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Why Your Photography Client Experience Isn’t as Good as You Think

Client Experience, Photographers

Hello, hello, and welcome back! Today I want to dive into some common client experience mistakes I’ve been spotting during my recent client experience audits — in case you’ve been making them too. I hop into your CRM and audit your ENTIRE client experience from inquiry to delivery. And believe me when I say I’ve […]

Honeybook vs Dubsado: Is One Better For Photographers?

Last updated: May 22nd, 2026. When it comes to managing the business side of photography (or any visual art), a good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can be a lifesaver. After experimenting with a few (okay – a lot), I’ve found that Honeybook and Dubsado stand out over and over again as my go-to tools. […]

Dubsado, Honeybook, Photographers

4 Dubsado Templates for Photographers That Want More Time Back In Their Life

Today, we’re diving into the magic of Dubsado templates and forms that are going to streamline your photography business. If you’ve been stressed out and dropping more than a ball or two, don’t worry. You’re not alone (and this is a judgment-free zone). I’m going to share four Dubsado templates for photographers, plus, I’ll answer […]

Business, Client Experience, Dubsado, Photographers

How Jess Built Her Business on Hawaiian Vacations with Jess Fernandez

Photographers, Podcast

When you’re building a photography business, you’re often focused on marketing to your local market—but what if your target audience actually consists of tourists who don’t live near you? Jess Fernandez built her business on exactly that: Hawaiian vacations.  Living in Maui, Jess realized that the best portrait market for her to dive into was […]

Gaining Photography Clients through Silent Auctions and Free Services with Rebecca Hunnicutt

You’ve probably been told that you can’t gain anything more than visibility by offering your services for free. If you do it right, you can actually gain long-term, recurring clients and revenue! In today’s episode, Rebecca Hunnicutt shares how she donated her photography services to silent auctions, which helped her gain new photography clients! Plus, […]

Marketing, Photographers, Podcast

Full-Time Processes for Part-Time Photographers with Lydia Fine

Many photographers dream of a part-time business that allows them to earn extra money while still focusing on family and/or a full-time career. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of being a part-time creative entrepreneur while carefully orchestrating resources and support systems necessary to thrive both personally and professionally. Lydia shares invaluable insights […]

Photographers, Podcast

I'm a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!

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