We want to work with wedding planning teams who can field logistical questions so we can focus on what we do best… photography! But how in the world do you know what’s typical for a wedding planner, ESPECIALLY if you’re new to the industry? We LOVE our great wedding planners. We’re so thankful to be in a place in our business where a large majority of our clients are hiring wedding planners. I’m here to give you all the information on what we look for in a strong wedding planner! CLICK HERE TO R...
Feb 15, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵 What if you could edit your photos in minutes? ⏰ What if, instead of outsourcing to an editor, you could edit yourself for a fraction of the cost? 💵 What if I told you that you could do this with artificial intelligence? 🤔 If that sounds weird to you, then hang with me! Using artificial intelligence photo editing has been truly life changing for us, and I want to share what we’ve learned with Y...
Feb 08, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt super nervous trying to create a wedding timeline and shot list? 😓 Not every wedding will come with a wedding planner so it’s important we know how to step up and take on this task. I know how that feels. I’ve been there! But I’m here to tell you that every bit of planning and preparation is worth it! I’ve been photographing weddings for a while – almost 15 years – so it’s safe to say I’ve created a timeline or two. If you’re early on in your career and you’ve never put a tim...
Feb 01, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you preparing to photograph your first ever wedding?! I know what that feels like. Even though my very first wedding was in the Fall of 2008 and it feels like AGES ago… I can still remember all the events of that day like it was yesterday. I still remember the feeling of being SO nervous, but absolutely loving it. I knew deep down this was what I wanted to do. And if you’re reading this, I have no doubt you know this is what you want to do, too! 📸 CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PO...
Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or someone in the wedding photography industry, I want to share my favorite communication app with you – because I KNOW you can benefit from it! (I am in no way affiliated with this company; I am only sharing because I love it that much!) Voxer is like if iMessage and a walkie-talkie had a baby… but with so many benefits. Let me tell you why!! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings...
Jan 17, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you struggle to make flatlays? Are you unsure how to style your images in a beautiful, eye-catching, and consistent way? Your clients will want to remember every detail of their special day. They’ll want to see the textures on the invitation and the fonts that were used… and it’s our responsibility as photographers to make sure we capture that. After many years of trial and error, I’ve figured out some flatlay hacks that have made everything easier! Today, I’ll give you my best tips on how to...
Jan 11, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to take your wedding photography business to the next level, here are my 5 MUST-HAVES to make that growth 🌱 PRICING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt POSING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/catherineguidrycommunity EDUCATION SHOP: https://catherineguidry.com/education TEMPLATES, CONTRACTS, COURSES: https://catherineguidry.com/education GEAR + PHOTO RESOURCES: http://catgresources...
Dec 28, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Congratulations to you! 🥳 If you’re here, you’ve either started a wedding photography business, or you’re considering starting one! And if you’re the latter, consider this a nudge in the right direction. 😉 After photographing weddings for 15 years, I can say it’s an incredibly rewarding career. It has truly changed my heart, and become a very profitable and sustainable business. It’s allowed me to work full time, buy our home, and do things I’ve always dreamed of doing. If you follow the steps...
Dec 14, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m sharing everything that happened in my business in 2022 in the hopes it will inspire you as you plan YOUR photography business goals for the new year! I’ve been reflecting, and there’s SO much to be grateful for in 2022. We launched a membership society (the Wedding Photography Society), the Full Time Wedding Photography course, and we added many more students to our education community. That’s a LOT to be grateful for! 🥳 But we never stop growing 🌱 so I’m also thinking ab...
Dec 01, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast I have experienced many unexpected things during my career, and I’ve heard enough nightmare stories from other photographers to know… the contract is there to protect you! This is a high-dollar investment your clients are making, and a BIG commitment on your part as the photographer for an event that cannot be replicated. Everyone has to be in total agreement on what’s expected and what’s going to be delivered at the completion of the contract. So let’s just be honest: It can be completely nerve...
Nov 23, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re someone who’s interested in starting a wedding photography business, or would like to level-up your current business… YOU’RE the reason I created the Full Time Wedding Photography course 🎉🎉 I didn’t build a six-figure wedding photography business overnight. Mistakes were made 🙈 I had to learn a lot on my own. It hasn’t been easy, but it has absolutely been worth it. When I started my business, my very first wedding was photographed in the fall of 2008. It was a dream – I was in arch...
Nov 16, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all have goals and plans for our business, but have you ever considered your prices might be holding you back from getting there? 🤔 Did you know that prices are SAYING something about your wedding photography business? 🗣️ Whether you realize it or not, all of your prices are communicating things to your clients… and actually changing the course of your business! We all have goals and plans for our business. We have dream clients or dream venues we’d LOVE to photograph one day. But have you ...
Nov 09, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re worried you don’t know enough about finances to start your own photography business, I’m here to tell you that it CAN be done! I didn’t even know what a deposit was was I started my business 😵💫 I know…but we all have to start somewhere right? Now, I’m successfully running a full-time sustainable business. If you’re worried you don’t know enough about finances to start your own photography business, I’m here to tell you that it CAN be done! And I promise, it is one of THE most import...
Nov 02, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast After spending years building my wedding photography business into what it is today, I’m here to give you the tips you NEED to do the same! I didn’t have enough money to buy my own gear 😲…THAT’S where I was when I started my business. In the beginning, I had to build my wedding photography business from the ground up. Meaning, I never had a business loan or anyone else teaching me how to run things but rather I built the business after finishing college slowly over time. After spending years bu...
Oct 26, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s easy to think we can wait to WOW our clients until they get their images back… but did you realize you can start to impress them from the moment they inquire about your services? 🤔 It’s easy to think we can wait to WOW our clients until they get their images back… but did you realize you can start to impress them from the moment they inquire about your services? 🤔 And in fact, that’s what you WANT to do… because not only will it set you apart, but it will make your client feel comfortable...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tune in to learn some tips and tricks to make the wedding party block of the day run smoothly and efficiently! Want to know one of the parts of a wedding day that used to give me anxiety? 😰 Wedding parties. Have you felt the same way before?! Thankfully, by now, I’ve become more comfortable and I don’t get those nerves anymore. But honestly, I remember what it was like 😵💫 Over time, I was able to learn some tips and tricks to make the wedding party block of the day run smoothly and efficient...
Oct 12, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tune in to today's episode for our daily routine as a work-at-home family and strategies for working at home so you feel less frazzled. To all of you parents out there trying to make it work, I feel you. I hear you. It is so hard! My desire is to help other people who might be on the same journey we are on. Check out the video on my YouTube channel! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the...
Oct 05, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I was interviewed by Natalie of Let the Good Talk Roll. We talked all about the decision to "follow the dream job" and what it took to become a successful Wedding Photographer. I'm also sharing about my heart and mindset behind the creation of The Wedding Photography Society, our brand new membership for wedding photographers! Enjoy this episode!! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Re...
Sep 26, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Connecting with other photographers can really boost your business! When you start your own photography business, there’s no handbook. But the one thing that most people seem to agree on is that the other photographers are just an obstacle. After all, if they book a wedding, that means you don’t, right? Not the way I see it! Instead, I want to shift that perspective. What if we start to actually… connect with other photographers? I know, I know! It seems like you’d just be working with the compe...
Sep 21, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m here to encourage you to consider this: maybe not every client is the right fit for you – and vice versa! So, what are some common scenarios in which you should say NO to a client? Do you struggle to say NO? 🙈 Especially when you’re first starting out, it might feel like you should take any client you can get. I get it: when you need work and you’re trying to grow your business, it feels like you shouldn’t turn down anything. Watch the Youtube video here ! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON...
Sep 14, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s every photographer’s goal to be completely booked with their dream clients, but it’s not always clear how to get there. Tune in to learn how! After photographing over 500 weddings in my career, I’ve learned the best ways to get completely booked up (with amazing clients) – and I’m excited to share those with you! 🙌🏼 In this week’s episode, I’ll provide you with some valuable nuggets on how to fill up your calendar with bookings so you can grow your business and live a life you love. Check...
Sep 07, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’ll tell you WHY the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 is the ONLY lens you need. I’ll also compare it to the old Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 if you’re shopping around or considering upgrading! And maybe you're already disagreeing in your mind...let's dig in. Check out the YouTube video here! CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE P...
Aug 31, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s one of the most intimidating parts of wedding photography? Family portraits. Are you with me? 😅 There’s a big group of people, family dynamics, and ultimately, everyone’s looking at YOU to tell them what they need to do and where they need to go to look their best! If you’ve felt this way before, don’t sweat it – I’ve been there, too, and I want to share what I’ve learned with you. In this week’s episode, I give you valuable nuggets to better your family sessions next time you’re photogr...
Aug 24, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to know a simple way to overcome low reception lighting? You’ll be blown away by how simple this is. CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (Click the link, scroll down to where it says "Ratings & Reviews" and click the small ink that says "Write a Review") Watch our FREE Posing Master Class Watch our FREE Business Master Class Download the FREE PRICING GUIDE Download the FREE POSING GUIDE Access the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Trial SHOWIT Join the WEDDING PHOTOG...
Aug 16, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever asked yourself: how can you reflect your client’s personality in their images? If you haven’t, I highly encourage you to! The more you can reflect the couple’s true personality… and NOT try to fit them into a box…, the more they’re going to like those images. So when you’re getting to know your client’s personality, ask yourself, are they: ☀️Bubbly? ☀️Reserved? ☀️Loud? ☀️Calm? Incorporate their personality into their poses, and let them be who they are . If that means they are calm...
Aug 10, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The one thing we can always count on in life is that we can’t control everything. Things happen — and this is when it really helps to have a strong network of peer photographers. Maybe you have a family emergency, or you go into labor the morning of your clients’ wedding. As a photographer and business owner, there’s no corporation backing you up or PTO stored up to use in these instances.If we have an emergency, it’s up to us to figure out how to handle it without leaving the client hanging. Es...
Aug 03, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The first thing you should do when trying to craft a better client experience might seem a little counterintuitive… Take a step back. Sometimes, when we’re really in the thick of our business, it can be hard to figure out what is and isn’t working. So it’s important to take a step back and approach your business as if you were the client. What sorts of touch points or experiences would make you feel completely taken care of? Here are just a few (but I cover 7 others in this week’s video!): ✨Crea...
Aug 03, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever heard that ⌚ is 💸 ? Of course you have – because it’s true! Hear me out: let’s say a client pays you x number of dollars for a session and you spend 12 hours photographing, editing, and organizing everything for that session. 🙈 Now let’s say the same client books you for the same pay and you spend 6 hours on those tasks… you’ve just doubled your hourly rate. See where I’m going with this? 😏 I know from starting my business from the ground up that those things take time. You won’...
Jul 27, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all know that, when it comes to photography, it’s about more than just the photo session itself. There’s going to be a much greater time commitment than the 7-hour wedding day. It’s also about how long it takes you to get there, prep your gear, come home, back up your images… all of the things you need to do to give your client the best experience. So when you’re thinking about your time, it’s important to take these things into consideration. You have X number of hours per month that you can...
Jul 19, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emotional awareness: A photographer’s most subtle skill. Especially when it comes to wedding photography, your ability to intuit and be aware of the emotions around you can be SO invaluable. Don’t interrupt emotional moments, like when you see that the bride and groom want a moment alone after the ceremony. It’s also important to know when to step back and regulate your own emotions and the emotions of those around you to the best of your ability. Have you ever had a situation where you intuitiv...
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