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In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I built the Double Your Inquiries Sprint and what I kept seeing happen with photographers who were doing "all the right things" and still stuck in the spiral.  IN THIS EPISODE: The pattern I kept seeing in photographers who were posting consistently but getting zero tractionWhy effort alone isn't the problem (and what actually is)What the Double Your Inquiries Sprint is and why I built it as the on-ramp to InDemand -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

-- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

Sara Dunn is the go-to Wedding SEO expert for planners, photographers, venues, and other wedding pros who want to rank higher on Google without the tech overwhelm. As the founder of Sara Does SEO, she offers done-for-you services, coaching, and courses built on her proven Wedding SEO Framework. A sought-after speaker and educator, Sara’s strategies help over a million searchers connect with wedding professionals each year. Sara's Links: SEO Lunch & Learn (monthly free wedding SEO training): https://saradoesseo.com/learn/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saradoesseo/ -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

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00:00 Booked 17 Weddings 04:28 Attract Repel Mindset 05:35 Why Wedding Work Matters 06:26 Templates Over Trends 11:52 Community With Results -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

00:00 Welcome Back + Where I’ve Been 02:22 Industry Shifts & the Real Problem: Consistent Inquiries 03:13 The Big Idea: Story-Driven Content That Attracts  03:48 Introducing the Marketing Membership + Founder’s Invite 04:41 My Instagram Origin Story: Going Viral & Booking 17 Weddings 06:27 Why Instagram Still Wins  -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

In this episode, host Alora delves into the enduring trends and predictions for the wedding photography industry in 2026. Alora also discusses the importance of versatility and creativity in capturing memorable wedding moments. -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

2025 Reflections: Mindset, Rest, and Evolving as an Entrepreneur In this podcast episode, Alora delves into her five key lessons from the year 2025. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, specifically how adopting the right mindset is crucial for achieving goals and overcoming challenges. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:19 Lesson 1: Mindset Over Everything 01:48 Starting Over at 35 09:00 Lesson 2: Rest as a Business Strategy 14:43 Lesson 3: Embracing Change and Rebranding 17:27 Lesson 4: Overcoming Procrastination 19:52 Lesson 5: You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

Alora returnsvwith a plethora of new ideas and an exciting announcement. She discusses her journey of overcoming creative blocks, tuning into her own intuition, and the development of new offerings aimed at transforming the photography industry. 00:36 New Ideas and Industry Changes 01:27 Trusting Your Intuition 02:38 Creating a New Offer 04:09 Building in Public 05:42 Photography Skills and Style 07:57 Preparing for 2026 -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

🪩 Made six-figures as a Wedding Photographer? Ready to scale to multiple six-figures without adding more weekends?  Or  Are you an artist or creative entrepreneur ready to launch your first product or service? 📝  Apply for the Mastermind here - 3 slots left! ——  -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

-- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora discusses the challenges of booking luxury clients as a wedding photographer.  -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

It’s been a season, friend, so let’s catch up. ☕ In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what life has really looked like lately... -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

In this episode of The Wedding Atelier Podcast, host Alora sits down with alumni Jenn, who went from burnout to booked out—and hit six figures in just 8 months. Jenn reveals how she ditched the scrappy hustle for a strategy that worked: Raising her rates with confidenceCreating a focused marketing plan that attracted dream clientsAvoiding overbooking while protecting her weekendsOutsourcing and self-care to sustain her growthIf you’ve been grinding nonstop without seeing the payoff, Jenn’s story will show you how structure and strategy can take you from overworked to thriving faster than you think. -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template

In this episode of The Wedding Atelier Podcast, Alora sits down with alumni Emily R to unpack her six-figure transformation. Emily once struggled to book weddings at $2,400, even after multiple rebrands that failed to attract the high-end clients she had dreamed of. Fast forward to today—Emily confidently charges $7,000+, books only one or two weddings a month, and recently crossed the $100K mark in her business. Her story is even more powerful given the timing: while navigating the NICU with her newborn, Emily booked three clients back-to-back using strategies she learned inside Wedding Atelier. You’ll hear: Why rebranding alone doesn’t lead to premium bookingsThe mindset and sales shifts that helped Emily land her highest packagesHow she balanced building a profitable photography business with motherhoodThe exact turning points that allowed her to step into her CEO eraIf you’ve tried “everything” and still feel stuck attracting budget clients, this episode will show you what’s really possible when you have the right strategy and support. -- 🧮 [FREEBIE] Pricing Calculator: Grab it here 🏛️ The Wedding Atelier — Double your prices, book dream couples, and get your weekends back. Doors open May 19th → Join the Waitlist -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or  Spotify  🫶🏽 🤳🏽 DM me on Instagram -- Resources I LOVE: The Legal Paige – Contracts + templates to get legally legit. Use code ALORA10 for 10% off  Flodesk – My go-to email platform. Start your list with 25% off your first year Northfolk - Get 15% off any Showit Website Template. Use code: NORTHFOLK15Go Live HQ - use code ALORA for 10% off any Squarespace Template