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Kelly Warkentin of https://kindredphotography.ca/ and www.kellywarkentin.com is a Canadian-based family and newborn photographer, photography business coach, and mother of three.

Although she's coaching other photographers, shooting makes up 90% of her income and brings in over $85,000 in revenue.

She said in an email to me, as much as I love photography, running a business while raising young kids left her constantly torn — working late nights, saying yes to too much, and still not earning what she needed.

Then she restructured her business to serve her life.

Fewer clients.

Higher sales.

Better systems.

And the freedom to be present with her kids without sacrificing ambition.

Today, she's also coaching photographers on the system she uses with clients to hit regular 4-figure sessions to work less and focus on family.

In this interview, I was hoping to learn how photographers can earn more while working less, even with young kids at home, and Kelly didn't disappoint when she shared how to turn $150 photography sessions into 4-figure clients and a life you love.

Here's some more of what we covered in the interview:

• How Kelly went from $150 shoots to $2K clients — and what really made the difference


• The surprising way she finally found freedom in both motherhood and business


• The bold move that shifted everything — and why SEO coaching changed the game


• What happens on that very first call that gets dream clients saying yes


• The pre-session secret that builds trust and makes sales feel effortless


• Why albums turn out to be the easiest “yes” you’ll ever get from a client


• How to sell without saying a word — the quiet power of artwork on your walls


• The unexpected marketing mix that actually works when others don’t


• Why a simple coffee chat can turn into a premium booking


• How to attract high-achieving clients who happily pay more


• The flexible, empathetic way to handle tricky client moments


• The hidden growth drivers most photographers overlook — outsourcing, automation, and support


• The one investment that always delivers the biggest return

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What is your big takeaway?

Following this interview, I’d love to know if you're taking anything from what Kelly shared. Is there something you heard that excited or motivated you to the point where you thought, yeah, I'm going to do that! If so, leave your thoughts in the comments below; let me know your takeaways and what you plan to implement in your business based on what you heard in today's episode.

If you have any questions I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Kelly, or a way to thank you for coming on the show, feel free to add them in the comments area below.

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