When it comes to attracting your dream clientele, guiding potential clients through your website, and even just encouraging them to inquire with you and feel confident enough to get on a call before they end up hearing from you, your website is incredibly important.    However, if you’re struggling to attract and book your dream clients, there are 3 mistakes that might be hindering your success. In this episode, I’ll share these 3 errors, as well as provide some tactical and simple tweaks that you can make to your website to ensure your potential clients recognize they have found the right photographer and are compelled to choose your services.    In this episode, we cover:  The 3 biggest mistakes you could be making that are hindering you from booking your dream clients  Tweaks you can make for each of these that can make a huge difference  The new format of Book It and a special discount for you, my podcast listeners   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/3-website-mistakes/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  How to Attract and Book Dream Couples free workshop Book It Course     Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

Something that has been on my heart for a while is wanting to change my business Instagram account into more of a personal account. Even though my business account has always been more so personal, I felt this was a needed change this year. Some of the reasons are more personal, while some are more strategy, but I’m sharing the 3 main reasons why I’ve decided to make this pivot.    This change feels so exciting and freeing for me, because it will take a lot of pressure off of having the perfect feed, but will also give you more relatable content. So, if you are feeling any kind of tugging or pulling to go in the same direction, I want you to consider this your permission slip to also do the same or a similar thing that feels good to you. I will be rooting for you! I truly think 2024 is going to be the year of less curation.    SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/why-im-changing-my-business-instagram-into-a-personal-account/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Episode 36 - Why Personal Branding Is a Non-negotiable for Photographers   Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. I’m so excited to get into this episode because it is long overdue, and that’s me answering your pressing questions you asked about me personally and my business. I let you ask me any question, and now I’m answering them today on this episode. I’m so excited to share these answers and for you to get to know me a little better.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Episode 14 - How Client Experience Could Be Impacting Your Inquiries and Bookings Episode 36 - Why Personal Branding Is a Non-negotiable for Photographers Episode 37 - If You Feel Behind, This Episode is For You Free Notion Template   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/your-business-and-personal-questions-answered/   Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved seeing other people’s year-end recaps and what they accomplished because I truly am cheering on every single person, whether I know them or not. It’s fun to see how they have increased their income, booked more clients, or even traveled all over the world.    However, I know from mentoring hundreds of photographers, many of them get stuck in comparing themselves to everyone else and wish they had those amazing things to share in their year-end recaps.    So, if you’re feeling behind and you wish you were a few steps further along, then this episode will hopefully be some encouragement to you.    In this episode, we cover:  Reminding yourself that everyone’s journey is going to look different  The importance of continuing to find joy in the process of growth  Reframing your mindset to think about the things that you have accomplished, rather than what you didn’t accomplish    SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/if-you-feel-behind-this-episode-is-for-you/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Episode 6 - Inbox Overwhelm? 4 Ways to Better Your Productivity Episode 13- Making the Most of Your Slow Season Episode 15 - Goal Setting and Planning for the New Year Accomplishments Tracker Notion Template - Use code PODSQUAD at checkout for 10% off   Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

When you hear the term, “personal brand,” what do you think that means? Is it showing up on stoires face to camera talking about your editing list? What about showing your dog every now and then? If you think this is enough to be a “personal brand,” then this episode is going to challenge you to think again about that.    We are talking all about what having a personal brand REALLY means and why it’s a non-negotiable, as well as the benefits of having a personal brand as a photographer and how to even begin creating one.    There’s a lot that goes into personal branding that we won’t be able to get into, but I do want to touch on the high points as to why this is so important and what you could be missing out on if you’re not strategic with the personal pieces of your life that you do share, because personal branding is such a key to standing out in this saturated industry and booking couples who are aligned with you.    In this episode, we cover:  What is personal branding?  Why you don’t have to share your entire life story to have a personal brand  The importance of establishing authority in your niches  How your personal brand can help build community and connections How to create your personal brand    SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/why-personal-branding-is-a-non-negotiable-for-photographers/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Episode 29 - The One Thing Keeping You From Booking Your Dream Couples Book It Mentorship Program    Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

Do you find yourself struggling with the legal aspects of your photography business? I’m sharing some legal things that you NEED in your business. Some are not-so-typical recommendations that you probably don’t typically hear, but after running my own photography business for almost 4 years now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned. It’s so much better to do this now so you can save yourself a huge headache in the future.    Now, before we get started, I want to share that I’m a photographer, not a lawyer or an accountant. Please do your own research before blindly listening to anyone’s advice, even mine, especially when I’m just a photographer just like you.    It’s my hope that this episode takes some stress out of the legal side of your business. Whether you are new or established, I know it can be helpful just to hear how other people do things, but I hope this is a breath of fresh air where you can feel just a little bit more confident in your business.    In this episode, we cover:  Getting contracts in place from the moment you open the doors of your business How to get business insurance and gear coverage  Registering your business with your state, city, and county  Opening up a business bank account and getting a business credit card, as well as my bank recommendation  My favorite bookkeeping software   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/legal-things-you-just-need-in-your-photography-business/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Legal Paige Contracts - code for $10 off CLAIREH10. The sale and code is valid until November 27th, but you can use my link any time when listening to this episode! Hiscox - my business insurance!  QuickBooks - 70% off Quickbooks for 3 months until November 26th!!! Then after November 26th, it’s 30% off 6 months. I recommend the Simple Start version. My accountant  Earn 100,000 bonus points with the Ink Business Preferred card. This is the card I mentioned having for all of my business expenses. You can apply here and see if you’re approved!  Episode 25 - Bookkeeping 101 with Frolic Bookkeeping Episode 27 - The Best Business Books for Photographers    Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

Have you ever thought that scaling your business is passive? Do you think of scaling as “six-figures” because you see that as the dream all over the place? Have you thought of scaling as just pivoting into education or selling digital products? Maybe you’ve thought of scaling as increasing your pricing or opening a studio to take on more creative shoots? Have you felt like you don’t have enough experience to scale or felt like it’s not possible for you?    This is just a sneak peek into all of the myths we’re talking about in depth and you can expect that I’m going to bust these myths and give you the why behind why they aren’t true. At the same time, we are going to chat through some of the misconceptions I have discovered from having so many conversations around scaling your photography business with photographers over the last year.    In this episode, we cover:  Why scaling is more than just passive income  The reason you don’t have to pivot into education to scale  Why increasing your prices could actually be a detriment to scaling your business  How opening a studio will just give you more work and increase your expenses Imposter syndrome taking over and prohibiting your chances of scaling  Some details about my new program Scale It and a special offer for my podcast listeners   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/5-myths-on-scaling-your-photography-business/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Apply for Scale It - Applications accepted until November 28th  Ep 30: When It’s Time to Scale Your Photography Business  Ep 31: 5 Modern Ways to Scale Your Photography Business  Ep 32: How I Took an Entire Month Off and Still Made 5-Figures Ep 33: Avoiding Short Term Thinking and Planning Long Term Growth Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

Are you caught in the short-term hustle of your photography business and ready to break free so you can plan for long-term growth? As we continue the scaling series, this is an important topic to cover whenever you talk about scaling your photography business because we end up getting stuck in this trap of the content creation hamster wheel, the never-ending to-do list, or the countless hours spent editing, and none of it is sustainable, friend.    We are exploring the essential strategies to help you escape the trap of getting stuck in the short-term so you can create a sustainable photography business.   In this episode, we cover:  Understanding your goals and what you need to do in order to get where you want to be Implementing CEO days Starting to scale now for 2024 and 2025   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/avoiding-short-term-thinking/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Episode 15: Goal Setting and Planning for the New Year Scale It  The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie   FOLLOW CLAIRE: Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

We are continuing with the scaling series, and talking specifically about how I got to the point in my business where I have a work/life balance and could enjoy 2 weeks completely off while in Japan in May while barely working the rest of the month and still bringing in 5 figures.    My hope is that this will leave you feeling inspired with some tangible takeaways on how you can set your business up in a way that actually supports your work/life balance rather than you having to be a slave to your business in order to be “profitable.”    So, let’s dive into today’s episode where I’m holding nothing back, including the hard parts of talking about money and scaling your business.   In this episode, we cover:  My personal relationship with money during the month of May  Why you need to learn how to manage your finances  Outsourcing the money-making pieces of your business to a trusty admin assistant  How to implement multiple streams of income  The benefit of batching content prior to taking time off    SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-i-took-an-entire-month-off/    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Scale It Waitlist Episode 31: 5 Modern Ways to Scale Your Photography Business    FOLLOW CLAIRE:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

In this second episode of the scaling series, we are talking through the 5 modern ways to scale your photography business. I began scaling back in 2021 and realized very quickly how impactful scaling could be. Just to scratch the surface, I am now booking a max of 15 weddings per year instead of 30 and I’m still hitting $25k months consistently while working 30 hours a week rather than 65.    I truly believe these 5 ways to scale are your ticket to a better work-life balance, more freedom, and more profit while still working less and still enjoying your life and your business.   So, without further ado, let’s get into these 5 ways to scale your photography business.   In this episode, we cover:  Why you need to have systems, funnels, and outsourced tasks in place The importance of advanced marketing and advertising strategies  Selling prints and albums on repeat How to build a team of photographers Pivoting into education   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/5-modern-ways-to-scale-your-photography-business/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Listen to Episode 6 Scale It Waitlist - More details about my program, Scale It, will be coming in the next months, but for exclusive discounts, bonuses, + early access, join the waitlist! The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Flodesk - This link gets you 50% off your entire subscription.   Follow Claire:  Claire’s Instagram   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  

In this first episode of the scaling series, we’re going to talk about when it’s time to scale your photography business, as well as what scaling actually means for your life and business.    In this 5-episode series of scaling your business, I will be showing you how your life and business can look different whenever you decide to scale so that you can avoid burnout year after year.    During this first episode, I will be sharing the 7 different ways you will know it’s time for you to scale, and even a bit about my personal story about why I decided to scale and start that process back in 2021. These next 5 episodes of this scaling series are going to be so powerful for you, and I truly believe it has the ability to change your life and your business just like it has changed mine.    So, what do you say we get into this first episode of the scaling series?   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/when-its-time-to-scale-your-photography-business   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business   OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT:  Claire’s Instagram

If you’re struggling with booking your dream couples, there could be one thing that holding you back. It’s something we see so much and it’s so normal to see in the industry.    This topic that I am sharing is something I shared over my Instagram this past week, and the response was so good I thought it would be a great idea to do an unfiltered episode about this to share it with even more photographers because it’s also not talked about from an education perspective.   While this is going to give you some tough love, I promise you it comes from a place of love because I truly care for you. My hope is that this helps shift your perspective because if you find yourself doing this one thing, you are probably actually waving goodbye to a bunch of potential bookings with your dream couples.   So, let’s get into this unfiltered episode that I hope helps you so much!    In this episode, you will hear about:  The biggest thing keeping you from booking your dream clients  Why it's important to market your business in a more positive light  The reason you shouldn't assume the worst    SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/the-one-thing-keeping-you-from-booking-your-dream-couples/     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Hook inquires with these 4 free email templates     OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront     FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need     FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: Claire’s Instagram

Have you always had an interest in booking destination weddings? Or maybe you’ve booked them, but want to book more? Then this episode is for you! I’m guiding you through everything you need to know about the question of how to book destination weddings.    You may have heard time and time again that you need to travel to a location first in order to be able to book that location, or even have been discouraged to doing destination weddings, but that's not what I'm here to tell you.    I’m here to share other ways for you to book more destination weddings and how to even book your first destination wedding, and how to make the most of your travel whenever you are traveling either for personal pleasure or for business.   In this episode, you will hear about:  Why I won't discourage you from booking destination weddings Booking couples and engagement sessions  Niching down your locations so you can become an expert The importance of writing blogs and cornerstone content  Sharing about your travel  Some information on my new program coming at the end of the year   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-to-book-destination-weddings/     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Get on the waitlist for Scale It - My group mentorship program launching in October 2023 teaching on the topic of scaling your business so that your business requires less of you.  The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie     OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront     FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need     FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: Claire’s Instagram      

In today’s episode, I want to give you a quick snapshot at some of my favorite business books that I’ve read as a photographer. All of these have helped in different ways and in different seasons of my business. Books are a great way to learn from some of the industry leaders in a strategic and wholesome way. While they are not specifically focused on photography, you can still take each of the application pieces from these books and apply them to your photography business.    I’m excited to share these with you because these have been pivotal to some of my growth and how I have approached business as a whole. You can find these books in my Amazon storefront if any of them resonate with you.   My top 5 favorite business books:  "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz  "Building a Story Brand" by Donald Miller "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer “The Gift of Influence” by Tommy Spaulding   SHOW NOTES:  http://clairehunt.co/blog/the-best-business-books-for-photographers   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Check out my Amazon Storefront    OFFERINGS:  Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS:  Client Experience Bundle  Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET’S CONNECT:  Claire’s Instagram

If client communication is something that is overwhelming for you, especially during the busy season, then this episode is for you. We’re talking about 3 simple yet powerful ways to start improving your client communication. Client communication is just one small piece of giving a great client experience as a whole.    If you struggle with knowing what to say, have clients emailing you wondering what’s next, have clients confused about why they aren’t hearing from you, or if you’re simply just lost on the client experience journey and how to be an organized business owner, then you are about to find many golden nuggets with tangible examples.    I'm also sharing an exciting new offer, the Client Experience Bundle, that launches on July 18. You can expect to find all of my email templates, questionnaires, and workflows for both weddings and elopements. And, as a podcast listener, you can join the waitlist to be the first to have access AND to get an exclusive discount.    So, let’s get started on the 3 ways you can start improving your client communication today.    You are going to learn about:    Taking the time to think about your client’s journey  Being clear and direct when communicating deadlines and expectations  How to use a CRM to its max capacity  My new offer the Client Experience Bundle     SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/3-ways-to-improve-client-communication   OFFERINGS:  Client Experience Bundle - Email templates, questionnaires, and workflows - Launching July 18th! Join the list to get an exclusive discount as a podcast listener!  Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS:  Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LOVE:  Episode 6 Episode 23   FOLLOW ALONG + LET’S CONNECT:  Claire’s Instagram  

Are you someone who gets intimidated by finances in your business, and you just are not sure where in the world to start? Well, I am bringing a very requested topic to you all on bookkeeping 101. I have our friend Olivia with us today and we’re going to talk about the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant, a few of Olivia’s top bookkeeping and finance practices she recommends for entrepreneurs (and yes, that does include how to pay yourself and how much to pay for taxes), the difference between sales and profit, and the term “knowing your numbers” because that’s something that gets thrown around a lot. Get ready, because you are going to walk away with some super tangible steps from this short, yet packed episode!   You are going to learn all about:    The difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant  Olivia's top bookkeeping and finance practices  How to pay yourself  The first steps to take when figuring out taxes  The difference between sales and profit  What it means to know your numbers  Olivia's bookkeeping software recommendations  The reports we should all be looking at routinely  When to know it's time to hire a bookkeeper  How to budget and forecast    SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/bookkeeping-101-with-frolic-bookkeeping/   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Check out Olivia’s profit and loss spreadsheet. You can get 20% off with the code ALLANGLES.   Follow Along and Chat With Us Follow Claire: Claire’s Instagram Contact Claire Claire’s Template Shop Book It Mentorship Program Mentoring With Claire   Follow Olivia: Olivia’s Instagram  Olivia’s Website  

Let me be clear that this is not an episode where I am pitching one of my programs to you, so I wanted to preface with that. By all means if you relate to my teaching style, this episode hits home for you, and you know that one of my educational offerings could potentially help you, then I’d love nothing more than to get to know you. But, truthfully, I wanted to talk about this topic on an episode because every educator or service provider pushes the narrative that you need to invest. It can be hard to drown out the noise.   Think about that VA always pushing their Pinterest services, or the educator constantly promoting their offers with a sense of urgency and scarcity. You hear enough of that elsewhere, so that’s not what this episode is.   This episode is to educate you on all the things to consider when it comes to the many educational courses, programs, products, free trainings, or even the ways you can outsource in your business.   So objectively, here's what you will learn in this episode: + what investing actually means (time, energy, and money)+ when it's actually a good time to invest in your business+ how to determine whether an investment is worth it+ what to prioritize investing in+ mistakes that you can avoid+ how to actually prioritize your investments as well (because I know a majority of you have some kind of course, just gathering dust in your inbox - I’ve done it too)   Tap play to listen in!   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/when-is-it-a-good-time-to-invest-in-your-business/     OFFERINGS: Notion Template  Email Templates Book It Mentorship Program 1:1 Mentoring The Shop The Amazon Storefront     FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need     OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LOVE: Episode 6 – Inbox Overwhelm? 4 Ways to Better Your Productivity Episode 15 – Goal Setting and Planning for the New Year     FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: Claire’s Instagram

Are you looking to streamline your client processes and give them an incredible experience? Well friend, we are talking about how to maximize Dubsado to save you time, energy, and overwhelm, all while giving your clients a fabulous journey. I’ve used Dubsado in my own business for over 2 years after switching over from HoneyBook, and I absolutely love it.    If you know anything about Honeybook, you know it’s basically the only CRM that’s recommended for photographers, but I truly feel Dubsado is so much more powerful. It has many more implementations you can use, and the automations are incredible! Now, although I could talk to you about this myself, I’ve decided to bring on Meg Cooper to tell you about all the amazing things Dubsado can do for your photography business.   In this episode, we cover:   Meg’s business journey What Dubsado is how you can use it to its fullest potential How to go from dreadfully managing client projects to being excited about having new inquiries The biggest differences between Dubsado and HoneyBook The first thing you should automate when using Dubsado Small ways to get systems set up with an entry-level workflow and still save time Meg’s favorite actions and triggers to use Things to watch out for when setting up workflows to actions and triggers How to best personalize your emails   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-to-use-dubsado-to-save-time-energy-overwhelm-meg-cooper   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:  Dubsado: Start your free trial and get 20% off your first month or year using this link. You can also use the code CLAIREHUNTPHOTO when selecting your plan. Workflow Worksheet: If you’re struggling to articulate your client experience workflow and are managing it from memory or post-it notes, this free comprehensive worksheet will allow you to outline your process clearly so that you can more easily manage it and identify any possible opportunities in your client experience.      OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW + CONNECT WITH CLAIRE: Claire's Instagram   FOLLOW MEG: Meg’s Website Meg’s Instagram  

Have you been struggling with organization in your photography business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite organization tools, Notion, and how you can use it in your business. I know organization can be a foreign thing to most of us creative entrepreneurs, and for me, since I was a nurse, organization has always been ingrained in me since that time, but Notion has made my entrepreneurship journey so much more organized and much more fun too! If you don’t know this about me already, aesthetics are equally as important to me as functionality, and Notion, in my opinion, is visually appealing. Another bonus is that it’s free! Notion can be quite overwhelming at first to understand the ins and outs, but hopefully, this episode will give you guidance on how you can use it in your photography business.    And after learning about Notion, if you decide you want this kind of organization in your own business, just know I released my first Notion template for creative entrepreneurs. My hope for this template is that it makes organization a bit easier in your business to save you time. You can also use the special discount code I created just for my podcast listeners LAUNCH20 until May 26th!    Now let’s get into the biggest ways I use Notion in my business!   In this episode, I am sharing the different ways to use Notion in your business by:   Mapping out your goals  Brain-dumping thoughts, ideas, and passion projects  Hosting your location and vendor list databases Having an editing list with due dates and a timeline  Hosting your marketing plan and tasks needing to be completed  Making a wish list for your purchases  Tracking your habits   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-to-use-notion-in-your-photography-business   OFFERINGS: Notion Template (Discount code LAUNCH20 expires May 26th) Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need Free Editing List Notion Template   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: Claire’s Instagram  

Are you someone who struggles with imposter syndrome? Maybe you aren’t charging what you’d like to charge because you’re scared it’s too much. Well, my friend, you’re in the right place because while this is not my area of expertise, my guest Dustin is an expert in this area. So, if you’re a creative entrepreneur or you’re working on overcoming a limiting belief, then you’re going to want to tune in because you will leave with so many actionable steps and I cannot wait for you to hear it!   In this episode, we cover:  Understanding your mindset How money mindset impacts our confidence to sell  Getting over the fear of charging what you're worth  How to overcome imposter syndrome  Getting past limiting beliefs The importance of affirmations   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/mindset-shifts-for-overcoming-limiting-beliefs   OFFERINGS:  Book It Mentorship Program The Shop  The Amazon Storefront    FREE OFFERINGS:  Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquires - Email Templates  Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW CLAIRE:  Claire's Instagram    FOLLOW DUSTIN  Dustin's Instagram The And Life Podcast

If you've ever wondered about my photography journey so that you can trust in my education or you just simply want to know how I got to where I am, then today's episode is for you.   In today’s podcast episode of All Angles Photography Podcast, we're going back to the beginning. I'll be sharing about: When I started photography What my hopes were for it in the beginning The steps I took to grow my business When I was able to quit my nursing career How I had to rebuild after moving across the country How I pivoted into education   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/my-photography-journey   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Need some inspiration on what to wear for your upcoming weddings or elopements? If you Google it, you'll see a lot of business casual talk or "only wear black”. That doesn't always give you the direction you need and it's a bit old school, right?    In this podcast I will share:   + my go-to outfit pairings + the shoes I love most (comfort over anything) + the colors you can wear for a wedding or elopement day   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/what-to-wear-as-a-photographer/   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Do you feel lost when it comes to the business side of things? You're not alone, and I can help with that! In this episode, I am sharing the top 10 apps that have made the biggest difference in my business, life, and client's experience with me. It's my hope this will help you get more of your time back, grow your business, create an amazing client experience, streamline your processes, and get organized.   If you would like to follow along visually with the Top 10 Resources Guide and get the links to exclusive discounts, go ahead and click the link below.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/10-best-apps-for-photographers   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

This is your not-so-typical gear guide. I'm sharing some photography gear I use and gear that makes my life so much easier on a wedding or elopement day. If you've ever struggled with staying hydrated, having all of your things by your side, switching out SD cards quickly in the middle of those family photos (it happens to me too), or hanging the dress where you really want it... This episode is for you.   I'll be sharing with you 15 things that I consider essential wedding photography gear. Everything mentioned can be found in my Amazon Storefront under the boards "Photography Gear" and "Wedding Day Essentials". Prepare to be mind blown!   Come on over and connect with me on Instagram! I post polls very often to give an inside scoop on what's coming to the podcast next and I'll give you a say in the education I bring to this platform.     SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/essential-wedding-photography-gear   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   *I do receive a small commission from any items purchased from my storefront since I am an affiliate. It's my hope these items will be as helpful to you as they are to me.*  

Do you want to book out your calendar full? Stop wondering where your next booking is coming from? Attract your dream couples? Market effectively to them? The list goes on.   In mentoring photographers, time and time again, they would be wondering how I booked out my calendar and advertise my services. It's so much deeper than advertising in order to attract and book your dream couples!   This is why I created my workshop and coaching program - to give you a proven foundational approach that's unlike any other education out there. Register for my FREE 30-minute workshop below. As soon as you register, you can watch right away.   REGISTER FOR THE FREE WORKSHOP   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-to-attract-and-book-dream-couples   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

If you've ever felt terrible at reaching your goals, it could be that you've just never had a strategic plan in working towards them. You asked for education on how I set, track, and review my goals, so your wish has been granted! In this podcast episode, I'll walk you through how to set goals in a way where they're attainable, create supporting actions for the goals, and create tasks that will help you work towards that goal on a smaller scale.  This is the exact flow for setting goals that I've used for 2022 and now 2023. I have loved it and I hope this serves you right where you're at!     SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/goal-setting-and-planning-for-the-new-year   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop - USE CODE PODSQUAD FOR 10% OFF The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Your client experience may be impacting your inquiries and bookings. We all want to be booked out with a full calendar and work with our dream couples, but client experience is truly one of the most important things that will set your business apart from the many photographers your potential couple is inquiring with. If you think of client experience as sending a questionnaire, a guide, or even simply giving a gift, there’s so much more to client experience than that. In this episode of All Angles Photography Podcast, we will do some reframing on why you should care about client experience. I'll be touching on 2 important reasons you should care about client experience from a before-booking perspective. Meaning before a couple inquires with you, your client experience could be impacting the number of inquiries you have coming in or that you're converting into bookings. Tune into this short and actionable episode and start auditing your marketing and website so you can hopefully see an increase in your inquiries and bookings.     SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-client-experience-could-be-impacting-your-inquiries-and-bookings   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop - USE CODE PODSQUAD FOR 10% OFF. The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

As photographers, we have a slower season and I say that lightly because even though it's slow, we have many things we should improve upon or update every year. In this episode of All Angles Photography Podcast, we will chat through goal setting, evaluating the back end of your business so it's set up for success by the time the busy season comes back around, content creation, marketing, finances, your workspace, and so much more. If you’ve wondered how to make the most of your off-season, then listen in for these 9 tips.   SHOW NOTES:  https://clairehunt.co/blog/nine-things-photographers-should-do-during-slow-season   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop - USE CODE PODSQUAD FOR 10% OFF The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

The topic of hooking inquiries is so important because getting inquiries shows us that our marketing is working, but what happens once they land in your inbox? How do you serve them well? How can you solve pain points? What can you do to position yourself as the expert? How should you even format your inquiry response in the first place? If you're struggling to hook inquiries and convert them into bookings, or maybe you struggle to get inquiries in the first place, this is the episode for you! I'll be sharing my top 6 tips on how to hook inquiries from the first email and through your inquiry workflow.   If you listen to this episode and you're like, "This is great... But how do I attract my dream couples in the first place?" In my coaching program, Book It, I teach you an in-depth foundational roadmap to attract the couples you actually want to work with, market yourself in an irresistible way, have a great website, convert inquiries into your highest paying clients, and get organized. We will be opening the doors again in early 2023. If you want first access and an incredible enrollment special, join the waitlist through the link below. The last round sold out in less than 7 days, so I would love to help you fast-track reaching your goals!     SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/photography-inquiry-email-tips-and-templates   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Want to become an efficient and avid traveler? Then this episode is for you! Sydney from Wildly in Love is joining me on this episode to share her best travel tips and tricks. She and her husband are always hopping on a plane every chance they get, so you can trust she has the best travel hacks to share. You'll learn tangible ways to save money, travel more often, book your travels, and earn rewards by utilizing credit cards. This episode is packed with travel tips and tricks, so grab your notebook and get ready to become an avid traveler!   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/best-travel-hacks   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront You Need a Budget (YNAB) – If you join at this link here, you’ll get a month free! This has by far been the best budgeting tool I’ve ever used in my personal life and business.   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW CLAIRE: Claire’s Instagram   FOLLOW SYDNEY: Sydney’s Blog Sydney’s YouTube Wildly in Love Instagram

Copywriting can be difficult, especially when you're first starting out or maybe you've been in this for a while and you're trying to learn how to target your dream couples through your website copy. We're going to chat about what copywriting is, why you need great copy on your website as a photographer, common mistakes when it comes to copy and design, and we're also going to touch a little on social media and providing value in captions. Listen in to hear Rachel Greiman from Green Chair Stories dish on all of her copywriting tips and tricks.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/copywriting-tips-for-a-photographers-website-with-rachel-greiman   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront DIY Copywriting Guide - Use code ANGLES15 for 15% off   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   FOLLOW RACHEL: https://www.instagram.com/greenchairstories https://www.greenchairstories.com

Getting experience as a second photographer is really beneficial for your portfolio, whether that's because you're diving into a new niche, market, or even state! However, there are ways to succeed at being a great second photographer and that's what I'm sharing in this episode!   You'll learn how to support the lead photographer, serve the couple well, and take photographs that really add to the whole of the gallery.   Tune in and start being everyone's go-to second with these tips.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-to-succeed-at-second-shooting   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Have you wondered how to create a genuine relationship with a planner? What makes a planner want to refer a photographer? What is helpful, and what's overstepping? How can we be beneficial to the planner before, during, and after the wedding day? How do we negotiate the best timeframe for sunset portraits? Should we expect to collaborate or pay for styled shoots?   Sydney Kuhne from Wildly in Love is joining us for this episode and I found that while talking to Sydney, I still had questions about the best way to work as a team with planners. Sydney has a ton of experience (over 8 years) in the wedding industry, so you can expect her to DISH on all of her experience and tips.   Listened to the episode and loved it? Post a screenshot of the episode with your biggest takeaway on your Instagram story! We'd love to hear from you.   Show Notes: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-photographers-and-planners-best-work-together   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   FOLLOW SYDNEY: Sydney's Travel Blog Sydney's YouTube Vlog

Outsourcing is a hot topic on this podcast. I can barely finish one episode without speaking about it because it's truly changed my life - not to be dramatic. You deserve to learn more about this and hear more about it in an episode completely dedicated to it.   Outsourcing is important for growth and sanity. If you've ever felt like outsourcing isn't an option for you, whether because of fear or thinking you can do everything yourself better than someone else can do it, this episode will help you combat those 2 very limiting beliefs.   My own personal virtual assistant, Sarah Crum, will be chatting about all things outsourcing to a VA. If you've wondered how a VA can uplevel your biz, we will chat about tasks they can take on, marketing areas of importance, Pinterest, when it's time to outsource to a VA, general onboarding process, how to find a VA, bad experiences, and more.   Tune in and get ready to revolutionize your business!   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/how-a-virtual-assistant-can-uplevel-your-business   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   FOLLOW SARAH: https://www.instagram.com/itssarahcrum

Do you find yourself being interrupted during your deep work constantly by your phone or your computer when it comes to emails? Maybe you want to respond quickly to every email or DM so you find yourself not really getting anything done on your to-do list? Maybe you get to the end of a work day and you feel like your inbox is just running your life and overtaking your entire to-do list? I’ve been there, my friend. As soloprenuers, many times we feel the pressure to instantly respond to emails in order to be productive, and while I love inbox 0, the reality is, it’s not sustainable to have your inbox open and in the background refreshing every minute. We’re going to talk about time blocking, boundaries, notification settings, snoozing (and I don’t mean sleeping), scheduling out emails, and so much more.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/4-ways-to-improve-email-productivity-for-photographers   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Have you been wondering how you can uplevel your marketing? Maybe you want to scale your business by attracting what you want to be photographing? Or maybe you've wanted to scale in a different way with digital products?   In this episode, we are talking with Nicola Dixon - the expert on styled shoots and digital products. Nicola is passionate about teaching all things digital products and inspiring female photographers to go after a better life - whether that be through leveling up their portfolio, changing their mindset, or passive income.    In this episode, I talk with Nicola all about attending or planning styled shoots intentionally, how styled shoots have the ability to completely change the course of your business and what you're photographing, tips for casting a vision, and more of her expertise. We also talk about how you know when it's the time to create a digital product and the freedom they bring to your life and business.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/scale-your-business-with-styled-shoots-and-digital-products-nicola-dixon   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   FOLLOW NICOLE: https://www.instagram.com/nicoladixonphotographyco If you felt inspired by this episode, be sure to check out Nicola's course, Creating and Launching a Digital Product. Use the code CLAIRE for 15% off the course bundle. I have purchased this myself and it contains straight-to-the-point information about the product you should create, market research, pricing, practical tips, storefronts, the launch process, how to grow your audience, mindset, email marketing, writing a sales page, and SO. MUCH. MORE. Course Bundle Link: Creating and Launching a Digital Product Course Nicola's Website Nicola's Podcast: Learn to Launch

Instead of working yourself into the ground this busy season, take some (or all) of these 10 ideas I give you in this episode and start somewhere with self-care. Let's throw away the thought process behind hustle culture and make time for you so that you can serve your couples to the best of your ability.   SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/10-self-care-ideas-for-photographers-in-the-midst-of-busy-season   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need Jules Acree's Google Calendar Video   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Instagram is such a great way to market yourself to dream couples and I have found it to be my top lead generator! This was a heavily requested episode - so I’ll be giving all of my thoughts when it comes to your bio, social media and life balance, headshots, the content that you share, story highlights, attracting followers, and more so that you can turn those profile views into engaged followers and paying clients.      SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/turning-profile-views-on-instagram-into-inquiries/   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Do you struggle with knowing how to improve your client experience as a photographer? Or maybe you don’t even understand why it’s important in the first place? This episode is only the tip of the iceberg on ways to improve your client experience and it helps to convey the value of doing so. Do you want to raise prices? Get raving reviews? Have a better workflow so your headspace is relieved? Give every client the exact same experience with you? We’re going to talk about all of this and more.       SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/3-ways-to-improve-your-photography-client-experience   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography   For 20% Off Dubsado use code: clairehuntphoto

All Angles Photography Podcast is all about equipping you with what you need to build and sustain a successful photographer career. As you may know, photography is about way more than just photographing, editing, and maybe tweaking a website here and there. In this episode, I will share with you my plans, hopes, and the heart behind this podcast. Get ready to learn more about Claire, why she’s qualified to educate, and how this is going to become your new favorite podcast that truly does hit on all angles.       SHOW NOTES: https://clairehunt.co/blog/get-to-know-all-angles-photography-podcast/   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography

Welcome to All Angles. This is a business and photography podcast that truly hits on all angles of creating and sustaining a fulfilling photography career. My name is Claire Hunt and I’m a former pediatric trauma nurse turned wedding photographer and educator. I went from $0 to 100K in a year so you can trust that I will teach you tangible and actionable tips that help you improve your business all while providing you some encouragement along the way. From marketing, gear, client experience, travel, content creation, productivity, and more. If it will uplift your business, you can bet we will be chatting about it, either with just myself or an amazing guest. You’re going to want to grab your coffee, subscribe to the show, and join me every other Friday to hit on all angles of running your dream photography business.   OFFERINGS: Book It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront   FREE OFFERINGS: Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need   FOLLOW ALONG + LET'S CONNECT: https://www.instagram.com/clairehuntphotography