How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)

In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:

• Portfolio Audits with Purpose: How auditing and curating your portfolio can help you showcase the work you want to book.
• Ranking on Google: Shayna’s strategy for optimizing portfolio content to rank for specific locations.
• Showcasing Travel Skills: How demonstrating your ability to travel and handle multi-day events attracts clients who value these experiences.
• Building Authentic Connections: Why showing your personality online creates stronger, more personalized inquiries.
• The ELOPE Framework: A step-by-step guide to booking your dream destination weddings and elopements.

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SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/how-were-booking-more-destination-weddings-and-you-can-too

Hey, Thriver! Shayna Lloyd and Devin Larson share their insider tips for building a successful destination wedding and elopement photography business. From curating a purposeful portfolio to showcasing your personality online, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you attract dream clients. Shayna and Devin dive into their personal experiences, challenges, and successes, highlighting how they’ve used their ELOPE framework to grow their businesses and book high-value destination weddings. 

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