What I'm about to say might ruffle some feathers, but I'm saying it because I care about you,

about your photography business, and about your sanity.

If you're using online ordering galleries to send your clients their images

and you think you're helping your clients or your business, I hate to break it to you, but you're wrong.

It's time for a massive mindset shift, my friend. Today I'm busting the biggest myths about

online ordering galleries and why they're actually hurting your income, your confidence,

and most importantly, your client experience. Let's dive in.

Hey there, my name's Sarah Petty and I went from a stressed out, overworked mama with three

babies to be named one of America's most profitable photographers without working my kids' lives away. Now I'm the founder of the

Photography Business Institute where we provide guided support from start to finish,

whether you're a beginner photographer dipping your toes in or a more advanced photographer

with big income goals. Each week on this podcast, I'll show you how to find and serve photography

clients in a world where we can keep it free thanks to everyone having a digital camera in

their pocket. Take the first step to adding more joy and profit to your life by downloading

your free photography business tools at photography business institute.com.

I've talked to so many photographers who are frustrated with their businesses and how much

money they're making for the amount of time they're putting in. And one of the first questions I ask

is, are you using online galleries to deliver your

clients high-res digital images? If they say yes, I can say, stop right now. But Sarah, this way

they can look on their own at their own convenience. Or, but Sarah, having them order themselves online freeze up my time

for other things in my business so it's more efficient. Or, but Sarah, I'm bad at sales,

so this really helps me make more money because I'm not messing up a sales appointment.

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