How A Single Mom Supports A Family Of 4 With Her Photography Income
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Utah-based boudoir photographer Christine Sara. Listen in as Christine tells us about how she travels to gorgeous locations in Utah to do outdoor boudoir shoots and how she's able to support her family as a single mom with her photography income.
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Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser sits down with Christine Sara, a talented photographer who transitioned from photographing newborns and families to specializing in outdoor boudoir photography. Christine shares her unique approach to boudoir sessions, marketing strategies, and how she successfully runs her business in Utah, a state with a conservative backdrop. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of traveling for photo shoots and creating a safe and empowering environment for her clients.
Key Topics Covered:
– Transition to Boudoir Photography: Christine talks about her journey from photographing newborns and families to focusing on outdoor boudoir photography.
– Marketing Strategies: Insights into Christine’s methods for creating urgency and attracting clients through Facebook ads and seasonal shoots.
– Challenges of Outdoor Shoots: Discussing the logistics, location scouting, and unique challenges of conducting outdoor boudoir sessions.
– Creating a Safe Space: How Christine ensures her clients feel safe, beautiful, and empowered during their boudoir sessions.
Featured Guest: Christine Sara, a photographer based in Utah specializing in outdoor boudoir photography. Christine is a single mom of three who has built a thriving business by connecting deeply with her clients and providing them with unique and empowering experiences.
Host: Nikki Closser
Episode Highlights:
1. Christine’s Background: Christine shares her journey from being a singer and photographing friends to starting her own photography business.
2. Outdoor Boudoir Sessions: The appeal and unique aspects of outdoor boudoir photography, including the use of natural settings and creating a liberating experience for clients.
3. Marketing Techniques: How Christine uses targeted Facebook ads and seasonal promotions to attract clients and create a sense of urgency.
4. Client Connections:*The importance of building a personal connection with clients, especially in a conservative area like Utah, to make them feel comfortable and beautiful.
Listener Takeaways:
1. Marketing Tips: Effective ways to market your photography business and create a sense of urgency.
2. Client Relations: The significance of creating a safe and empowering environment for clients, particularly in boudoir photography.
3. Adaptability: The importance of adapting to different markets and continuously refining your approach to attract and retain clients.
Duration: 54:54
Release Date: 07/29/2024
Where to Listen: https://art19.com/shows/the-portrait-system-podcast/episodes/e83b83a4-6d4c-40b5-bcc2-26a2f3923765
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