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Chapters:
00:00 From Police Officer to Boudoir Photographer 01:00 Misconceptions and the Quiet Introvert 02:03 Breaking Out of Your Shell 02:48 The Creative Journey 03:28 From Lingerie Modeling to Boudoir Photography 04:27 The Boudoir Space 05:10 The Client Closet 05:45 What Sets You Apart 06:40 Client Transformations 07:45 The Magic Moment 08:14 Creating a Comfortable Environment 08:50 The Business Side of Things 09:42 Investing in a Mentorship 10:20 Charging Your Worth 10:45 Average Sale and Business Costs 11:30 Pricing and Deliverables 12:20 Editing Philosophy and Techniques 13:06 Boudoir and Self-Empowerment 13:49 Reviews and Referrals 14:15 The Creative Community 14:48 Challenges in a Conservative Area 15:40 Attracting Clients from Out of Town 16:31 The Client Experience 17:02 Scheduling and Timing 17:32 Balancing Business and Family Life 18:30 Self-Care and Avoiding Labels 19:30 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 20:32 The Power of Support 21:20 The Importance of Charging Your Worth 22:09 Community Over Competition 22:50 Navigating Competition in Boudoir 23:44 The Goal of Travel and Mentorships 24:29 The Question of Experience and Imposter Syndrome 25:14 Teaching Sensibilities 25:43 The Camera Did Not Do That 26:22 Developing a Unique Editing Style 27:06 The Importance of Cohesion 27:48 Marketing Through Google Ads 28:45 Initial Business Costs 29:20 Finding Ways to Start for Free 30:05 Consistency and Momentum 30:45 Stop Limiting Yourself 31:48 Living with Zero Regrets 32:25 Work to Live 33:10 Maintaining Balance 33:42 Anxiety and the Service Business 34:57 Have Grace and Patience 35:25 Landing the Plane
