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How To Find Your Photography Style in 6 Minutes

Struggling to find your photography style? You're not alone. Whether you're just starting out or feeling creatively stuck, this guide breaks down three practical steps to help you develop a photography style that feels authentic and consistent. Learn how to experiment, gather inspiration, and recognise the patterns in your own work, all in a way that supports your growth as a photographer and creative business owner.

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How To Batch Write Blogs For Your Small Business, Without AI

Struggling to keep up with blogging for your photography business? In this post, I’ll show you how I batch created 30 blog posts in one hour without using AI. If you're a photographer or creative looking to improve your SEO, grow your online presence, and repurpose your Instagram content with intention, this guide is for you.

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How to Keep Growing Your Photography Business During the Summer Holidays From A Photography Mentor and Parent

Keeping on top of creativity and your business during the summer holidays seems impossible, so here’s a few ways to incorporate it into the holidays instead of trying to work around it.
Discover simple ways to keep learning, stay creative, and prep for success, plus, £300 off enrolment is now open for The Outpost Course, starting this October. Perfect for photographers juggling kids, life, and big business dreams.

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I disappeared from social media for two years. This is what it meant for my photography business:

I disappeared from social media for two years. This is what it meant for my photography business:

I want to preface this blog by saying there were a number of reasons why I left social media for over 24 months, not all of which I will delve into here because, why? your. whole. life. does. not. need. to. be. on. the. internet.
I will, however, talk about ones that are relevant and will benefit you, dearest reader. This blog will go into the reasons (you might have some of these, too) , the impact and the outcome of not using social media.

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Why Problem Solving Is at the Heart of My Photography Mentorship and Business Coaching Approach

At seven years old, I solved the Great Apple Conundrum of 2000 with two boxes, a plan, and a whole lot of determination. That same energy still shows up in my work today — helping photographers and small businesses untangle the mess, find direction, and build something that truly fits. This is a little story about apples, problem-solving, and how we can work together to get things moving.

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5 Things Every New & Beginner Photographer Should Know Before Starting a Business (the things I wish I knew!)

You’re likely here because you want to know the answer to that title. Whether you're just picking up your camera or already a few steps into your photography journey, these are the four things I wish someone had told me when I started. From choosing the right gear to protecting your creativity and learning when to say no; this is the honest advice that’ll save you time, energy, and burnout.

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