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Kristen Tourtillotte | Treat Clients Like Gold

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Kristen Tourtillotte

Kristen Tourtillotte’s great aunt was a photographer in Alaska, and her influence was around her from a young age. While studying to be a nurse in college, Kristen took a few photography classes, and eventually she leapt full on into wedding photography (with a transition that included simultaneously going to school for nursing, nannying and fostering the photography business).

A few notes from today’s show:

  • Treat your clients like gold—go the extra mile with your service, and it will pay off through positive reviews and referrals
  • Prioritize what is important to you, including time for your own well being
  • Give yourself business hours
  • Allow yourself to say no
  • Reward yourself for accomplishing big tasks
  • And the fun bit—hear what Kristen wears to shoot weddings (sorry guys, this one leans a little more toward women’s fashion)

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Enjoy some of Kristen’s inspiring work (and find more on her blog)

Kristen Marie Photography

Kristen Marie Photography

Kristen Marie Photography

Kristen Marie Photography

Kristen Marie Photography

Kristen Marie Photography

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Michelle Moore: Fashion + Senior Photographer

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Michelle Moore is a fashion and senior photographer based in Seattle. In this podcast interview, Michelle shares how she went from studying atmospheric sciences in college to leading a successful photography studio that focuses on fashion and senior photography.

I always love to ask for book recommendations from other professionals. Michelle recommends 4-Hour Work Week. While the book becomes a bit convoluted at the end, the overall concept of living your life now rather than working life away helped Michelle refocus her work life balance.

Update: Since Michelle’s interview was the first, I failed to show off her amazing photos, but since her interview continues to be one of the most popular, it only makes sense to share! See more of Michelle’s work on her blog.

Michelle Moore Photography

Michelle Moore Photography

Michelle Moore Photography

Michelle Moore Photography

Michelle Moore Photography

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