EDUCATION FOR
big-hearted
photographers
Simple, accessible, practical tools for your business.
I believe
… in finding your own unique strength and worth, and building from these a fulfilling business that’s completely aligned with your own individual personality, priorities and values.
… that moving your business forward doesn’t have to be overwhelming and complicated. You can strip it all back, shut out the noise, focus on your own unique path and use simple, achievable strategies that get you big results without running yourself into the ground.
Kind words from students
I’ve loved helping so many photographers to grow and I’m so proud of the kind things they say…. Have a flick through below to hear it straight from them…
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Since I first set up my photography business over 15 years ago, I’ve often felt overwhelmed. At times I’ve lacked confidence in my own voice and felt drowned out in the sea of other photographers.
Sometimes I’ve felt paralysed by the vast array of tasks I ‘should’ be doing, clueless how to do them or which to tackle first. At times I’ve had no idea where my next clients would come from, but also no idea how to market myself to bring more my way. Often I felt like a passenger in my own business, chaotically fire-fighting my workload and completing tasks without any clear purpose or focus, constantly busy but spinning my wheels and going nowhere. I struggled to balance work and family, usually feeling like I was neglecting one or the other.
It’s only after 15 years of trial and error, a lot of hard graft, investment in heaps of education, plenty of mistakes and a lot of lessons learned the hard way, that I’m finally at a place where I’m confident in my own unique style, have a strong, recognisable brand, operate an efficient workflow, have loyal and enthusiastic supporters both within and outside the industry, attract and work with my ideal clients, enjoy a healthy work/life balance and make a decent living doing what I love.
I’ve learned over time that it’s not about being the biggest or the best, and that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ plan for running a business. It’s all about taking time to look at yourself rather than everyone else, to find your own individual value, priorities and passions… then using these to carve your own unique place in the photography world.
As a past secondary school teacher, I’m hugely passionate about practical, useful education and supporting others to fulfil their potential. For over 7 years I’ve run workshops, mentoring sessions, online courses communities for other photographers, helping them to develop and grow their own photography businesses, as well as guest speaking at many photography events, colleges and universities.
With first a successful wedding photography business, and now a successful family photography business, under my belt, I’ve learned a lot of lessons: things that work, things that don’t… Things that cost a lot more than they’re worth… Things that cost nothing but are worth their weight in gold… Things it’s easy to do yourself, things best left to other experts… things that were a waste of time, things that saved me time…
I can offer you honesty, support, experience, a friendly face, someone who wants to listen to your story, goals and passions, and a willingness to share with you anything and everything I’ve learned and found useful during my time as a photographer. Magic happens when we help each other… Let’s build on each other’s strengths and the whole industry, including us, will be better and stronger for it.
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Manchester family photographer, for down-to-earth, adventurous, big-hearted families all across the North West, London and UK
Creative, documentary family photography in Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, London
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