Let's be real — turning your photography passion into a business sounds like a dream job… until you realize you have no idea how to land your first paying client!

If you've been tiptoeing around the idea of going pro — or stuck in the "shoot-for-free-forever" loop — this episode is your new favorite pep talk meets game plan.

I'm walking you through the exact steps to go from "maybe someday" to "holy crap, I just got paid for this!" — without needing a logo, a fancy workflow, or your entire business figured out.

So let's get your first client booked, shall we?

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL TAKEWAY FROM THIS EPISODE:

1️⃣ The mindset shift that will move you from "maybe later" to "I'm doing this now"

2️⃣ What you need to have in place to get your first paying clients (less than you think!)

3️⃣ The basic-but-crucial steps of a smooth client experience — from booking to delivery

4️⃣ How to get your inner circle to help spread the word (without sounding salesy or desperate)

5️⃣ Exactly what to say when asking for referrals and testimonials (so you don't feel weird about it)

6️⃣ A checklist to help you get visible, start simple, and build a business that fits your life

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Photography Biz Start Up Kit: livesnaplove.com/business

The Location Field Scouting Guide: TBA

SmugMug: (should give you 20% discount) : SmugMug

DropBox: dropbox.com

Check out all my courses and workshops: livesnaplove.com/shop

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