Hey photography friends! This week we're sitting down with the amazing Vanessa Joy, who's juggling life as a photographer in both Austin and the NYC area while raising a family and teaching others how to rock their photo businesses. Vanessa gets real about her journey from high school darkroom days to building a thriving multi-genre photography career. She shares some seriously game-changing insights on how she's managed to avoid burnout (even while traveling 150 days last year!), create meaningful boundaries, and build the financial freedom that lets her work and travel on her own terms.

In this heart-to-heart conversation, Vanessa dishes on:

• How she turned a personal trip to Africa into a sponsored opportunity (so smart!)
• Her candid approach to balancing family life with entrepreneurship
• Why saying "no" has become her superpower for sustainability
• Her clever strategies for creating passive income through real estate and education (check out her website here!)

Hit that play button to grab all of Vanessa's wisdom and don't forget to check out her Instagram for the "Joy Tools" guide she mentioned! Trust me, your work-life balance will thank you!

⚖️ Extra thankful for our May podcast sponsor - The Contract Shop

If a storm damaged your home, you’d have insurance to cover it. But what about protecting your business from legal storms?

The Contract Shop is your one stop shop for contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, LLC set up, and trademark support. The Contract Shop has everything photographers need to build a legally sound business.

Save 30% off your first purchase from The Contract Shop.

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

Hey photographers! Do you ever feel guilty when you take a break from editing or wonder if your clients are judging you when you post about your personal life on social media? In this episode, I'm revealing five things you absolutely don't have to justify or feel guilty about as a photographer, no matter where you are in your business journey.

In this episode, I'll share:

• Why you should never apologize for your pricing (and why comparing yourself to other photographers is a losing game)
• How to set boundaries and live your life without the guilt
• When it's perfectly okay to say "no" to certain types of sessions
• Why investing in education shows your commitment to growth
• The truth about your unique success timeline and why it's worth celebrating

Press play to shed those feelings of guilt and gain the confidence to run your photography business on your own terms. I'm cheering you on!

⚖️ Extra thankful for our May podcast sponsor - The Contract Shop

If a storm damaged your home, you’d have insurance to cover it. But what about protecting your business from legal storms?

The Contract Shop is your one stop shop for contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, LLC set up, and trademark support. The Contract Shop has everything photographers need to build a legally sound business.

Save 30% off your first purchase from The Contract Shop.

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

Hey friends! I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation with Mollie Goodspeed, an incredible wedding photographer from Fort Worth, Texas. In this episode, Mollie shares her inspiring journey from high school photography enthusiast to thriving full-time wedding photographer. We dive deep into how she funded her first full-frame camera with student loans, navigated her early $500 weddings, and strategically built a sustainable business through relationship-building and smart pricing strategies.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Mollie developed her entrepreneurial mindset and photography passion
• The exact steps she took to transition from part-time to full-time photography
• Her practical approach to increasing prices and creating all-inclusive packages
• Strategies for finding your ideal clients through Instagram and networking
• How saving money and setting clear goals helped her make the leap to full-time

Ready to be inspired and pick up some actionable tips for your own photography journey? Hit that play button and join us for this candid conversation about building a thriving wedding photography business!

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

Hey friends! I'm so excited to share this episode with you where I break down how ChatGPT has become my absolute best free assistant in my photography business. I'll be honest - I was totally skeptical at first, but now I use it daily to create social media content, polish client reviews, write email newsletters, and so much more. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how you can adapt AI to your photography business while still keeping your authentic voice.

In this episode, I'll show you:

• My favorite ways to create engaging social media content without the stress
• How I transform client reviews to make them absolutely shine
• My simple process for crafting professional email newsletters (in half the time!)
• The exact prompts I use for writing compelling package descriptions and FAQs
• How I've even used ChatGPT to level-up my photography techniques

Ready to add a free virtual assistant to your photography business? Hit that play button and let's dive into my top 10 ChatGPT hacks that will save you time and take your business to the next level!

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

Hey there! This week I sat down with Andee Hart, and wow, what a conversation! Andee's an amazing sales coach with 18 years of executive sales experience who made the bold leap from corporate America to founding her own candle company, Heart Design Co. I was so inspired hearing how she navigated that transition and her practical advice for selling with confidence is exactly what many of us need!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Andee's honest story about facing her doubts when leaving her corporate job (something I totally relate to!)
• Super helpful tips for handling those tricky pricing objections we all face
• The little touches that create amazing client experiences (her thank-you note idea is gold!)
• Why truly believing in what you offer changes everything about how you sell

Hit play to learn Andee's "10 seconds of courage" approach - it might just change how you feel about selling forever! Trust me, this one's worth your time! ✨

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

We are celebrating 6 years of the Book More Photography Clients Podcast! 🎉

In honor of the podcast anniversary, I break down some of the lessons learned, why I retired the Blueprint program, and tell you about my brand new program - The Fully Booked Method!

Want to earn a free spot in the program for the spring round?

Here's how to enter:
1) Share about the podcast in your stories and tag me @brookejanaephoto

2) Join the Fully Booked Method waitlist by filling out this form.

Winner will be announced on Friday April 18, 2025.

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I booked out my most recent set of spring mini sessions from the planning to the marketing. You will be able to take my strategy and try it for yourself!

Come tell me your biggest takeaway.

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The doors to the Fully Booked Method open again on July 15th! Join the waitlist for all the details and to get first dibs on one of the spots.

Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.

It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!