Ever wondered how a photographer you admire got “that” shot? The one that stops your scroll and immediately gets you curious? I know I do! And so I figured, why don’t I be that person for someone else and take you behind-the-scenes of my latest wedding in Mexico, so you can steal an idea or two for your next shoot. In this over-the shoulder tutorial, you’ll: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I prompted my couple on the day thanks to footage from my new Meta glasses! 👓 Learn how I use engageme...
Jun 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 168
I'm hooking you up with t he audio replay from a recent OME alumni Q&A panel call with a few of my Outsourcing Made Easy alumni students: Tia, Jennifer, and Bri. They are crushing experiencing being the embodiment of a time + income abundant photographer - and you get to learn from them directly for free! 📷✨🎉🙌🏻 Get your burning outsourcing questions answered right now by pressing play now on this episode. Here are just some of the questions they answered that were pre submitted by y...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Mom photographers (and photographers that want to work less hard + make more), this bonus episode is for you specifically! (if you want to work fewer hours + STILL make the income you desire). Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer" And in case you’ve been around here for a while and attended this class before, here’s a quick rundown of why you should join (or join again) this year: 👉 Each year I refresh and im...
Oct 03, 2024•24 min
My once-yearly training + implementation program Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers is BACK! And today, I’m beyond excited to share a special three-way episode (lol three-way 😉) with two of my incredible students, Bri & Montana. Why the pairing? Because Bri and Montana have not only been hugely successful on their outsourcing journeys and have tons of wisdom to share with you! - like how affordable it was for them to get 319 hrs back of their lives through outsourcing, but they’ve also...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 49 min
I don’t know about you, But if I can avoid a painful experience simply by learning from somebody else’s story…. Sign. me. up! It’s also the reason I’m an open book when it comes to my own challenges and mistakes, because I’m always thinking about how my story can ultimately help someone else avoid what I went through #silverlinings. And today is one of those days where I’m sharing a story that I KNOW so many photographers need to hear, so they can avoid the same trap too 💛 In this week’s episod...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Today, I want to talk about the difference between struggling photographers and time and income abundant photographers. Yesterday, I watched a show called "Million Dollar Listing" and it got me thinking about success and abundance. There was a couple on the show who seemed to have it all - a successful real estate business, a beautiful house, and all the material possessions one could desire. But as I watched, I realized that they were overworked, stressed, and constantly on the verge of burnout...
Sep 20, 2024•35 min
Imagine being able to work as little as 2 to 4 hours a day and still run a thriving six figure photography business (← yep, read that again) 🤯 This has been my reality and the reality of many of my Outsourcing Made Easy students for a while now… I remember feeling like nobody could do things as well as I could in my business… Like it was a badge of honor to do everything myself… Like my clients would think less of me if they saw I had support… Like I couldn’t afford it, where would I even start...
Sep 17, 2024•52 min
I LOVE a good student success story and this one with Katie Silva, one of my Outsourcing Made Easy students, gives me all the feels! Come on a journey with us to discover how Katie was able to transform her life and business through OME these past few years, plus her advice for starting your own outsourcing journey (whatever that may look like for you!)... Tune in to learn… Katie’s pre-Outsourcing Made Easy journey – from leaving her government job, to Covid cancellations in 2020, to discovering...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Have you ever thought about beginning to outsource in your photography business but didn't take action on it because you wondered what the cost would be and if it would be worth it? If you are stuck in a world of burn out, and overwhelm, while not making the income you need and desire as a photographer, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Hit play now to find out the true cost of outsourcing, and what you are leaving on the table when you choose NOT to outsource in your business. RESOURCES + LIN...
Sep 14, 2024•48 min
Who doesn’t love a good student success story? Especially one this inspiring! This week I’m talking with Rachel Bowman – photographer, mom of two, and student of my program, Outsourcing Made Easy. We’ll be diving into her incredible journey and how she was able to gain back so much time freedom, financial freedom, and creative freedom through the program, in just 10 months. Tune in to discover… What Rachel’s life looked like before outsourcing as a mom and a full-time photographer [9.23] Why let...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
How can a photographer know if they are ready to start outsourcing in their business? Also, is it worth it? After all, it can be scary to let go of control, and also let go of some of the money you've earned, but as you learned in the last episode it's possible to train someone to do tasks exactly how you do them, and you're leaving money on the table if you're not outsourcing yet. Aka, it's costing you MORE money NOT to outsource. Tune into this episode to learn the 3 signs that are proof you'r...
Sep 12, 2024•25 min
If you a burnt-out and overwhelmed photographer, and you're not sure how to stay sane right now, then this episode was literally made for you! Jess is one of my Alumni students from my Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers program and she shares how she went from working long hours 7 days a week, missing precious time with her husband and 2 boys, and just feeling plain overworked to sunshine + rainbows. She said that she was basically able to find more freedom for herself in her life and keep ...
Sep 11, 2024•47 min
At the start of the year, you get all excited to finally start shooting again, and for the opportunity to get creative. You really believe that this year will be different than the last. Meaning, you won't get overworked and burnt out because you feel like you are more organized than you were last year and you made a promise to yourself that your health and life is a priority and that burnout is no longer welcome in your life. Then, you somehow find yourself in the final 2 or 3 months of the sea...
Sep 10, 2024•35 min
I’ve been waiting for the right time to share this. I’m not going to lie– it feels pretty vulnerable for me to share. But I know that vulnerability = connection, and if I can help just ONE person feel less alone by sharing my story, it’s all worth it to me! If you’re a mom photographer trying to balance motherhood and work… Or if you just want to discover how you can earn more and work less… This week’s episode is for you. Tune in to discover: ✨ How clinging onto “pre-mom Sara” caused me unneces...
Sep 09, 2024•49 min
I didn’t expect this! My mind is still blown about the 11 powerful life lessons that my recent 10-year anniversary trip with Rory taught me…💍 In just 11 days! That’s like 1 profound lesson a day! …But that’s exactly what happened. Rory and I recently spent a week vacationing in France and Belgium to celebrate us and the life we’ve built together! ✈️ And while getting a minimum of 25k steps a day in Paris… 🍷 And riding e-bikes through the gorgeous French countryside… 😍 And dancing our asses of...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Have you ever shown up to a photoshoot already picturing exactly what shots you’re going to take… How the light is going to hit your subject’s face and illuminate their eyes… How the silhouette of the tree branches is going to frame the sky… How you’re going to get the perfect backdrop of that stunning beach… Only for the shots to not work out and nothing goes as planned? 😰 *Cue panic* 🚨 I’ve been here too RECENTLY. But if I’ve learned anything in my 13 years of being a photographer, it’s that...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min
Want to know how Kimberly was able to make $8000 from just 1 day of shooting? 💰💰💰 Oh, and plot twist–she did it with mini-sessions. 🤯 If you had told Kimberly, a branding photographer, a few years ago that she could make that kind of money from mini-sessions… She wouldn’t have believed you. Like many photographers, she’d written off mini-sessions as “they are just so much work for so little profit!”. She thought there was no way she could charge high-ticket prices with this type of session. ...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Do you ever doubt your own abilities as a photographer and wonder if your couples are going to be happy with your photos? 😰 Haley, a wedding photographer and one of my past students, was in this exact position not too long ago. She loved being a wedding photographer, but weddings made her constantly feel on-edge. She’d stress about getting the perfect shot of the dress and the ring because that’s what she thought she was “supposed” to do.She’d constantly question if she was in the right place a...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
I’m gonna be real with you. I’ve been feeling like I’m in an awkward stage in my business right now. And by awkward, I mean… I’ve been feeling a heaviness around not having everything figured out yet with the direction I’m taking my business I’ve been feeling like I have SO MANY ideas, but confused on which ones to focus on - so I end up stalling I’ve been feeling like my world has been turned upside down since becoming a mom and I’m still navigating my way around how to peacefully flow through ...
Jul 09, 2024•44 min
I recently spoke to my friend Madeline Evergreen, an expert in human design, about how we can use this tool to understand ourselves and our deepest desires better so that we can create a life and business we love ON PURPOSE. Madeline’s story is wild–she used human design to undo 95% of her chronic health struggles that she’d been experiencing since birth– in 1 month . 🤯 Not only that, but she also used it to skyrocket her income and create a life and career she’s obsessed with and is able to ta...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Do you ever have burning questions about your photography business that you wish you could just get the answer to NOW? Maybe you want clarity on the nitty-gritty details of your photography business, like what type of social media content to create, or whether it’s worth it to study the Instagram algorithm, or whether ads are better than giveaways. Well the thing is, sometimes what you need more than an answer to your burning question is a higher-quality question in the first place! The type of ...
Jun 05, 2024•41 min
Want to know how I made $25K from hosting the EXACT same workshop 4 times? Believe it or not, this is totally possible for you, too! But starting this education branch of your business can also bring on serious doubts. You might worry no one will buy after all that hard work, or that you’re not good at teaching, or that you’ll struggle to balance mentoring with shooting. The truth is getting started with creating a course, workshop, or mentoring program is actually a lot simpler and less stressf...
May 27, 2024•46 min
Have you been considering getting started with mentoring other photographers through 1-on-1 sessions, hosting workshops, or creating your first online course? Mentoring others can be a really lucrative and rewarding path for you as a photographer. But here’s what no one tells you: mentoring others isn’t meant for everyone! It’s easy to see the $369k in revenue I’ve made as a photography mentor and immediately think: “ That’s it! That’s the ticket to working less and earning more! Let me get star...
May 21, 2024•27 min
Do you want to hear my full story of how I was able to generate $369k to date just from mentoring, workshops + courses? In this episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step timeline of how I started my education business and what happened each step of the way for me! I know that number might seem daunting, but it wasn’t an overnight success. I’m sharing this behind the scenes peek with you so you can witness first-hand the power of staying consistent with action. You too can earn the big bucks too while...
May 15, 2024•58 min
In this week’s live Ask Me Anything in the Shine + Thrive Photography Community on facebook I covered: Honest thoughts of where I am right now in life/business How to recognize if you are making decisions from a place of alignment or misalignment The foundation that needs to be strong for your business to be successful! A BRILLIANT free resources if you’re interesting in diversifying your income as a photographer by getting into 1-on-1 mentoring, hosting a workshop, creating an online course, or...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Want to know how a simple giveaway helped me make $28,000 in wedding retainers in just 1 month? Then this week’s episode is for you! Contrary to what you might think, giveaways don’t make you look desperate or like you don’t have enough business. With just a bit of planning, giveaways can create huge leverage in your business. In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what I did in my recent giveaway that helped me attract my dream client AND book out my calendar. Here’s what you’ll ...
Apr 16, 2024•39 min
Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on the path to success with your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you. I asked 6 wildly successful photographers to answer this question: “What’s the ONE thing you need to create a successful photography business in 2024?” In this episode, you’ll hear some hard-won lessons from 6 photographers with 6 completely different points of view. Here’s a run-down of what you’ll discover in this week’s episode: Annemie Tonken reveals her #...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min
I recently heard a mind-blowingly simple but powerful marketing idea at a business conference that all photographers need to know about – so I’ve dedicated a whole podcast episode to it! Tune into this week’s episode to learn how this marketing idea helped me book 8 new clients in just 2 weeks, WITHOUT adding too much extra work to my plate (and how it can for you too!) Plus more tips, mindset shifts, and marketing gold to help you show up with confidence and book even more of your dream clients...
Feb 20, 2024•39 min
It’s time we talk about one of the most underrated tools available to us as photographers and business owners…cosmic design! Join me and my special guest this week (certified astrologer and psychic medium) Sheetal Story, as she guides us through how to receive powerful and aligned ideas for your photography business in 2024 through the power of astrology + numerology. Tune in to discover… An introduction to energy and how it can affect us in life and business What you *need* to hear if you’re sk...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Have you heard of the “pricing deadzone”? It’s what can happen when you transition from being too expensive for the affordable clients, but not priced highly enough for luxury clients to think you’re qualified! If you’ve ever experienced this OR you’ve just generally been struggling with your inquiries and bookings right now, then I just want you to know…You’re not alone! Many photographer have been experiencing a down in inquiries and bookings (for a few different reasons I’ll be diving into in...
Nov 13, 2023•56 min
