In this episode of Focus on Business, Jane chats with Aubrey Westlund about her experience making the shift from wedding photographer to specializing in stock photography. Aubrey shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to explore passive income streams, emphasizing the importance of financial stability and the benefits of diversifying income sources in the photography industry.
Discover how Aubrey navigated the challenges of transitioning into stock photography and the lessons she learned along the way. She provides valuable tips for starting a photography business and reflects on the value of second shooting, portfolio building, and providing excellent client experiences. Aubrey also discusses effective marketing strategies, identifying red flags in clients, and shares funny and memorable moments from her photography career.
Stay tuned and learn about Aubrey’s educational initiative, the “Lazy Girl Stock Photography Bootcamp,” designed to help photographers kick start their own path into stock photography.
Key Takeaways:
- Diversifying income and financial planning are crucial for photographers to navigate slow seasons and unexpected circumstances.
- Continuous learning, especially from experienced photographers and mentors, can provide valuable insight and accelerate your professional growth.
- Building strong relationships with clients and going the extra mile can be a powerful form of marketing.
You can find Aubrey at:
https://www.aubreywestlund.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-abundance/id1705844357
https://www.aubreywestlund.com/stock-photography-academy
https://www.instagram.com/aubreywestlund/
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You can find Jane at
https://www.Janegoodrich.com
https://www.instagram.com/jane.goodrich
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfForhibA6mLABnAlne8_Q
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