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Kara at Torrey Pines on Anticipating Needs

If you’ve been here for a while, you know that I firmly believe that clear expectations are the absolute key to happy clients every time. But, to be completely transparent, setting expectations can only do so much. Think about it- if you set expectations and then… don’t meet them… you’ve really just set yourself up for failure. […]

June 16, 2021

Level Up: Anticipating Needs

Photographer: Do you know the number one best way to have happy clients every single time? Elevate your business by implementing this one easy change!

March 21, 2021

Level Up: Setting Expectations

Does anybody else love the New Year? I’m absolutely obsessed with it. I don’t really fall for the resolutions, but I am a sucker for any opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future! A lot of small businesses experience their rush at the end of the year, followed by a short […]

January 10, 2021

Setting Your Business up for Success in the New Year

It’s honesty hour on the blog, and wow am I dropping some truth in this one. If you have ever felt frustrated by a photo shoot that didn’t go as planned, this one’s for you. Isn’t it funny that you never see photographers posting in their Instagram captions “BOY was I nervous when I made […]

April 21, 2020

How to Bungle a Photoshoot

A few weeks ago, Lance approached me with a few questions about running my own business. Lance is an all-in-one money management app for freelancers that can help with everything from logging and tracking expenses to scanning receipts to preparing for tax season and more! I’ve never been more aware of my finances than I […]

October 14, 2019

Freelancing Tips for Photographers with Lance

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