From Scientist to Full-Time Photographer: Jen's Inspiring Journey

In this episode, host Alora speaks with Jen, one of her recent alumni, about her rapid and impressive success in transforming her side hustle into a fully-fledged photography business. Jen shares her experience of booking weddings, raising her prices, and making the leap from a corporate pharmaceutical chemist to a full-time creative photographer.

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In this episode, Alora discusses the importance of creating an incomparable wedding photography business to stand out in the industry.

She explains the concept of being 'incomparable' and debunks the myth of market saturation in the wedding photography market.

Alora provides insights into industry growth statistics and shares strategies for positioning your unique brand to attract your ideal clients.

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In this episode, host Alora kicks off a new series focused on helping wedding photographers book $10K weddings. The episode delves into the five crucial mindsets required to build a successful and profitable business.

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In this episode, Alora shares her comprehensive guide on planning and executing a successful brand session. Reflecting on her recent brand shoot, she covers the challenges and lessons learned, providing practical tips and strategies to make the most of your session.

00:00 Introduction and Rebrand Exhaustion

02:17 Lessons from Past Brand Sessions

04:22 Planning Your Brand Session

08:53 Execution and Time Management

17:46 Weather and Unexpected Challenges

22:57 Final Tips and Self-Care

26:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Launches

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In this podcast episode, host Alora kicks off the mindset series by exploring the concept of 'getting over yourself' as requested by listeners. She shares personal insights inspired by her spring break experiences, explaining the psychological meaning of moving past excessive self-focus and perceived importance.

00:00 Introduction to the Mindset Series
00:57 Understanding the Concept of 'Getting Over Yourself'
02:20 The Importance of Self-Autonomy
03:27 Applying the Mindset Shift in Daily Life
06:24 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
08:37 Learning from Mistakes and Avoiding Burnout
10:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Celebrating 200 Episodes & Mastering Pricing Strategies for Wedding Packages

In this milestone episode, Alora celebrates the podcast reaching 200 episodes and almost 100K downloads. She reflects on the importance of taking breaks and consistency. In this episode, she dives into why clients aren't booking the highest-priced wedding packages.

00:00 Celebrating 200 Episodes!
01:50 Introduction to Pricing Strategies
02:15 Common Pricing Mistakes
04:48 Effective Package Differentiation
07:32 Tailoring Packages to Your Business
10:34 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Changes

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In this episode of the rebrand series, Alora discusses planning photo shoots, working with a personal stylist, and the importance of mindset for success.

00:00 Introduction to the Rebrand Series
00:22 Challenges of a Brand Session
01:12 Excitement for the Rebrand Launch
01:19 Student Success Stories
01:49 Planning Phase Two of the Program
02:39 Visualizing the Future
03:14 Building Partnerships
03:48 Reflecting on the Program's Success
04:23 Upcoming Pricing and Mindset Series
04:51 The Importance of Mindset
08:33 Balancing Art and Business
09:47 Engaging with the Audience
11:47 Conclusion and Future Plans

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In this podcast episode, Alora addresses common concerns about pricing for wedding photographers, including the fear of entering the 'pricing dead zone.'

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:48 Understanding the Pricing Dead Zone

04:30 Affordable and Average Pricing Tiers

07:01 Mid Luxury Pricing Insights

09:25 Luxury Pricing Strategies

13:28 Final Thoughts

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