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IPS, pricing, consults, and follow-up: the systems that turn leads into high-average bookings.

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The Alpha Studio: How the Top Photography Studio in Your City Keeps Winning
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The Alpha Studio: How the Top Photography Studio in Your City Keeps Winning

A strong portfolio. An offer people want. Campaigns that keep getting better. How to build the photography studio people choose in a small town or a major city.

Sep 11, 2026Read
why photography leads don't turn into sales
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why photography leads don't turn into sales

A short field note on why photography leads leak after the inquiry, and the sales habits that turn more of the same leads into booked clients.

Jun 26, 2026Watch
How to Grow a Boudoir Photography Studio: Inside Liberation Boudoir with Astrid Morgrin
▶ 6 min
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How to Grow a Boudoir Photography Studio: Inside Liberation Boudoir with Astrid Morgrin

Astrid Morgrin quit her corporate executive job to build Liberation Boudoir in downtown Miami, with a moveable air mattress, handmade angel wings, and a $2,000 sale that changed everything. Here's exactly how she did it.

Apr 16, 2026Watch
Photography Pricing Guide: The Model That Actually Pays Photographers in 2026
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Photography Pricing Guide: The Model That Actually Pays Photographers in 2026

Most photographers argue about the wrong number. The session fee is your door, not your revenue. Here's how the 4 pricing models compare, and why IPS studios average $3,600+ per client.

Apr 09, 2026Read
In-Person Sales for Photographers: They Already Want to Say Yes
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In-Person Sales for Photographers: They Already Want to Say Yes

Your clients walked into that ordering session already ready to spend $3,000. Most photographers send them home with $400. Here's the IPS system, including same-day sales, that changes everything.

Apr 09, 2026Read
When a Photography Client Ghosts You
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When a Photography Client Ghosts You

Most photographers want more yeses. The top studios want more answers, including the nos. Here is the complete ghost recovery system, the BDA Model, and how to build a pipeline where no lead disappears into silence.

Apr 09, 2026Read
Six Figure Studio Panel: Profit-Boosting Secrets From Studios Across the Country
▶ 87 min video
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Six Figure Studio Panel: Profit-Boosting Secrets From Studios Across the Country

Humberto Garcia and Jen Bruno Smith host a panel of six-figure photography studio owners who share their best lead sources, pricing strategies, biggest ROI investments, and mindset shifts.

Mar 19, 2026Watch
Kristin Milito Ditched Her Marketing Agency for P2P and Went From $0 in Leads to 3–5 Inquiries a Day
▶ 77 min video
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Kristin Milito Ditched Her Marketing Agency for P2P and Went From $0 in Leads to 3–5 Inquiries a Day

Kristin was spending $3,000/month on Google Ads and getting almost nothing. P2P rebuilt her entire funnel and took her newborn photography business to $293K in 2023, on track for $440K+ in 2024.

Mar 18, 2026Watch
Photography Contracts: Do You Actually Need One? (And What to Include If You Do)
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Photography Contracts: Do You Actually Need One? (And What to Include If You Do)

Most photographers use contracts to protect themselves, but heavy contracts create friction that costs real bookings. Here's the honest math, the 8 clauses that actually matter, and when to skip the legalese entirely.

Jan 15, 2026Read
9 Portrait Photography Leads in 5 Days With This Simple Strategy
▶ 9 min video
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9 Portrait Photography Leads in 5 Days With This Simple Strategy

I will guide you through how we boosted a portrait studio leads from 0-1 per week to 9 in just 5 days. We implemented Google Ads, an interactive quiz, and improved the landing page.

Oct 14, 2024Watch
How to Get Portrait Client Consults - 10 in one day
▶ 4 min video
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How to Get Portrait Client Consults - 10 in one day

I showcase how a portrait studio significantly increased consultations from just one to over 10 a year with a combination of consultations and a quiz pop-up form.

Jul 30, 2024Watch
How to Book More Photography Sessions With These 4 Simple Tips
▶ 21 min video
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How to Book More Photography Sessions With These 4 Simple Tips

How do you get more photography inquiries? How do you get more photography clients? That is what we are covering in today is video!

Apr 10, 2023Watch
Can Photography Studios Outside the US do In-Person Sales?
▶ 59 min video
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Can Photography Studios Outside the US do In-Person Sales?

Mel and Dave discuss IPS for international photography studios.

Mar 02, 2023Watch
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: How to Stop Making the Worst Decision Possible
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The Sunk Cost Fallacy: How to Stop Making the Worst Decision Possible

The sunk cost fallacy keeps you trapped: in the wrong career, the wrong niche, the wrong business model. Here's the framework I used to walk away from the Marines after 10 years, and how it applies to every decision in your business.

Jul 13, 2020Read
How to Generate More Photography Leads in 3 Easy Steps
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How to Generate More Photography Leads in 3 Easy Steps

Three strategies to get more photography leads.

May 24, 2020Read
How to Book More Photography Clients
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How to Book More Photography Clients

Focus on generating leads and nurturing them for more bookings.

May 24, 2020Read
Photography Phone Consultations: The 5-Stage System That Books 3x More Clients (2026)
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Photography Phone Consultations: The 5-Stage System That Books 3x More Clients (2026)

Convert more inquiries into booked sessions with this phone system.

May 24, 2020Read
How to Make Your First $1000 as a Photographer
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How to Make Your First $1000 as a Photographer

Convert your photography hobby into a paying business.

May 24, 2020Read
Mini Sessions Might Be Killing Your Business
▶ 3 min video
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Mini Sessions Might Be Killing Your Business

Why mini photo sessions do more harm than good.

Dec 06, 2018Watch
Bank Robbers vs. Photographers
▶ 3 min video
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Bank Robbers vs. Photographers

It's not talent that separates the $10K/month photographers from the $1K/month ones. It's these three things.

Oct 26, 2018Watch
How to Say Your Prices During IPS
▶ 7 min video
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How to Say Your Prices During IPS

The order you reveal prices in an IPS session matters more than the prices themselves. Here's the 4-step sequence that removes the awkwardness.

Oct 22, 2018Watch
The 5x7 Technique to Boost Bookings 2X
▶ 4 min video
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The 5x7 Technique to Boost Bookings 2X

Call back within 5 minutes and follow up 7 times: two rules that can increase your photography booking rate by up to 22×.

Feb 08, 2018Watch
In-Person Sales Even When You Hate Sales
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In-Person Sales Even When You Hate Sales

Overcome your reluctance to do in-person photography sales.

Dec 11, 2017Read
5 Steps to Making Money as a Photographer
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5 Steps to Making Money as a Photographer

Go from starving artist to profitable photographer.

Dec 08, 2017Read

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