How can you streamline your workflows in your photography business to make life easier AND more profitable? My guest today, Karen Castor, an Arizona-based elopement photographer, shares her approach to automation, which has allowed her to work only a few hours a day while maintaining a six-figure income.
She shares her experience pivoting to elopement photography, balancing motherhood, and the importance of workflow optimization and automation. We also talk about the benefits of focusing on one specific location and how automating repetitive work can help to not only grow in your business but also maintain a healthy work-life balance.
In this episode, we chat about:
- How Karen pivoted into elopement photography with a newborn and a toddler at home
- The moment Karen almost completely quit her business
- Automating and streamlining your planning process
- Karen’s advice on creating a workflow and writing emails
- Karen’s methods for client tracking and management
- The benefits of focusing on one location and how it can help you profit more
Connect with Karen:
- Photography Instagram: @karencastorphoto
- Photography Website: karencastorphotography.com/
- Photography Education Instagram: @karencastorr
- Photography Education Website: karencastorphotography.com/photographer-education
Elopement Photography Resources:
Offerings:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
Freebies:
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
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IG @meganmacphail
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STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.
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