EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 8 MIN
What They Don't Teach You In Photography School
from Diaries Of A Mum-tographer - with Mel Cieslik · host Mel Cieslik
They taught you aperture and ISO, but forgot to mention taxes, pricing, and what profit actually means. If you’ve ever felt blindsided by the business side of photography—you are not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the most common financial mistakes photographers make (and what to do instead).You’ll learn how to stop guessing your pricing, start treating your biz like the real deal, and finally step into the confidence of being a well-paid creative entrepreneur.In This Episode:The $150 mistake I made early in my bizWhy most photographers are undercharging and overwhelmedThe simple mindset shift that helped me finally price for profit5 truths about the business side no one’s teaching you How to start owning your worth (and your numbers!)Grab the Photographers Pricing Calculator — the exact tool I use to reverse-engineer profitable pricing based on your time, income goals, and lifestyle.Enrolment for the Newborn Photography Business Blueprint is officially OPEN!Inside NPBB, we break down every system you need—from pricing and packages to client experience and marketing that feels good. This is your invitation to step into CEO energy with clarity, support, and strategy.
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They taught you aperture and ISO, but forgot to mention taxes, pricing, and what profit actually means. If you’ve ever felt blindsided by the business side of photography—you are not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the most common financial mistakes photographers make (and what to do instead).You’ll learn how to stop guessing your pricing, start treating your biz like the real deal, and finally step into the confidence of being a well-paid creative entrepreneur.In This Episode:The $150 mistake I made early in my bizWhy most photographers are undercharging and overwhelmedThe simple mindset shift that helped me finally price for profit5 truths about the business side no one’s teaching you How to start owning your worth (and your numbers!)Grab the Photographers Pricing Calculator — the exact tool I use to reverse-engineer profitable pricing based on your time, income goals, and lifestyle.Enrolment for the Newborn Photography Business Blueprint is officially OPEN!Inside NPBB, we break down every system you need—from pricing and packages to client experience and marketing that feels good. This is your invitation to step into CEO energy with clarity, support, and strategy.
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