#115 - I hired my dad as my second photographer

About this episode

In this episode, Steven de Cuba shares his journey of hiring his dad as a second photographer for a wedding, reflecting on his passion for photography and the business aspects of wedding photography.

A few weeks ago, I photographed my first wedding with my dad as my second shooter — and that moment was full circle. My love for wedding photography started with his old camera, and now I’ve built a multiple six‑figure business doing what I was born to do.In this episode, I share:→ How my journey began when I stole my dad’s old camera in 2012→ The lightbulb moment when wedding photography captured my passion→ Why hiring my dad as a second shooter wasn’t just nostalgic — it built trust→ Your biggest red flag in wedding photography (and how passion stands out)→ The 3 pillars you need if you’re serious: Personal Brand, Client Experience, Marketing→ A deep dive into improving your client experience — how it elevates everything→ Common mindset objections (like pricing fears and business vs hobby) — and why treating photography as a business protects your passion→ How the right mindset shifts attract the right clients — without burnout🔥 Download your free guide to the 7 phases of the wedding photography experience at: https://stevendecuba.com/experienceFor wedding photographers:Free Meta Ads Quick-Start Guide: https://stevendecuba.com/ads-guide5-Day Meta Ads Challenge for Wedding…

People in this episode

Host: Steven de Cuba

Topics covered

• wedding photography
• personal brand
• client experience
• marketing
• mindset
• business growth

Keywords

• wedding photography
• personal brand
• client experience
• mindset
• business
• photography tips
• marketing strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meta, Facebook, stevendecuba.com

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