Wedding Atelier: Photography Podcast

Wedding Atelier: Photography Podcast

Welcome to the Wedding Atelier Podcast—your go-to strategy book for building a profitable, stress-free wedding photography business. Each week, host Alora Rachelle, a successful wedding photographer turned business coach, shares proven strategies and insider secrets that are working right now to help you become a fully booked, high-earning photographer. Say goodbye to hustle and burnout and unlock the secrets to scale your photography business with confidence and ease. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

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July 30, 2025 37 mins

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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Heidi Thompson from Evolve Your Wedding Business to discuss the critical shift from being a business owner to becoming the CEO of your wedding business. 

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:44 Heidi Thompson's Journey in the Wedding Industry

01:53 Marketing Insights and Strategies

04:01 Becoming the CEO of Your...

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In this episode of the Wedding at Podcast, the host welcomes back Aubrey Westland, the expert in stock photography, after more than three years. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the stock photography industry, covering essential topics such as the differences between microstock and premium agencies, the impact of AI on the industry, and licensing models. 

Aubrey shares her decade-long journey, offers insights on boost...

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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, guest Scott from Imagen.ai shares his journey from general portrait photography to becoming a highly successful niche wedding photographer specializing in proposals. 

He discusses the importance of niche marketing, planning meticulous sessions using various tools, and leveraging blog content for SEO. Scott provides insights on building a strong referral network and optimizing content f...

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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Sara Monika, a seasoned wedding photographer and outsourcing expert. Sara shares her experiences and strategies for helping photographers save time and increase their income by outsourcing tasks.

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Shayna Lloyd is a Montana-based traveling photographer and videographer for the adventurous and laid-back. Shayna’s signature video style can be described as “vlogs mixed with indie films” and her photos follow suit; Shayna’s story-driven and experience first approach have made her stand out in the market, and her focus on simplicity and ease in all areas of her business have helped her replicate her results for other photographers...

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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora discusses her strategies for balancing motherhood, self-care, and her business during the summer.

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In this episode, host Alora shares the significant role of mindset in achieving success, particularly in the wedding photography business.

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In this episode, Alora interviews Jesse from Ink Pot Creative to discuss the intricacies of SEO and blogging for wedding photographers. Jesse provides invaluable tips on keyword research, crafting compelling blog content, and leveraging venue-specific posts to attract ideal clients. The conversation also explores common misconceptions about SEO, the balance between visuals and text in blog posts, and the importance of creating long...

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After over a decade as a wedding photographer, Angela stepped away from the industry, burnt out and craving a slower pace of life as a young mom. During a year-long sabbatical, she naturally began helping other photographers with social media — and quickly saw the need for simple, stress-free content creation.

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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Paige, founder of The Legal Paige, to discuss essential legal aspects for wedding photographers. They delve into important contract clauses, the significance of clear rescheduling and cancellation policies, and the necess...

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In this episode of the podcast, Alora welcomes Miles Whitboyer, a distinguished wedding and commercial photographer based in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Renowned for his cinematic storytelling and authenticity, Miles shares his valuable insights on maintaining artistic integrity and providing exceptional client experiences. The discussion delves into Miles' journey in the photography industry, the importance of personal connections...

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In this episode, Alora welcomes special guest Julia, one of her alumni, who shares her inspiring journey from struggling with bookings to achieving rapid wins by raising her prices from $6k to $12k in just two months

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In this episode, host Alora welcomes a special guest, her alumni Khariza, to discuss her inspiring journey in building her growing wedding photography business while maintaining a full-time job.

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In this episode, host Alora wraps up the 10K wedding series with her favorite topic: the three crucial pricing strategies every wedding photographer needs to charge 10K for weddings. 

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In this episode, host Alora discusses the current downturn in inquiries and how societal changes are affecting consumer behavior beyond the wedding industry. 

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From Scientist to Full-Time Photographer: Jen's Inspiring Journey

In this episode, host Alora speaks with Jen, one of her recent alumni, about her rapid and impressive success in transforming her side hustle into a fully-fledged photography business. Jen shares her experience of booking weddings, raising her prices, and making the leap from a corporate pharmaceutical chemist to a full-time creative photographer. 

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In this episode, Alora discusses the importance of creating an incomparable wedding photography business to stand out in the industry. 

She explains the concept of being 'incomparable' and debunks the myth of market saturation in the wedding photography market. 

Alora provides insights into industry growth statistics and shares strategies for positioning your unique brand to attract your ideal clients.

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In this episode, host Alora kicks off a new series focused on helping wedding photographers book $10K weddings. The episode delves into the five crucial mindsets required to build a successful and profitable business. 

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In this episode, Alora shares her comprehensive guide on planning and executing a successful brand session. Reflecting on her recent brand shoot, she covers the challenges and lessons learned, providing practical tips and strategies to make the most of your session.

00:00 Introduction and Rebrand Exhaustion

02:17 Lessons from Past Brand Sessions

04:22 Planning Your Brand Session

08:53 Execution and Time Management

17:46 Weather and Unex...

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