Resources

PRICE GUIDE

First impressions matter and as one of client’s first touch-points with your brand, your price guide is golden.

I designed this price client guide with Hello Hello Studio. It is editorial in feel; beautifully laid out, evoking emotion and ready to showcase your moments of true connection captured on a wedding day.

Fully editable in CANVA, the price guide contains 30+ pages of professional written copy. The price guide can be converted to PDF for print or share digitally.

WEDDING CLIENT GUIDE

I know that when a couple book their wedding photographer, they want to feel calm, supported and like they have booked a trusted friend to join their vendor A-team.

The wedding client guide covers all parts of your client’s customer journey with you. From the early stages of wedding planning to final gallery delivery, the wedding client guide lays out what your client can expect from you at every step along the way.

Fully editable in CANVA, the wedding client guide contains 50+ pages of professional written copy. The wedding client guide can be converted to PDF for print or share digitally.

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Your clients should have a seamless experience with your brand.

In the early days I mapped out all the elements of their client experience and how I wanted to make them feel. Every interaction has to be ‘on-brand’ and so I have refined (x 1000) my client experience. From marketing, social media, email communications, meetings, wedding day etiquette to gallery delivery; I have considered everything!

Studio Ninja

The CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) I use for my business designed specifically for photography and videographers. It offers client management, invoicing, contract management, and workflow automation, allowing creatives to efficiently manage our business operations and provide exceptional client experiences. It keeps everything organised and flowing in my business.

Use the code ‘leilei’ to receive 50% off your first 12 month subscription.

WEDDING WORKFLOWS

Would you like your Studio Ninja workflow to be written and set up for you? Let the Wedding Workflows team step in and help you out. I certainly was a game changer for me in a booked out wedding season.

Use the code ‘leilei’ in the link below to receive $50 off.

Asana

Asana is a great project management tool that helps my team and I collaborate, organise tasks, and set and meet deadlines. It streamlines communication, boosts our productivity, and simplifies our project management. This is where I set my goals, projects and plans for the year ahead.

Squarespace

The website platform I use for both my photography and education websites. I have had custom designs created on them.

Pic Time

I use Pic-time’s innovative platform to showcase and deliver galleries to my clients. It offers a suite of creative and business tools to elevate your brand and maximize potential revenue from each shoot. I love their online galleries, online print store, marketing automation, slideshows and blogs. The galleries are aesthetically beautiful (you know I have high-standards!) and I know you will love it.

Try Pic-Time Free for 30-Days and use my personal code ‘LEILEICLAVEY’ to receive 1 bonus free month on any plan you choose.

VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

I am a big advocate for outsourcing low value or specialist tasks and anything that does not bring me joy. It means I can focus on growing my business and spend time 'working on it', rather than 'working in it'.

There are lots of options for Virtual Assistants, including UpWork. I have found Wedding Workflows' Virtual Assistants fantastic because they are trained in Studio Ninja which is the backbone of my business. The Virtual Assistants are familiar with the customer journey of a wedding client and can support tasks such as managing emails, leads and slideshows in Pictime (win, win, win!).

Use the code ‘leilei’ in the link below to receive $50 off.

Xero

This is the accounting software that I use. It’s easy to use and integrates with my Studio Ninja and Stripe accounts.

Slack

Slack makes it easy for me to communicate with my team and VAs and share files. It keeps our correspondence smooth and in one place rather than clogging up emails.

Aftershoot

Speed up your Culling with Aftershoot AI, which will analyse and pick the winning shots, while separating and grouping duplicates, blurry images, and photos with closed eyes. This AI culling tool has worked really well for my editing workflow. I am still able to see all of my images but it

Use the link below to receive 10% off your subscription.

Imagen AI

A life changing photo editing app that uses Ai editing from your previous edits to edit your gallery within minutes.

Sign up via the link below and receive 1,500 free photo edits.

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My Editing Workflow is always changing and adapting with the new technology and AI that is released.

Flodesk

My favourite way to send beautiful, intuitive newsletters to my community.

Use this link to receive 50% off your first year.

Canva

I use Canva to create my social media templates, reels, slideshows, client guides. It’s easy to use and there are heaps of tutorials on line to help you get creative (if you want!).

Later

I’ve searched high and low for a scheduling app that works for my business. Later allows me to work with a Social Media Content Manager, preview my social media feed, approve posts and stay on top of my analytics.

Creative Market

Creative Market has great options for plug and play design solutions and *bonus* they are very affordable. If you’re wanting a ‘designed for you’ custom feel without the price tag this is the place to look. Find templates for your socials including Instagram Posts, Reels and Stories and so much more.

copywriters

Lost for words? It happens to me too!

From writing sales copy for your website to blog posts, newsletters or anything written needing that emotive touch, explore working with a copywriter.

I’ve used Pepperstorm and Cou at Sunny and Flow. Tell them Lei Lei referred you.

Six Figure Business Map

The Business Map by Jai Long was one of the first courses I ever invested in. Today, I'm still part of the Business Map community because I'm invested 1000% in learning and growing, just like you. It's also an uplifting, motivating and supportive community. If you'd like to read about why i reenrol each year, check out my blog post here.

If you're not learning, you're not growing.

India Earl PASSIVE INCOME COURSE

Are you thinking about launching a small product or course for your wedding clients, other photographers or another subject altogether? India Earl’s Passive Income Course takes you step by step through the planning, pricing, promotion and launch strategy. The course includes actionable steps, workbook and India share’s so much of her own experience, which I love!

Greg Williams candid Photography skills

This bite sized course is creative food for the soul. While not aimed at the professional photographer, he provides such a great glimpse into how he shoots and how he gets the photos he does. I personally love his documentary style with a mix of fashion. If you love it too, it’s worth a watch.

Greg Williams Pro Photography skills

I recently purchased this pro course as I loved his candid course. He goes into the business side of commercial photography, very different from the wedding photography world. however I believe it’s good to see how other industries work and you can gather information/tidbits for your own business. I love how he goes into listening to your inner voice and the balance of art and business.

Canon AE1

A simple to use 35mm film camera with auto capabilities which I find really helps on a wedding day when the light continually changes and time is against us. If you’re just starting out in film this is a great camera.

Olympus Mju i

I had one of these in my early twenties and gosh it’s still a winner. Unfortunately my original disappeared so I purchased one for a hefty price but have never looked back. A fun camera and it takes incredible shots.

Urban Supply Seven is my go to for film cameras and questions.

FUJI GA645

Time to get nostalgic! This medium format point and shoot camera takes gorgeous images. While some say it’s not the best for wedding days as it’s loud, I just choose my timing right (i.e. not during the middle of a quiet ceremony). It shoots beautiful images and I’m really happy with it a medium format alternative to my 35mm Canon and Olympus options.

Kodak Portra 400

My go-to colour film. It has a beautiful quality to it and matches well with my colour edit.

Kodak Tri-x Black and White film

I’ve been shooting a lot of Tri-x lately and have been loving it. Ilford Delta 3200 is another favourite and my digital black and white preset is based of this with a little less grain than the film version. With black and white film it’s a personal preference so jump onto Amazon, or ideally a local film distributor and have a browse.

I also edit my colour Portra 400 film to black and white in post production as a back up option so I am not only shooting on black and white.

ROSE ANVIL CAMERA Harness

Easily the most comfortable and style-conscious camera harness I have tried. I use a Bandit Harness for dual cameras but they also have Lone Bandit Harness, as well as a 3rd Camera Attachment Kit.

Kamrette Backpack

I use the Lyra backpack from Kampette for every wedding. For the large yet compact wearable size it holds an impressive amount of gear. I carry 2 x Canon camera bodies, 3 x lens (35mm, 50mm & 85mm), batteries, memory cards, a battery charger, 1 x flash and sometimes I even fit one or two film cameras and film in it too. It’s filled to the brim and quite heavy but it’s as sturdy as anything. I love it!

Godex V1-c Speedlite Flash

Solid performer and my go-to for reception and dance floor images. Pro-tip: purchase the Godox AK-R1 accessories kit with your flash which includes Barn Door, Snoot, Color Filter, Reflector, Honeycomb, Diffuser Ball Kit. I use the diffuser ball on my flash 99% of the time but the other flash accessories are fun to play around with.

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