Hey Jabbers!

We're back with another episode and this week we're chatting with Renée Lemaire , an award-winning wedding photographer known for her timeless, editorial style and her gift for capturing the quiet, meaningful moments that define a wedding day. With nearly two decades in the industry, she has built a reputation for creating an experience that feels calm, connected, and deeply personal for every couple she serves. Beyond her work behind the camera, Renée is a passionate community builder in the wedding space. She founded the WIPA Cleveland chapter to bring vendors together, champion collaboration, and create a more supportive, values-driven industry. She is also the founder of Artfully Aligned, a coaching and education platform for creative entrepreneurs focused on intentional growth, sustainable success, and building businesses that truly support the lives behind them. Through her leadership and her artistry, Renée is dedicated to elevating both the wedding experience and the creative community she loves.

Renée breaks down how to network the "right way" and to avoid all the pressure when at an event. We touch on:

• How to build a trust based relationship versus just a transactional relationship at a networking event.
• How to kick off a conversation at a networking event.
• To remind yourself that most people don't know each other at an event, so don't by shy to introduce yourself.
• Renee reminds us that all good relationships take time, so don't rush or force relationships.
• A reminder that you can be friends with other vendors who do the same thing as you, actually it's pretty valuable. They're not just competition, they're valuable friendships.
• Not every relationship has to have a dollar sign attached to it, there are a lot of ways a relationship can be valuable beyond a monetary value.

This episode will give you the confidence to go out and network and actually be excited about doing it. Renée also share's her new business venture, Artfully Aligned, and you can find all the information below on how you can work with her.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode and we'll see you next Thursday. Thanks for being here Jabbers!

You can find Renée's stunning work on her website and follow her on Instagram at the link below.

Renée's Website: https://reneelemairephoto.com/

Renée's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneelemairephotography

Artfully Aligned Website: https://artfullyaligned.com/

Artfully Aligned Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artfully.aligned/

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