The Zoom In Podcast Episode 1: Rhea Whitney Shares the Tea on Pricing, Best Advice for New Photographers and Enjoying the Journey
I can still say Happy New Year Right?! Cause it is!!!
The first interview episode is finally here!
Chatting with Rhea Whitney felt like catching up with a girlfriend and I hope you feel the same way while listening! During this episode, Rhea shared when her love for photography began, how her parents’ terrible wedding photography experience shaped how she shows up for her clients, her straightforward pricing strategy for building a sustainable photography business & enjoying the journey amidst pitfalls of comparison. Rhea’s ability to put her clients needs first has catapulted her business to generating six figures and she shares her straightforward pricing formula for how to build a photography business that is profitable & sustainable. She also covers the importance of enjoying the journey and how the Photo Bomb Academy has helped over 100+ creatives.
Time Stamps
7:22 Rhea describes who is the Rhea Whitney Bride
12:25 Rhea describes how she found similarities between finance & photography
24:13 Rhea shares 2 important lessons weddings photographers should know in the beginning of their journey
29:48 Rhea breaks down what photographers need to know when determining their pricing
40:28 Rhea shares the importance of enjoying the journey
47:56 Rhea shares the traps she got caught in that she wants other photographers to avoid
58:09 Rhea breaks down the Photo Bomb Academy and how it’s helped over 100 creatives
How to Keep In Contact with Rhea Whitney
Rhea Whitney on IG @rheawhitney: https://www.instagram.com/rheawhitney/
To learn more about Rhea Whitney’s Services https://rheawhitney.com/
To learn more about the Photo Bomb Academy & Elevate https://www.photobombacademy.com/
Rhea Whitney’s Bio:
Named one of the world’s 2020 top wedding photographers by BRIDES magazine, Rhea Whitney is an international speaker and wedding photographer for the chic, modern couple and creative + educator for rising to pro-photographers who want to run a profitable and thriving photography business. In less than 10 years, Rhea has driven her business to six figures by putting client service first, establishing a constant brand presence, collaborating with top vendors and sponsors + implementing strategic marketing that works!
Though Rhea has become one of the most sought photographers and speakers in her industry, she is most passionate about collaborating with local sponsors and vendors for events, styled shoots, and content creation. To date, Rhea has helped over 100+ creatives build a revenue-generating business through 1:1 coaching + her digital education platform PhotoBomb Academy™; and has been featured on over five of the top business and photography podcasts in the nation.
She is a proud graduate of Howard University, where she majored in Business Finance & Accounting. She attributes her success to her genuine passion for client service, business and finance acumen + innate love for photography and art; which allowed her to deeply understand the numerical world of camera settings and the beauty it creates.