Wedding & Portrait Photographers Together

Your business is way more than simply shooting weddings and portraits.  There’s so much more you can build around it.  I want to dedicate this episode to increasing your income.  I don’t mean adding another shoot here and there, I mean being strategic in pivoting your business around what you already do and potentially doubling up on your income. Yes you heard me right.  If you do the work and take on board what I’m about to share with you, you could absolutely double your income on your photography business. YOU CAN WORK WITH ME: If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx  

I hope you're as excited about your business and the journey that lies ahead, as I was about mine. Today, I want to share something a little more personal - a peek behind the curtain into my own journey and the real reasons why I’m so passionate about guiding you towards your dream business. Not just with this podcast, but with the WPPT group, my emails and of course my course. My love for teaching and coaching isn't just a part of what I do; it's who I am.  If I could knit, I’d teach the world to knit!  My background in teaching and coaching has always driven me to share, support, and uplift others, especially those who share my passions. YOU CAN WORK WITH ME: If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

Today we're talking about a topic that could very well be the linchpin of your business success: Consistent Marketing. It's the steady drumbeat that keeps your business in the public eye and ensures a continuous flow of clients.  So, let's unpack why consistency in marketing isn't just important, it's absolutely crucial. We're going to talk about - The Value of Consistency - Marketing when you're Busy - Tips for Consistent Content Marketing - Engagement - Measuring your Efforts Consistent marketing is the thread that ties your business’s present to its future. Remember the seeds you sew today are the fruits that pop up tomorrow. YOU CAN WORK WITH ME: If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

In this episode we're talking about the Art of Sales Conversations. It's all about making those chats less about 'selling' and more about connecting with and solving our clients' needs. Ready to dive in?  The first step in mastering sales conversations is shifting our mindset.  Sales conversations usually make us nervous right?  Many photographers dread sales because it feels pushy. But here's a different way to look at it: You're not selling; you're helping.  Your services provide a solution to your clients' needs, whether it's capturing their wedding day or creating lasting family portraits.  When you approach sales from a place of service, the conversation naturally becomes more about the client and less about the sale.   YOU CAN WORK WITH ME: If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

Creating appealing photography packages isn't just about putting together a list of services; it's about understanding your clients. Every client comes with a unique set of needs, expectations, and budgets.  The goal here for you is to design packages that not only meet these needs but also exceed them. People part with money generally because they think they’re getting more than they paid for.  They’re looking for value.  For example, wedding clients might look for all-inclusive packages that cover everything from the engagement shoot to the reception. Meanwhile, portrait clients might prefer more basic options with the flexibility to add on product and services.  The key here is versatility and customisation. By offering a range of packages, you're showing potential clients that you're ready to cater to their specific desires.   YOU CAN WORK WITH ME: If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx  

In today’s episode we're going to talk about a topic that’s crucial for the growth of your photography business – identifying and profiling your ideal client.  Knowing who you're aiming your lens at can make a world of difference in how you market, shoot, and grow your business. Ok, Why does Identifying Your Ideal Client Matter? Identifying your ideal client is like finding your photography's SatNav.  It guides your marketing efforts, shapes your portfolio, and even influences the way you approach your shoots.  It's about connecting with those clients who don’t just appreciate your work, but who also bring out the best in your creative talents. If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

Hey guys welcome to this episode about money and pricing.  Today, we’re diving into a topic that many of us shy away from - the big, sometimes intimidating world of pricing.  Let’s be honest, setting the right price for your work can feel like walking a tightrope right? If you charge too much? You fear losing clients. If you charge too little? You undervalue your art.  It’s time we tackle this head-on and shift our mindset about money.  We're going to be looking at: --Understanding Your Value --Confronting the Fear --Market Research & Pricing Strategies --Communicating Your Value --The Psychology of Pricing If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

Welcome to Wedding & Portrait Photographers Together’ the podcast where we focus on the art of flourishing in the photography industry.  I'm Dee Airey your host, and I’m a professional wedding and studio portrait photographer with years of experience not just behind the lens, but also in guiding fellow photographers towards establishing and growing their own successful ventures. In this intro to our new series, we're looking into the core aspects that make a photography business thrive.  Mindset Work: We'll talk about the foundation of all success – your mindset. Understanding your relationship with money, overcoming self-doubt, and cultivating a growth mindset are crucial in this creative industry. Ideal Client Identification: Knowing who you're shooting for is as important as knowing how to shoot. We'll explore strategies to identify and profile your ideal client, ensuring your work resonates with the right audience. Brand Identity: Your brand is your promise to your client. We'll discuss how to create a compelling brand, and more importantly, how to make it known. Branding goes beyond logos and colours; it's about the experience you promise.  It’s about how people on the outside of your business see you. Marketing the Business: No business can grow without a solid marketing strategy. We'll delve into effective marketing techniques tailored for wedding and portrait photographers, helping you to reach your audience and convert them into loyal clients. If you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, check out my no frills straight to the point training courses and coaching for wedding and portrait photographers: ClickStart 4 Membership for a wealth of resources tailored to your photography journey.  7 Steps to Walking Down the Aisle Online Course One-2-One Coaching if you're ready to go all out, invest in your business and start seeing results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll find tools, tips, and guidance to help you succeed. You can find all of these on my website at www.deeaireycoaching.com.  These trainings are designed to help you get results and grow your business towards success. If you want to be a guest on this podcast, be in touch, I'd love to hear from you. Visit: www.deeaireycoaching.com/podcastguest Until next time. Dee xx

How do you adopt the right mindset for creating and growing a success business?  There are so many answers, I could talk about mindset matters for multiple episodes, because there's so much to say. But for today, I'll touch on just a few things. I’ve recently talked about manifestation and manifesting for your business.    And now I want to give you a little more on mindset matters. Why? Because I speak to so many photographers who don’t yet have mindset and belief systems necessary for starting and growing a successful business.  So, here’s a few things I want you to embrace:  It’s important to explore the power of positive thinking and self-belief in manifesting entrepreneurial success.   Clarify Your Business Vision and define your goals.   It’s important to align yourself with your goals and take action. Listen to this episode to learn more...   If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx

How do you manifest? There’s lots of confusion about this because many people think that if I sit quietly and close my eyes and think about the thing I want.  I’ll get it.  If I do it enough, perhaps every day for 30 days it’ll happen.  Well….it doesn’t quite happen that way, but it’s a start I guess. Manifestation isn’t a hope and a dream and a prayer.  I’m sorry but that’s the truth.  Listen to this episode to learn more... If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx

Somebody tell me. If you have the opportunity to do what you love every single day……why wouldn’t you do it?  We have one precious life, and we only get one shot.  So why would you make the choice to spend only our spare time on the thing that you love. I can only say.  If you have the opportunity and the skill to do the thing that you love. GO AND DO IT!   You have to pay bills right?  So if it’s something you can be paid for, there’s nothing unhealthy about that at all - it's the right thing for you. **** If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx

MILEY HAS DONE IT AGAIN! I always say I love Miley Cyrus.  Not because of her twerking (are we still talking about that?).   For such a young heart, she has the most inspiring and though provoking lyrics. Have you heard her new single Flowers? Everyone’s talking about it. Everyone’s listening to it.  It's a real head turning girl power anthem.  Well. While everyone’s listening to that, I’m busy listening and soaking up the cool vides of her album track called Island. Tune in to this episode and see why this song is made for photographers starting out in business.  It's a song that's made for anyone who's transitioned or transitioning through major changes in life.  **** If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx  

Believe it or not, your mindset is a crucial part of your business growth and success.  Your mindset is about how and what you think, how and what you perceive, and how you respond to things.   This means therefore, that your mindset can make or break your business. Having a mindset for growth can help your photography business enormously, move towards the successful business you’ve been dreaming of. So how can your mindset help you grow your business? Tune in to find out. **** If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx  

I’m so glad to be back in front of my mic recording podcasts.  It’s been a busy time this past year, some of you know I’ve been all over the place building my community of photographers who are transitioning into starting and growing their businesses. It’s been awesome. It’s been brilliant. The community is over 2000 photographers and I want to continue to grow it even more. Let me introduce myself. I’m Dee Airey I’m your host.  I myself am a wedding photographer and family studio portrait photographer based in Kent, UK - in the garden of England. I love photography and I’m have to say in the beginning it was such an uphill struggle.  There was so much I realised I didn’t know.   I hope you enjoyed this episode, listen out for more.  **** If you want to join my community or work with me..... Join the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Learn about my CLICKSTART® 4 MEMBERSHIP which is packed with training modules for you to work through, new training uploaded every month, live training sessions (with guest experts), and it has an internal podcast too! Book a DISCOVERY CALL with me let's see if we can figure out what you need - you might even want to work with me on a One-2-One basis. See you next time! Dee xx

Welcome to this episode where I go over that major challenge that we all face when going into business on our own. When you set up your business you are usually way outside of your comfort zone and you’re managing a lot! As photographers you start out with this great, great hobby that excites you and you love every minute. Then you decide you want to set up a business doing what you love. Then boom! You find yourself in a different arena and it’s filled with other photographers who have been at the job longer than you, they seem more experienced than you, and you have so much more to learn because this is now your business. When you get here, it can be totally overwhelming. There’s setting up a business, there’s social media, there’s competition, you have to have a website, you have to charge money, you have to learn a whole new set of skills. Overwhelm is a very strong emotion and all consuming. So what are you going to do? How are you going to keep up? Sit back and have a listen to this episode. And if you haven’t already joined the Facebook Group with photographers who are serious about kickstarting and growing their business, hit the link below. JOIN HERE See you on the inside! Dee x

Welcome to this episode where I go over that sensitive subject of Money.  The difficulties we face when it comes to pricing to earn what we should in our businesses.  And also the difficulties in spending and investing properly into our businesses. This is a tunnel that most if not all small business owners go through where mindset over money is all over the place. Where did your money mindset come from?  Let me know.  And to get more support, join my facebook group for photographers who are serious about kickstarting and growing a photography business. https://www.facebook.com/groups/makephotographyyourbusiness See you on the inside! Dee xx

Welcome to Season 4.  It's been a stop start couple of years, but we're still here.  And it's been a scary standing-on-the-precipice time for many who want to start a photography business but haven't. In this episode I'm gently touching on the reasons/excuses why the 'start' button isn't being pressed. As time passes, I seriously seriously want to help photographers take up the challenge to start their own photography business. I know anything is possible if you put your mind to it - as the cliche goes. And if you give it time and persevere, your dream awaits you. If you’re listening and you’re a photographer, not in my Facebook group and you need a little inspiration and guidance. ... join the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/makephotographyyourbusiness Until next time. Dee x

Join me in this episode (1 of 2) chatting to Birth, Lifestyle and Portrait Photographer, Korena Darnelle, from the sunny island of Barbados.   She is hugely experienced and such an inspiration.   She's living, breathing proof that even though imposter syndrome and confidence dips happen, you can still have a successful photography business.  Just like most photographers, at the start of her business her work spanned many genres. And it was through the passage of time that she established her own identity and style. I'm sure many many photographers, particularly those who are at the start of their journey to start and grow a photography business, can relate to Korena's experiences.  All I can say is, 'hang in there and trust the process, and don't stop believing in yourself'.   If you're a photographer looking to start and grow a photography business, or if. you already have your business and it needs a little re-ignting, join the Facebook Group, and hang out with other photographers who are just like you.  JOIN HERE Hopefully see you on the inside. Until next time. Dee xx

Tune in to my chat with Tom of Tomstep Coaching and hear his journey setting up and growing his coaching business.   This episode, while chronicling Tom's own mindset issues, gives insight into why we coaches spend as much time as we do on mindset matters.  Mindset is an area that is enormously underestimated and side-stepped by so many new business creators and small business owners. As photographers, it really doesn't matter how well we take photos, or even how well we get to grips with marketing and so forth.  If we haven't dealt with the minefield of mindset matters that block our pathway to success, it makes the whole process so much more challenging that it needs to be, and it can take away the enjoyment of what we set out to do. Tom's is an amazing and inspiring story and, whilst he may not be a photographer, his story shows just how important it is to deal with mindset matters. Until next time. Dee x

Join us today talking about getting into the right headspace for success, and dealing with money blocks. I'm chatting to Nicola Doherty - Freedom Coach - about her experiences and challenges setting up and running her own coaching business.  Just like photographers, Nicola has had to deal with issues around self belief, mindset matters including money mindset issues.......would people actually pay her for her services? Nicola talks about breaking through those boundaries and is thoroughly enjoying her business. You can find Nicola on instagram - @nicthefreedomcoach Until next time... Dee xx