succeeded along with countless more dotting the globe from Germany to Africa. If it can be done in Utah and Yemen… It can be done anywhere!
And I’m making it a no brainer because I’m giving you a HUGE discount! Just use code: B13_4Profit and you’re gonna get $80 off!
If you’re ready to change the fate of your business for the better, than join me for Go4 Profit and I’ll show you exactly how it’s done!
CLICK HERE to choose if you’d prefer the morning session or evening session.
Are you ready for more? I'm determined to prove to as many photographers as will let me that you can have passion, profits and time for a great life. I create six-figure photographers, and I'd love to teach you, step-by-step, how it's done. This is happening for photographers from all over the world who are just like you. Let me prove just how wildly successful YOU can be!
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SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY..
LET’S GIVE AWAY A SWAG BAG FROM THE THRIVING PHOTOGRAPHER – FL. RETREAT! 
There were so many people who did so much to make this retreat what it was! My absolute favorite rental company, Lens Pro To Go, (who’s been with me for almost 5 years) sent underwater housing for my Mark II for a special surprise session I had planned (you’ll see it on Wednesday).
Natalie, over at Tatum Bradley & Co., worked tirelessly to help me see my vision of the ‘This Life is for Thriving’ cuff come to life! Joyfolie Clothing sent dresses, shoes and accessories for our little models. And, of course, so much help from my team… Meghan, Carrie and Kim… even my kiddos pitched in. I couldn’t have pulled it off without them.
And than there is my Taylor. He never stopped. From the time we touched down in Florida until he took the last girls to the airport, he was there behind the scenes. He and the kids stayed at a hotel on the beach during the retreat. So, he not only had our 3 kids for 4 days solo, but add to that the fact that my little family was running all over Florida delivering lunches to us, picking up drop-ships at The UPS Store… He was even beside me wrapping dates in bacon when our caterer for the first night fell through. And, yes, he stepped in with the kids when our engagement couple cancelled.
In the end, everything turned out far better than I could have hoped for – and it was all thanks to many, many hands! 
Today, I want to share a little piece of the fun by GIVING AWAY A THRIVE RETREAT SWAG BAG!!
This SWAG BAG is filled with so many amazing goodies from our incredible sponsors! Like a frame from Organic Bloom (I LOVE them!!), the ‘This Life is for Thriving’ cuff from Tatum Bradley & Co, an adorable camera strap cover from DesignsbyMarla, and so much more!
BUT FIRST I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING SPONSORS ONE MORE TIME! 
The Organic Bloom
Tatum Bradley & Co.
DesignsbyMarla Camera Strap Covers
Are you ready for more? I'm determined to prove to as many photographers as will let me that you can have passion, profits and time for a great life. I create six-figure photographers, and I'd love to teach you, step-by-step, how it's done. This is happening for photographers from all over the world who are just like you. Let me prove just how wildly successful YOU can be!
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Marketing Your Photography Business..
I couldn’t figure it out… I knew I had to raise my prices, but the clients I had weren’t willing to pay my new rates.
I couldn’t figure it out… I was tired of attracting the bargain shoppers, but somehow that’s who I always got.
These were ALL very real frustrations and worries that I had in the beginning of my photography career. I was a new photographer in a new town. And I lost all my clients when I made the jump from $200 to $400. It was like I was starting over… And then imagine the jump from $400 to $2,000.00… Starting over again!
There is one very obvious answer to all of these concerns. It’s Marketing.
I understand personally exactly why you might be shrinking from it. Marketing can be insanely intimidating… But the true reality is that for every week that you sit without taking action, you’re letting the dream of being a thriving professional photographer slip further away.
I remember feeling those same fears!! But one day I woke up and threw away all my excuses… and I just did it! I took all of the ideas I had, and I started trying them one by one. Some were flops and some produced huge successes. The key all along had been action.
Love the BACKDROP? We do to! It’s Spangled from Drop it Modern!
JOIN THE CONVERSATION… WHAT’S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MARKETING APPROACH? OR IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT TRYING, TELL ME ABOUT IT IN THE COMMENTS, AND I’LL SHARE ANY INSIGHTS I MIGHT HAVE! (I’ve tried almost everything by now.)
Are you ready for more? I'm determined to prove to as many photographers as will let me that you can have passion, profits and time for a great life. I create six-figure photographers, and I'd love to teach you, step-by-step, how it's done. This is happening for photographers from all over the world who are just like you. Let me prove just how wildly successful YOU can be!
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The Thriving Photographer Retreat | Stylized Session | Joyfolie..
Our children’s session was designed around the gorgeous clothing by JOYFOLIE. If you haven’t explored their site and seen the delightfully whimsical designs they create… You are in for a treat! Oh my goodness… Wait till you see the shoes!
And if you recognize our beautiful little models, we’re not surprised. These girls have graced the cover of magazines, Carters and several other clothing websites. They were such little sweethearts and absolute dolls to photograph!
A very special thank you to Joyfolie for providing such a fabulous wardrobe!
Are you ready for more? I'm determined to prove to as many photographers as will let me that you can have passion, profits and time for a great life. I create six-figure photographers, and I'd love to teach you, step-by-step, how it's done. This is happening for photographers from all over the world who are just like you. Let me prove just how wildly successful YOU can be!
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MODEL CALL | Seattle, WA. | June 8th & 9th..
We have another MODEL CASTING CALL, this time in Seattle, WA.
I am looking for several sets of models for different stylized shoots that I’m creating for my Thrive Retreat workshop I’m teaching June 6th through the 9th.
We have openings for:
- 3 to 4 delightful teen girls (ages 17 to 21)
- 1 blissful couple for a love session – FILLED
- 2 enchanting little girls (must wear clothing sizes kids 6 and/or 8)
If you’re interested or you know someone who might be, we will need you to send us your picture and a little info about you by MONDAY, MAY 20th.
There will be pretty specific wardrobe requirements for the styling and concept of each session. You must have a great attitude and be happy to be in front of the camera. 
What you will receive: Women will be fully styled by a professional hair & makeup artist. Each model will be photographed during a custom designed concept session by 20 fabulous professional photographers and will receive 30 digital files from the stylized session.
For more information or to apply, please email, Jenna at Go4Pro Photos!
Are you ready for more? I'm determined to prove to as many photographers as will let me that you can have passion, profits and time for a great life. I create six-figure photographers, and I'd love to teach you, step-by-step, how it's done. This is happening for photographers from all over the world who are just like you. Let me prove just how wildly successful YOU can be!
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How to Get Featured on the Cover of a Magazine..
The ones where you just wish someone would pull back the curtain and show you exactly how they managed to make ”it” happen. Today I’m excited to be pulling back the proverbial curtain for you.
I have had the great honor to be featured in several publications – from magazines, such as Chic Magazine, Professional Photographer, Portland Family Magazine, and Vancouver Family Magazine to books such as Visual Marketing (available at Barnes & Noble), Photography Web Marketing, and Photographer’s Web Marketing Guide and everything in-between.
The first time you get published is, of course, the hardest. So today I’m walking you through exactly how I got my first two magazine covers. And I have great news… It wasn’t that hard!
Love the BACKDROP? We do to! It’s Spangled from Drop it Modern!
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