Kristie Allen Photographer Mentorship

Photographer and Mentor

After 13 years in business, I’ve picked up a few tricks that make the creative process smoother and the business side less overwhelming. This is where I share my favorite tips, honest insights, and real-life lessons to help photographers and creatives do what they love—with a little more ease.

Helping others grow their confidence and their business is one of my favorite parts of this job. I really believe there’s room for all of us to succeed—I hope that something I share helps you feel more capable or excited to keep going!

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How to Blog (Without Making It a Whole Thing)

Blogging doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be consistent. Start with one post and build from there. If you need help planning or want to see how I do it with ChatGPT, check out my exact prompts [here].

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Why Blogging Matters (Even if You Hate It)

WHO Hates Blogging?!?! I DO!! (And most of the time as soon as I mention it to another small business owner they roll their eyes, huff, and say the exact same thing.)

Let me rephrase my answer… I Did… until I unlocked the secret of ChatGPT!

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The One-Hour Content Strategy: How to Plan a Month’s Worth of Posts Fast

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time to plan content,” this is for you.
Because the truth is — you don’t need a full day, a retreat, or a complicated system to map out what you’re going to post.
You just need one focused hour.
Here’s how to create a month’s worth of content ideas without the overwhelm.

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Stop Overthinking It: 10 Types of Posts You Can Reuse Again and Again

If you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering what to post next, you’re not alone.
The truth is, showing up online doesn’t have to mean creating brand-new content every single day.
In fact, some of the most effective content you can share is content you’ve already created — you just need to reuse it smartly.

Let’s take the pressure off.
Here are 10 types of posts you can reuse (and refresh!) anytime you need an easy win.

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How to Build Confidence Behind the Camera (Even When You Feel Like an Imposter)

If you have ever stood behind your camera, heart racing, second-guessing everything you are doing, you are not alone.
Every photographer I know (myself included) has wrestled with feeling like an imposter at some point.

But here is the good news: confidence is not something you either have or you do not. It is something you build.
And you do not have to wait until you "feel ready" to start.

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In the Beginning - Part 1

It sounded like the perfect way to describe how I felt about my business—formless and empty. Nothing I was doing seemed to be working. The striving made me tired, the fatigue left me out of ideas, and the lack of ideas made me want to give up.

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Spring Clean Your Content: A Monday Morning Refresh for Busy Entrepreneurs

Learn how to refresh your website and social media in just one morning with these simple, actionable steps. Perfect for photographers, creatives, and small business owners who want to update their online presence without the overwhelm. Photography education, mentoring, and content planning tips included!

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Your Ideal Client Might Change—And That’s Actually a Good Thing

I can’t count how many courses I’ve taken that asked me to define my “ideal client.” Honestly - I think it’s a really useful exercise! Here’s the thing I’ve learned after more than a decade in business: your ideal client might change, And not just once—it may shift several times as you grow, experiment, and figure out what you truly love (and don’t love) to photograph.

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My Exact Photo Organization Workflow (From Shoot to Gallery Delivery)

When you’re juggling sessions, editing, and client delivery, having a clear photography workflow is a lifesaver. I’m sharing exactly how I organize my photos from the moment they leave my camera to the minute they hit my client’s inbox. Whether you're just learning Lightroom or looking to streamline your current system, here’s how I keep it all in order.

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