Shay K Photo video on my client onboarding process In this video, I walk through my entire client onboarding process. It is crucial  that this process feels easy and effortless for your clients. You are in a luxury business —so act like one. In the video I start by showing you where clients can find my contact form on my website. Make this button super accessible and easy to find. Use a CRM like HoneyBook or Dubsado. My contact form is embedded directly into my site through

1. People are more vulnerable in front of the camera than you are behind it. You’re not just photographing a pretty face. You’re holding someone’s self-image in your hands. Treat it gently. Be the hype woman they need. 2. Back up your photos in MULTIPLE places… and tell your clients to do the same. Your future self will thank you. Your clients will thank you. Your sanity will thank you. PLEASE!!! Also - do not format any cards until you’ve delivered the gallery. 3. SD cards a

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This week, Madi (MadRob Photography) and I sat down on her podcast Talk Photo to Me and finally broke the ice on one of our favorite wedding photography topics: wedding day ICKS

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I swear there are several moments when I knew photography was for me. And It was more than just a job. It stopped being a hobby, it stopped being money in my Venmo account, and it became me. Like something ancient. Like something I didn’t choose, but something that chose me first. It didn’t happen in a classroom or during some perfectly lit golden-hour shoot. It happened on a wedding day where I was documenting an entire family’s legacy, their heritage, their everything… and

It started with a lie I told myself  “This blog would just be another school assignment.” That’s my hook. I hope you like it. No, but honestly.. It is the story I clung to so I wouldn’t have to care too much. I told myself I’d write something quick, check the box, and move on with my life so I could graduate. And, to be fair, I did  procrastinate this class to the absolute very last minute. (I am so sorry, Diego. Hopefully, I get so famous from this blog that I can give you a