STOKED - The Adventure Elopement Photographer Podcast - Build a Six Figure Elopement Photography Business

Megan MacPhail - Elopement Photographer and Business Coach
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STOKED - The Adventure Elopement Photographer Podcast - Build a Six Figure Elopement Photography Business Podcast

Do you dream of having a successful elopement photography business but don’t know where to start? Welcome to STOKED, the go-to podcast for adventure elopement photographers ready to scale their business to six-figures (and beyond) without hustling on social media. Imagine having the confidence to double or triple your prices, booking your calendar solid with dream couples in breathtaking locations, and feeling genuinely stoked about your business, your life, and your bank account!? I'm your host, Megan MacPhail, and after photographing 200+ elopements all over the world, I can tell you with certainty that your dream elopement photography business can be your reality. Tune in on Thursdays to hear me hosting alongside my elopement videographer husband, Todd, as we share our experiences and tips. We also bring in successful elopement photographers and other industry experts for fluff-free interviews. Each episode is packed with actionable advice, real-life stories, and insider secrets to help you elevate your photography business. Plus, we're the only podcast specifically for elopement photographers, making us your go-to resource in this unique photography niche. Not sure where to get started? Listen to Episode 11 - “How Megan Made $200k as an Elopement Photographer.” Get ready to be STOKED about your elopement photography business, life, and bank account! Cover photo by the amazing Henry Tieu https://www.henry-tieu.com/

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    What to Outsource in Your Elopement Photography Business

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks in your photography business and wondering what you should be outsourcing to get your time and energy back? Outsourcing can definitely be a game-changer, but there are also things to think about when you are deciding on what to delegate.   During the conversation, we emphasize the importance of looking at your daily tasks and identifying the things that drain your energy and don’t bring you joy. Those are the things you should be outsourcing. We also share some of the common tasks photographers typically outsource, why people get scared to outsource, and why you should outsource BEFORE you’re overwhelmed.   Outsourcing can transform your business by freeing up your time and mental energy. Start small, experiment, and don’t feel pressured to do it all at once. Press play and learn how to leverage outsourcing to boost your productivity, creativity, and overall satisfaction. ‌ In this episode, we chat about: Clarity on what to outsource - discover the tasks that photographers commonly outsource and learn how to identify the ones that are holding you back The fears associated with outsourcing and how to overcome them Advice on starting small with outsourcing, experimenting with different tasks, and managing the transition without feeling overwhelmed If you’re considering outsourcing, start before you’re behind. It’s too much to go back and fourth with someone when you’re overwhelmed ‌ Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 69 - Overcoming Your All-Or-Nothing Mindset as an Elopement Photographer or Creative Entrepreneur ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    26 min

  2. SEP 5

    How Corey Manifested a Life of Elopement Photography and Adventure

    How can pursuing your passions lead to a more meaningful career and life? My guest, Corey, a photographer based in Connecticut, shares her own journey with this after deciding to leave a 20 year career in corporate America. Before getting into photography, Corey fell in love with massage therapy and had her own practice for 15 years, but she always had a camera in her hand. After attending her first photographer workshop in 2017, she realized destination weddings and elopements were her passion.   Since becoming an elopement photographer, her prime market is Acadia National Park in Maine, but she’s also branching out to places she wants to travel including the Dolomites, Catskills, and the Adirondacks.   During our conversation, Corey shares the courage it took to leave a stable career in corporate and pursue her dreams in photography. She also explains how she has used manifestation in her life and her business to achieve her desires.   Corey is a huge believer in following your dreams and has always wanted to do things that make a difference. She believes photography is the way to do that. Tune in to hear Corey’s story and get ready to be inspired to take action toward your dreams. ‌ Get ready to hear: Corey’s background and experience going from corporate to owning her own massage therapy business to running her own elopement photography business How Corey gained the confidence to leave her corporate job AND quit her massage therapy business to become an elopement photographer What Corey has done to harness the power of manifestation, including a trip to Grand Teton National Park Her favorite elopement experience ‌ Connect with Corey: Instagram: @‌elopewithcorey Website: coreylynntuckerphotography.com Pinterest: coreylynntucker ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    23 min

  3. AUG 29

    Hitting 6 Figures as an Elopement Photographer

    Are you ready to break through to the six-figure mark in your elopement photography business?   Reaching six figures isn’t just a milestone; it’s a sign that your business is thriving—clients are booking, your marketing is solid, and you’ve got your expenses under control. But how do you actually get there? This episode dives into the crucial steps you need to take to achieve that coveted six-figure income and why it’s a benchmark worth aiming for. ‌ Gain clarity on the difference between gross income and net income, and why understanding both is key to your financial success. Discover what your year needs to look like to realistically hit six figures, with actionable examples and strategies. Learn how to profit around 50% of your revenue by knowing your costs and charging effectively, all while honing your money management skills.   Tune in now to learn the steps that can help you reach that six-figure milestone in your elopement photography business and start living the lifestyle you’ve been working towards! ‌ Resources mentioned in this episode: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com   STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    19 min

  4. AUG 22

    Why Every Elopement Deserves a Videographer with Colorado-Based Elopement Videographer Elizabeth Kurpanek

    One of the biggest regrets I often hear people have after their elopement day is that they didn’t hire a videographer. Imagine being able to relive those moments for years and years. Elizabeth Kurpanek, a Colorado-based elopement videographer and owner of Embr Films and Ruff and Roam understands this sentiment firsthand.   Elizabeth started out as a photographer back in high school but switched over to video in 2015. After Covid hit, her couples began switching to elopements, and that’s when she decided to dive deep into that niche.   Elizabeth not only shares her journey into videography, but she also talks about why she feels every couple should have a videographer on their elopement day, emphasizing the emotional value videos bring that photos can’t provide. She also stresses the importance of collaboration between photographers and videographers. Having clear communication with one another can make the day run as smoothly as possible.   In this episode, we chat about: How she got into elopement videography Her favorite elopement so far Why should couples have a videographer on their elopement day? How can photographers serve their couples by recommending a videographer What Elizabeth would tell photographers who are nervous about recommending videographers to their couples ‌ Connect with Elizabeth: Elopement Videography Instagram: @‌embrfilmco Elopement Videography Website: embrfilms.com Pet Photography and Videography IG: @‌ruff.and.roam ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    22 min

  5. AUG 15

    Moving Your Elopement Photography Business Across the Country with Washington-Based Photographer Natasha Cardinal

    If you’re wondering if moving your elopement photography business across the country can actually work, my guest is living proof that it’s possible. Natasha Cardinal is a Washington-based elopement photographer, but she wasn’t always one! She started off as a wedding photographer in New York and eventually moved her business to Washington state, where she shifted gears to focus on elopement photography.   Natasha shares her journey of rebuilding her business from the ground up in a new state. She talks about how she struggled to gain traction at the beginning, having to rebuild her network and learn about the market. It wasn’t until she niched down to elopement photography and found the Elopement Photographer Mastermind that things began to change. She ran Google Ads to her website and that’s when she started to see success.   Natasha also talks about the importance of creating an incredible client experience. Yes, she takes beautiful pictures, but she also builds genuine relationships with each couple that go beyond the wedding day. ‌ In this episode, we chat about: Natasha’s backstory - going from commercial photography to elopement photography The struggle Natasha had with her business when she moved to Washington How Natasha ramped up her business - Using Google ads to drive people to her website What Natasha’s client experience is as an elopement photographer and how it helps her build trust with her clients Natasha’s favorite elopement so far ‌ Connect with Natasha: Instagram: @‌thecardinals.co Website: www.thecardinals.co/ ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    27 min

  6. AUG 8

    From Struggle Bus to Six-Figure Success with New Hampshire Elopement Photographer Vanessa Halliday

    Think making money from elopements is impossible? My guest today is here to bust that myth. Vanessa Halliday is an elopement photographer based in the white mountains of New Hampshire. She went from studying kinesiology to being a struggling wedding photographer to having a thriving elopement photography business on the East Coast, and she is sharing her story of how she did it.   During the conversation, Vanessa opens up about the challenges she faced in 2023 of being overworked, relying on social media to get bookings, and having crippling anxiety and depression. However, through all of the struggles, she found a turning point.   She invested in a business coach and manifested her goals, which helped her achieve the success she had always hoped for. Vanessa went from making $18K in 2023 to already booking $110K in elopements this year alone! Now, she’s booked with clients she loves, traveling to national parks, and hoping to retire her fiancé within the next 5 years.   She also gives advice to those on the fence about pivoting from weddings to elopements - Take the biggest deep breath of your life and dive in head first. Figure out a way to go and invest in yourself because if you do the work intentionally, you’ll absolutely change the inner workings of your business, your mind, and how you operate as a human, and you will find success. ‌ In this episode, we chat about: Vanessa’s backstory - how she went from kinesiology to photography Why Vanessa’s 2023 was so tough and the difference 2024 has been Busting the myth that you can make money with elopements The turning point for Vanessa that made her realize this was going to be successful Overcoming comparison How Vanessa was able to convert elopement couples when she hadn’t photographed a ton of elopements Vanessa’s advice for those who want to pivot into elopements ‌ Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: @‌vanessa_halliday Website: vanessahalliday.com ‌ Connect with Megan: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    25 min

  7. AUG 1

    5 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Want to Quit Your Elopement Photography Business

    Entrepreneurship comes with ups and downs. One day you’re on top of the world and the next day, you feel like you want to burn everything to the ground. I’ve been there, but that’s the last thing I want you to do. If you’re ever in that moment where you feel like quitting your elopement photography business, I want you to ask yourself these 5 questions: ‌ What was your why for starting your elopement photography business? What have been your achievements so far? Are you comparing yourself to others? What challenges are you truly facing? Who can you turn to for support?   These questions will remind you why you should keep going and not give up. We’re sharing our own answers to them and some actionable tips to help you with each one.   Save this episode in your back pocket for when you’re having a bad day, week, or even month. Remind yourself why you’re doing this, that you’re strong, and you’ve done hard things before. You’re going to get through it and you’re going to be just fine.     Elopement Photography Resources: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9.   🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads.   🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples.   🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️.   If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @‌stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website: www.meganmacphail.com   STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    20 min

  8. JUL 25

    74. Controversies Surrounding the Leave No Trace Principles for Elopement Photographers

    As an elopement photographer, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with the Leave No Trace principles. However, you may not fully know the controversies that surround them.   One of the biggest issues I see when it comes to these principles is the “Leave No Trace police.” These are people who publicly shame others online for not perfectly following them. In fact, one of my mastermind students received a one-star review from someone who had never hired him, just because his photo didn’t fully adhere to the principles.   And this bothers me because public shaming can impact someone’s livelihood. It’s important to remember that everyone is learning. Nobody is perfect, and making mistakes is part of the process. Yes, you should follow the principles to the best of your ability but also remember to be kind and considerate to others.   In this episode, we chat about: The 7 Leave No Trace principles Why public shaming is not okay The impact these principles have made on Indigenous communities Staying kind and giving others grace ‌ Resources mentioned in this episode: Leave No Trace website: https://lnt.org/ Article: How Not To Be a Bullying Bitch in the Outdoors ‌ Elopement Photography Resources: Offerings: 🔥 Grab my mini-course How to Book Elopements for only $9. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. Freebies: 🔥 Get my free Elopement Planning Questionnaire, so you can streamline your elopement planning process and get 5-star reviews from your couples. 🔥 Watch my free workshop, Cheap & Easy Google Ads, to learn how to get on the first page of Google using paid ads. If this episode made you feel stoked, please CLICK HERE to leave us a review! Connect with Megan: IG @meganmacphail IG @stokedwithmeganmacphail  Website: www.meganmacphail.com STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

    21 min
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Do you dream of having a successful elopement photography business but don’t know where to start? Welcome to STOKED, the go-to podcast for adventure elopement photographers ready to scale their business to six-figures (and beyond) without hustling on social media. Imagine having the confidence to double or triple your prices, booking your calendar solid with dream couples in breathtaking locations, and feeling genuinely stoked about your business, your life, and your bank account!? I'm your host, Megan MacPhail, and after photographing 200+ elopements all over the world, I can tell you with certainty that your dream elopement photography business can be your reality. Tune in on Thursdays to hear me hosting alongside my elopement videographer husband, Todd, as we share our experiences and tips. We also bring in successful elopement photographers and other industry experts for fluff-free interviews. Each episode is packed with actionable advice, real-life stories, and insider secrets to help you elevate your photography business. Plus, we're the only podcast specifically for elopement photographers, making us your go-to resource in this unique photography niche. Not sure where to get started? Listen to Episode 11 - “How Megan Made $200k as an Elopement Photographer.” Get ready to be STOKED about your elopement photography business, life, and bank account! Cover photo by the amazing Henry Tieu https://www.henry-tieu.com/

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