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June 3, 2025 44 mins

Summary


In this episode of 'Hot Girls Photograph Love', Chloe Ramirez interviews Alora Rachelle, a successful wedding photographer turned educator. Alora shares her journey from charging $75 for her first wedding to scaling her business to over $500,000 a year. The conversation delves into the challenges women face in the photography industry, including imposter syndrome, burnout, and the importance of mindset. Alora emphasizes the need for women to advocate for themselves and their worth, and she discusses her transition to coaching other women photographers to achieve success without sacrificing their personal lives. The episode concludes with Alora introducing her new program aimed at empowering women in the wedding photography space.


Links


Aloha's Website: www.alorarachelle.com

Wedding Atelier Podcast: https://www.alorarachelle.com/podcast

Free Training: https://www.alorarachelle.com/free-training


Takeaways


  • Alora Rochelle transitioned from a wedding photographer to a business coach.
  • Women often face imposter syndrome and need to advocate for themselves.
  • Burnout is a common issue among photographers, especially women.
  • Success can be defined in many ways beyond just financial metrics.
  • Alora emphasizes the importance of mindset in achieving success.
  • She created a program to help women photographers scale their businesses.
  • The impact of her work is more important than the money earned.
  • Alora's journey highlights the importance of community and support among women.
  • She encourages women to find their unique path in business.
  • Alora's new program focuses on sustainable success for women photographers.

  • Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Connection at WPPI

    03:24 Empowering Women in Business

    06:03 The Journey to Wedding Photography

    08:50 Finding Passion in Wedding Photography

    11:23 The Impact of Personal Loss on Photography

    14:02 Capturing Memories: The Importance of Documentary Style

    16:52 Burnout and Its Signs in Creative Work

    19:39 Defining Success and Personal Boundaries

    21:29 The Shift in Business Strategy Post-Pandemic

    25:44 Mindset and Self-Worth in Business

    29:24 The Power of Writing and Setting Goals

    31:10 Transitioning from Photography to Coaching

    33:55 The Impact of Mentorship and Community

    37:36 Creating a Female-Centric Business Model

    41:09 Launching the Wedding Atelier Program


    Keywords


    wedding photography, women empowerment, business coaching, mindset, burnout, success, photography education, entrepreneurship, Alora Rachelle, women photographers






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