#115 - I hired my dad as my second photographer

A few weeks ago, I photographed my first wedding with my dad as my second shooter — and that moment was full circle. My love for wedding photography started with his old camera, and now I’ve built a multiple six‑figure business doing what I was born to do.In this episode, I share:→ How my journey began when I stole my dad’s old camera in 2012→ The lightbulb moment when wedding photography captured my passion→ Why hiring my dad as a second shooter wasn’t just nostalgic — it built trust→ Your biggest red flag in wedding photography (and how passion stands out)→ The 3 pillars you need if you’re serious: Personal Brand, Client Experience, Marketing→ A deep dive into improving your client experience — how it elevates everything→ Common mindset objections (like pricing fears and business vs hobby) — and why treating photography as a business protects your passion→ How the right mindset shifts attract the right clients — without burnout🔥 Download your free guide to the 7 phases of the wedding photography experience at: https://stevendecuba.com/experienceFor wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding Photographers: https://stevendecuba.com/adsThe High-End Click Waitlist: https://stevendecuba.com/high-endFree Email Template and Sales Script to Increase Bookings: https://stevendecuba.com/scriptBusiness Mastermind for Wedding Photographers:https://www.facebook.com/groups/838292314908149Elevate Your Client Experience Checklist:https://stevendecuba.lpages.co/freebie-client-experience-journey-mapFollow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stevendecuba