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Imagine being BOOKED OUT with your “perfect fit” couples every
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I once thought this was just a dream, but with strategies I learned in business school…

I made 6-figures in my first year as a full-time photographer, documenting unreal elopements across 13 countries.

Guess what? You can reach this too. 
I’ve seen hundreds of photographers I’ve mentored achieve it.

No matter what your dream is, it’s within reach.

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“I had a couple days off so I took Maddie Mae’s free course on full day elopements and booked two in 24 hours. I feel like I owe her dinner or something … that’s an insane increase in revenue.”

— Megan Jolie
BANFF, CANADA

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A business and marketing course designed to help you become a fully-booked, fulfilled, profitable full-time photographer working with your dream couples by leveraging your most valuable strength: YOU.

“I booked my largest package ever with an amazing couple that I’m STOKED to work with. This stuff work’s ya’ll!”

– Nadia Padenzski
PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.

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I just wanted to thank everyone who gave me amazing constructive advice. I’ve seriously learned so much just from joining this group… it’s mind blowing!

— Cessna Kutz
Washington, U.S.A.

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