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The Art of Being a Salesperson (Without Feeling Salesy)
Mindset and Growth

The Art of Being a Salesperson (Without Feeling Salesy)

Let’s be honest—most photographers didn’t start their business with dreams of becoming a salesperson. You got into this to create, to connect, to capture emotion and preserve memories. But whether you realize it or not, every…

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Mindset Tips for Mastering Natural Light Photography
Mindset and Growth

Mindset Tips for Mastering Natural Light Photography

As photographers, we spend countless hours learning technical settings, watching lighting tutorials, and perfecting our exposure. We chase golden hour, study shadows, and try to master the art of natural light. But what if the…

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Why Client Experience is the Secret to a Thriving Photography Business
Client Experience

Why Client Experience is the Secret to a Thriving Photography Business

When photographers talk about growing their business, the conversation often focuses on marketing, pricing, or booking more sessions. But the real game-changer? Client experience. Client experience is everything your client feels from the moment they discover…

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The Importance of Having a Marketing Strategy to Keep Your Calendar Full Year-Round
Marketing & Branding

The Importance of Having a Marketing Strategy to Keep Your Calendar Full Year-Round

As a photographer, one of the biggest challenges you face is keeping your calendar full throughout the entire year. Without a clear marketing strategy, it becomes difficult to anticipate your schedule and income, leaving you…

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Creating a Photography Workflow That Guarantees Consistent Images Every Time
Client Experience · Workflow & Productivity

Creating a Photography Workflow That Guarantees Consistent Images Every Time

As photographers, we all crave that feeling—the moment we upload a session and absolutely love what we see. The key to achieving that level of consistency in your work isn’t just about getting lucky with…

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Prioritize Self-Care: Stay Energized and Inspired
Inspiration & Creative Growth · Mindset and Growth

Prioritize Self-Care: Stay Energized and Inspired

As photographers, business owners, and creatives, we often pour so much of our energy into serving others that we forget to take care of ourselves. But the truth is, prioritizing self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a…

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Laying a Strong Business Foundation: Defining Your Niche
Business Basics

Laying a Strong Business Foundation: Defining Your Niche

One of the biggest mistakes new photographers make is trying to serve everyone. It feels like casting a wide net should bring in more clients, but in reality, it does the opposite—it makes it harder to…

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Where to Focus Your Marketing Energy as a Photographer
Marketing & Branding

Where to Focus Your Marketing Energy as a Photographer

As photographers, we often find ourselves juggling endless tasks, from editing galleries to responding to inquiries. So when it comes to marketing, it’s no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to…

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Building Confidence in Your Photography: Tips to Grow and Shine
Inspiration & Creative Growth · Mindset and Growth

Building Confidence in Your Photography: Tips to Grow and Shine

Confidence is one of the most essential traits for any creative professional, yet it’s often the hardest to develop. Recently, I conducted a poll on Instagram asking photographers what they felt was holding them back,…

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Mindset and Pricing: Shifting Your Perspective on Rates
Mindset and Growth · Pricing & Sales

Mindset and Pricing: Shifting Your Perspective on Rates

Pricing your photography services can feel daunting, especially with so much advice circulating about charging more and elevating your rates. But successful pricing is about more than just picking a number—it’s about creating value and…

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📣 Memorial Day Boost: Two Ways to Bring in Book 📣 Memorial Day Boost: Two Ways to Bring in Bookings or Sales This Week

Long weekend? Let’s turn that into long-term business wins.

If things have been feeling slow, here are two simple, limited-time offers you can roll out right now to generate momentum:

1. Want more bookings?
📅 Offer a $50 print credit to anyone who books a session this weekend only.
→ Add urgency: “Must book by Monday. Session can be held later!”

2. Want more product sales?
📚 Offer $100 off heirloom albums from any session within the past X years.
→ Perfect for past clients who’ve never purchased but always meant to.

✨ Tip: Keep it simple. Post it, email it, talk about it in Stories.

This is just a taste of what I have coming in June—more ideas and resources to help you boost bookings when business feels slow. 💛
✨ The June IG Story Kit is HERE! ✨
After lau ✨ The June IG Story Kit is HERE! ✨
After launching the May Story Kit earlier this month, I received amazing feedback that you guys would love them BEFORE the month starts! I’m so excited to have the June Story Kit ready for you early and even BETTER -  including an extra template AND very requested custom stickers BONUS! 

The June IG Story Kit includes:

🌿 June Calendar Template – with two versions
📣 New Blog Template
🌞 Booking Summer Dates 
📷 Sneak Peek Template
📆 Now Booking Template
✨ BONUS: Custom IG Stickers

Snag your June Story Kit now at www.focusforwardmindset.com under the Resources section!

#IGStoryKit #PhotographerMarketing #FocusForwardMindset  #PhotographyTools #InstaStoryTemplates  #MarketingForPhotographers #junemarketingplan
“Anyone else feeling like bookings are slower th “Anyone else feeling like bookings are slower than usual right now?”

If you’re nodding your head, I just want to say—you’re not alone.
I’ve been hearing this from photographers all over lately, and the truth is… it’s not just you. It’s not that you’re doing something wrong. The economy is shifting, inquiries are quieter, and yes—it feels discouraging when you’re pouring your heart into your business and not seeing the momentum you expected.

But here’s what I also know: slow seasons are part of the rhythm of a creative business.
They’re not always fun, but they can be the start of something powerful if you use them to reset, reconnect, and take intentional action.

If things feel slower than usual on your end, I’m putting together something for June that’s specifically designed to help you get over that hump—with real strategies that actually work in today’s market.

Stay close—help is on the way. 💛
(And if you’re feeling it, drop a 💬 —I’d love to hear how you’re doing.)

#SlowSeason #PhotographySupport #businessgrowthtips #PhotographerSupport 
#SmallBusinessStruggles #PhotographyCommunity
The Art of Being a Salesperson👇🏻 Photographe The Art of Being a Salesperson👇🏻
Photographers, here’s the truth: if you don’t believe in what you’re offering, selling will always feel hard. 

Selling isn’t about pressure or pitches. It’s about standing in confidence—knowing your work matters, your experience is valuable, and your images are worth preserving.

💡 If you’re struggling to sell your sessions or products, start by asking:
✨ Do I love what I’m offering?
✨ Would I buy this myself?
✨ Am I serving?

Because when you believe in your work, you don’t need a perfect script—you just need your voice. 💕

#TalkAboutItTuesday #PhotographyBusinessTips #PhotographerMindset #SellWithConfidence #BelieveInYourWork #PhotographerEducation #TheFocusedPhotographer #PhotographyBusinessCoach
Talk About It Tuesday - WEEK 4: Let’s Talk About Talk About It Tuesday - WEEK 4: Let’s Talk About Your Daily Energy

A question I hear all the time:
“How do you balance running a photography business with everything else in life?”

Here’s the truth—you don’t balance it perfectly every single day.
Some days, your creative energy pours into editing, client care, and running your business. Other days, your energy is needed at home—your kids are sick, your partner needs you, or you simply need to rest.

And that’s not failure. That’s being human.

Balance isn’t about doing it all every day. It’s about checking in with yourself and honoring where your energy needs to go, not just where you planned it to go.

So today, ask yourself:
🌿 Where is your energy naturally leaning right now?
🏡 What’s asking for your attention?
📸 What can wait or be simplified?

Let go of the guilt that comes with shifting focus. Your business and your life both matter—and they both deserve grace.

#TalkAboutItTuesday #PhotographerLife #WorkLifeBalance #CreativeEntrepreneur #PhotographyBusiness #MindfulBusiness #EnergyManagement #BusinessWithHeart #SustainableSuccess #GrowWithGrace #MompreneurLife #BehindTheLens #PhotographerMindset #PhotographyEducation #BalanceNotBurnout
What if lighting wasn’t just a skill… but a mi What if lighting wasn’t just a skill… but a mindset? 👀✨

If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your light, or waited for perfect conditions—this is your reminder:
Confidence doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from showing up, practicing, and letting the light teach you.

There’s no such thing as bad light—only different stories waiting to be told. 💡
Ready to shift how you see it?

🎥 Watch the reel
📖 Then dive deeper on the blog: Building Confidence in Your Photography at www.focusforwardmindset.com 

#PhotographyBusiness #PhotographerEducation #CreativeEntrepreneur #PhotographyCoach #PhotographerMindset #BuildYourBrand #ConfidenceBehindTheLens #NaturalLightPhotographer #PhotographersOfInstagram #PhotographyWorkflow #BusinessForPhotographers #MindsetMatters #PhotographyGrowth #GrowYourBusiness #FocusForwardMindset #CreativeBusinessTips
Talk About It Tuesday - WEEK 3: Marketing Strategy Talk About It Tuesday - WEEK 3: Marketing Strategy 

Tired of posting randomly and hoping it works?
Let’s talk marketing with intention. 🙌🏻

“How do I stop posting randomly and actually create a marketing plan that works?”
This is another common question I get as a business coach—and the answer starts with having a real strategy

Marketing doesn’t have to mean nonstop content hustle.
With a plan that fits your life and business, coaching helps you:
✅ Build a consistent marketing flow you can actually stick with
✅ Understand how to use IG, email, and your website together
✅ Plan out minis, seasonal offers, or new session launches
✅ Attract aligned clients—without shouting into the void

Let’s take a quick poll—
👉 Which part of marketing is hardest to keep up with? Instagram, Email or Website

You don’t need to do it all—you just need a system that works for you.
Let’s talk about what that can look like.

#TalkAboutItTuesday #MarketingWithIntention #PhotographerMarketing #ClientAttraction #InstagramForPhotographers #MarketingMadeSimple #FocusForwardMindset #PhotographyEducation
Monday Movement: Declutter Your Mind 🧠✨ Star Monday Movement: Declutter Your Mind 🧠✨

Start your week with mental clarity.
Just like your workspace or your closet, your mind can become cluttered—with worries, unfinished ideas, or mental to-do lists.

✨ Today’s movement:
Take 5 minutes to brain dump everything swirling in your head.
No filter. No judgment. Just write it all out.

Then ask yourself:
➡️ What actually needs your energy this week?
➡️ What can wait—or be let go entirely?

Clear mind = clear direction.
You deserve to move through this week with purpose and peace.

#MondayMindset #DeclutterYourMind #MentalClarity #StartFresh #IntentionalLiving #FocusForward #CreativeEnergy #MindsetMatters #WeeklyReset #SelfGrowth  #PhotographerMindset #BusinessWithoutBurnou

 
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