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Mini Mentoring is a series where Alison & Melissa get the low down on a real life business owner in need of more business.

Whether that's because they've relocated, or pivoted niches we're walking through their business can giving them our recommendations to Get Booked.

If you're in the early years of your photography business and wondering why being busy doesn't always feel like progress, this episode is for you. We sat down with Morgan Walworth, a newborn and family photographer based in Minnesota who is 18 months into her business — leasing studio space, shooting in-home and on location, and doing a solid volume of sessions. But she's ready to stop relying on her personal network and start building the systems that get her found by cold leads. We walked through her pricing structure, blogging strategy, email marketing setup, and what to prioritize when everything feels equally urgent.

On this episode:

• How to evaluate your pricing structure and know when you're leaving money on the table
• Why blogging and email marketing work together to drive real, lasting SEO results
• Creative ways to get in front of cold leads through local business collaborations

Links:

• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify
• Grab the Local Lead Magnet Playbook
• Download Blog Post Topics
• @‌getbookedpodcast
• @‌pictureperfectrankings

Used #GetBookedPodcast on socials!

If you've been searching for ways to make money as a photographer during slow seasons, after a move, or while you're rebuilding — this episode is going to feel like permission. Melissa and I broke down four real income avenues that use the skills you already have, no camera required.

On this episode:

• How to audit your skills and find the income opportunity that fits your life right now
• Four income avenues for photographers: digital products, consulting, virtual services, and teaching/coaching
• Why military spouse photographers and anyone who moves frequently have a serious advantage with portable income

Build a blogging strategy that BOOKS - On April 23, Alison is hosting her next LIVE workshop Blog To Book: Build a 12 Month Blogging Plan that Books. She'll cover the strategy for ranking, optimizing content, and getting found. Alisonbell.co

Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes

Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now.

Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required.

Links:

• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify
• 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar
• Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients
• Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics
• Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog
• Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings

Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

If you've been wondering about the right blog content strategy for photographers, this episode is your answer. We're breaking down the three types of blog posts your photography website actually needs — and why getting the ratio right could be the thing that finally makes Google take you seriously.

On this episode:

• The three blog post buckets every photographer needs — and exactly how many of each
• Why your FAQ posts are secretly your hardest-working SEO content
• How local feature posts help (and hurt) when you get the balance wrong

Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes

Thinking about a pivot or transition in your photography business? Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through your next move.

Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now.

Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required.

Links:

• Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify
• 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar
• Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients
• Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics
• Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog
• Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings
• Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!