👀 If you've ever had your rates questioned...

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Subject: 👀 If you've ever had your rates questioned...

You know the drill.

You work hard to set your rates at something that feels good to you and fair to clients.

Your next potential client reaches out, you set a time to chat, they're lovely the entire time, and then it comes out... "That's too far outside my budget. Are you able to bring the rate down at all?"

Or worse yet, a client challenges your rates or licensing fees AFTER the shoot has happened!

You are not alone in these or the many ways that our boundaries get tested by clients almost daily.

But if you're compromising the boundaries, fees, and policies that you so carefully set up....

how can your business be sustainable for the long-haul?

Short answer: it can't.

It's not just about your business suffering, either.

How do you feel after a client pushes your boundaries or questions you?

Not good.

The hit that we take to our mental health is far worse than anything that can happen to our business.

Anxiety.

Imposter syndrome.

Questioning our expertise.

Gaslighting.

Overall stress.

You are not alone in feeling these either ❤️

Brittany has been there, fought back, and survived.

Brittany Ambridge has had a wild ride so far, both personally and professionally.

She spent years as a Photo Editor for Lonny, then as the Photo Director of the relaunched Domino Magazine, all before launching her own photography business in 2015.

Along the way, she has defined who she is, what she stands for (and does NOT stand for!), and what she'll tolerate. In other words, this woman has had her boundaries tested while rising to the top of the industry.

She has become known for being vocal and firm, yet incredibly talented, professional, and in-demand.

We're going to sit with Brittany for a candid chat about creating and defending your boundaries, both for your personal wellbeing and to make your business sustainable.

Join us to listen, ask questions, share experiences, and walk away feeling empowered.

Wednesday, October 14th

9am PDT / 12noon Eastern

Quick Tips:

Want to get a head start in protecting your boundaries?

Here are two things that helped me.

1- Detach from your business.
Rather than saying "I'm not sure that I can do that...", say something like "I have a policy that..."

By stating it as a policy that your business has, it creates some detachment and feels more firm.

If they question the policy and ask for it to change, it also makes it easier to say "Unfortunately that policy is in place for a reason and I'm not able to ignore it."

2- Practice the "yes, and".
If a client asks for additional photos or time, or if they ask for a price reduction, find a way to say yes that is also fair to you. If they ask for extra things, you can say "Yes, absolutely, but I want to make sure you know that will be an additional $xxx that will be invoiced for the additional time/photos."

If they ask for a price reduction, you can say "Yes, I can absolutely fit that budget! For that rate, I would be able to reduce the package and include the following:"

In both cases, you're saying yes to their request, but either charging additional for their request or reducing the work you deliver for their lower price.