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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! Wanna have epic photos of you in Paris? I’m booking sessions September 17 and 18 and would love to hang with you and show you my favorite photo spots in the city. Full sessions are $1650 and mini sessions are $750. Reach out and say hi! Kristinsweeting@me.com
The reason coaching and training other photographers and creatives in their businesses has become such a passion to me, is because I still vividly remember what if felt like to have my whole life and business falling apart. To feel stuck, broke, frustrated... to have a new baby and the financial pressure and I JUST FREAKING DIDN’T WANT THIS THING TO FAIL. Do you feel me? Have you ever felt that way? You KNOW you are working hard for your clients and doing great work but just still can’t figure out how to make ends meet? It’s such a disheartening place to be. Let me just give you a hug for a second and acknowledge that. . Ok. Also. Don’t give up. . It’s not all over. There’s a lot that can change in a year. . From my friend @simplybysuzy: “When I first contacted Kristin about working with her on business coaching, I was extremely depressed and drowning in grief over the loss of my dad, $35k in debt, and frankly, I just felt so lost and drained of all creative energy. As a result, my business suffered and this time last year my bookings had completely dropped. I had no idea what to do because I was the primary income of my household and I felt stuck in a place of fear and anxiety. I started working with Kristin as my business coach and slowly but surely I started to shed away the parts of my life that no longer served me.. I worked on nurturing myself and I started to enjoy life again and feel creative inspiration and joy. I regained clarity in my business, and now I'm ending the year debt free and my business back to life (in fact now my issue I'm working on with Kristin is that I'm overbooked!). Kristin is not only a coach but she's also a dear friend now and choosing to work with her has been one of the best investments I've made in my business and my life. I am more excited than ever to take on 2019 and go beyond things just being good, and actually take my dreams to the next level!” . Suzy is KICKING BOOTY. . Even if coaching isn’t in the cards for you, I have a few different things that can 100% turn this ship around. . #1 - Danger School (my business course) is available for pre-order right now. (Continues in comments)
For YEARS I spent so much of my time locked up in fear. I look back on those years with some sadness because I didn’t realize how much I was holding myself back from. Do you relate? Which ones of these are you trying to grow in right now? Mine is taking better care of my body and taking better care of the planet. Would love to hear any things you’ve changed to be a little bit kinder to our world :)
Remember how I was slightly delusionally optimistic and booked this villa for Study Abroad Greece before I had any sign ups? We're a month away from going on a SOLD out trip (with most of the attendees being study abroad alumni or mastermind alumni). Feeling really grateful that it all came together and I'm not gonna be sitting on an inner tube by myself in Mykonos (also, not the worst fall back plan). These workshops are always a huge financial risk (honestly it takes a lot to not be terrified each time I launch one), and I'm so thankful that the perfect people keep feeling drawn to them. They've become like family and those friendships have made my life so incredibly rich. I thought about it today, and some of my best friends, some of my closest industry friends, and some of the people I've been able to walk along side in their business journey... it all started on one of these trips. So if you're feeling stressed or burned out right now, hold on to the pieces of magic that are in your life. Plaster pictures of the good all over your walls and give yourself a hug and remember that there is magic out there just waiting to find you all the time. Sometimes you just gotta jump before the net will appear. . Today my FREE masterclass all about Vision Boarding and goal setting is up! You get a template to make your own and I walk you through all the ways I make and use vision boards in my life, home, and business. If you need a little inspiration or to boost your motivation, you should definitely check it out! It’s a quick video class that you can start applying right away! Link in profile! . @love.is.my.favorite.color #visionboard #visionboardclass #studyabroadworkshops #greece #photographyworkshop #businessgoals2019
Some new stuff up in the shop including these bad boys. I love using these tear off sheets in the morning to start my day in a positive place. . What’s something you’re grateful for today? . Shop link in profile or go to (kristinsweetingeducation.com)
10 years of shooting weddings. Heck that sounds crazy. That’s about 200 weddings. But it’s my amazing couples that keep me coming back again and again. Couples like Julia and Doug- they are always the first to be grateful and kind. Texting excited selfies when I send them a preview. Sending their friends to me as referrals before they’ve even see their gallery. Their care and respect for each other is obvious in seconds of being around them. . A favorite story from their day (last photo of the set)- the reception was emptying out so everyone could go to the send off. And there was a lot of excitement for a second. And then it was just them in the tent as the DJ popped on a very last song. And they just grabbed each other and danced. Everyone else could wait. And that moment was like a deep exhale. It was peace, contentment, gratitude, and love all wrapped in to one moment. And that photo may be one of my all time favorites because of that. A little snippet of time that I’m grateful I was a witness to. . I’m better for having known you both. . Xo. . . Planning & Design: @thegiffordcollective Photography: @kristinsweetingphotography Venue: @ravenswoodmansion Floral Design: @gradientandhue Paper Goods: @darbycards Calligraphy: @whiteinkcalligraphy Cake: @bakedinnashville Beauty: @hannahfarmercreative Rentals: @libertypartyrental @maykercreative Entertainment: @nashvlweddngsilvrstrngs @requestpremier Catering: @southforktn Bar Service: @barmagnolia
Building in breaks and sabbaticals to your business is so important for sustainability in any career but I think it’s especially important for photographers. We spend some much time creating memories for other people, and it’s so easy to forget to create our own memories. I’m so thankful Hudson and I got to sneak away to Utah for our first time GLAMPING (ah its so fun!) before wedding season really ramped up. Bonus, we traveled with @simplybysuzy and her daughter Lenni so got a ton of great photos of ourselves too which is such a treat. . Highly recommend our trip itinerary if you’re looking for an adventure with kids: . Flew in to Salt Lake City Stocked up on healthy snacks at Whole Foods Rented a car and drove to Moab Glamping at @undercanvasofficial Explored Arches National Park Drove to Mystic Hot Springs Spent the afternoon in the hot springs Drove back to Salt Lake City Checked out Bonneville Salt Flats around sunset Flew home . What’s your favorite break or trip you’ve ever taken? . #makememories #utah #glamping
Another photographer quit her day job this week and I’m doing my happy dance for her! . I’m currently leading three different groups of women through three different business courses for creatives/artists. Bet you didn’t know that! Can I brag about these women for a minute? . I have watched these women put in the WORK. Growth brings up a lot of things: ways we self sabotage, fears of outgrowing people around us, self doubt, walls we put up that block us from being truly intimate with our partners, $$ worries, body image struggles, toxic friendships, health challenges... when one part of our lives starts to grow- ALL the parts of our life start to grow with it, and with growth always comes resistance. . So I’ve watched these women work. And heal. And triumph. And face the scary things in the shadows of their lives that aren’t fun to face. And I am SO freaking proud. . Day jobs quit. Health restored. Relationships healed. Self confidence discovered. Savings accounts boosted. Debt eliminated. Soulmates met. Freedom found. No path is perfect, but health, hope, and growth ARE real. You got this. . 🔥YOUR JOURNEY IS BEAUTIFUL.🔥 . #kspmastermind #marketingmap #dangerschool . @simplybysuzy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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