508: Helen Schryver – How to book profitable holiday portrait photography sessions

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area. Today's guest, Helen Schryver, was featured in episode 466 of the podcast, where she shared that her average sales had more than trebled, and business continues to grow. That, plus the fact she lives and photographs in the UK, which we're continually hearing is one of the most demanding markets, led to me reaching out for that initial interview. Listen to that one if you want to learn about Helen's excellent lead magnet, selling wall art and how she's making terrific sales. So what prompted today's interview? I saw an email from Helen advertising mini-sessions in Paris! I followed up — asking how that went, and she replied… I ran a lead ad for free Mini Sessions in Paris and made over £3000 in sales.  This is from 21 mini shoots (20 mins each) over three mornings in Paris in October. I'll be doing this again in the spring! After emailing my list, I booked a ‘vacation shoot' with a London family in Puglia, Italy (I didn't run any ads or post on social media for this one). They spent £1700 after their shoot.  I had other families interested in other locations, but the dates didn't work out. I'll do this again next summer and organise it all earlier. Oh, and whilst planning my trip to Puglia, I also booked a job photographing some ‘behind the scenes' and social media content for the Agriturismo I stayed at, which brought in an extra £1000, which was an unexpected bonus! Once again, that was enough for me. I'm rapt today that Helen is back for this episode, where she shares everything you need to start booking profitable and fun holiday portrait photography sessions for yourself.  Here's some more of what we covered in the interview: What’s on Offer for Premium Members If you’re a premium member, you should have received an email with links to your version of this interview – the full-length and more revealing version where you hear the absolute best tips and advice from every guest. If you’re on the fence about becoming a premium member, join with the $1 trial today and get access to the FULL interviews each week, get access to a fantastic back catalogue of interviews, and ALL future interviews delivered automatically to your phone or tablet. Plus, special member-only interviews. I send the same email to everybody and in that email I gave them the photography package pricing. – Helen Schryver You'll also receive access to the members-only Secret Facebook Group, where you can connect with other Premium Members and interview guests to help, support and motivate you to take ideas you hear in each episode and put them into action. The group also has FB live video tutorials, role-play, and special live interviews. You will not find more friendly, motivated, caring and sharing photographers online. Seriously, that's not all. In addition to everything above, you'll get access and instructions on forming or joining a MasterMind Group with other premium members. These groups are super motivating, make you accountable and build friendships with other pro photographers with similar motives to you – to build a more successful photography business. What is your big takeaway? Following this interview, I’d love to know if you're taking anything away from what Helen 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, leave your thoughts in the comments below; let me know your takeaways and what ...