Life and Lens - Focusing on Success and Balance

Jai Long and Cara Mia on creativity, burnout and holding space for your metamorphosis

In this inspiring episode I spoke with photographer, educators Jai Long and Cara Mia about creativity, burnout and their new course for creatives, Metamorphosis. Join the live launch here: https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/event [https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/event] Sign up to the waitlist here: https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/ [https://jointhemetamorphosis.com/] Listen to the Metamorphosis Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metamorphosis/id1738791949 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metamorphosis/id1738791949] Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast] Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/] Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates] Shop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKM [https://shorturl.at/egGKM] Shop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ [https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ] ...

From Beginning to End: My Album Design Process

I’m back talking about my favourite upsells; Albums!  This is Episode 3 of my Album Series on the Life & Lens Podcast and I’m going to share my album design process from beginning to end. When I first started selling albums, I had no idea how to design albums. I thought to myself, ‘hoowww do I do this??’ and I’m guessing many of you might have had the same thoughts if you are new to selling albums.  The Art of Selling Albums is launching 30th April. The online course covers how to sell and design albums in a step-by-step format so you can level up your client experience, make more profit and have more freedom in your business.  Key Takeaways ·      Design Your Couples Album: I use Smart Albums and I don’t wait until my client has selected their favourite images to start their album design.  ·      One Design Revision: I allow one design revision only as part of my album workflow to keep the timeline moving ·      Curate Your Images & Layout: When designing your album use 100-120 images from your highlights and maintain white space to allow the images to breath.  ·      You Are The Story-Teller: Break your album design the wedding into chapters including getting ready, first look, ceremony, reception, dancefloor, exit. ·      Communication is Key: be clear with your client about timelines. ·      Don’t Skip Quality Checks; Always check over the album before sending it to the couple. Look for marks, printing flaws or damage to album corners. ·      Testimonials are Golden: Always ask for feedback Tools & Resources Mentioned In This Episode * Lei Lei Clavey Education Resources Page  [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/resources] * DYMO Printers [https://www.dymo.com/label-makers-printers/] * Pixellu Smart Albums [http://www.pixellu.com/] – Receive 15% off your first 12 months,  use my code ‘leileiclavey’.  * Vision Art [https://www.visionart.com/] – Receive 15% discount on your first album order, use my code ‘leilei15’  Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast] Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/] Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates] Shop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKM [https://shorturl.at/egGKM] Shop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ [https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ] ...

11 Things To Consider When It Comes To Albums

Over the last 4 years I have tried and tested so many things when it comes to my wedding albums. I’ve taken all the learnings from my experiences with my clients and refined my process.  The past few months, I’ve been in the full swing of wedding season and have been working on my first ever online course The Art of Album Sales: Selling Albums Confidently for Profit [http://www.leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-course-coming-soon] which is due to launch in April.  It is exciting (and scary) to work on a course. I’m so invested in albums in my photography business, and I get asked about albums ALLLLL the time during mentor sessions. It made sense to me to share my process with more of you.  In this podcast episode, I chat about 11 things to consider when it comes to selling and designing albums. Whether your new to the album game or looking to shake things up a bit, this episode includes tips learnt on my journey offering albums. Lei x Key Take-Aways 1.    Design your albums for your couples and only allow a single design revision 2.    Curate your cover choices to ensure your client doesn’t experience overwhelm 3.    Curate your Album Offer and Pricing Model based on your ideal client 4.    To sell albums; show up on social media and take your albums to every client meeting/including online meetings 5.    Tips on packaging and how to create a sample album with the right supplier for you Tools & Resources Mentioned In This Episode * Pixellu Smart Albums [http://www.pixellu.com/] – Receive 15% off your first 12 months,  use my code ‘leileiclavey’.  * Album Cover Templates – Lei Lei Clavey x Hello Hello Editorial Album Cover Templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] are available to purchase here [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates].  * Vision Art [https://www.visionart.com/] – Receive 15% discount on your first album order, use my code ‘leilei15’  * Noissue [https://noissue.com.au/] for tissue paper and branded water activated tape + dispenser for parcels * Stitch Press [https://www.stitchpress.com.au/] is where I have my custom stationery printed. Based in Melbourne, Australia. Incredible quality so costs are $$$ but worth it for a luxury experience for our clients. For stationery I have thank you Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast] Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/] Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates] Shop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKM [https://shorturl.at/egGKM] Shop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ [https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ] ...

New to album game? Here are 4 things to get you started.

It’s been a motivating start to 2024 and I feel like I’ve been very considered with my energy. The past few months, I’ve been in the full swing of wedding season and have been working on my first online course The Art of Album Sales: Selling Albums Confidently for Profit [http://www.leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-course-coming-soon] which is due to launch in April.  It is exciting (and scary) to work on a course. I’m so invested in albums in my photography business, and I get asked about albums ALLLLL the time during mentor sessions. It made sense to me to share my process with more of you. Clearly, I’m obsessed and I hope it inspires you too! In this podcast episode, I talk all about adding albums to your photography business. Whether you're new to the album game or looking to shake things up a bit, this episode covers 4 things to get you started.  Lei x Key Take-Aways 1.        Decide who you are selling to and craft your offer - Let me walk you through market research, building an inspiration board and refining your album offer 2.        Set up tools and systems that will make designing and printing your albums easy - This was a total game changer for me. Feeling overwhelmed? I have some recommendations for you.  3.        Print a Sample Album - Couples will fall in love with your albums once they see them in real life. Don't have a full wedding to feature? Don't despair. I have a tip for you. 4.        Market Your Albums - Be obsessed and hype your albums to your audience. Tools & Resources Mentioned In This Episode * Pixellu Smart Albums [http://www.pixellu.com/] – Receive 15% off your first 12 months,  use my code ‘leileiclavey’.  * Album Cover Templates – Lei Lei Clavey x Hello Hello Editorial Album Cover Templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] are available to purchase here [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates].  * Vision Art [https://www.visionart.com/] – Receive 15% discount on your first album order, use my code ‘leilei15’  Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast] Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/] Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates] Shop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKM [https://shorturl.at/egGKM] Shop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ [https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ] ...

Branding Brilliance: Taylor Swift's Playbook for Success

Episode Overview: In this episode, I delve into the remarkable journey of Taylor Swift's brand and uncover invaluable lessons applicable to our own businesses. From authenticity and transparency to leveraging exclusivity and the power of storytelling, Taylor Swift offers a blueprint for building an enduring brand. Join me as I explore how to infuse your brand with authenticity, create exclusive experiences, master the art of storytelling, and adapt and evolve in an ever-changing landscape. Key Takeaways: 1. Authenticity and Consistency: * Lesson Learned: Taylor Swift's genuine persona fosters a connection with her audience, emphasising authenticity and consistency in brand messaging. * Application for Your Business: Establish trust by being transparent and open, engaging authentically and sharing real stories that resonate with your audience. 2. Leveraging Exclusivity: * Lesson Learned: Taylor's use of limited releases and exclusive content creates anticipation and excitement among her fan base. * Application for Your Business: Embrace limited availability and offer exclusive access to reward loyalty and drive demand, while still providing opportunities for engagement for all. 3. Power of Storytelling: * Lesson Learned: Taylor Swift's storytelling prowess, evident in her music, resonates deeply with her audience, fostering emotional connections. * Application for Your Business: Incorporate storytelling into your brand narrative by sharing personal experiences, product journeys, or customer testimonials to make your brand more relatable and memorable. 4. Adaptation and Evolution: * Lesson Learned: Swift's ability to adapt and evolve with changing trends and demographics ensures her relevance across generations. * Application for Your Business: Stay agile by continuously gathering feedback, monitoring industry trends, and analysing competitors to pivot strategies and stay ahead of the curve. Recommended Resources: * Donald Miller's "Building a Story Brand": A  guide to crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate with audiences and drive business success. Join me as I uncover the secrets behind Taylor Swift's brand and discover how to apply these strategies to elevate your own brand to new heights of success. Further Show Notes Visit: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/podcast] Lei Lei Clavey Education Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclaveyeducation/] Lei Lei Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leileiclaveyphotography [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Lei Lei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lei-lei-clavey/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Wedding Photography website: https://www.leileiclavey.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Subscribe to my education newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/lxzR8 [https://www.instagram.com/leileiclavey/] Shop Wedding Price Guide Template and Wedding Client Guide Template: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/guidesandtemplates] Shop Album Cover Templates: https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates [https://leileiclaveyeducation.com/album-templates] Shop My Favourite Business & Mindset Books: https://shorturl.at/egGKM [https://shorturl.at/egGKM] Shop My Gear: https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ [https://shorturl.at/jlyOZ] ...