Episodes
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Feeling unsure about what to do during an 8-12 elopement day, let alone how how to book one!?
In this episode, we uncover the secrets to creating incredible all-day elopement experiences that couples love—and how to market them.
What You'll Learn:
Why clients who value the full experience are the ones you want to attract (no convincing needed!) How to fill a full-day elopement with magical activities, from astrophotography to helicopter rides Real-life examples of all-day elopements that showcase what’s possibleStart booking all-day elopements that exceed expectations. Press play and take your business to the next level!
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media.
All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks in your photography business and wondering what you should be outsourcing to get your time and energy back? Outsourcing can definitely be a game-changer, but there are also things to think about when you are deciding on what to delegate.
During the conversation, we emphasize the importance of looking at your daily tasks and identifying the things that drain your energy and don’t bring you joy. Those are the things you should be outsourcing. We also share some of the common tasks photographers typically outsource, why people get scared to outsource, and why you should outsource BEFORE you’re overwhelmed.
Outsourcing can transform your business by freeing up your time and mental energy. Start small, experiment, and don’t feel pressured to do it all at once. Press play and learn how to leverage outsourcing to boost your productivity, creativity, and overall satisfaction.
In this episode, we chat about:
Clarity on what to outsource - discover the tasks that photographers commonly outsource and learn how to identify the ones that are holding you back The fears associated with outsourcing and how to overcome them Advice on starting small with outsourcing, experimenting with different tasks, and managing the transition without feeling overwhelmed If you’re considering outsourcing, start before you’re behind. It’s too much to go back and fourth with someone when you’re overwhelmed
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 69 - Overcoming Your All-Or-Nothing Mindset as an Elopement Photographer or Creative Entrepreneur
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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How can pursuing your passions lead to a more meaningful career and life? My guest, Corey, a photographer based in Connecticut, shares her own journey with this after deciding to leave a 20 year career in corporate America. Before getting into photography, Corey fell in love with massage therapy and had her own practice for 15 years, but she always had a camera in her hand. After attending her first photographer workshop in 2017, she realized destination weddings and elopements were her passion.
Since becoming an elopement photographer, her prime market is Acadia National Park in Maine, but she’s also branching out to places she wants to travel including the Dolomites, Catskills, and the Adirondacks.
During our conversation, Corey shares the courage it took to leave a stable career in corporate and pursue her dreams in photography. She also explains how she has used manifestation in her life and her business to achieve her desires.
Corey is a huge believer in following your dreams and has always wanted to do things that make a difference. She believes photography is the way to do that. Tune in to hear Corey’s story and get ready to be inspired to take action toward your dreams.
Get ready to hear:
Corey’s background and experience going from corporate to owning her own massage therapy business to running her own elopement photography business How Corey gained the confidence to leave her corporate job AND quit her massage therapy business to become an elopement photographer What Corey has done to harness the power of manifestation, including a trip to Grand Teton National Park Her favorite elopement experience
Connect with Corey:
Instagram: @elopewithcorey
Website: coreylynntuckerphotography.com
Pinterest: coreylynntucker
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Are you ready to break through to the six-figure mark in your elopement photography business?
Reaching six figures isn’t just a milestone; it’s a sign that your business is thriving—clients are booking, your marketing is solid, and you’ve got your expenses under control. But how do you actually get there? This episode dives into the crucial steps you need to take to achieve that coveted six-figure income and why it’s a benchmark worth aiming for.
Gain clarity on the difference between gross income and net income, and why understanding both is key to your financial success. Discover what your year needs to look like to realistically hit six figures, with actionable examples and strategies. Learn how to profit around 50% of your revenue by knowing your costs and charging effectively, all while honing your money management skills.Tune in now to learn the steps that can help you reach that six-figure milestone in your elopement photography business and start living the lifestyle you’ve been working towards!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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One of the biggest regrets I often hear people have after their elopement day is that they didn’t hire a videographer. Imagine being able to relive those moments for years and years. Elizabeth Kurpanek, a Colorado-based elopement videographer and owner of Embr Films and Ruff and Roam understands this sentiment firsthand.
Elizabeth started out as a photographer back in high school but switched over to video in 2015. After Covid hit, her couples began switching to elopements, and that’s when she decided to dive deep into that niche.
Elizabeth not only shares her journey into videography, but she also talks about why she feels every couple should have a videographer on their elopement day, emphasizing the emotional value videos bring that photos can’t provide. She also stresses the importance of collaboration between photographers and videographers. Having clear communication with one another can make the day run as smoothly as possible.
In this episode, we chat about:
How she got into elopement videography Her favorite elopement so far Why should couples have a videographer on their elopement day? How can photographers serve their couples by recommending a videographer What Elizabeth would tell photographers who are nervous about recommending videographers to their couples
Connect with Elizabeth:
Elopement Videography Instagram: @embrfilmco
Elopement Videography Website: embrfilms.com
Pet Photography and Videography IG: @ruff.and.roam
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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If you’re wondering if moving your elopement photography business across the country can actually work, my guest is living proof that it’s possible. Natasha Cardinal is a Washington-based elopement photographer, but she wasn’t always one! She started off as a wedding photographer in New York and eventually moved her business to Washington state, where she shifted gears to focus on elopement photography.
Natasha shares her journey of rebuilding her business from the ground up in a new state. She talks about how she struggled to gain traction at the beginning, having to rebuild her network and learn about the market. It wasn’t until she niched down to elopement photography and found the Elopement Photographer Mastermind that things began to change. She ran Google Ads to her website and that’s when she started to see success.
Natasha also talks about the importance of creating an incredible client experience. Yes, she takes beautiful pictures, but she also builds genuine relationships with each couple that go beyond the wedding day.
In this episode, we chat about:
Natasha’s backstory - going from commercial photography to elopement photography The struggle Natasha had with her business when she moved to Washington How Natasha ramped up her business - Using Google ads to drive people to her website What Natasha’s client experience is as an elopement photographer and how it helps her build trust with her clients Natasha’s favorite elopement so far
Connect with Natasha:
Instagram: @thecardinals.co
Website: www.thecardinals.co/
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Think making money from elopements is impossible? My guest today is here to bust that myth. Vanessa Halliday is an elopement photographer based in the white mountains of New Hampshire. She went from studying kinesiology to being a struggling wedding photographer to having a thriving elopement photography business on the East Coast, and she is sharing her story of how she did it.
During the conversation, Vanessa opens up about the challenges she faced in 2023 of being overworked, relying on social media to get bookings, and having crippling anxiety and depression. However, through all of the struggles, she found a turning point.
She invested in a business coach and manifested her goals, which helped her achieve the success she had always hoped for. Vanessa went from making $18K in 2023 to already booking $110K in elopements this year alone! Now, she’s booked with clients she loves, traveling to national parks, and hoping to retire her fiancé within the next 5 years.
She also gives advice to those on the fence about pivoting from weddings to elopements - Take the biggest deep breath of your life and dive in head first. Figure out a way to go and invest in yourself because if you do the work intentionally, you’ll absolutely change the inner workings of your business, your mind, and how you operate as a human, and you will find success.
In this episode, we chat about:
Vanessa’s backstory - how she went from kinesiology to photography Why Vanessa’s 2023 was so tough and the difference 2024 has been Busting the myth that you can make money with elopements The turning point for Vanessa that made her realize this was going to be successful Overcoming comparison How Vanessa was able to convert elopement couples when she hadn’t photographed a ton of elopements Vanessa’s advice for those who want to pivot into elopements
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessa_halliday
Website: vanessahalliday.com
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Entrepreneurship comes with ups and downs. One day you’re on top of the world and the next day, you feel like you want to burn everything to the ground. I’ve been there, but that’s the last thing I want you to do. If you’re ever in that moment where you feel like quitting your elopement photography business, I want you to ask yourself these 5 questions:
What was your why for starting your elopement photography business? What have been your achievements so far? Are you comparing yourself to others? What challenges are you truly facing? Who can you turn to for support?These questions will remind you why you should keep going and not give up. We’re sharing our own answers to them and some actionable tips to help you with each one.
Save this episode in your back pocket for when you’re having a bad day, week, or even month. Remind yourself why you’re doing this, that you’re strong, and you’ve done hard things before. You’re going to get through it and you’re going to be just fine.
Elopement Photography Resources:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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As an elopement photographer, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the Leave No Trace principles. However, you may not fully know the controversies that surround them.
One of the biggest issues I see when it comes to these principles is the “Leave No Trace police.” These are people who publicly shame others online for not perfectly following them. In fact, one of my mastermind students received a one-star review from someone who had never hired him, just because his photo didn’t fully adhere to the principles.
And this bothers me because public shaming can impact someone’s livelihood. It’s important to remember that everyone is learning. Nobody is perfect, and making mistakes is part of the process. Yes, you should follow the principles to the best of your ability but also remember to be kind and considerate to others.
In this episode, we chat about:
The 7 Leave No Trace principles Why public shaming is not okay The impact these principles have made on Indigenous communities Staying kind and giving others grace
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Leave No Trace website: https://lnt.org/
Article: How Not To Be a Bullying Bitch in the Outdoors
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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Making a career shift in the middle of your life is definitely a terrifying endeavor. However, my guest today has been able to navigate this challenge with a ton of success. I’m so excited to chat with Erica Swantek, an elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, serving Oregon and Washington.
Erica started her career in forestry but realized the lack of creativity wasn’t for her. After picking up a camera and photographing landscapes, she found her passion for photography. Erica shares this journey of transitioning from forestry to photography at 38 years old, and the challenges that came along the way.
She opens up about the fear of not finding success when taking a new path and the mindset shifts she needed to make in order to get to where she is now. For those passionate about pursuing a career in photography, Erica shares this advice: even if you are scared, just do it. If you follow your heart and what brings you joy, you will figure it out.
In this episode, we chat about:
Erica’s journey from forestry to elopement photography and changing careers at 38 years old Why she pivoted from traditional weddings to elopements The challenges Erica faced when switching to strictly elopements How her life has changed just from 1 year ago Advice for those who want to make the pivot to elopement photography, but have fears
Connect with Erica:
Website: ericaswantekphotography.com
Instagram: @ericaswantekphotography
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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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As elopement photographers, we do everything we can to make sure our couples feel incredible on their wedding day and in their photos, but how can we continue to help them look amazing throughout their day? That’s where elopement adventure stylists come into play, and my guest today is here to share exactly what this looks like.
Crystal Gillis is a backcountry hair and makeup artist based in Colorado with 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. After working as a traditional wedding stylist, she decided to transition to working specifically with adventure elopement couples.
Crystal shares her experience being a backcountry stylist, and the unique needs of adventure elopement couples. She also talks about the differences between a traditional stylist and an elopement stylist. She gives tips for couples who are considering adventure elopements and explains what it looks like to work with her, including hiking right alongside couples to make sure they look perfect throughout their day.
Crystal offers a very special for couples who are planning adventure elopements. For anyone looking to have an adventure elopement, having someone like Crystal can seriously make all the difference!
In this episode, we chat about:
Crystal’s transition from being a traditional wedding stylist to an adventure stylist A typical elopement day for Crystal The difference between traditional and adventure elopement styling Tips for brides considering adventure elopements The best way for photographers to talk to their couples about this type of service
Connect with Crystal:
Email: [email protected]
Website: wildbridesbackcountry.com
IG: @wild_brides_backcountry
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Curious about how I get such great results for my students and the members of The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️? It’s all because of Google ads. I honestly think a lot of educators are proud of the fact that they do all of these things that don’t involve paid ads, but I’m here to tell you that paid ads are freaking amazing!
They don’t require any hustling, or chasing people down, or dancing on reels. You can literally pay $10-$20 a day in Google ads, get to the first page of Google, and book a good $100K worth of elopements.
And while I used to hold this information close to my heart, I decided to offer it more freely because I want more people to learn just how powerful Google Ads are. So, we are unpacking why all things Google ads and why you shouldn’t be afraid of them.
In this episode, we chat about
Some changes regarding the podcast How the effectiveness of Instagram has gone down over the years for short-term bookings, and why Google ads are the way to go The potential of ROI with Google ads The importance of long-term strategies, including SEO and Pinterest Having a strong online presence and a well-optimized website The impact of Google ads on driving website traffic Tracking website traffic and inquiries
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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Having an all-or-nothing mindset is a common challenge for so many. It can make you feel like you must achieve perfection all the time otherwise whatever you’re doing is not worth trying. If you are currently struggling with this type of mindset, whether in your life or in your business, it can eventually lead to burnout and missed opportunities.
During this episode, Todd and I share our personal experiences where we have struggled with the all-or-nothing mindset, as well as ways to overcome it. When you’re working on things, it’s essential to look at them as a staircase, taking one step at a time. When you can focus on the smaller, more manageable tasks, it helps make the process a lot less overwhelming and more achievable.
Additionally, focusing on consistency rather than intensity and celebrating the small wins can help build momentum and lead to significant long-term results.
Nobody is perfect at anything immediately. It’s all about continuing to improve and enjoying the journey along the way.
In this episode, we chat about:
The all-or-nothing mindset and what it is How it can impact us negatively Ways to overcome the all-or-nothing mindset Focusing on taking things one step at a time and celebrating the small winsElopement 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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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This episode is specifically for the elopement photographers out there listening. You’ve probably shot elopements in the same location many times, and you know that place like the back of your hand, but what about the locations you’re less familiar with? How can you figure out the best location for your couple?
It’s so much more than just finding the right location. It’s about figuring out the parking, knowing when and where you will get the best lighting, alternative trails if one doesn’t work out, if it’s pet friendly or not, and more.
We are sharing our best tips for how to choose the ideal location for each of your couples, including the detailed research we do, going to the physical location, and the tools we’ve used in the process. We also delve into the importance of really understanding what your couple is looking for so you can align the location with their vision.
In this episode, we chat about:
Why location scouting is important The online tools we use to help in the initial stages of location scouting Taking the time to actually visit the location and why this is so beneficial Giving your couples a questionnaire so you can truly understand their vision How we use technology to know the optimal lighting Things to do the day of the elopement to make it a seamless and enjoyable experience for your couples
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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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My special guest today is Brittany Hamann. Brittany is an elopement photographer and business coach based in Michigan, but she travels all over the place for elopements. She’s photographed in Hawaii, Zion, Bryce, Glacier, and she was also one of the speakers at ElopementCon where she talked about how to become a magnet for your dream clients.
During our conversation, Brittany dives into her journey from working at a nonprofit to becoming an elopement photographer and how shifting her mindset helped her in this process. We also discuss the concept of manifestation, the power of positive thinking to overcome limiting beliefs, and actionable tips to change your mindset and take control of your life.
In this episode, we chat about:
Brittany’s life before photography The mindset shifts that allowed Brittany to go full-time as an elopement photographer Embodying the person you want to become Brittany’s views of manifestation What we can work on at home to get rid of our limiting beliefs Getting out of the victim mindset
Connect with Brittany:
Photography Education Instagram: @brittanyhamannedu
Photography Instagram: @brittanyhamannphotography
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.
If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review!
Connect with Megan:
IG @meganmacphailIG @stokedwithmeganmacphail
Website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Today, I’m chatting with Rachel Traxler, a fellow podcaster, photographer, and business coach based in Wisconsin. During our conversation, we cover not only how she became a photographer and a coach, but also why client experience is so essential to focus on in your business.
Rachel is someone who is super passionate about client experience because it has made such a difference in her business. She explains that client experience is literally everything you do even before couples book with you.
She shares why client experience is so important, how to provide an incredible client experience that aligns with the couple’s personalities and preferences, and how you can build trust with your clients.
In this episode, we chat about:
Going from the medical field to being a full-time photographer The transition to business coaching Client experience is everything you do How Rachel makes her client experience a wonderful journey Personalizing the client journey Building trust with your clients
Connect with Rachel:
Instagram: @racheltraxler
Website: racheltraxler.com
Photography Business Coach Rachel TraxlerPodcast: Gold Biz Podcast
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Today we have a short and sweet episode hosted by Todd. As some of you know, we’ve had quite a bit going on over the past couple of weeks. We FINALLY closed and got the keys to our new house in Taos, New Mexico, and we also hosted ElopementCon last week which was freaking incredible. Todd is giving you an update on these 2 things, along with what’s in store for STOKED.
The other thing we both want to say is just a huge thank you to all of you for tuning in every single week. We appreciate you taking the time to listen and for the positive feedback. It gives us fuel to keep this podcast going.
This podcast is for you and we love to bring content that you will get value from, so if you have any other topics or guests you want to hear from, shoot us a DM on Instagram or send us an email and let us know what you want to hear.
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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You might think I’m crazy by saying this, but I believe that money is imaginary. I mean, yes, we can use cash and coins, but most of our money is usually in a bank account that we can transfer from one to the other. It’s literally just pixels on a screen.
Today, we are talking about how this thought process can help you make positive changes in your life. I know that for us, thinking of money in this way helped us buy our dream house that we recently just closed on.
Yes, wealth is real, and debt is real, but we shouldn’t let it dictate our self-worth or happiness. During this episode, we talk about the psychological effect of money, why W-2 jobs won’t help your mindset, and how entrepreneurship can help shift your money mindset to help create more financial abundance.
We also discuss our personal journeys with our mindset, going from being very frugal and having anxiety around our finances, to having an abundance mindset, as well as the importance of asking yourself if your emotions around money are actually serving you.
When it comes to money, you want to have a neutral mindset, focusing on making conscious choices to improve your life regardless of your financial situation.
In this episode, we chat about:
We closed on our dream house! The idea that money is imaginary How money can impact your emotions and self-worth, and why you shouldn’t let it Why W2 jobs will never make you feel good about money Our experiences going from being frugal to having an abundance mindset The importance of keeping your mindset neutral around money
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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Are you ready to leave the 9-5 grind and achieve success on your own terms? I’m so excited because today I’m chatting with Dustin Mushinski, a business and mindset coach who transitioned from having a successful corporate career in tech sales to a seven-figure entrepreneur. During our conversation, Dustin shares the moment she realized just how powerful mindset is and the fact that you can consciously choose your thoughts, whether they are positive or negative.
We also go into the topic of limiting beliefs and the things that hold people back from pursuing their dreams and the importance of taking action, even if you don’t have a plan just yet. Additionally, we talk about failure, and how you can shift from seeing them as bad and look to them as valuable lessons.
In this episode, we chat about:
How Dustin left corporate and became a multi-passionate entrepreneur The transition from tech sales to mindset coach Taking a step, even if you don’t have a plan What holds people back from pursuing bigger and better things The struggle with seeing the value of charging your worth Embracing failures and seeing them as lessons
Connect with Dustin:
Instagram: @dustinmushinski Website: dustinmcoaching.com
Connect with Megan:
🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.
🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.
🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.
🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.
If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts.
You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com
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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