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If you’ve been around the photography space for a while, you’ve probably noticed that there’s no shortage of incredible wedding photography publications.  As a photographer, getting your photos published in a magazine, whether in print or online, can have so many benefits. It’s no wonder that photography submissions are often a part of a photographer’s […]

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Today, I’m sharing everything I know about achieving a light and airy photography style. You know those soft, light-filled photos you see on my portfolio? That’s light and airy, and this guide can help you achieve that look! We’ll dive into the goals of light and airy photography, discuss essential choices you need to make […]

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This year, I’ve focused on how I can improve SSP’s client experience. What can I take off of client’s plates so that they can show up to sessions relaxed and ready to enjoy their family time? How can I serve them? One of the things that has been a landmark thing for the client experience […]

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I’ve been accepted as a Click Pro! I mentioned this in my Instagram stories, but I wanted to take a minute and address some of the questions I’ve received since that announcement and share some backstory. My hope is that you’ll learn a little more about it: what is Click Pro, and why I’m so […]

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**This blog post contains excerpts from The Blogging Bundle Ebook, coming Spring 2021!** Staring down an empty blog on your website?  Trying to plan out your blog calendar, but don’t have any new sessions to share?  Sitting in front of a blank “Add New Post” screen and feeling totally…lost?  It happens to everyone!  Especially during […]

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Since there aren’t any sessions going on during quarantine, I’ve been using this time to do all the behind the scenes homework that photography businesses normally do in January.  I thought I’d pop on to the blog and share some how-to posts on each of these things! Today I’m sharing with you how I do […]

It’s time for another round of Creative Retreat Planning!  If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a space where you and others in your industry can laser focus on your goals and plan out the big dreams of your business, a creative retreat is for you!  It’s a little bit soul-searching retreat, a little bit mastermind […]

dream bigger retreat behind the scenes

The desire to do a creative retreat starts small–the realization that your daily to-do list has overtaken all of your time, the unfinished big business projects, the constant feeling of running the hamster wheel that all small business owners run to keep things GOING!  A retreat won’t instantly solve all those problems, but it’s the […]

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