Building a Thriving Photography Business: A Conversation with Morgan Leatherwood

I’m so excited because I have one of my best friends, Morgan Leatherwood on the podcast today! Morgan is a former teacher turned photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina and her business is Morgan Amanda Photography. She started off as a wedding photographer and has since stepped away to focus primarily on small business branding and family portraits in her studio. On top of being a photographer, she also hosts 2 podcasts, Queen City Connect and Love That For You.Morgan shares her story of going full-time in her photography business, and how she creates an amazing client experience where each and every client feels valued. She also talks about the importance of networking with other small businesses, with a genuine interest in getting to know them. She also discusses her experience with hiring a coach when she first started her business, as well as her pricing strategies, and up-selling in the portrait and branding photography business.‌In this episode, we chat about:Morgan’s journey into photographyThe growth she made from hiring a coachMaking the shift from photographer to businesswomanHow Morgan built connections when she moved to a new cityTransitioning from shoot-and-burn photographer to full-service photographerProviding an incredible client experienceCharging your worthSHOW NOTES: https://christarenephotography.com/building-a-thriving-photography-business/‌Connect with Morgan:IG: @‌morganamandaphotographyFacebook: Morgan Amanda PhotographyWebsite: morganamandaphotography.comPodcasts: Love That For You and Queen City Connect‌Want more info on adding in prints and products for BIG sales? Send me a DM on Instagram @‌christa_rene or check out my websiteGreenville, SC Wedding & Portrait Photographer | Christa ReneThanks for listening! We’d LOVE if you left us a review!Connect with Christa on Instagram HERE!Enjoy a free 20-min training on adding $50k in income from products HERE!Apply for Uncapped HERE!