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Kelly Warkentin of
https://kindredphotography.ca/ and
www.kellywarkentin.com is a Canadian-based family and newborn photographer, photography business coach, and mother of three.
Although she's coaching other photographers, shooting makes up 90% of her income and brings in over $85,000 in revenue.
She said in an email to me, as much as I love photography, running a business while raising young kids left her constantly torn — working late nights, saying yes to too much, and still not earning what she needed.
Then she restructured her business to serve her life.
Fewer clients.
Higher sales.
Better systems.
And the freedom to be present with her kids without sacrificing ambition.
Today, she's also coaching photographers on the system she uses with clients to hit regular 4-figure sessions to work less and focus on family.
In this interview, I was hoping to learn how photographers can earn more while working less, even with young kids at home, and Kelly didn't disappoint when she shared how to turn $150 photography sessions into 4-figure clients and a life you love.
Here's some more of what we covered in the interview:
How Kelly went from $150 shoots to $2K clients — and what really made the difference
The surprising way she finally found freedom in both motherhood and business
The bold move that shifted everything — and why SEO coaching changed the game
What happens on that very first call that gets dream clients saying yes
The pre-session secret that builds trust and makes sales feel effortless
Why albums turn out to be the easiest “yes” you’ll ever get from a client
How to sell without saying a word — the quiet power of artwork on your walls
The unexpected marketing mix that actually works when others don’t
Why a simple coffee chat can turn into a premium booking
How to attract high-achieving clients who happily pay more
The flexible, empathetic way to handle tricky client moments
The hidden growth drivers most photographers overlook — outsourcing, automation, and support
The one investment that always delivers the biggest return
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I continued to explore ways that I could increase my income, and I kind of stumbled upon just making myself more valuable by adding a luxury experience. So at that point, I transitioned to IPs, and my income per client jumped pretty much overnight, from 750 to $2,000. - Kelly Warkentin
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The system that I use is a la carte,