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Kara Marie Trombetta of www.karamariestudios.com is a talented photographer of women and successful boudoir photography business owner with clients waiting months to be photographed and have the opportunity to purchase something truly unique for themselves.
In this interview, Kara shares precisely how to build a successful boudoir photography business – from attracting her ideal clients, creating beautiful work, how to price and sell it in a way that has her clients coming back repeatedly while Kara Marie remains profitable. Basically, she shares how to attract ideal clients who LOVE to buy what she creates.
I'm not sure whether to introduce her as an artist or photographer. She's both.. but looking at her work, artist feels like a better fit. Her work features stunning images of women – of all shapes and sizes. All captured in gorgeous black and white.
Take a look at her work, and you'll come up with descriptive words including – boudoir, empowerment, natural, poised, confident, sexy, vulnerable, contrast, captivating, elegant, beautiful and more.
I can imagine, as a woman landing on her home page, it's likely you'll see yourself in one or more of the images, and there will be something you'll connect with.
Based in Austin, Texas, she says on her website; she's a destination photographer celebrating the modern woman with a first-class photoshoot experience. She was named the 2017 Boudoir Photographer of the Year by the Association of International Boudoir Photographers.
She photographs full time and has done for eight years, she's a wife, a mother of 2 kids and she's photographed over 4,500 women!
Here's some more of what we cover in the interview:
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I'm a big believer in under promising and over delivering. I never promise grand things that I can't execute. I try to manage expectations as best as I can and still over deliver on those. – Kara Marie Trombetta
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What is your big takeaway?
Following this interview, I’d love to know if you're taking anything away from what Kara Marie shared. Is there something you heard that excited or motivated you to the point where you thought, yeah, I'm going to do that! If so, let me know by leaving your thoughts in the comments below, let me know what your takeaways were, what you plan to implement in your business as a result of what you heard in today's episode.
Customer service and word of mouth is the most important part in growing and expanding any business. – Kara Marie Trombetta
If you have any questions that I missed, a specific question you’d like to ask Kara Marie or if you just want to say thanks for coming on the show, feel free to add them in the comments area below.
PhotoBizX Daily Vlog Challenge starts today – it's not too late for you!
Why would you want to utilise video in your photography business? The number one reason – to make a personal connection with our prospective client, faster than ever before. You con do this with video on your website, email replies with video plus advertising and retargeting with video.
There is no faster way to make a connection than you talking to your clients via video.
If you generally book most of the clients you meet with face to face, imagine building that bond earlier in your process and before other local photographers. It'll mean more bookings for you. Fantastic right? As long as you can be yourself and make the same kind of connection you do in person. And you can!
Want to learn how to get comfortable being yourself on camera? This Challenge will get you there.
The improvement and transformation in members videos has been extraordinary as we add something new to focus on throughout each module – from lighting, framing, eye contact, intro and outros – all with daily prompts.
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The next Challenge starts today!
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iTunes Reviews and Shout-outs
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Secondly, iTunes is the biggest search engine when it comes to podcasts and it's your reviews and ratings that help other photographers find PhotoBizX. More listeners mean more interviews and ultimately a better show.
When you have too many decisions to make, people get confused and they don't end up buying. – Sean LeBlanc
If you have left a review in the past, thank you! If you haven't and you'd like to, head to https://photobizx.com/itunes and you can leave some honest feedback and a rating which will help both me and the show and I'll be sure to thank you on the show and add a link to your website or blog if you let me know the URL of your website and your name.
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Here's the latest review…
★★★★★ Hands down the best!
In iTunes by Cardif photographer, Rahim Mastafa from the United Kingdom on April 24th 2020.
If you are looking for advice on running a successful photography business, there isn't a better podcast out there. This isn't boring talk about accounts or how to take photos, this is how to market yourself and get clients.
I've been listening to the Photobizx podcast for years and find them fun, entertaining, inspiring and informative. Keep listening and spread the word!
Nice one Andrew
Discounts for Photographers via Shotkit
Mark from Shotkit has curated a list of photography specials and he says… Let’s admit it – no matter which way we look at the current situation, there are very few good things about being on COVID-19 lockdown.
Yes, we can try our best to stay productive as photographers, but there’s only so many things you take photos of when you’re stuck between four walls!
On a more serious note, many photography-brand retailers are struggling, and have been forced to heavily discount their products in an attempt to increase demand… or just stay afloat.
For us the consumers, this is a good thing. We may not need a hiking camera backpack when the most climbing we do is up our stairs every day, but it’s nice to seize the opportunity to ‘stock up’ on gear when prices are low!
Above all, STAY SAFE!! 
Details are here: https://shotkit.com/lockdown-discounts/
Links to people, places and things mentioned in this episode:
Boudoir Photographer Education by Kara Marie
A Boudoir Photographer’s Manual to BOOK HER FRIENDS by Kara Marie Trombetta
The Boudoir Series by Kara Marie
Photographer Spotlight! Ep 4: Client Experience and Shooting FOR Women: Kara Marie Boudoir – Interview by Michael Sasser
Episode 087: Sue Bryce – How to Make Real Money From Your Photography Business Right Now
Get the Blogging Course for photographers
Discounts for Photographers via Shotkit
Thank you!
Thanks again for listening and thanks to Kara Marie for coming on and sharing her thoughts and ideas on building a super successful glamour/boudoir photography business by knowing your target clients intimately, under-promising and over-delivering at every opportunity and building a brand that women want to be a part of.
I listen to my customers. I listen to my clients. I have a really good sense of people's energies and like what they are not saying. And I never want to be in a position where I'm pressuring somebody into purchasing something. – Kara Marie Trombetta
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions about this episode, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post, and if you liked the episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post!
That’s it for me this week, hope everything is going well for you in life and business!
Thanks and speak soon
Andrew
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