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Hey I’m Kristin!

I’m just your regular photographer, single-parent, awkward dancing chick who decided they wanted more for their business than stress, anxiety, and hustle. I’m really glad you’re here because that means you’re not willing to settle for a dull stressed-out life either. You want to shine. And that’s a beautiful thing. Danger School, Study Abroad Workshops, and our year-long Masterminds have the same goal: to take your tired, boring, hampster-wheel-esque business, and turn it in to something that gives you life, purpose, adventure, and laugh out loud fun WHILE bringing home all the bacon (like the really fancy organic bacon). Let’s get there together! kristinsweeting@me.com

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Hey pal- what do you need to do to step out of your comfort zone this week?
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Y’all tell me you feel stuck a lot. Do you feel that right now? Here’s a tip. Write down a list of all the things you feel scared or nervous to do. They don’t at all have to be related to your business or photography or your job. It can be anything. Running a 5k. Taking a writing class. Going to a “mixer.” Rock climbing. Or signing up to volunteer.
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Alright. Now you gotta pick one to try this week. Hint- you don’t have to be good at it. It’s totally ok to totally suck at it and laugh the whole time. But just get out there and try.
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The pick another.
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And another.
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And slowly over time you’ll come to find that there isn’t a whole lot out there that is scary anymore. And do you know what happens when you’re fuckin fearless?
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ANYTHING.
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Go make some magic happen - you’re capable of way more than you realize.
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#mykonos #engagedingreece #destinationwedding

🌿Kristen and Max got married this weekend and I can’t wait to show you the photos. I think we laughed all day! I can’t believe I haven’t shared their engagement session @cheekwoodweddings yet so here’s my chance!
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Engagement session tips:
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1. Shoot for golden hour. The last two hours before the sun sets are my favorite hours of the day. If you can make it work, try to schedule your session around that time.
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2. Be affectionate, be silly, and just get ready to have a good time hanging out with your partner.
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3. Throw any self criticism out the window. I’ll tell you something I’ve learned from photographing hundreds of people: your beauty standards are 100% in your own head. That thing that you hate about your physical appearance? No one else sees it and you won’t either in a couple years. Guess what? EVERYONE gets a double chin when they laugh - but your laugh is what makes people fall in love with you. Your eyes get squinty when you smile? Your smile is what wins you friends and makes people feel comfortable around you. The choice is within us - to love how we look or not- so when you come to a session loving who you are- we get to work together to create the most magical images. And until then, it’s my mission to help you see how beautiful you are. Cuz you are🔥

Back in TN 💟 and only partially wishing I was still in this pool in Greece. I love coming home. It might just be my favorite part of traveling. But let’s get behind the scenes biz-talky for a second- I wanted to give you a little peek behind the curtain for those who are running their own creative business. There’s not a whole lot of transparency in creative biz world, so let’s change that.
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Study Abroad Greece finished “in the black”‼️ (aka turned a profit)! Did you know it’s actually really hard to make an in-person workshop profitable? Especially an international one. The first one I did lost money (ouch) and I learned some valuable lessons that have helped me make each one better for the attendees and better for my profit margin too. Need help making sure your workshop is a smashing success? Ask for help cuz I got ya 👩‍💻
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I set a rule for 2020 weddings that I’m only take 1-2 weddings per month max. It’s hard setting boundaries and “turning away business” when you’re “freelance” am I right? YOU are your biggest asset in your business, so make sure you’re protecting yourself and your energy in however that needs to look. I’ve watched the universe respond and I have 1-2 weddings almost every month spring and fall next year. 😌 My clients and my family deserve my very best, so this rule is for them as much as it is for me.
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We’re talking about multiple income streams for Q3 of our group coaching program. And that the power is in the intersection. A bunch of unrelated income streams can very easily exhaust you. But having overlapping streams of income and passive income builds you powerful momentum in all the different streams while giving you security and sustainability. 🙌
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Unrelated question 😜 Coffee or tea?

Happy birthday to my sunshine. I had no idea what kinds of crazy adventures and misadventures we’d go through together- but it’s been the best adventure of my life

So... y’all wanna go to Greece soon? Share this with someone who loves to travel cuz... I got some recs for ya. Heading home with a full heart, lots of new and deeper friendships, a ballin tan, another @studyabroadworkshops on the books, and excitement for things to come 🌍 .
RECS RECS RECS for Santorini and Mykonos
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1. Do a catamaran cruise. We used Mykonos Catamaran and did a 5 hour cruise with traditional lunch cooked on board and we LOVED it. You can do those in Santorini as well or a sunset cruise which is what I want to do next time.
2. For a more relaxing trip, stay in Akrotiri instead of one of the bigger tourist towns (Oia and Thira). @apenemo_santorini was GORGEOUS, had stunning views, provided amazing service and easy transport to the port and the big cities, and just made our time in Santorini so relaxing. I never wanted to leave the hotel.
3. Watch the sunset in Oia from Sun Spirit- it’s right next to the windmill and you can snag a seat about an hour before sunset and sip on cocktails instead of getting caught in the big crowd on the walkways.
4. If you’re looking for yummy food in Oia (Santorini), my favorite place I’ve ever eaten in Greece is Karma. We went there for our final dinner and it was charming, and had amazing food at a moderate price. Most of the restaurants on the water have great views but the food is kinda meh. So I recommend drinks on the water and then eat at Karma.
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Soooo... when ya going?
iPhone shot by @jenmadiganphotography

Share if you agree ❤️💃🏻💃🏽💃🏿💃
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How big a role does fear play in holding you back? Like 1 being “not so much” and 10 being “all the flipping time”
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Have you ever experienced letting go of that fear and watching beautiful and unexpected things happen?