The RIGHT Way To Ask Clients To Take Photos Of Them

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia breaks down the real reason most stylists avoid taking client photos and how to fix it without making things awkward. If you know you should be capturing more before and after content but you keep skipping it because it feels weird, this episode gives you a simple approach that protects the client experience while still getting the shots you need.

You will learn how to ask in a way that feels confident and normal, how to remove the common objections before they even come up, and how to build photos into your service flow so it stops feeling like an extra task. This is about making client photos easier for you and more comfortable for them, while turning your work into marketing that actually brings bookings.

Key Takeaways:

📸 The mindset shift that changes everything
Stop treating photos like a favor a client gives you. Learn how to position it as part of your professional process and the experience you provide.

🗣 What to say and when to say it
Get clear on the timing and the exact way to ask so it feels natural, not random at the end of the appointment.

✅ How to remove client hesitation
Learn how to address privacy, insecurity, and the fear of being posted, without pressuring anyone or making it a big deal.

🧠 Make it normal instead of awkward
Simple ways to make photos a routine part of your appointment so clients expect it and you feel more confident every time.

📈 Why this impacts bookings and referrals
Client photos create trust fast. The more consistently you capture results, the easier it is for new clients to choose you.

Why You Should Listen:

If you keep telling yourself you will start taking more photos next week, this episode is the push and the plan. You will leave knowing how to ask confidently, how to make clients feel safe, and how to turn photos into a consistent habit that supports your marketing without slowing you down.

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