328: Tracy Kirkland - Breaking into Boudoir Photography : Growing a Photo Business without Social Media

The Beginner Photography Podcast

Tracy Kirkland is a boudoir photographer who found it difficult to grow her business when social media would keep taking down her photos. Tracy has went on to build a 7 figure boudoir photography business without having to rely on positing her photos on social to attract clients. Tracy shares the fine line images must tow and the way to get started in boudoir photography, and provide tips about lighting and posing for photos. In this interview we talk about organic ways you can start and grow boudoir photography without depending on social media. Tracy also shares boudoir posing and lighting tips that will be sure to help out at your next session!
The Big Ideas

• Learn camera settings to create art
• Dive in 100%
• Exaggerate curves with light
• Hire models to promote business
• Plan ahead for success
• Focus on business first
• Know lighting, posing, settings
• Shoot today, be better tomorrow

Time Stamps

• 00:03:04 Learn photography to control your life.
• 00:06:12 Dive in and learn.
• 00:19:31 Emphasize curves with light.
• 00:25:37 Hire models to promote work.
• 00:30:06 Plan ahead for success.
• 00:37:45 Focus on business first.
• 00:41:52 Take control of your business.
• 00:45:44 Shoot more, become better.

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