A photo of a bouquet of white flowers, used in a blog post about not making your photography clients jump through hoops

March 19, 2024

Having been a photography client myself, I’ve been on the receiving end of some frustrating experiences. It set a bad tone leading up to my session and left me worried about what our time in front of the camera would be like. First impressions matter, especially in business. When you make it difficult for potential […]

January 24, 2024

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Accessibility Accessibility should be a top priority for all business owners, but let’s be honest, it is something that is overlooked more often than not. It’s something that I really hope we start to see changing in 2024, and that is why I knew I had to have my friend […]

mom, dad, and three daughters smiling at the camera. photo is used in a blog post about starting a photography business.

January 16, 2024

So, friend. You’re ready to chase your dreams of starting a photography business… Now what?! I’m here with some tips to help you kick off your photography adventure with confidence. 1. Capture Your Vision: Before diving into the technicalities, what do you want your photography business to look like? What style do you love? What […]

a couple stands on the beach at sunset with waves splashing at their feet. Used as a cover photo in a wedding photography education blog post.

January 9, 2024

Happy New Year, friend! How are you feeling now that the holidays are over? I, for one, am happy to see them go šŸ˜…They were fun but the overstimulation wasĀ REALĀ on several occasions. The noise. The lights. The people. The gifts. The emotions. The relationship dynamics. The travelā€¦ This little neurodivergent introvert desperately needed some quiet alone time […]

July 31, 2023

I have a question for you about your wedding photography clients ā€¦ Are you making it EASY for people to work with you? From the inquiry process to receiving their photos, and everything in between? Earlier this year I photographed a destination wedding in Cuba… and theĀ only thingĀ that went well on this trip was the wedding itself. […]

March 24, 2023

Investing in education can be a game-changer for your business, and it’s never been easier to access. But – don’t make these three common mistakes when investing your hard-earned money on all the different options available to you: āœØ Not Doing Your Research Take the time to research the instructor’s background, experience, and reputation. Read […]

sandra henderson takes a photo of a bride for her wedding photography portfolio

March 21, 2023

Five years ago I was at the beginning of my chronic illness journey, and I kept unexpectedly having to take time off. Because I was also over-booking my calendar, it created a domino effect. All of a sudden every gallery I sent out was late. I would ignore my inbox for days – sometimes even weeks – because I […]

london ontario wedding photographer sandra henderson works at her laptop by a window with her hand resting on her neck

March 20, 2023

I see so many wedding photographers going through the same struggles year after year, and so many of them tell me the same things: ā€œI donā€™t have systems in place, I donā€™t need them.ā€ā€œI donā€™t even know where to start, itā€™s so overwhelming.ā€ā€œIā€™m already so busy, I donā€™t have the time to start learning something […]

a bride and groom stand on the beach at sunset in cancun mexico. photo used in a blog post about setting business boundaries.

January 4, 2023

Setting business boundaries is so, so important. No matter what time of year it is that you happen to be reading this blog post, now is the perfect time to start! Here are 3 ways to set better boundaries in your wedding photography business: Turn Off Notifications Turn off notifications on your phone for your […]

a groom kisses his bride while hugging her. photo used in a blog post for wedding photographers

August 2, 2022

If you’re active on Instagram, you know there’s been a TON of changes released on the platform recently. The push to prioritize video in the algorithm has accelerated considerably. The format of our feeds is even evolving to resemble TikTok! It’s a far cry from the 1:1 square feed Instagram started with. Instagram wants users […]