The Beginner Photography Podcast

336: Jasmine Blais - Say "I Do" to Booking More Weddings

• Jasmine Blais

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Jasmine Blais is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Prince Albert Saskatchewan. If you have been thinking about dipping your toes into the world of wedding photography,  Jasmine is here today to help you figure out what you need and what you need to know before taking your first booking. Jasmine Blais also talks about how to get started with booking weddings for the new year. She shares her story of starting to take photos as a teen and then gradually turning it into a business. She also talks about her experience as a teacher and how she balanced her teaching career and her photography career in her early 20s.

The Big Ideas:

  • Take risks, explore career options
  • Gain confidence and experience
  • Trust yourself and practice
  • Know your camera settings
  • Serve, don't sell
  • You will miss moments
  • Provide standout client experience
  • Provide client experience bonuses
  • Build a supportive community

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Time Stamps

  • 00:05:26 Take risks to explore creativity.
  • 00:10:51 Gain confidence through experience.
  • 00:13:07 Trust yourself and practice.
  • 00:19:25 Prepare and adjust settings.
  • 00:27:00 Focus on serving clients.
  • 00:37:08 Capture moments, don't miss them.
  • 00:42:45 Stay lighthearted and relaxed.
  • 00:49:17 Deliver quick sneak peeks.
  • 00:54:56 Build a support system.
  • 00:55:48 Find a photography community.

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