4 Types of Accountability Partners Every Small Business Owner Needs Having the right accountability partner can be a game-changer for creative entrepreneurs—but the truth is, one person usually isn’t enough. We all love a go-to business bestie—the one who gets the voice notes at midnight, hears all your big ideas, and cheers you on through […]

You’re Not the Only One Who Feels This Way Let’s be real: entrepreneurship can feel really lonely sometimes. Especially when you’re doing it all on your own—wearing every hat, juggling every role, and trying to keep all the balls in the air. You’re serving clients, managing your marketing, figuring out your finances… and somewhere in […]

If you’ve been trying to grow your business by doing everything yourself, you’re not alone — but there’s a better way. Feeling Like You Have to Do It All? If you’re a creative entrepreneur, chances are you’ve tried to wear all the hats. You’re the photographer, the marketer, the admin assistant, the bookkeeper, the client […]

Why knowing your ideal client makes all the difference. The Client Journey Can Make or Break Your Business When you know your ideal client, and how they will interact with your business, your client workflow can become seamless. Let’s look at a previous client example: Jaime thought she had her process dialed in. She had […]

A smooth photography workflow isn’t just about convenience—it directly impacts client trust, satisfaction, and whether they decide to book with you (or someone else). A few years ago I had an experience that reminded me just how important an organized photography workflow is. I reached out to a photographer I admired and had been following […]

Hot Take: Does Your Client Experience Feel Luxurious… or Just Exhausting? Justine, a talented family photographer, thought she had a luxury client experience. She had email templates, an organized process (or so she thought), and was putting in extra effort to respond quickly to inquiries. But here’s the problem: she was still overwhelmed. Her inbox […]

A real-talk approach to pricing, boundaries, clients, and growth. When you start a photography business, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to attract photography clients who actually value your work. Pricing, booking systems, branding, client experience, editing workflows—it can feel like there’s an endless list of things to master. And while that […]

Is ShootProof the Right Fit for Your Photography Business? ShootProof has been a popular choice for photographers for years, offering client galleries, contracts, invoicing, a print shop, and now a brand new booking suite. But is it the best fit for you? As a photographer, finding the right client gallery and business management system can […]

How to Set Your Schedule For Success Creating an annual plan for your photography business is the key to building a thriving a sustainable business. As a photographer, your life and business is one big balancing act. Keeping up with client communication, client sessions and your personal life can often feel like an impossible juggling […]

So you started a photography business—congratulations! But what does starting a business even mean? Does it mean you told some friends and family? Did you start offering sessions for free to build your portfolio? You bought some business cards? You designed a logo? Or you started an Instagram account? While all of these are exciting […]