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Great 1 on 1 With Kenna, Experience Tips, Business Tips, Lighting tips, etc
🕑 Added 2025-05-07 17:13:14 +0000 UTCπ― Client Experience Tips
Give more than expected: Clients light up when they get more than 5-10 photos. Include the full unretouched gallery in your packages β raise your prices to cover it.
Snacks + vibes matter: Keep water, snacks, a vanity kit, and a tripod at the studio. It makes clients feel taken care of.
Let clients DJ: Hand the aux cord (or SoundCloud playlist) to the client or their friends β it makes the shoot feel more collaborative and fun.
Pre-select sides: Ask their "good side" right away to get them comfortable and confident early in the shoot.
Have a retouch tier: Offer base retouches and premium retouches at different prices. $25 per retouch isnβt wild β people will pay for quality.
πΈ Photo + Studio Setup Hacks
Light "rain down": Use a 7-foot umbrella slightly above and in front of your subject for soft, flattering light. Add a reflector or low softbox to fill shadows under the chin.
Constant + LED combo: Combine constant lights and small LED panels creatively. Even if itβs not the most expensive gear, lighting is about positioning and vision.
Use Pixieset for selection: Deliver JPEGs via Pixieset for clients to choose retouches. Keeps the process smooth and organized.
Play with Mylar: Mylar and LED panels bounce light in cool, creative ways β looks great in studio work.
π§ Business & Booking Game
Bundle & upsell smart:
Example: Instead of $175 + $100 for full gallery, just make it a $275 package with the full gallery baked in.
Use Squarespace + Acuity: Seamless integration for sites, scheduling, and automated messages. It's worth the switch.
Automate like a boss: Set up auto-texts and emails (reminders, follow-ups, review requests) via Acuity.
Turnaround buffer: Publicly list a 2β3 week turnaround, but deliver earlier when possible. Creates happy surprises.
Use "read before booking" FAQs as a contract β clients check a box, no extra paperwork needed.
π Growth & Mindset Reminders
Record BTS content often: Clients want to know YOU, not just your work. Show your face. Be in the frame.
Post the journey, not just the results: Process, gear setups, posing prompts β it all builds trust.
Donβt stress terminology: Knowing the technical name doesnβt matter. Your results and bookings speak louder.
Get an LLC around $10K total revenue: For tax clarity, legal protection, and credibility.
Work-life balance is a must: In peak season, grind. But long-term, build structure that protects your health and time.
