286 - If you’ve ever said, “I’m just doing this on the side,” and used that to justify your low prices… this episode is your wake-up call. We’re pulling back the curtain on the actual math of part-time profitability, common mindset traps that keep you stuck, and how to finally price your sessions like the legit business owner you are.
What to Listen For:
- Why pricing low as a part-time photographer sets you up for burnout
- The big mindset lie that says “if it’s fun, I shouldn’t charge much”
- Why your expenses don’t change just because you’re part-time
- The one thing you MUST track to know if your pricing is profitable
- How $2,000+ average sales actually make part-time photography easier
- Why your limited availability is a pricing advantage
- How to reframe your beliefs about money, value, and success
- A simple piece of homework that can change your pricing mindset overnight
Whether you're in it for creative expression or building toward full-time, your part-time photography business deserves full-time profits. It's time to ditch the guilt and own your value. Start pricing like a pro—because your time, talent, and artistry are worth it.
👉 Be sure to grab the free Session Profit Planner and take your first step toward part-time profit that actually pays.
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Resources in this episode
Is your pricing setting you up for success? Find out how much you need to make per session to reach your revenue goals with this free calculator! Get it here: www.hairofthedogacademy.com/target
Master the craft of pet photography at the Hair of the Dog Academy → www.hairofthedogacademy.com
Stop competing on price and reach consistent $2,000+ sales in the Freedom Focus Formula → www.freedomfocusformula.com
Crack the code to booking more clients inside Elevate → www.freedomfocusformula.com/elevate
Discover the world of commercial pet photography in the Commercial Pet Photography Academy → www.hairofthedogacademy.com/commercial
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