STOKED - The Adventure Elopement Photographer Podcast - Build a Six Figure Elopement Photography Business

Have you built an elopement photography business that looks good on paper, but doesn't feel good to live? If you've been following all the "right" steps: booking clients, growing your business, doing what you think you're supposed to do, but still feel drained, stuck, or disconnected, this episode is for you. So many elopement photographers end up building businesses based on what they see others doing, instead of what actually lights them up. And over time, that leads to burnout, frustration, and a business that doesn't feel aligned with the life you want.   In this replay from the early days of the podcast, we dive into a question you should be asking yourself when deciding what to focus on in your business: What actually makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning? When you start monitoring the things that drain you of energy vs. the things that light you up, it becomes very clear what you should be including more of in your life, and what you should be saying goodbye to.   Tune in now to learn how following your energy can change everything in your elopement photography business.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.   All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.   🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.   If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.   You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com   STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.  

Are you questioning whether the path you're on to become an elopement photographer is still the right fit? In this replay, I sit down with Nicole Weeks, an elopement photographer based in upstate New York to talk about how she made the switch from traditional weddings to shooting elopements and hasn't looked back.   Nicole shares what finally pushed her to make the shift, how she booked her very first elopement for $5000, and the mindset shifts that helped her stop saying "yes" to weddings that no longer felt right. She also talks about how community and mentorship made all the difference in her success.   If you've been thinking about making a change in your photography business, this is your sign! Hit play now!   Connect with Nicole: Website: nicoleweeksphotography.com Instagram: @‌nicoleweeksphotography   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.   If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.   You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com

If you've been working hard in your elopement photography business, but still not seeing the bookings you've been hoping for, it can feel really discouraging, especially when you see others post about the success they're having. The truth is, building a successful elopement photography business doesn't happen overnight. It takes time, repetition, and the willingness to push through the uncomfortable "messy middle" that every entrepreneur experiences.   In this episode, we dive into the reality behind building a thriving elopement photography business and why the slow, foundational work most photographers overlook is actually what leads to long-term success. We talk about why finding success as an elopement photographer takes longer than most people realize, why what's happening behind the scenes in your business is setting you up for success, and how pushing through the uncomfortable stages of growth leads to a business that eventually feels easier and more sustainable.    Press play now to learn why the slow, steady work you're doing today is planting the seeds for a thriving elopement photography business tomorrow.   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Do you ever say to yourself, "I should probably lower my prices because I'm not getting booked. It must be the economy." What if I told you it wasn't your pricing that's impacting your elopement photography business, but rather your marketing?    In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest myths in the elopement photography industry: that pricing is the reason photographers struggle to book clients. In fact, there are couples who are investing $6k-$10k for their elopements right now! We dive into why it's your marketing and not your pricing that's hurting your business, how your sales funnel, including visibility, website conversions, and sales calls, directly impacts your bookings, and what successful elopement photographers are doing differently to attract couples who are excited to invest in their experience.   Press play now to stop second-guessing your prices and start understanding what actually drives bookings in your elopement photography business.   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Are you at that point where you're wondering, "Is elopement photography even for me?" This replay episode is super relevant because this is the time of year when people start questioning if this is the right path for them. We've been there, but that's the last thing we want you to do. Before you decide to end your business completely, we want you to pause and ask yourself 5 important questions that will give you clarity.   These questions will remind you why you should keep going and not give up. We're sharing our own answers to them and some actionable tips to help you with each one.   Save this episode in your back pocket for when you're having a bad day, week, or even month. Remind yourself why you're doing this, that you're strong, and you've done hard things before. You're going to get through it and you're going to be just fine.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop   The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Curious as to what it truly takes to become an elopement photographer? If you've been thinking about breaking into elopement photography, but not exactly sure where to start, this episode is a pretty awesome roadmap. This week, we're sharing the full audio from Todd's 2025 presentation at Elopement Con, one of the most requested talks of the year: How to Get Started as an Elopement Photographer.   In this episode, Todd breaks down the real path to getting started as an elopement photographer, including the must-have gear, the systems you should have in place, the mindset traps that trip most people up, and why focusing on one location to start can actually get you success faster.   Hit play now and take your first real step toward becoming an elopement photographer.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Are you starting to get burnt out from shooting weddings every weekend? What if you could ditch the stress of long wedding days, get your weekends back, and have deeper connections with your couples?   In this episode, are diving into how to make the leap from weddings to elopements, and why it could ultimately be the best decision for your business and life. We share the freedom elopements can give you, the mindset shifts you need to make to confidently transition to being an elopement photographer, and the best ways to market yourself to potential elopement couples.   Ready to build an elopement photography business that fuels your passion and gives you more freedom? hit play now to get started! Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media. All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Do you feel like your to-do list keeps growing, the pressure is continuing to pile on, and you're finding yourself frozen instead of moving forward in your elopement photography business? If so, you're not lazy or failing, you're overwhelmed. This is actually something almost every elopement photographer experiences at some point, especially when everything feels urgent and important at the same time.    In this episode, we are breaking down what overwhelm actually is, why it sends your nervous system into freeze mode, and how to break out of paralysis by taking small, low-pressure actions that build momentum   Hit play now to quiet the overwhelm, and once again enjoy your elopement photography business.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com

What if you could more than double your income and finally feel confident, free, and fully yourself as an elopement photographer? In this episode, I sit down with Utah and PNW elopement and wedding photographer, and mastermind member Macayla Lott, who went from making $40k in 2024 photographing anything and anyone to hitting $104k in 2025 photographing elopements in the Pacific Northwest with couples who feel like friends.   Macayla shares how the mastermind completely changed her life, what she did to more than double her income in just one year, and how the biggest shifts weren't just financial, but in her confidence, clarity, and trust in herself.   Hit play now if you're looking for proof that building an elopement photography business can change your life, not just your revenue.   Connect with Macayla:   Instagram: @macaylalottphoto Website: macaylalottphotography.com   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop   The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Have you seen the "Where were you in 2016?" trend on Instagram? I've been seeing it everywhere, and when I look back at that year, it's literally the year that changed everything for me.    In this episode, I open up about what 2016 looked like for me, which was the year I launched Hazel & Lace Photography and the same year my life was completely derailed by a serious car accident, chronic pain, burnout, and a ton of medical debt. When everything else felt uncertain, photography became the one thing that gave me purpose.   This conversation is for anyone building a business while life is throwing curveballs, whether it's working a demanding job, navigating health or financial stress, or feeling like you're behind everyone else. It's an honest reminder that success is rarely linear and that building something meaningful often happens alongside hardship, not after it.   If you're questioning your timeline or wondering if it's worth continuing, this episode will remind you why you started in the first place.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Almost one year ago, we recorded our 100th episode, and as a thank you to you, our amazing listeners, we loaded the episode with 33 actionable tips you can use immediately for when you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're spinning your wheels in your elopement photography business. And while this episode was recorded a year ago, all of these tips still hold true today.    We cover mindset, marketing, gear, client experience, and planning so you can work smarter, not harder.   We've been in your shoes and know the challenges of running an elopement photography business, and we want to help make it easier for you.   Ready to make running your business easier? Hit play now!   Resources mentioned in this episode: Get 20% off Dubsado, my favorite CRM for managing your contracts, workflows, and invoices (affiliate link)   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop   The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Is perfectionism holding you back from going even further in your elopement photography business? If you feel like perfectionism has been keeping you feeling stuck, behind, or constantly second-guessing every move in your business, then this episode is for you.    Today, we are having an honest conversation about perfectionism and talking about why it leads to procrastination, how taking imperfect action can lead to faster success, and our own personal experiences struggling with perfectionism.    If you've been holding yourself back because you're afraid to put something out before it feels flawless, hit play now because this episode will help you take the pressure off, trust yourself more, and start moving forward again.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop   The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Do you need proof that it's still possible to create a successful elopement photography business, even in this economy? In this episode, we're sharing $1.6 million in real, documented wins from elopement photographers we've worked with inside the Elopement Photographer Mastermind. These aren't highlight reels or inflated numbers; they're real women, in different seasons of life, building sustainable businesses that actually support their lives.   We also take you behind the scenes of the Elopement Photographer Mastermind and talk about why this mentorship works and why it's been such a catalyst for growth for so many elopement photographers.   If you're ready to stop doubting what's possible for you and start seeing real evidence that this work can support your life, your family, and your goals, hit play now.      Connect with Megan:     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Curious about what has and hasn't been working in the elopement photography industry? Well, the cool part about what I do is I get to work with hundreds of elopement photographers, so I get to see some of the biggest trends happening across the industry. And in 2025, some things stayed the same, but some really important things shifted.    In this episode, Todd and I break down what we saw throughout 2025. We go over why last-minute bookings are more common than you think, why all-day and multi-day elopements are becoming easier to book, and where you should be focusing your marketing efforts.    Hit play now to hear the full 2025 elopement industry recap and get clear on how to move into 2026 with momentum.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Does the amount of time you spend editing photos make you want to rip your hair out? Editing is a huge pain point for elopement photographers. Whether you're drowning in galleries or struggling to create a consistent style, it's keeping you from the thing you want most, which is more freedom, more creativity, and a business that feels sustainable.   In this episode, I have my own editor, Christopher Wurzbach of LUXEDIT, to talk about ways to make the editing process easier. He shares the importance of defining and sticking to one consistent editing style, how to cut your edits down to one minute per photo, and the ways AI can actually help when editing. He also gives some tools, shortcuts, and systems that help photographers escape the editing cave.    If you're ready for editing to feel lighter, faster, and far less overwhelming, hit play now and learn how to take back your time and get back to the part of elopement photography that you love.    Connect with Chris:  LUXEDIT Website:www.luxeditlab.com/ LUXEDIT IG:instagram.com/luxeditlab/     Get help defining your editing style: www.editwithchristopher.com     Power Keys, editing tool: Website: getpowerkeys.com IG: @powerkeysapp     Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Whether you're surrounded by Colorado mountains or based somewhere on the East Coast, you can build a successful elopement photography business anywhere. Don't believe me? In this episode, I'm chatting with Juliana Wall, who built a thriving six-figure elopement photography business in some of the most unexpected places: Washington, DC and Virginia.   Juliana shares how she went from being virtually unknown in her new city to ranking at the very top of Google for "DC elopement photographer." She breaks down the exact marketing and SEO strategies that helped her start booking $8K elopements, and why becoming an expert on your local area is one of the smartest things you can do for your business.   If you've been feeling limited in your area and are not sure if elopement photography can work where you live, Juliana is living proof that you can thrive as an elopement photographer anywhere. Tune in now!    Connect with Julianna:  Photography Instagram: @juliana.wallphoto Photography Website: julianawall.com Coaching Instagram: julianawall.com/elopements-with-a-purpose Coaching Website: @juliana.wall   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026     Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Not all eloping couples are the same, and if you've ever wondered why some couples ghost you while others book instantly, this episode is about to make it all make sense. After several years as an elopement photographer, I've learned there are seven types of eloping couples, and knowing which one you're talking to changes everything.   In this episode, Todd and I break down each type, including the four dream couples you want to work with and the three you definitely don't. We're sharing how to spot red-flag couples early, the personality traits of couples who will happily pay your prices, and why trust (not cost) is the real deciding factor when it comes to booking all-day elopements.   Hit play to learn the seven types of eloping couples so you can attract the right clients, book more full-day packages, and work with couples who fully trust you.   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

Does your post-elopement workflow feel chaotic, inconsistent, and like it takes over your whole week? In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact post-elopement workflow that blew up on social media after I shared it a few months ago, and how I'm able to deliver sneak peeks to my couples by 11 AM the morning after shooting an elopement.   You'll hear the step-by-step process I use the night of an elopement and the morning after, plus why having a repeatable workflow can totally transform your client experience, your vendor relationships, and even your marketing.   If you're ready for your post-elopement workflow to feel easier and less stressful, hit play to hear the full breakdown now.    Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan:   🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.   All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.   🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.   If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.   You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com   STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.  

Does the end of the year have you wondering if you're elopement photography business is ready for 2026? If you want to hit the ground running with your business at the start of the year, then this episode is just what you need.    We're diving into the 26 things you can do before the new year hits so you can set your business up for the most successful year yet. From website updates and social media refreshes to gear checks, CRMs, workflows, and business systems, this is your complete quick-start checklist for 2026.   Plus, you'll want to stick around until the end because we are sharing our 3 incredible Black Friday deals that are only available until midnight on November 25th.   Tune in now to get clear, organized, and ready for a successful 2026.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode   PDF Checklist "26 Things before 2026"   Check out our Black Friday Deals   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.     All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.     🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.     If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.     You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com     STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

What is the best way to get your elopement photography business off the ground fast? It's not constantly posting on Instagram or flying all over the world. It's actually doing 3 intentionally planned styled shoots in one location.    In this episode, we break down why 3 is the magic number that builds credibility and creates a portfolio that actually converts to $5K+ elopements. We also dive into why choosing one consistent location is the smartest move for attracting your dream couples and how we pulled it off at our recent Moab workshop.   Tune in now to learn how a simple styled shoot strategy can elevate your elopement photography business faster than you ever thought possible.   The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026   Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop   Connect with Megan:   If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.   You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com   STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.