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5 day work less, book more challenge PHOTOGRAPHERS & CREATIVES…. Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, like your list never ends? Are you wishing you had more bookings, or more time with your family, and just can’t seem to get a handle on things. I was there, 8 years ago when I started my business […]

  • Sarah Holladay - I remember feeling that overwhelmed n the very beginning too!! I hope other creatives join in, I love continuing to learn and giveaways! (duh!) Looking forward to the 11th!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah K Davis - This sounds like an amazing way to help burnout! It’s so easy to get spread too thin – can’t wait to see what all is in this work less book more challenge!ReplyCancel

  • Hayley - This is awesome! What a great resource!ReplyCancel

  • Aida - It sounds almost too good to be true! Being more productive is one of my goals. What a cool challenge – and doing it with fellow creatives sounds really appealing.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica - I think running a photography business can be tricky. It is easy to overwork yourself trying to make everything come together. Thank you for creating resources so that doesn’t have to be the case!ReplyCancel

  • Hanna - What an awesome Free offer! I know so many working from home photographers who struggle to get focused and get booked.I also find it always so interesting the different ways people get organized, i may need to join in 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Erin Brennan - This challenge is such a good idea. When you first start a business, you can feel busy all the time but just be spinning your wheels and not actually getting anything done.ReplyCancel

  • Shawn Sawyer - um…yes please!!! I signed up!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Holladay - Ok girl, you perked my interest!! I’m definitely in a season of needing to buckle down… this is a great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Joshua - This is a fantastic idea for anyone that wants to start photography business! I have several friends that are just started their photography businesses and I would be more than happy to show this blog to them since I feel that they would find this helpful. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Daisy H. - This is a great idea for new photography businesses! It’s such a struggle to start up and this 5 day challenge can help avoid a lot of mistakes in the beginning!ReplyCancel

  • Kara - I’m pretty sure your opening few sentences just described my life. I’ll definitely be checking out your challenge! I think the biggest thing for me is trying to grow my business while still working full-time elsewhere. I’m not ready to make the jump to full-time with the business yet, but could definitely use some tips on how to manage both!ReplyCancel

  • fran jorgensen - I hope your workshop does really well!the best part of the internet is belonging to a community!ReplyCancel

  • becky van straalen - What a wonderful idea! This would be so helpful as I think so many people feel overwhelmed, especially when they are first starting out in business.ReplyCancel

  • Jan F - this 5 day challenge sounds pretty interesting! Gonna pass this information to my friends!ReplyCancel

Emilee Senior Portraits | Annapolis photographer I don’t even know where to begin, Emilee is truly such a sweet girl. Not only is she beautiful, naturally beautiful I should add but her heart is beautiful too. She is incredibly mature and kind. I met her many years back when she was still in middle school […]

Dear Dr. Sweeney, I don’t even know where to begin or if I can adequately express my thoughts in an understandable manner. It doesn’t seem real, that you could be gone. I feel like I hardly knew you, while at the same time I feel like I knew you so very well. While you saw […]

365 project 2018 Feb 1-15 I made the decision at the beginning of the year to challenge myself to take more photos of my own family. Not just photos with a cell phone, but actual thought out photos in the lifestyle form, some posed… to keep up on my own families photos the way I […]

  • Laura - I am also doing a Project 365, so it’s an inspiration to find another photographer doing the same. I know you typically do Annapolis Wedding photography, so this is a fun and creative outlet for you I’m sure.ReplyCancel

  • Alicia Yarrish - I think 2018 is one of the first years I haven’t tried to do a photo project! I absolutely stink at them. Im excited for you doing this though! I think it’s invaluable and I know your Annapolis newborn photography clients love to see your lifestyle photos as well ❤️ReplyCancel

  • Brie - I seriously look forward to seeing your posts every week! Seriously, you are so talented Sarah! Your newborn photography makes me have the worst baby fever! I remember the first time I found you because my friend was searching for a Annapolis newborn photographer and I sent her your work!ReplyCancel

  • Anna - I love these family lifestyle images! You are truly an amazing Annapolis photographer.ReplyCancel

Casey’s Fitness Portraits | Mantra Fit | Glen Burnie Photographer Recently I had the opportunity of meeting Casey! Not only does she live in my neighborhood but, Casey is also a super fun Physical Fitness Instructor and just recently graduated with her Masters… what an accomplishment right?  She is a super strong instructor who teaches both Yoga and Surf Set […]

  • Judith - I usually follow you for your Annapolis family photography work, so this is a fun surprise. Cool story and what a fun thing to document for your neighbor.ReplyCancel