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I’m willing to bet you’re kind of an info junkie like me. Always listening to podcasts, audio books and watching YouTube tutorials, right? Well in this episode I’m bringing the best of the best info for photographers, who want tactical tips for what’s working NOW in 2022 to bring in photography clients from some of the best marketing minds in the industry. Let’s go! Connect with our Amazing Guests! Annemie Tonken Instagram | Website | This Can't Be That Hard Podcast Linda Sidhu Instagram | Website Sara Monika Instagram | Website | Shine + Thrive Photography Podcast Brooke Jefferson Instagram | Website | Book More Clients Photography Podcast Lisa Digeso Instagram | Website | The Art & Soul Podcast The Marketing School for Photographers is opening up again soon! Click HEREto join the waitlist. Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

Are you doing everything you can to get more inquiries for your photography business? If you're looking for ways to get more inquiries in the next 24 hours without discounting your services, there are actually a few easy things you can do TODAY that will help you get more inquiries in 24 hours without discounting! Here are the highlights of this episode! 04:18 – The Problem with Giving Too Much Discounts when You Need a Cash Boost 08:12 - Make Sure To Set These Up First! 09:05 - Ask Your 3 Best Clients for Referrals 11:43 - Publish a Booking Now CTA Post on Social Media 16:48 - Engage with Past and Ideal Clients 18:57 - Publish an Ad 20:16 - Invite Past Clients to Joins Session Plans 23:48 - Next Steps The Marketing School for Photographers is opening up again soon! Click HEREto join the waitlist. Need help on what to post on social media?  I have a full social media mini-course specifically for photographers called the photography posting plan. It will walk you through ALL of this including creating a content calendar for social media. You can learn more about this HERE. Learn more about this topic! Listen to Episode 50: 6 Ways to Make an Extra $2,000-$3,000 in Your Photography Business in 30 Days HERE. Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

Does the legal side of business overwhelm you? Are you confident your contract would hold up in court? What would happen to you, your business and your client, if your images were stolen and used without permission? If you don't feel good about the answers to those questions, then this podcast episode is for you. These topics can feel heavy, but my guest today, Rachel Brenke of The LawTog® is breaking down these complicated topics into easy steps, so that you'll walk away with a clear picture of what to do next on the legal side of your business.   Here are the highlights of this episode! 01:23 – Intro 03:49 – Meet Rachel! 06:55 – Legal Tools You Need To Set-up in Your Photography Business 10:39 – Choosing a Business Entity for your Photography Biz 14:07 – How to Ensure You’re Running a Legal Business? 15:42 – Is it Advisable to DIY Your Photography Contracts? 20:40 – $500 Contract vs $10K Clean-up 22:17 – Protecting Your Photographs with Copyright Registration 29:40 – What Makes Up a Birth Photography Contract? 32:49 – Why Invest in your Birth Photography Contract? 35:12 – Should Photographers Go Through the Contract with their Client/s? 37:44 – Thrive in Your Business 41:06 – Connect with Rachel! 42:19 – Next Steps   Get 10% off of The LawTog® contracts by using the code HAPPINESSHERO upon checkout!   Connect with The LawTog® Rachel Brenke! Rachel Brenke on Instagram The LawTog® on Instagram The LawTog® Website   Get your Copyright Registration Done Here!   Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review.   The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

Have you ever wished that you could ask an experienced birth photographer for their best tips and tricks? Like just take a quick peek into their business and their work? If so, friend, this episode is for you. Six of our certified birth photographers are sharing their best advice for newer birth photographers, including marketing tips and the technical side of birth photography.   Here are the highlights of this episode! 05:27 - Network with your local photographers of all genre 07:46 - Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! 10:20 - Be confident that the skill is coming 11:54 - Network with experienced birth photographers  12:46 - Take the risk to affirm your passion for birth photography 15:03 - Don’t let anyone take advantage of you just because you’re new   Connect with Featured Certified Birth Photographers on IG! Brianne Sanders  @briannesandersphoto Carey Lippert  @careylaurenphoto Emily Gipper  @emilygipperphotography Olivia Sens  @oliviasensbirthandphoto Jessica Craig  @jesscraigphotography DeAnna Weyrich  @mamadeesbirthphotography   Past Episodes Mentioned: Episode 44:  3 Mindset Shifts That You Need to be Successful When You Have Imposter Syndrome Episode 78: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Lisa Digeso Episode 90:  How to Build a Personal Brand for Photographers Episode 95: A Proven Method To Go From Brand New to Eight Births in One Year Watch on Youtube: How to Shoot Births in Low Light?   Check out these helpful links! Register to my FREE Birth Photography Training: 3 Simple Ways to Master Birth Photography So You Can Be a High-Demand Photographer Ready to become a high-demand Birth Photographer? Build your client's trust by becoming a Certified Birth Photographer! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

When you get ghosted by an inquiry, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Offer disounts? Lower your prices? Worst - scrap your business altogether? I SINCERELY HOPE NOT! There are different reasons from a client's end that might've caused ghosting and there are many things that you can also check on your end to prevent this in the future! Tune in to this episode as I share 9 reasons that you could get ghosted for and how to fix them!   Here are the highlights of this episode! 01:01 - What does it mean when you're getting ghosted? 03:23 – The Biggest Mistake Photographers Make When We Get Ghosted 05:36 – 9 Reasons Why You Might Be Getting Ghosted and How to Fix Them   Check out these helpful links! Register to my FREE Birth Photography Training: 3 Simple Ways to Master Birth Photography So You Can Be a High-Demand Photographer Ready to become a high-demand Birth Photographer? Build your client's trust by becoming a Certified Birth Photographer! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

If you want to overcome pre-shoot jitters, especially as a brand new birth photographer, this episode is for you! Birth photographer Emily Gipper is going to share how she built confidence as a brand new photographer, how she preps for a birth or session to have a successful shoot, and what she did to book eight paid the births in her very first year in business.   Here are the highlights of this episode! 00:00 - What to expect in this episode? 04:42 - Meet our guest, Emily! 05:40 – What made you get into birth photography? 08:02 – Overcoming Post-Partum Depression 09:45 – Birth Photography Hesitations and Overcoming them 12:06 – Life Before The Beauty in Birth Photography Certification Course 15:01 – A Game-Changing Experience 18:29 – Life after becoming a Certified Birth Photographer 20:55 – What’s it like to become a Certified Birth Photographer 25:05 – Fun Birth Stories 29:16 – Advice to New Birth Photographers 30:59 – Advice to your former self? 32:20 – Connect with Emily!   Connect with Emily! Follow her on Instagram Visit her website!   Register to my FREE Birth Photography Training: 3 Simple Ways to Master Birth Photography So You Can Be a High-Demand Photographer   Ready to become a high-demand Birth Photographer? Build your client's trust by becoming a Certified Birth Photographer!   Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

Are you a new birth photographer eager to book your first client? There are plenty of ways to find clients and get your business off the ground, even when you’re brand new! In this episode, I’m going to share specific ways to get that first client whether you’ve tried and failed in the past or were too nervous to even start!   Here are the highlights of this episode! 1:07 - The Beauty in Birth Shop Credit Giveaway! 03:20 - Episode Premise 04:22 - Limiting Beliefs New Photographers Have 10:53 - What to do to to find your first birth client?   Get a $47 Credit in The Beauty in Birth Shop by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review.   Register to my FREE Birth Photography Training: 3 Simple Ways to Master Birth Photography So You Can Be a High-Demand Photographer   Listen to past episodes mentioned:  Ep 93: How to Take Amazing Birth Photos When You're Brand New The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

Are you a brand new birth photographer who's anxious about your first birth photography experience? Friend, you don't need to stress about how to make your experience as smooth and successful as possible! This episode will outline everything you need to get started, from what camera gear to bring to what to charge and how to find backups. So if you’re excited about capturing birth and want to make sure you’re prepared first!   Here are the highlights of this episode! 1:46 - Introduction 2:38 - Why is it a good idea to niche down on Birth Photography? 8:06 - What gear should you first invest in? 10:49 - Importance of having a backup gear 12:14 - Preparing a shot list 13:41 - Setting up your pricing 14:58 - How to know hospital policies 16:05 - Build your portfolio with a model call   Register to my FREE Birth Photography Training: 3 Simple Ways to Master Birth Photography So You Can Be a High-Demand Photographer Get The Storytelling Guide for Birth Photography and learn everything you need to know in shooting your first birth!   Listen to past episodes mentioned:  Ep 81: Dos and Don’ts When Running a Model Call   Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

A lot of photographers don't realize this, but having a strong support system is key to the long term success of your business. We think a lot about how to get more clients and how to make more money and serve clients well and manage or time… but your mental health is the foundation of all those things. When you need someone to talk who understands you and your business – where do you turn? In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined with 2 of my friends and pioneers in the birth photography industry, Lacey Barratt of Exposing Birth and Liz Cook of the International Associate of Birth Photographers to show you how to find the right community of people who can help you succeed!   Here are the highlights of this episode! 01:53 - Meet Lacey and Liz! 03:53 - Most Birth Photographers Miss Out on This When it Comes to Marketing 08:59 - What is a Community and How it Powerfully Impacts Your Business 14:30 - Building Support Systems in Online Communities 17:47 - How to Show Up in Online Communities to Build Friendships 26:38 - Engaging in Online Communities despite Imposter Syndrome 28:36 - Handling Competition in Online Communities 36:37 - Join a Global Community of Birth Photographers in ReAwaken: The 1st Annual IAPBP Virtual Summit   ReAwaken: The 1st Annual IAPBP Virtual Summit Know more about the event, the speakers and get your tickets HERE.   Connect with Liz and Lacey! International Association of Professional Birth Photographers on Instagram Visit the IAPBP Website to join as a member!   Listen to past episodes mentioned:  Ep 06: The Path to Your Best Life as a Creative Entrepreneur (with Liz Cook) Ep 41: Need a Sign to Join Clubhouse? This is it! (with Lacey Barratt) Ep 80: How to Target Your Ideal Client on Social Media Ep 90: How to Build a Personal Brand for Photographers         The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

When it comes to selling your photography, chances are you're “All-Inclusive” (meaning the client gets all the digital files for one price) or you do In-Person Sales. But did you know there is a system that takes the best from both of these into one? You probably know I use and love IPS, but my guest today Annemie Tonken is sharing her unique way to increase your sales WITHOUT doing in person sales! Connect with Annemie! Follow her on Instagram Listen to the This Can't Be That Hard Podcast here Check out the Simple Sales System and sign up to Annemie's free masterclass Build your client's trust by becoming a Certified Birth Photographer! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

How do you position your brand as a photographer? There's absolutely nothing wrong with position your brand as something like a big corporation, but in this episode, I want to show you exactly how to run a personal brand, the benefits of doing that, and how operating a personal brand can actually be a huge benefit for your business, help you stand-out from the competition, and make price a non-factor for your potential clients! Build your client's trust by becoming a Certified Birth Photographer! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!! 

I remember my first year of photography business like it was yesterday. I made so many mistakes, but of course I also learned a lot. If I could go back and do things differently, here are the five things I would focus on! Get fully booked with a solid marketing system in place! Register to my free training to know how to master my 3-Step Marketing Method to Get Full Booked without running another sale! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us know by leaving us a review on iTunes! Here's a guide to help you in leaving a review. The Beauty in Birth® Shop is having a birthday sale for my 35th bday :) Head over to http://www.thebeautyinbirth.net/shop and use code 35BDAY50OFF for 50% just about everything in the shop!!