First-Year Success: 6 Tips for a Fully Booked Wedding Season

Welcome to the first episode of the "Life and Lens” podcast with Lei Lei Clavey. Whether you're a curious listener interested in Lei Lei’s journey, an aspiring wedding photographer kickstarting your business, or someone eager to break into the premium and luxury wedding photography market, this podcast promises to be your guide.Lei Lei’s story is one of inspiration and transformation, and in this episode, she shares the six pivotal steps she took in her first year to build a flourishing wedding photography business. From mentoring and education to branding, pricing, and niche selection. In this episode we cover:The value of having a mentor for guidance and confidence when entering the wedding photography industry.Committing to skill development through second shooting and learning from experienced photographers.Creating a professional online presence, branding, and website to attract ideal clients.Setting premium prices to stand out and attract preferred clients.The importance of having a niche. How Lei Lei focussed on high-fashion, modern weddings to align with her interests and goals.Treating your business as successful from the start, including investments in systems and professional support.The potential for success in wedding photography through dedication and strategic planning.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Show notes:  https://www.leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcastLei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyphotography/Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotographyLei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/Lei Lei’s website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/Bek Smith website: https://beksmith.com/Jai Long’s Six Figure Business Map: https://shorturl.at/DMO26Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplatesShop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKMShop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ ...