047. Krysten Williams of Bed Head Boudoir | Six-Figure Boudoir Photographer

Krysten of Bedhead Boudoir is a TLC coaching client, a six-figure boudoir photographer, and is consistently booked out nine months in advance.

Throughout this interview, we talk about how it feels to be a successful boudoir photographer after struggling in the industry for so long.

Six-Figure Boudoir Photographer

She's a super-talented photographer from Barrie, Ontario. And she's been a superstar since we started working together in 2021.

Here are just a few accomplishments and milestones she's had in the last two years.

• In 2022, she hit 100K–meaning she is officially a six-figure boudoir photographer!
• She's consistently booked out nine months in advance–without Facebook ads, Facebook groups, or model calls.
• She sold out her bridal fair sessions with just two emails.
• Her Black Friday sale sold out with just one email!
• In 2023, she had a $20K month–her highest cash month.

Episode Highlights:

5:51–We talk about niching down to just boudoir photography. This is one of the strategies that helped her grow very quickly. Boudoir clients want the expert because they put their self-confidence in your hands.

7:59–Krysten has big dreams for Bedhead Boudoir. This is the first time she's shared them publicly.

9:18–In 2021, she leased her very own studio space. She shares how this changed her business for the better and exactly why she took this terrifying leap.

16:28–Krysten talks about what it takes to run a six-figure boudoir photography studio. Here's a hint: understanding, empathy, and efficiency.

17:30–Comparison syndrome is real in the photography industry. Learn how Krysten navigates this in her own way.

20:33–Krysten hired me as her photography business coach in 2021–here's why she finally bit the bullet and invested in her business education.

22:07–We talk about why she takes investing in business sooo seriously!

23:31–Krysten's biggest hurdle was overcoming money mindset issues and setting boundaries in her personal and business lives.

26:36–We discuss the turning point in her business–when she finally felt successful.

27:12–Her first $10K month was two months into coaching!

27:46–Of course, we talk about when she finally resigned from her job and officially became a full-time boudoir photographer.

28:07–Work/life balance is a struggle for photographers. Sometimes we can't turn work mode off. Krysten has become the master, and she talks about it here.

31:06–In January 2023, she booked 15 sessions from one bridal fair, so of course, we discussed how she made it happen.

34:01–We finish by discussing exactly why she loves business coaching and is in her second year with me.

Relevant Links:
Bedhead Boudoir Website
Krysten's Instagram
My Instagram
TLC Coaching