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Episode 36: I Wish I Knew: Mini Sessions Can Grow My Family Portrait Business – Danielle Blewitt

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Mini Sessions

Are you looking for ways to grow your photography business without having to work many additional hours each month? Danielle Blewitt is here to share how offering mini sessions can not only add to your client list, but significantly grow your business overall – without having to sacrifice your coveted time!

You can subscribe to the Noobie podcast on the Apple Podcast app, follow on Spotify, join the YouTube subscriber list, or listen on your favorite podcast app!

Show Notes:

What is the big idea that Danielle wishes she’d known when she started her family photography business? (1:57)

Danielle’s Introduction (4:28)

What was the turning point in Danielle’s business where she recognized the need for mini sessions? (5:34)

How can photographers implement mini sessions in their businesses? (12:42)
1. Market, market, market!!
2. Don’t “skimp” on the client experience
3. Have a detailed plan/schedule for the actual day
4. Learn to outsource and create systems to manage the workload

Links:
https://danielleblewittphotography.com
https://instagram.com/danielleblewittphotography
https://photographersedit.com
https://instagram.com/photogsedit
https://danielleblewitt.com/mini-session-guide

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