How to Become a Nomadic Destination Wedding Photographer (with Erika Peterson Photo)

Mar 4

This week, we are joined by Erika Peterson-Foto, who took the leap of faith from a stable job in hospitality to the adventurous realm of destination wedding photography. In this episode, Erica doesn't just share her success stories. She gets real about the fears, doubts, and mental hurdles she conquered along the way.

She also opens up and shares about her mental struggles, the supportive network that fortified her resolve, and the crucial junctures that convinced her to trade her managerial spreadsheets for capturing golden hour vows on exotic beaches.

“When you get that experience of really connecting with the person behind the camera and it feels like a human-to-human interaction and not like a human-to-professional interaction, it just totally changes the game."

Today’s Topics:

00:30 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

05:04 - Transitioning to Full-Time Wedding Photography

24:38 - Building Genuine Connections in Business

28:41 - Transitioning to a Nomadic Business Model

43:00 - Building Your Photography Portfolio

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Hey Daydreamers!

Today, we are joined by Erika Peterson Photo, an incredible photographer who has recently embraced the nomadic lifestyle that comes with being a destination wedding photographer.

Erika and I met this past year at the Unrealistic Workshop in LA where we got to hear from photographer legends like India Earl, Jennifer Moher, Nathan Chanski, and Jai Long, just to name a few!

Before the workshop was over she told me she just sent in her two weeks and was going to take her photography business full time! Erika's leap from the hospitality industry into the exhilarating and unpredictable domain of destination wedding photography is not just a career change—it's an adventure of a lifetime for her.

If you're someone who's ever contemplated what it takes to take that leap of faith or you're just in need of a dose of inspiration, this is the episode for you. Let's get into it!

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