309 - What do limited releases, “cooked” plush waffles, and personalized packaging have to do with your photography business? Everything. 

Heather and I break down how experience design turns ordinary products into premium purchases—and how you can copy the right pieces for your studio.

What to Listen For

• A secret that instantly makes clients crave what you offer.
• Why putting limits on access can actually increase demand.
• The one line that flips “overpriced” into “worth it.”
• How your personal values can sell just as strongly as your photos.
• The uncomfortable money question photographers avoid—and why it matters.
• Tiny touches (like packaging) that lead to big sales.
• Why industry “standards” for costs might be holding you back.
• The real reason middle-market clients say, “I’ll print it myself.”
• A quirky “face-picking” trick that makes client decisions easier.
• The clean pricing script that stops second-guessing in its tracks.

Premium pricing isn’t about squeezing clients. It’s about crafting an experience that matches the value you deliver, and stating your price cleanly. Want coaching on your exact offers and mindset? Grab a spot in Heather’s next Fast Track Coaching or jump into Elevate for community, coaching, and results.

RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE: 

Get Coached by Heather (Fast Track Coaching): https://www.getcoachedbyheather.com

Book mention: Stories That Stick by Kendra Hall

More Resources

• Hair of the Dog Academy: https://hairofthedogacademy.com
• Freedom Focus Photography Podcast hub: https://hairofthedogacademy.com/podcast
• Free Guide – Top 10 Dog Poses: https://hairofthedogacademy.com/poses
• Elevate Coaching (with Heather): https://hairofthedogacademy.com/elevate
• Nicole Begley Photography: https://nicolebegleyphotography.com
• Hair of the Dog Conservation Fund: https://hairofthedogconservationfund.org
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/hairofthedogacademy | https://instagram.com/nicolebegleyofficial
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