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The Elena S Blair Education Facebook Group is a photography hub where lifestyle photographers connect, learn, and support one another. Each month, we host the Monthly Online Photo Challenge, giving members a chance to share their work and compete for the group’s cover photo. The challenge is simple: submit a favorite image, then the community […]

Spoiler alert: You don’t need a studio full of fancy equipment or complicated systems to build a successful and sustainable school photography business. In fact, we’ve been using much of the same setup for over a decade, and it still works beautifully. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to simplify your current process, this […]

Let’s clear something up right away: passive income doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing the work once creating something truly valuable and getting paid for it again and again. This morning, I woke up to see that I had made nearly $2,000 in my sleep. No flash sale, no live launch. Just steady, sustainable […]

Tired of chasing clients through endless social media posts and algorithm changes? You’re not alone and the good news is, there are smarter, more sustainable ways to grow your photography business. I am going to share with your 3 proven ways to book photography clients without social media! How to book photography clients without social […]

I used to scroll through social media and dream of being one of those “booked out” photographers. You know the ones, the go to photographer, full calendars, thriving businesses, and what seemed like effortless success. For a while, I told myself, “One day I’ll have a business like that.” But about a year into my […]

If you’ve ever wondered how photographers make thousands in a single weekend with a profitable mini session, this post is for you. The secret? It’s not luck. It’s strategy. Here’s exactly how to run a $5K+ profitable mini session weekend without burnout: 1. Start With Your Numbers Set a clear income goal.Let’s say your goal […]