#247: Why Hiring a Wedding Photographer Made Me Rethink Everything About Pricing

Have you ever thought about what it feels like to be the client instead of the photographer? On this week’s Joycast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a personal experience: my daughter’s wedding.  For once, I wasn’t the one behind the lens, and let me tell you… It gave me a whole new perspective on what we do as photographers. Here’s a sneak peek: The whirlwind of planning a budget-friendly wedding in six months (Did I mention it was during hurricane season?!) What it was like to let go of my camera and savor every moment of the big day as a mom. The emotions of seeing the final photos and video (and how they became the most priceless part of the entire event!) Plus: A fresh perspective on what it’s like on the client's side of photography. The truth about digital files and why printed albums and artwork become lifelong treasures. What this experience taught me about the emotional journey our clients go through when they invest in photography. This week’s episode is a reminder of why what we do as photographers is so much bigger than just “taking pictures.” Photography is about love, legacy, and creating something people will treasure forever. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: https://photographybusinessinstitute.com/podcast/episode-247 SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  Click Here BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty  FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook  FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals  YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing  LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756 #201 - How a Florida Educator Transformed Her Photography from Dabbling to $3,200 Orders:  Turning Her Back Burner Hobby into Real Money

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How do I build my dream portrait photography business without sacrificing my family and freedom? How do I find photography clients who want more than digital files? What should I charge for my photos? What’s the best way to market for photography clients? Am I ready for a studio? Welcome to the Worth Every Penny Joycast where photographer and New York Times Best-Selling author, Sarah Petty, will answer these questions and more. With 3 kids under 3, Sarah decided she wanted to make money with photography. But it wasn’t as easy as it looked. After a few years and lots of tears, she built her little portrait photography business into one of America’s most profitable and this joycast will show you how. It’s designed for photographers who want more from their portrait hotography business, more profits, more clients and more free time…and don’t want to sacrifice their family along the way. Each week you’ll learn pricing tips, marketing ideas, selling tips and get insights into what’s working now. Along with a huge helping of motivation to build your own photography business where your clients say you’re worth every penny. You can find Sarah Petty at: www.joyofmarketing.com www.instagram.com/sarah.petty www.facebook.com/thejoyofmarketing