The Mike Cassidy Photography Podcast

3 Common Mistakes In Starting A Boudoir Photography Business

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In this episode, Mike Cassidy discusses three mistakes people make when starting their boudoir photography business. The first mistake is starting a business without having any photography skills. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of learning and practicing photography before venturing into a business. The second mistake is the overuse of the 'fixer' mentality in women's photography, where photographers claim to heal and fix their clients. Cassidy argues that this approach is unnecessary and can be off-putting. The third mistake is the misconception that all women are broken and need healing, which Cassidy finds to be a common theme in women's photography websites. In this part of the conversation, Mike Cassidy discusses three common mistakes that new boudoir photographers make. First, he advises against starting a boudoir business without any photography skills or experience. Second, he cautions against adopting a 'fixer' mentality and trying to position oneself as a healer or therapist through photography. Third, he warns against over-positioning oneself in the market as a luxury photographer without the necessary experience or branding. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of being genuine, honest, and aligned with one's actual skills and experience when starting a boudoir photography business.


Keywords


boudoir photography, starting a business, photography skills, fixer mentality, healing, women's photography, boudoir photography, mistakes, new photographers, fixer mentality, over-positioning, branding


Takeaways


  • Before starting a boudoir photography business, it is essential to have photography skills and experience.
  • Avoid the 'fixer' mentality in women's photography and focus on providing a fun and enjoyable experience for clients.
  • Do not assume that all women are broken and in need of healing in your photography marketing.
  • Learning and practicing photography is crucial for success in the industry. Don't start a boudoir business without any photography skills or experience.
  • Avoid adopting a 'fixer' mentality and positioning yourself as a healer or therapist through photography.
  • Don't over-position yourself in the market as a luxury photographer without the necessary experience or branding.
  • Be genuine, honest, and aligned with your actual skills and experience when starting a boudoir photography business.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Overview

06:08 Mistake #1: Starting a Boudoir Photography Business Without Photography Skills

23:25 Mistake #2: Going Way Overboard on the "Fixer Mentality"

43:25 Mistake #3: Over-Positioning Themselves in the Market

55:37 Wrap Up


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