TOOLS and RESOURCES for
photographers
No fluff education here, I want to give you actionable steps for things you can do right now in your business that make a difference and move the needle forward.
Enjoy some of my go-to biz resources (and favorite things!) to help you in your journey. Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I might earn a small commission if you love something as much as I do... but I only recommend what I actually like myself!
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Highly Recommended
TOOLS of the Trade
Honeybook
My client management software that keeps me sane and does all the heavy lifting for me on the back end of my business!
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Showit
My website design platform that I've used for 10 years now. It's drag and drop system is a dream for updating my site that I'm so proud of.
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Flodesk
My email marketing platform that has the most esthetically pleasing emails that I love.
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CloudSpot
How I deliever beautiful (Pinterest worthy) galleries to all my clients. It's user friendly and has an awesome print and product shop that my clients can use.
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Blog Stomp
The software I use to create collages and size my images for my blog. It saves me a ton of time.
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PhotoMechanic
Cue my culling partner! This software cuts my culling time in half and is worth every penny.
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fREE videos
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Hours of free videos geared towards senior photographers whether you are just trying to do your first senior model team or you are a seasoned pro looking to reach this new gen z market, I've got you covered!
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templates & Courses
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ENCOURAGE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER.
I truly want to help other women that want to take their photography up to the next level. Who are tired of spinning their wheels and having their business run them vs. running their business.
Senior session prep app templates
senior model team 101 course
senior model team guide template
desktop organization template
one month
1-on-1 mentorships
senior model team parent meeting workshop
Senior Model Teams 101
Build a senior model team from scratch that will help you reach your financial goals, be the go-to senior photographer in your area and help you be able to say no to the work you don’t want to do!
What to offer your team members that they actually want
How to find potential model team members even if your clientele is low
How to build excitement around your team for launching
How to execute parent meetings so that it’s a no-brainer for them to sign up to your team
How to onboard your team once they say yes!
How to price your team so that it’s actually profitable
What expectations to have from your model team members so that your business is respected, but that the relationships you build are still genuine
A plan to know how many photoshoots and activities you need to plan and what the year will look like
How to deliver on an amazing team experience
After this course you'll learn
Kind Words
BONUSES
Customizable Senior Model Team Contract
Verbiage to reach out to potential model team members
Marketing post ideas for launching your model team
List of tools I use to launch my senior model team
Model team launch checklist to keep you organized
"Michelle not only was so helpful through the course, but she made it so easy to understand and fun at the same time. At first I was feeling like I had completely failed, but the course helped me take what I had and added a few things here and there to make my program and overall business ten times better!
- Ashlea
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Senior Session Prep App
Instead of having clients hunt through emails or try to remember links, what if you could offer an app that can be available right on their phone in order to prepare for their senior session? Say no more right?
46 pages of templates/education to help prep your senior clients and video tutorials on how to customize these templates as well as how to upload and send them to your client.
MAKEUP PREP (verbiage included directly from the professional makeup and hair artists I work with!)
HAIR PREP
MUA BIOS
SESSION CHECKLIST
WHAT TO WEAR BASICS
WHAT TO WEAR BASED ON SEASONS (verbiage included)
WHAT'S NEXT (what clients can expect after their session is done)
Included:
Video tutorial on how to customize these templates
Video tutorial on how to upload and send these as an app to clients
Questionnaire that I send to my seniors to prepare for their session
How it Works
Bonuses:
1. Edit the templates in Canva
2. Upload your images into a mobile app online gallery. Your online gallery must be able to do mobile galleries. I use CloudSpot!
3. Deliever an incredible senior experience with offering this app to your seniors!
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Senior Model Team Guide
This Canva template guide will be your go to when you get ready to talk to your potential team members about your senior model team! This guide will offer an amazing way to not only educate your potential team member, but impress them with your work making saying yes to you a no-brainer!
PAGES INCLUDED:
COVER PAGES
ABOUT ME
ABOUT TEAM
PERKS
EXPECTATIONS
TIMELINE
TESTIMONIALS
A LETTER TO PARENTS
PAGES TO SHOW OFF YOUR WORK
Pages Included:
Video tutorial on how to customize these templates
Single page version
Spread layout version
Bonuses:
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1-on-1 Mentorships
Why invest in 1-on-1 mentorships? Because I've been there. Frustrated, exhausted, stressed, wishful, wondering when my big 'break' was coming. And know what else? I've also been THROUGH IT and come out on the other side with a successful, thriving full time photography business and I want to help you get there too! Except a LOT faster and a lot less tears in the process!
Four weekly 1 hour recorded zoom coaching sessions based on your needs + Q&A
Complete Access to Michelle during call to help you specifically
Follow up emails with any resources needed as per discussed in coaching call
Weekly Action plan of steps to take to get you toward your goal(s) discussed in coaching call
One audit of your choice of platform (Instagram, Website, Facebook, etc..)
VIP status with exclusive prices for future mentor calls
*Please note that all mentorships are scheduled after purchase and that availability varies based on the time of year.*
Included in one month mentorships:
Kind Words
Working with Michelle was a dream! She is 100% worth the investment into your business. She answered all my questions (there were so many) thoroughly and brought so much to the table every time we talked. She was more than prepared to not only discuss what I had questions about but she also brought up things I never would’ve thought to ask. She gives you tasks to keep you on track in between calls which I absolutely loved, she’s so personable and incredibly encouraging, which everyone needs! Just. Do. It. I swear you will not regret it! I could go on and on, but I’ll end with this : a mentorship with Michelle is the best thing you can do for yourself and your business. Truly.
- Ashley
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First Step?
Fill out this mentorship questionnaire form so I can see if I would be a good fit for you and able to help you get to your goals. Once filled out I will email you within 2 business days of the next step.
questionnaire
Senior Model Team Workshop
90 mins recorded workshop all about senior model team parent meetings. Because no matter how good your program is, if you do not know how to communicate with parents and answer any potential objections, you will not get the potential model team member on your team.
TECH (HOW TO SET UP YOUR CALLS) COVER PAGES
EXACT OUTLINE AND WHAT I SAY TO PARENTS DURING THE MEETING
HOW TO INCENTIVIZE PARENTS AND TEAM MEMBERS TO JOIN
HOW TO ANSWER OBJECTIONS
Q&A AT THE END OF CALL (How to find seniors, contracts, working with makeup artists, tech help, and more)
Topics Covered:
Workbook to help you plan and prepare your parent meetings!
Bonus:
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