Take It Personally
Take It Personally
Maddie Peschong
Are You Actually Ready for Q1 Brand Photography Inquiries?
24 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Someone is going to sit down at her kitchen table in the next few months, make a list of everything she wants to do for her business in 2027, and realize she really needs new photos. Come January, she may start looking for a brand photographer. Are you ready for what happens when she finds you??

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about marketing lately, and for good reason. But you can’t pour marketing juice into a leaky cup. More inquiries are great—until the process those clients enter isn’t giving them the experience or the photos they came for.

In this episode, we’re looking at the part of your business that happens after your marketing works. I’m walking you through four questions to help you audit your client process before Q1 gets busy.

We’re talking:

  • Whether your pricing makes the value clear—or leaves inquiries overwhelmed
  • What your past galleries reveal about how you plan sessions
  • How both you and your clients feel during a shoot
  • Whether clients are using their photos, rebooking, and referring others
  • Why you need actual numbers for this audit, not just vibes

Links & Resources

  • ✨ Over the coming weeks, we’ll go deeper into pricing, planning, shooting, and delivery. I’m also opening the doors to Behind the Shot November 13–20. Join the waitlist to get a free training before doors open and access to the waitlist bonuses.
  • 📝 Blog: Discover more branding tips and marketing tools to grow your brand photography business
  • 💬 Episode ideas?! Connect with me on Instagram!

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