Kelli Connor went from stealing her grandma's camera to running a thriving photography business. Join Kelli, owner of two thriving photography studios, as she shares her journey from art student to successful boudoir photographer and educator.

Learn how she transformed her passion into a profitable business and discover key insights for your own photography career.

Episode Chapters:
00:00 Meet Kelly Connor: Artist & Photographer
00:45 Early Photography Journey & Education
02:00 College Education & Initial Career Plans
04:00 Starting a Photography Business in NC
06:00 Evolution into Boudoir Photography
08:00 First Boudoir Sessions & Business Growth
10:00 Challenges of Niching Down
12:00 Why Specialization Matters
14:00 Final Thoughts on Business Success

ABOUT THE HOST:
Kelli Connor is a photography business owner and educator based in Manchester, NH. With over 13 years of experience, she runs two successful photography studios and helps other photographers grow their businesses through education and mentorship. Kelli combines her formal photography education with real-world business experience to deliver practical, actionable insights for photographers.

Episode Topics:
Photography business, boudoir photography, business growth, photography education, specialization, niche marketing, client experience, business strategy, studio management, professional photography, photography career, business development, photography specialization, studio photography, photography education, business success, entrepreneurship, photography expertise, client relationships, business focus

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of formal education in photography


• How to transition from generalist to specialist photographer


• Why niching down can lead to greater success


• The value of focusing on one photography genre


• Building a sustainable photography business


• Creating transformation through photography


• The power of education and continuous learning

🌐 CONNECT WITH KELLI:
https://www.kelliconnor.com/