From Corporate Job to Creative Empire: What Meg Loeks Gets Right About Building a Photography Business

From Corporate Job to Creative Empire: What Meg Loeks Gets Right About Building a Photography Business

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from running a photography business that was never really designed around your life. I know it because I lived it for two years before I started making deliberate structural decisions about what my studio actually looked like day to day. The photographers I respect most are the ones who figured out how to build something intentional, not just hustle their way into a calendar full of sessions they resent.

Why Networking Is Your Most Underrated Marketing Tool (And How to Do It Right)

Why Networking Is Your Most Underrated Marketing Tool (And How to Do It Right)

Why Networking Is Your Most Underrated Marketing Tool (And How to Do It Right) Three years ago, I was spending $800 a month on Instagram ads to book weddings. My ROI was decent—about 3.2 clients per thousand dollars spent. Then I shifted my strategy entirely. Within 12 months, I cut ad spend in half and increased bookings by 40%. The difference? Networking. I’m not talking about showing up to random events and handing out business cards.

The Pricing Strategy That Doubled My Photography Business Revenue

The Pricing Strategy That Doubled My Photography Business Revenue

The Pricing Strategy That Doubled My Photography Business Revenue I used to charge $800 for a wedding that took 12 hours of shooting, editing, and delivery. I was exhausted, undervalued, and wondering why I wasn’t making real money. Then I rebuilt my entire pricing structure—and my revenue doubled within 18 months. If you’re struggling to price your photography services, you’re not alone. But here’s what I learned: your pricing isn’t just about math.