The Photographer's Business Coach

On this episode, host Kristin Sweeting dives into a live coaching session with Berkshires-based lifestyle and wedding photographer Abigail Fenton. Together, they explore the challenges holding Abigail back from leveling up her creative business, including the pitfalls of being too available and always saying yes to clients. Kristin provides actionable strategies to help Abigail—and you—shift from reactive business practices to creating a thriving, sustainable photography brand. If you've ever felt like overcommitment is keeping you from scaling your creative career, this episode will resonate deeply. Key Topics Covered: * The danger of always saying yes and how it impacts creative growth * Shifting from people-pleasing to intentional boundaries in your business * Strategies for freeing up time to focus on high-value projects * Overcoming mindset barriers to take bold next steps in your career About Abigail Fenton: Abigail Fenton is a SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) alumna and an international photographer rooted in The Berkshires. Specializing in lifestyle and wedding photography, Abigail captures the essence of human experience through her lens. Inspired by travel, fashion, and the quiet, in-between moments of life, her personal work leans into film photography for its timeless, emotive quality. Connect with Abigail Fenton: * Website: abigailfenton.com [https://abigailfenton.com/] * Instagram: @its.abigailfenton [https://instagram.com/its.abigailfenton] Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop: Ready to scale your creative business? Our Growth Plan Workshop has all the tools you need to develop a sustainable, profit-focused growth strategy. Learn more here [https://dangerschool.com/growthplan]. Work With Us: Looking for more support to grow your creative business? Check out our coaching programs and resources at Danger School [https://dangerschool.com/]. Connect with Kristin Sweeting: * Instagram: @kristinsweeting [https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting]

In this episode, Kristen Hammock shares her transformative journey from feeling stuck as a general photographer to building a thriving fine art boudoir photography business. She reveals how joining the Dangerous Creatives Mastermind program helped her dramatically increase her bookings, shift her mindset around pricing, and gain clarity on what she truly wanted for her business and life. Tune in to hear Kristen talk about making bold career moves, the importance of community support, and how embracing her unique creative style skyrocketed her success. If you're a creative entrepreneur on the fence about taking the next step, this episode will give you the confidence to leap! Find Kristen on Instagram: @khammockphotography [https://instagram.com/khammockphotography] or her site khammockphotography.com [https://khammockphotography.com] Sign up for the Growth Plan webinar: dangerschool.com/growthplan [https://dangerschool.com/growthplan]

If you've found yourself asking questions like "Why isn't my marketing yielding results?" or "How can I attract new clients and sustain a thriving business?" – this episode is tailor-made for you! Join us for a live coaching session where Kristin engages in a conversation with Lakin Stearns, a seasoned newborn and family photographer. Together, they explore strategies to effectively convert inquiries, impactful adjustments in your marketing and sales approach, and discuss techniques for creating an amazing client experience, ensuring they return for more in the future. Apply to be coached on the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/iBh7YiiK5eoSBeQS9]. About the host: Kristin Sweeting is a wedding photographer and business coach based in Nashville, TN. She helps brands and businesses shine through intentional imagery and strategic coaching. Kristin has 14+ years of experience photographing weddings and thoughtful brands worldwide, and 9+ years of mentoring experience creating scalable systems and supportive communities for creative entrepreneurs wanting to make a big impact. Ways to Work with Us: ⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/danger-school] ⁠⁠⁠Road to 100k Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/mastermind] ⁠⁠⁠Advanced Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/XJbihsd7Ma3znBnx7] ⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad] Connect with us:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dangerouscreatives ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives]or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting] ⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristinsweeting.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/]

In this case study episode, Jen sits down with Jessie Watts to chat about her journey through the Dangerous Creatives Advanced Mastermind program. Jessie reveals how her participation in this 5 month cohort empowered her to make bold shifts within her photography business. From transitioning from wedding photography to a focus on lifestyle and branding photography, to dramatically increasing her package prices, Jessie shares how this mastermind program enabled her to consistently achieve five-figure monthly earnings. Apply to be coached on the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/iBh7YiiK5eoSBeQS9]. About the host: Kristin Sweeting is a wedding photographer and business coach based in Nashville, TN. She helps brands and businesses shine through intentional imagery and strategic coaching. Kristin has 14+ years of experience photographing weddings and thoughtful brands worldwide, and 9+ years of mentoring experience creating scalable systems and supportive communities for creative entrepreneurs wanting to make a big impact. Ways to Work with Us: ⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/danger-school] ⁠⁠⁠Road to 100k Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/mastermind] ⁠⁠⁠Advanced Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/XJbihsd7Ma3znBnx7] ⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad] Connect with us:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dangerouscreatives ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives]or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting] ⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristinsweeting.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/]

Join Jen as she chats with Zoya Dawn, a member of the Dangerous Creatives Advanced Mastermind, for a case study. Discover how Zoya achieved remarkable success in just three months, securing two of the highest-value photography packages in her career. Gain valuable insights into Zoya's journey with coaching, as she shares the highlights and milestones she has encountered this year. About the host: Kristin Sweeting is a wedding photographer and business coach based in Nashville, TN. She helps brands and businesses shine through intentional imagery and strategic coaching. Kristin has 14+ years of experience photographing weddings and thoughtful brands worldwide, and 9+ years of mentoring experience creating scalable systems and supportive communities for creative entrepreneurs wanting to make a big impact. Ways to Work with Us: ⁠⁠⁠Danger School Online⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/danger-school] ⁠⁠⁠Road to 100k Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/mastermind] ⁠⁠⁠Advanced Mastermind⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/XJbihsd7Ma3znBnx7] ⁠⁠⁠Study Abroad⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad] Connect with us:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dangerouscreatives ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives]or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting] ⁠⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://kristinsweeting.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://dangerschool.com/]