How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)
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What to expect on this episode of the Hey, Thriver Podcast:
How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)
In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:
Portfolio Audits with Purpose: How auditing and curating your portfolio can help you showcase the work you want to book.
Ranking on Google: Shayna’s strategy for optimizing portfolio content to rank for specific locations.
Showcasing Travel Skills: How demonstrating your ability to travel and handle multi-day events attracts clients who value these experiences.
Building Authentic Connections: Why showing your personality online creates stronger, more personalized inquiries.
The ELOPE Framework: A step-by-step guide to booking your dream destination weddings and elopements.
How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)
Hey, Thriver! Shayna Lloyd and Devin Larson share their insider tips for building a successful destination wedding and elopement photography business. From curating a purposeful portfolio to showcasing your personality online, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you attract dream clients. Shayna and Devin dive into their personal experiences, challenges, and successes, highlighting how they’ve used their ELOPE framework to grow their businesses and book high-value destination weddings.
How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)
Key Topics Discussed:
Portfolio Building: Why strategic curation is essential for attracting the right clients and achieving your goals.
Multi-Day Wedding Events: How showcasing these experiences can lead to more bookings.
Transparency in Business: Balancing big goals with the reality of work and family commitments.
Upselling Services: How adding multi-day coverage and video upsells can increase your income.
Actionable Takeaways:
Audit Your Portfolio: Regularly review and refine your galleries to ensure they align with your business goals.
Show Your Personality: Use social media to share behind-the-scenes content and connect authentically with your audience.
Use the ELOPE Framework: Implement the five-step process to build a destination wedding business.
Tag Your Locations: Optimize your content for specific venues and destinations to attract local searches.
Upsell and Scale: Add extra services like adventure sessions or Super 8 video to increase your revenue.
Free Resource:
Download the ELOPE Framework Checklist at heythriver.com/elope. This free resource includes actionable steps and a mini audio course to help you book more destination weddings and elopements.Connect With Us:
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Website: heythriver.com
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