“The Shutterhood is the best thing I’ve ever invested my time and money in. I wasn’t getting bookings, I was trying to speak to everyone and had no clue about my branding. I’ve always loved Anna’s work so when the opportunity came along to join The Shutterhood and learn from her it was a no brainer! I knew it was going to be good but it is absolutely brilliant. The content is packed full of game changing advice, workflows, coaching calls and much, much more. I work at my own pace and because of the way it’s designed, I always have a clear plan to refer back to if I should get side-tracked or distracted. You always have a clear guidance on what you need to work on and how to go about doing it. I love the community – the people are amazing and supportive. The support from Anna and the Hoodies has got me through when I’ve been ready to quit! My confidence has changed, my business has improved in every way. I know who I am now and who I want to attract. I wasn’t expecting it to be so life changing!  You Anna are an absolute legend! Always there to offer killer advice and pick us up when we are feeling like we want to give up. You take something so overwhelming and completely break it down step by step to make it achievable. I would have given up ages ago had it not been for the Shutterhood. Thank you so much Anna! I am one happy Hoodie!”

“Look no further, this is your photography Mecca! I’ve got my mitts on a whole host of resources, tips, advice and a fab and friendly bunch to share it all with. This is exactly the thing I’ve been looking for to help my procrastinating mind focus and I feel genuinely excited and enthusiastic about building my photography business. Anna is like a big sister – wise, supportive, encouraging, fun and extremely down to earth. Her gentle good humour and nature make you feel part of the pack in an instant and she’s definitely the kind of lady you could invite round for a cuppa and a biscuit (bourbon for me) when you’re in your ‘leisure’ wear, totally make up free. I love how supportive and friendly the group is. I feel comfortable asking for advice and know that the guidance I get will be helpful and considered. I don’t feel pressured to be a certain way and, perhaps much as with an old friend, I know that if I haven’t been able to attend a group call for a while that it’ll be like picking up where we left off the next time I do join. My confidence has massively increased and I feel able to take on things that challenge me because I know I can check in with fellow Hoodies whenever I need to for encouragement and support… a bit like phone a friend, without the risk of losing millions! The Shutterhood is like my photography family. So many useful and helpful resources to tap into. Anna is a fantastic mentor, I couldn’t recommend her and the Hoodie community highly enough. Thanks Anna.”

“I joined The Shutterhood because I was feeling a little lost in my business after maternity leave and feeling a little lonely and directionless working on the sofa with an empty inbox. I wanted to make sure I was using this time productively, and doing things that actually benefitted my business rather than just to keep myself busy. I now have a really clear focus and understanding of what I need to work on, not to mention a fantastic community cheering me on. I’ve also had more enquiries since I’ve joined The Shutterhood, which is for sure down to the renewed focus and energy that it has given me. I can’t recommend Anna and The Shutterhood enough!”

“I just want to give a massive shout out to the wonderful Anna Hardy and the community for photographers she’s created in the Shutterhood. I’ve always admired Anna’s work and she’s been there for me since the start of my business. I’m 100% sure I wouldn’t have got where I’ve got so far without her advice and support. Sure, there are LOADS of online photography communities out there, and it can be hard to find the one. Some take themselves way too seriously, some are noisy and opinionated, others are plain intimidating. But this is the one for me – it’s like settling into your favourite comfy chair with a nice warm brew. It’s no nonsense, full of lovely people, all up for a giggle. We get access to weekly coaching calls via zoom with Anna, monthly image critiques and tonnes of awesome online training that we can work through in our own time, asking questions as we go. People warned me that self employment could be a lonely place, and that I’d miss having colleagues. And I guess that could be true if I didn’t have my ‘Hoodies cheering me on. I’ve made genuine friendships in this space, and I’d be lost without them. Yes, The Shutterhood is a paid resource and you know what? It’s worth every single penny. It’s making such a difference to my confidence and belief in myself and my business. ”

“I was struggling with confidence, motivation and direction but worried that the timing wasn’t right to join The Shutterhood – I was still in full time work and due to go off on maternity leave. However, I joined when I started to feel like I could pick things up after my daughter was born, and it gave me so much motivation as I had more confidence to go for it! There has been constant support, solid direction and I’ve booked more work and quit the day job since starting. I’d 100% recommend joining The Shutterhood – it’s absolutely invaluable help, advice and support!”

“I was at a point last year where I really wanted to take the idea of setting up in business more seriously, to “entertain my dream” and didn’t know where to start, especially when it came to the business side of things. I looked around at different options for mentors and courses and then The Shutterhood appeared and seemed to answer all my needs. Anna has developed the most amazing online learning resource you can follow at your own pace and at a level that suits you – it is such good value for money and every level of photographer in business is catered for here no matter what stage they are at. “The Hoodies” are so supportive of each other – it really is astounding and something I’ve not come across so much of in any other groups I have been a member of. There is no competition at all and everyone is ready to help each other. No question is too daft for Anna and the others – it makes you feel you are not alone – we all learn from each other as we go along on this journey together. The monthly image critique is really helpful and helps you see where you can improve or if not, gives you a massive boost and kicks that Impostor Syndrome to the kerb! Anna is really supportive, warm, friendly, very funny and so generous with sharing resources. New topics are added every month so you never get bored! I can honestly say that The Shutterhood was probably the best thing to happen to me this year. It has helped me move closer to my dreams and I’m supported along the way by a fabulous new talented bunch of friends. Go and explore – you will NOT be disappointed!”

“Joining the Shutterhood is definitely the best decision I have made for my family photography business. Returning to photography after years raising children, my confidence was seriously knocked. I knew I loved taking pictures and had bumbled along doing some paid shoots but it all felt a bit haphazard and aimless. Anna’s step by step training and clear framework in everything from marketing to practical photography and even how to improve your mindset has given me the direction I desperately needed and most of all has made me feel confident and excited to get out there photographing families. The supportive community in the Facebook group has been a really lovely unexpected bonus…just knowing that others have similar issues wherever they may be on their photography career path is so useful and reassuring. Everyone is super generous with their knowledge and advice…there isn’t a day goes by that someone doesn’t answer a question with some info that I find really helpful even if I haven’t asked the original question. Equally important, we have a good laugh. I’ve found the image critiques to be invaluable too..they are great to help you see your own photos through new eyes, with Anna’s encouragement and clear advice, and it’s also inspiring to view other members’ photos. I did have reservations as to whether I ought to commit to this. However I have gained much more than I could have hoped for with the constantly updated resources, community and accountability. Anna is always available, incredibly supportive and helpful with her wealth of knowledge and experience. Most of all I now feel like I have a fantastic support network to help me on my way. Thank you Anna and The Shutterhood!”

“I’d gotten stagnant before joining the Hoodies and I didn’t even realise it. I’d stopped growing and evolving as I felt too tired for it. I’d just like to say thank you for such a safe space where honesty is massively part of it, and not feeling any shame or embarrassment at asking questions or sharing experiences.”

“I joined the Shutterhood because after having my photography business for a little while and it being very stop-start, I was starting to feel pretty deflated with it all and knew I needed some direction and focus if I was going to give my business a chance. I loved the sound of all of the different aspects of the Shutterhood and being part of a community with likeminded photographers. After just a few hours of content so far, I can see it is exactly what I need! The Shutterhood offers tools to help mindset, business structure, focus, technical knowledge and direction. I am absolutely loving it and it really feels like it is going to make a big difference to my business. Anna is so friendly, approachable and down to earth and such great teacher, she makes it such a lovely community to be part of. Thanks so much Anna for setting this up.”

“I want to thank you again for The Shutterhood. I just had my biggest sale ever with family photography (£930!) and I would have never thought this could be possible or anybody would pay that amount for my services. Thank you so much! I was really struggling to feel confident about the steps I was taking to start building my business. I felt like I was improvising all the time, hoping for the best, and that created anxiety in my life. I hesitated a bit at first as I get easily overwhelmed and I wasn’t sure I would be able to cope with another ‘promising course’ but I was totally wrong. There are great tips to organise your time wisely as well as lots of content to make sure your business has got the right foundation to be successful and keep you motivated on the journey! The Shutterhood has taught me how important is to be connected to your values and your passions and to rethink your priorities in life through the exercises, to the point of deciding to change my niche! The Facebook group is also great to ask questions and everybody is lovely and really helpful, I hope to meet them one day in person! The coaching calls are also a great boost of confidence and fun; it makes you feel like you are not alone in the (sometimes crazy) journey. I feel much more relaxed than before I joined and feel like I’m in good hands. I am really grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to keeping learning! Thanks Anna!”

“The Shutterhood is a lovely group of people who make you feel like you have a fun team of supportive work colleagues. Anna is always a positive and honest person who goes above and beyond to share her vast knowledge and experience with you. There is a huge amount of training available to work through and Anna is constantly adding new resources that reflect the needs of the group in that moment. Life is busy now more than ever and I was hesitant to join the Shutterhood because I felt it would just add more to my never-ending list of tasks. I shouldn’t have worried because it has given me focus and motivation for the limited time that I have. I know that when I have time to work on my photography, there is an organised series of tasks and education ready to help me move my business forward. I have enjoyed the optional group challenges, which have encouraged us as a group to connect and share our knowledge with each other. What I love the most about the Shutterhood is the genuine kindness and sharing of knowledge amongst the group. Thank you Anna!”

“I had listened to Anna on the Fujicast podcast and heard about her plans for the Shutterhood. I was intrigued and felt that she was really speaking to me as a family photographer in the early stages of setting up a business. Like many people in my position I was struggling with how to take those concrete next steps in terms of business essentials, marketing and planning for the future. Anna’s learning materials are incredibly well designed and structured, with enough flexibility to suit people at different stages of development. It’s given me much more than I expected, from lightbulb moments on the technical and creative side, through to deep insights regarding my brand, my values as a photographer and how to translate these into a coherent plan for growth. The added bonus of the Shutterhood is the community you are joining, with lots of mutual support and encouragement from other photographers facing similar challenges. It is still early stages, but I already feel more confident and excited!”

“I’ve been wanting to start my own photography business for a long time but struggled with where to begin, what to focus on, self doubt and found working in isolation hard. The Shutterhood Community was the perfect fit as Anna has laid out a clear path of the tools you need, steps to take and the mindset to help with your business, whatever stage it’s at. Having friendly people around who support you and have similar experiences makes things so much easier too. Anna is friendly and encouraging, and generous in sharing her knowledge and experience. Joining The Shutterhood has given me the sense of purpose and direction I’ve needed for a long time!”

“I’d been struggling with self-confidence and impostor syndrome and wasn’t sure whether The Shutterhood would really make a difference but felt there was nothing to lose. I love being part of such a supportive community of like-minded and in a similar position photographers. Since joining I have tools to help me deal with my own self doubts. I still have them but I can recognise and control them more. It’s helped me grow my business by focusing on setting targets/goals with the planning sessions and by becoming clearer on my ‘why’. A surprising benefit is actually being able to give thoughts and opinions to others – it really helps with self confidence as I think ‘Oh, I would do this – then I can apply that to my own business too. I’d absolutely recommend The Shutterhood. I didn’t realise how working on your own would lead to self doubt and procrastination as you don’t have someone to bounce ideas off. But with The Shutterhood you do. The Boosters and Roadmap are great tools to help grow your business but also keep evolving and pushing yourself.”

“The information to learn is so so useful! So many questions answered that no one really talks about openly so as a beginner to a photography business it’s mystifying to know how to start. The Shutterhood de-mystifies! Also I love the community in the Facebook group – so many lovely people and I don’t feel silly when I ask a question as I know everyone just wants to help and see each other succeed. The Shutterhood is an amazing community that inspires you to achieve what you want to with your photography business.”

“I didn’t know where to start!! So many things you need to do but at the same time I had no idea what to do. I know that sounds really bizarre but it’s true. I felt really lost, and couldn’t see the light through the trees. The Shutterhood seamed like a no brainer! Support and guidance, 100% what I was looking for. I love the calls, I can’t always make them but if I miss one it’s so helpful watching it back. The Image Critique has been fab and the 6 Week Planning has really helped. I’d 100% recommend The Shutterhood – such in-depth guidance and support. I love it, thank you Anna!”

“I was struggling with planning and momentum in my business and joined The Shutterhood as I took another course of Anna’s and really benefited from it. I’ve found a few photography groups to be a bit cliquey or judgmental and the Shutterhood is the opposite of that, full of open-minded people who are really supportive. My planning and motivation has improved with the techniques we’ve been introduced to, and I enjoy the regular Zoom calls to hold myself accountable. I love the group chat where you can ask for advice and get an answer quickly so you don’t spend days in the dark wondering about your issues. It’s an ongoing support network for your business that grows with you. Go Team Hoodies!”

 “I was struggling with having a proper step by step plan of how to make things happen – starting from setting up your business to eventually earning some money with it. Having done many workshops and having gathered a lot of information, I felt I knew exactly what needed to be done but with time passing by it seemed that my own motivation wasn’t enough to put my feet down and run a business. I realised that I needed to be accountable and “pushed” sometimes towards those goals and decided to go for a mentor/coach. I was familiar with Anna’s work and followed her long enough on her journey knowing that whatever she had to say would definitely help me on my path. The added extra of a gang of ‘Hoodies’ for further support was also very promising. I love the immense knowledge and practical advice packed into all the available self paced courses and the millions of extras, like the ‘Booster’ sessions that cover a wide range of topics, which are just invaluable and so relevant to any photographer. The community is fantastic, you all of a sudden feel at home, with most of us encountering very similar issues but most importantly help and a brilliant piece of advice follows every question. I haven’t even done a month here yet, and instead of following my ever so cautious and maximalist mind, I’ve already stepped out of my comfort zone and gone for two different campaigns in order to put my name and work ‘out there’ and learnt some valuable lessons and hopefully some clients as well. I’d absolutely recommend The Shutterhood. Given the immense knowledge and practical advice you can gain, it is the best place to get help with your business whatever your level of skills or type of photography you are doing.”

“I’ve been struggling with the direction of my photography, juggling it alongside my part-time job and doing shoots as and when they came along, but at a loss where to start to actually drive my business. I knew I needed something to help me with structure and focus and this is exactly what The Shutterhood provides – a step-by-step guide not only to get your business off the ground but help it flourish. The amount of thought and effort Anna has poured into the course is incredible, and her wealth of experience invaluable. Anna is warm, friendly and approachable and she has created a fab community group to be part of. The Shutterhood isn’t only the help with structure that I was looking for, but offers the bonuses of mindset, monthly image critiques and creativity boosts. These extras are so valuable as Anna doesn’t just churn out info but carefully chooses topics, projects and training that are useful and based on her observations of what the group needs. Thanks Anna for creating such a helpful course and supportive group. I’m finding it so, so useful. ”

“I love being part of a community all committed to helping each other grow and succeed. I love how much Anna shares – it’s quite incredible how willing she is to share her business-winning processes and systems and and how open the group is in terms of advice and support, no matter what stage of business or photography experience we’re each at. It’s a nurturing, supportive group. You’ll get out as much as you put in – I’ve seen how people have really committed themselves to it and have seen their businesses grow as a result.”

“For years I’ve wanted to start my own photography business but it’s never really materialised. A lack of vision, an inability to stay focused or an appearance from the dreaded “Imposter Syndrome” would always see any momentum I built up, run out of steam. Step forward Anna and The Shutterhood! Through her friendly manner and engaging style, I was able to see where I was going wrong and how I could make lasting changes. It’s a really close knit community. People help each other and there are no dicks. My confidence has improved and I have a clear vision of how I can make my photography goals come true. It can be scary starting out and not knowing what to do (and in what order to do it!) With Anna, not only will she make overcoming these formidable challenges possible, but exciting and transformative. Take the leap with The Shutterhood. You will NOT be disappointed.”