Get fully booked every season
photographing unique elopements &
non-traditional weddings that inspire you
Oh, and while making your dream income
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Ever wonder how some photographers have a thriving business and a lifestyle they love?
a calendar full of amazing clients they can’t wait to meet, and even getting flown around the world for their art?
Meanwhile back in your daily reality…
It feels impossible to stand out in such a crazy saturated
market…
You scramble for any booking that comes your way (by whatever discount necessary) even if something you’ll dread…
Or you might even wonder if it’s time to go look for another “plan b” 9-to-5 backup J.O.B. to make ends meet…
Here’s the dilemma…
You have a vision for what you want your photography business to look like but turning it into a reality feels like a pipe dream
You’re stuck with the constant struggle of…
Woof… I feel you, and trust me,
these are all common issues—even among
the most talented and passionate photographers.
The good news is…
it doesn’t have to be that way.
You deserve so much more than:
Being paid low rates… feeling underappreciated & undervalued
Feeling replaceable… asking yourself why a couple would fly you across the world when another local photographer could do it
Struggling to stand out… trying to figure out what’s unique about you and how to set yourself apart
Imagine having a
reliable, thriving, full-time career photographing non-traditional weddings & elopements
where you can burn your backup plans.
You are not average
so why would your business be?
What if you stopped chasing bookings that don’t actually fulfill you, and instead spent your days photographing weddings as unique as you:
Two-person elopements in stunning national parks
Intimate backyard weddings with only the closest friends & family
Luxurious rooftop weddings overlooking city skylines
Small destination weddings on Mediterranean islands
Chic, fifty-guest weddings at art galleries and museums
Fantasy-themed intimate weddings in lush green forests
Spontaneous big-city courthouse elopements
There’s a space in this industry that’s all yours.
And will give you the lifestyle you love.
Here’s what’s really possible:
You can become the go-to specialist for the unique elopements & non-traditional weddings you dream of photographing
You can rise above the competition—and carve your own unique path to being a FULL TIME, FULLY booked photographer with the financial stability & lifestyle you seek
“Every course has been life-changing and this is no different.”
I’m so thankful for Thrive! Truthfully, I live and die by Maddie’s courses—every single one that I’ve taken has been so unbelievably helpful. Her OG business and marketing course helped me build the business I have now, photograph in places I’ve always dreamed of while getting fully booked out and working with absolutely incredible couples. And now, with Thrive I now have the tools to help my business change with the times and stand out in a way that will be sustainable and successful. And I can’t wait to implement all of the new things that I’ve learned from branding to identifying my ideal client, to implementing workflows to taking a good, hard look at my pricing. Every course has been life changing and this is no different.
– Aimee Flynn, Arizona
“we went from booking mostly 4 hour elopements to full day and even multi-day elopements”
My wife and I started our elopement photography business from scratch over 3 years ago when we decided to switch from big weddings to elopements. With Maddie’s first business and marketing course (the precursor to Thrive) we went from charging $2k to over $5k, and we went from booking mostly 4 hour elopements to full day and even multi day elopements—and we even grew to the point where we have two other photographers on our team. It’s just mind blowing to think back to where we started. To bring it back to THRIVE, it is every bit of goodness from Maddie’s previous course, with all the elements that we needed to succeed with how the industry has shifted in the past couple of years. I am 100% confident that with the tools in THRIVE we’ll be able to keep the momentum going!
– Mark Collett, South Carolina
“I am so excited to get myself out of the sea of generic and pour “me” back into my business”
Maddie is hands down the reason I have a successful business today. Thanks to her original business and marketing course, I went from literally having never picked up a camera to having a successful six figure photography business within two years. So when I learned that Maddie was releasing her new course, Thrive, I was in—and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. Maddie doesn’t do fluff—she shares research-backed strategy from branding to pricing structure to marketing to your dream couples and she lays it all out for you. Thrive is a legit roadmap to a fulfilling, successful business. I am so excited to get myself out of the sea of generic and pour “me” back into my business.
– Vanessa Lill, Colorado
WONDERING WHY IT HASN’T HAPPENED FOR YOU YET?
Fact is, there are only 3 reasons you aren’t getting enough inquiries & bookings to sustain your dream
1
Your branding looks & sounds too similar to everyone else
If couples can’t identify a meaningful difference between you and your competitors, they will always default to the cheapest option
2
Your business isn’t being found by enough of your dream couples
You can be the most talented photographer in the world, but if your brand isn’t consistently getting in front of the right people (your dream couples) at the right time (before they’ve hired someone else) with the right message (that draws them in and positions YOU as the expert they need)…
…they won’t know how amazing you are, and will hire someone else.
3
You aren’t communicating your value in your inquiry-to-booking process
Even if you are getting inquiries, if you don’t know how to clearly and confidently explain the value of your services (in a way that matters to inquiring couples)—clients end up ghosting or going with someone else.
Both you and them deserve more.
So, if you’re not booked out right now—
it’s not because of:
Your Experience
So many photographers think it’s their experience holding them back, but the truth is you already have plenty of photography experience to be successful.
Your Photography
Your work is good. And to be honest most couples can’t tell the difference between a good photo and a great photo. It’s not your skills.
Your Popularity
You don’t need thousands of followers, awards, or any other vanity metric to attract your dream clients. Truth is, that’s not what clients care about.
If you’ve been reading this and nodding your head, you’re in the right place.
What you need to get more inquiries & bookings is a PLAN
One that is designed to help you create a stand-out brand, attract your dream clients on autopilot, and empower you to confidently book out your season with the “perfect fit” clients having the unique wedding days you really want to photograph.
INTRODUCING
Learn how to become fully booked photographing dream unique elopements & non-traditional weddings that inspire & fulfill you—while making a six-figure salary
This self-paced course and results-driven mentorship experience is the only comprehensive online program that shows you how to:
All in a way that is so true to who you are that it can’t be replicated by anyone else, effectively competition-proofing your business
(And you can do all of this in just 90 days. Yep, 90 days.)
“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
[Location City, Location State, U.S.A.]
Imagine what it would feel like to…
Never have to worry about where your next inquiry is coming from because your marketing system is so predictable and consistent that nothing could catch you by surprise
Get so many inquiries that you have the luxury of being selective about which couples you want to work with—and you don’t have to stress if not everyone books
Genuinely believe there is enough room for you in this industry—and that just being you is the biggest competitive advantage you will ever have (and knowing how to leverage that)
Establish so much financial stability & security through your photography business that you don’t have to work a job that leaves you feeling detached or empty—you know you have a fully booked and profitable season ahead
Feel confident on every single consultation call because you not only believe in what you have to offer… you also know how to clearly communicate your value to inquiring couples
Have a thriving business you are excited to wake up to every day—one where you anticipate the places you’ll get to go, the couples you are working with, and the lifestyle design you have created for yourself
“Maddie genuinely wants everyone to succeed in the industry.”
Learning from Maddie Mae was the best investment I have made in my business. She has given me the solid footing that my business needed. She not only has an incredible breadth of knowledge about marketing, but is an impressive communicator and teaches in a way that you can actually comprehend and take action. Maddie genuinely wants everyone to succeed in the industry. She’s not just spouting community over competition, she’s living it.
– Jackleen Leed
North Bend, WA, USA
“So impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is”
Maddie Mae excels at teaching! She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and it shows. I have been so impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is! I’m very impressed with her focus on efficiency, business acumen, and branding. I’m just starting out in this market so learning from Maddie was a huge level up for me. It was so useful to realize all that I don’t know and it made me so excited to grow! Learning from Maddie was totally worth the investment.
– Keith Folken
North Bend, WA, USA
“Absolutely the BEST educator I have ever had!”
Maddie Mae is absolutely the BEST educator I have ever had! She packs so much info into everything she teaches and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand! She communicates not only the “what”, but the “why” behind it. Her passion for education, attention to detail, explanations every step of the way, and her complete transparency is truly inspiring! I HIGHLY recommend Maddie Mae. Every single thing I learned from her has been SO valuable!
– Cassandra Oldenburg
North Bend, WA, USA
WONDERING IF THIS COULD REALLY WORK FOR YOU?
If you’re struggling with one or more of the 3 reasons that photographers don’t get enough bookings…
Guess what? It’s not your fault.
and THRIVE is intentionally designed to solve them all
1
If you are tired of blending in, and getting lost in the sea of sameness…
THRIVE shows you exactly how to differentiate your photography business and brand, so you attract clients that “have to have” YOU
2
If you’re struggling to get enough clients or get the right ones to find you…
THRIVE gives you proven, results-oriented marketing strategies that supercharge your reach and will bring you dream inquiries on autopilot
3
If you’re over getting ghosted or hearing “we went with someone else”…
THRIVE helps you discover the unique value you have to offer and how to persuasively communicate it so you get booked at highly profitable rates.
BOTTOM LINE
The problem isn’t you.
You HAVE what it takes.
All you need is:
a clear-cut, easy-to-follow plan from someone who can guide you to success.
And that’s why I created THRIVE—it’s your guided plan to overcome any business & marketing hurdles in your way and become fully booked with your dream weddings.
READY SEE WHAT’S INSIDE OF THRIVE?
Welcome to the
Thrive System™
These 7 series of masterclasses guide you through the
7 steps to becoming a thriving unconventional wedding & elopement photographer
STEP 01
FOCUS
Define your vision and align your business to your dream life
STEP 02
BRAND
Craft a unique brand that irresistibly attracts your perfect-fit couples
STEP 03
PRICE
Maximize your profits with strategic pricing and irresistible packages
STEP 04
MARKET
Utilize powerful and efficient marketing strategies to get inquiries consistently
STEP 05
BOOK
Turn your inquiries into highly profitable bookings with authentic selling
STEP 06
CREATE
Master expert skills, deliver amazing client experiences, earn 5-star reviews
STEP 07
GROW
Streamline your business with efficient systems for sustainable success
LET’S DEEP DIVE INTO EACH STEP
1. Discovering Your Story | 0:29:10
Explore your unique story because allowing your story to guide your business path will allow you to approach it with authenticity and meaning
2. Cultivating a Growth Mindset | 0:29:41
Understand how mindset shapes your actions and impacts how you approach challenges, as well as strategies to help you develop a growth mindset
3. Uncovering Your “Why” and Motivators | 0:35:21
Discover your “why” and core motivators to anchor you in difficult times or important decisions—with activities to guide you along the way
4. Designing Your Life | 0:30:41
Establish “work-life boundaries” based on your personal preferences and design a customized lifestyle that seamlessly integrates both work and life
5. Goal Setting for Life and Work | 0:14:42
Learn the SMART framework to set actionable goals, how to prioritize what truly matters, and ways to track your progress toward success
1. Secret to Standing Out | 0:38:53
Understand why it is so important to have a brand that stands apart—as well as the components that contribute to a memorable and differentiated brand
2. Your Mission, Vision, & Values | 0:27:46
Identify the guiding principles for your brand—your mission, vision, and values—and know how to effectively communicate them to your audience
3. The Power of Specializing | 0:38:34
Discover how specializing elevates your business in a competitive market—and different categories to consider when creating your unique space in this industry
4. Defining Niche & Speciality | 0:18:27
Describe your speciality, identify your differentiators, and define your niche effectively through a series of actionable exercises
5. Discovering Your Target Market | 0:33:33
Explore the shared qualities of your target market, their goals & desires, and the challenges they face to improve the efficiency of your marketing efforts
6. Unique Value Proposition | 0:14:39
Craft a unique value proposition that combines your offerings with your ideal client avatar’s needs to concisely communicate your irreplaceable value
7. Brand Message & Story | 1:09:10
Leverage Donald Miller’s simple seven-part Story Brand framework to clearly and effectively communicate your brand message and business story
8. Brand Voice & Personality | 0:08:32
Develop an authentic, well-researched, and clearly-defined brand voice that resonates with your target market, their values, and their communication preferences
9. Portfolio & Visual Identity | 0:21:22
Finalize your branding by establishing the elements of a visual brand identity: logo(s), colors, typography, and a magnetizing photography portfolio
1. Money Myths & Mindset | 0:35:04
Examine common pricing myths in the wedding and elopement industry, countered with data-backed truths to cultivate a profitable abundance mindset
2. Core Service Offer | 0:30:34
Decide what value to include in your offer and learn how to use your clients’ perceived value as the foundation of your pricing strategy
3. Pricing Structure & Deciding Price | 0:37:37
Integrate pricing psychology and choice theory into your pricing so you can confidently present effective packages that incentivize booking more hours
4. Pricing Calculator |
Explore automatically-generated estimates for your pricing using the calculator included, which considers factors like recurring costs and profit goals
5. How to Share Pricing |
Learn about the 3 categories that contribute to perceived value and the pros & cons of the 4 ways photographers present pricing information to couple
6. Effective Pricing Guides |
Understand how to effectively showcase value through carefully crafted pricing guides
1. The Secret to Being Found | 0:31:52
Uncover the secret to bringing dream inquiries to you—by identifying opportunities to create high-quality content based on a couple’s planning journey
2. Creating Content for Couples’ Planning | 0:51:36
Create compelling, perfectly-timed content your couples are already seeking out by identifying unique marketing possibilities in their planning journey
3. Inquiry Data Tracking Spreadsheet |
Discover which marketing platforms result in the most or highest-quality inquiries using the inquiry data tracking spreadsheet that comes with Thrive
4. Website Marketing Essentials |
Learn why your website is an imperative marketing tool that contributes to your business’ overall success—and how to convert traffic into inquiries
5. Creating a Captivating Home Page |
Design a home page that uniquely resonates with your target market and effectively communicates the value you have to offer to them
6. Persuasive Pricing & Packages |
Understand how to structure a pricing and packages page that encourages prospective clients to inquire with you—rather than navigating away
7. Contact & Thank You Pages |
Your contact page transforms visitors into inquiries—and a thoughtful contact form and thank you page help you create a lasting first impression
8. Google & SEO Marketing Essentials |
Understand how Google operates as a marketing platform for wedding photographers and how to increase inquiries using search engine optimization (SEO)
9. Keyword Research for SEO |
Rise in Google’s rankings with blog posts and webpages informed by practical keywords—and focus your time on creating high-performing content
10. Cornerstone Content & Blog Posts |
Learn how to create valuable blog posts and cornerstone “pillar” content that ranks highly on Google, generates engaged traffic, and increases inquiries
11. Instagram Marketing Essentials |
Discover how to convert followers into dream inquiries using intentional marketing strategies on Instagram’s photo-focused social media platform
12. Pinterest Marketing Essentials |
Harness Pinterest’s potential as an image-driven search engine and transform interactions with Pins into engaged website traffic and inspiring inquiries
1. Profitable Sales Mindset | 0:48:04
Reframe your sales mindset to overcome self-limitations based on common industry money myths and adopting a profitable, ethical, and empathic approach to selling
2. Inquiry-to-Booking Workflow |
Strengthen your communication skills to write impactful emails and effective follow-ups that boost response rates and result in enthusiastic replies
3. Consultation Calls That Convert |
Approach every consultation call with confidence and authority by implementing these strategies—and secure more high-value bookings quicker than ever
1. Post-Booking Workflow | 0:32:40
Learn how to intentionally, thoughtfully ,and creatively design your booking-to-delivery workflow to ensure a high-end, unforgettable client experience
2. Scouting Locations & Sharing Ideas | 0:50:08
Elevate the value you provide to couples by leveraging the creative possibilities of location scouting, suggesting locations you can’t wait to photograph at
3. Crafting Unforgettable Timelines | 0:54:31
Understand the unique role timelines have in nontraditional weddings and how to build personalized, creative timelines that manage client expectations
4. Upselling Coverage During Timelines |
Discover how to ethically upsell hours by communicating the value of additional documentation when exploring and explaining timeline possibilities
5. Preparing Yourself & Your Couples | 0:18:17
Reduce pre-wedding stress with thorough preparation—equipping yourself and your couples with essential gear for an exceptional experience
6. Final Delivery & Reviews | 0:23:30
Conclude your post-wedding client experience by continuing overdeliver with helpful communication and timely image delivery—resulting in glowing reviews
7. Product & Album Sales |
Increase profits by strategically integrating product and album sales throughout your workflow and communicating the value of your à la carte products
1. Organizing Your Systems & CRMs | 0:12:57
Streamline your workflow and elevate productivity with strategic organization of your systems and customer relationship management (CRM) software
2. Legally Legit Contracts & Insurance | 0:18:48
Learn how to legally protect your business, practice professionalization, and enhance client trust with comprehensive contracts and insurance coverage
3. Reliable Backups | 0:07:42
Understand how to build dependable, fail-proof backup systems that give you peace of mind knowing your clients’ memories are always protected
4. Permits & Leave No Trace | 0:21:58
Build a environmentally-friendly business that supports conservation efforts by acquiring photography permits whenever required and following the Leave No Trace principles
5. Outsourcing | 0:17:00
Discover how outsourcing calculated tasks can prevent burnout, increase how much you are able to accomplish, and give you time back in your schedule
READY FOR A REAL GAME-CHANGER?
This isn’t a just a course
it’s a results-driven mentorship experience
THRIVE is your all-in-one blueprint for a successful business packed with the hands-on support, resources, community, and motivation you need to achieve real-world life changing results
Including
12 Months of Live mentoring calls (with me!)
For an entire year, you can join monthly live group mentoring calls with me to ask your questions, get direct feedback, and gain tailored insights to ensure your success.
Customized Success Plans
Fast-track your success with 3 customized action roadmaps that come straight to your inbox and tackle your most pressing goals: more inquiries, higher bookings, or rebranding.
Exclusive Community Membership
Join a close-knit, private community of fellow thriving photographers, where you can ask questions, share challenges, celebrate successes, and access expert advice, 24/7 for a whole year.
Workbook & Guides
Save countless hours with ready-to-use resources—pricing calculators, phone call scripts, email templates, website copywriting guides & more—designed to accelerate your success.
Templates, Tools, & Tutorials
Tap into the power of visual learning with a comprehensive workbook to easily visualize concepts, take notes, write down your ideas, ignite your creativity, and put your plans into action.
Unlimited Lifetime Access
Never fear missing out or being left behind. Unlike other programs, your access to the course videos, workbook, & resources in Thrive never expires—it’s yours, forever.
Invest in Thrive before August 1st
& get something I’ve never offered before…
*LIMITED-TIME* EXCLUSIVE VIP BONUS
10-Week Live Mentoring Intensive
& Get Fully Booked Challenge
with Maddie Mae ($3500 value)
Get weekly live support and highly-personalized solutions for your business—PLUS a motivational challenge to sprint through the 7 sections of the course and take action in 10 weeks to make 2024 your most fully booked year ever.
*Calls will be exclusive for existing AIA VIP group members who enroll in Thrive before August 1*
Access to VIP-exclusive coaching calls expires August 1st.
Calls will be weekly from 9/6 to 11/7. Replays available.
PLUS, THERE’S EVEN MORE INSIDE
BONUSES to help you Thrive
OVER $7,500 OF ADDITIONAL VALUE INCLUDED WHEN YOU ENROLL
12 Months of Live Mentoring Calls
with Maddie Mae
$4200 VALUE
Get live support and highly-personalized solutions for your business with monthly live mentoring calls—designed to be a transformative, interactive experience where your questions guide the conversation.
I’m there to give you direct feedback, and your fellow course peers offer their insights, too. This safe, supportive space is perfect for learning and growing.
And if you miss one, calls will be privately recorded, transcribed and searchable, giving you an invaluable resource you can tap into again and again
Exclusive Membership to the AIA VIP
THRIVE™ Community
$1200 VALUE
So you’ll never be alone on this journey.
Thrive isn’t a course you have to figure out all on your own with no way to get evolving or updated information—because the Adventure Instead Academy VIP THRIVE community will be there to support you for a minimum of one year after you enroll in Thrive.
Digital & Printable
THRIVE™ Workbook
$495 VALUE
This isn’t your ordinary workbook. It’s your roadmap to turning your learning into business victories.
Thrive workbook is packed with;
And with its print-friendly design, plus digital version for key exercises, you an choose the way you learn best.
Ready-for-Action
Templates, Tools, & Resources
$995 VALUE
Saving time is just the start—this is your backstage pass to a toolbox filled with powerful resources to fast-track your success.
Download customizable templates and resources to help jumpstart all areas of your business, including:
- pricing calculator
- price guide template
- inquiry response email templates + follow-ups
- inquiry consultation call scripts
- branding guidelines template
- client questionnaires
- location list library & timeline templates
- client packing lists
- website copywriting guided outlines
- content calendar
- content idea bank
- market research email template
- model call wording examples
- asking for a review email template
and so much more!
Supercharge Your Sales in 14-Days
Customized Success Plan
$4200 VALUE
Your fast-track to more bookings at higher rates
If you’re struggling to convert your inquiries into highly profitable bookings, this step-by-step plan guides you through overhauling your pricing and sales process with specific masterclasses in the course and action steps to take.
In 14 days or less, this plan will help you maximize your profits with strategic pricing and irresistible packages and revolutionize your inquiry-to-booking workflow so you can turn your inquiries into highly profitable bookings with authentic (non-sleazy) selling.
Get More Inquiries in 90-Days
Customized Success Plan
$4200 VALUE
Your fast-track to a flooded inbox
This step-by-step marketing success plan guides you through exactly which masterclasses in the course and action steps to take will result in the most inquiries from your dream clients as quickly as possible.
In 90 days or less you’ll use this structured, easy-to-follow plan to design your own powerful marketing strategy, create dream-client magnetizing content, and transform your inbox from deserted to busy.
Craft an Irresistible Brand in 30-Days
Customized Success Plan
$4200 VALUE
Your fast-track to stand out from the crowd
In 30 days or less you’ll go from “blending in” to one-of-a-kind with a distinctive unique brand that will magnetize your dream clients.
Using specific masterclasses in the course, you’ll pinpoint your unique differentiators (what sets you apart from your competition) and utilize the 9 elements of branding strategy to complete a revolutionized brand guide for your business that puts you in a category all of your own.
Become part of the solution with
How to Leave No Trace
for Wedding & Elopement Photographers
$95 VALUE
FREE BONUS COURSE
A portion of your Thrive enrollment will be donated to the great earth-loving, land-protecting, Leave No Trace Organization and grant you access the How to Leave No Trace – for Wedding & Elopement Photographers course— created by the Leave No Trace Organization, Maddie Mae, Anni Graham, and Gabi & Brandon Fox, for free.
With this course, you’ll:
Ready to create the business and lifestyle you love?
I fully believe in what the
THRIVE System™ can do for you
Because I know what it has done for me
Hey there—
I’m Maddie Mae
Founder of Adventure Instead
a thriving seven-figure luxury elopement
photography business
When I first started my photography business, I found myself in a race to the bottom. I charged below-average rates, mimicked others, and lost time & money on ineffective marketing. I was photographing weddings I didn’t love, feeling undervalued, and on the verge of burnout.
That all changed when I went to business school, discovered the secrets and proven methods to success (the basis for the THRIVE System™) and after implementing it…
I made 6-figures in my FIRST year as a full-time photographer, documenting unreal elopements across 13 countries.
SINCE THEN, I’VE:
- traveled to all 7 continents and photographed high-end elopements in 20
countries - been recognized by Forbes magazine as “the woman who helped spark the
adventure elopement trend”
today:
- My current average booking price is $14,000 per elopement
- and with 50-100 organic inquiries per month, I have the luxury of being
selective about what bookings I take on
Bottom line:
I’m not any different than you.
Hundreds of photographers have implemented my approach, and seen similar results: a flood of inquires, better clients, higher prices, and a stronger, competition-proof brand.
All you are missing is the THRIVE System™
With THRIVE, you’ll be able to:
understand and leverage what sets you apart (because there is genuinely no one like you)—so you never blend in again
navigate economic and market fluctuations with resilience—because you’ve built a strong, competition-proof brand
experience financial freedom and attain the lifestyle you dream of because you have consistent inquiries and profitable bookings
prioritize your time on the kind of marketing that actually results in your dream bookings with a clear marketing plan you are able to adjust & adapt
have the luxury to be selective about who you work with and know you have enough inquiries to still comfortably sustain yourself
confidently raise your prices and know exactly when it’s time to raise them again—so you’re not missing out on potential profit
break free from the “have to’s” and comparison game that’s holding you back and experience your own definition of wild success
never doubt yourself or your dreams—knowing that the life you have intentionally designed for yourself is better than any boring 9-to-5
So what if I told you that you are only 90 days away from living the life you are dreaming of?
And don’t just take my word for it
“So impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is”
Maddie Mae excels at teaching! She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and it shows. I have been so impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is! I’m very impressed with her focus on efficiency, business acumen, and branding. I’m just starting out in this market so learning from Maddie was a huge level up for me. It was so useful to realize all that I don’t know and it made me so excited to grow! Learning from Maddie was totally worth the investment.
– Keith Folken
North Bend, WA, USA
“So impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is”
Maddie Mae excels at teaching! She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and it shows. I have been so impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is! I’m very impressed with her focus on efficiency, business acumen, and branding. I’m just starting out in this market so learning from Maddie was a huge level up for me. It was so useful to realize all that I don’t know and it made me so excited to grow! Learning from Maddie was totally worth the investment.
– Keith Folken
North Bend, WA, USA
“Maddie genuinely wants everyone to succeed in the industry.”
Learning from Maddie Mae was the best investment I have made in my business. She has given me the solid footing that my business needed. She not only has an incredible breadth of knowledge about marketing, but is an impressive communicator and teaches in a way that you can actually comprehend and take action. Maddie genuinely wants everyone to succeed in the industry. She’s not just spouting community over competition, she’s living it.
– Jackleen Leed
North Bend, WA, USA
“So impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is”
Maddie Mae excels at teaching! She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and it shows. I have been so impressed with how jam-packed and expertly organized her content is! I’m very impressed with her focus on efficiency, business acumen, and branding. I’m just starting out in this market so learning from Maddie was a huge level up for me. It was so useful to realize all that I don’t know and it made me so excited to grow! Learning from Maddie was totally worth the investment.
– Keith Folken
North Bend, WA, USA
“Absolutely the BEST educator I have ever had!”
Maddie Mae is absolutely the BEST educator I have ever had! She packs so much info into everything she teaches and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand! She communicates not only the “what”, but the “why” behind it. Her passion for education, attention to detail, explanations every step of the way, and her complete transparency is truly inspiring! I HIGHLY recommend Maddie Mae. Every single thing I learned from her has been SO valuable!
– Cassandra Oldenburg
North Bend, WA, USA
My 30-Day *Life-Changing*
Guarantee or Your Money Back
Take the plunge & learn to THRIVE—risk-free
I guarantee your business & life will never be the same.
Here’s the deal: If you watch every video within 30 days of joining and decide it wasn’t
helpful, just email me and I’ll send you a full refund, no questions asked.
We’re in this together. I want you to have full confidence this course will help you reach
your dreams and trust in yourself you have what it takes.
Here’s everything you gain
when you enroll in Thrive:
$6400 Value
Thrive System™ – 7 Series of Masterclass Videos
Instant & lifetime access to the 7 series of masterclasses (47 videos)—stream at your own pace and re-watch whenever you want
$6400 Value
10-Week Live Mentoring Intensive & Get Fully Booked Challenge
Weekly VIP-exclusive mentoring calls with Maddie Mae to make 2024 your most fully booked year yet
$4200 Value
12 Months of Live Mentoring Calls with Maddie Mae
A year of direct support with monthly live mentoring calls
$1200 Value
Exclusive Membership to the AIA VIP THRIVE™ Community
Private group where you can get support from me, Maddie Mae, and 1000+ other photographers for a minimum of 1 year after enrollment
$295 Value
Supercharge Your Sales in 14-Days – Customized Success Plan
Your fast-track to converting more inquiries into bookings and maximizing your your profits in 14 days or less
$595 Value
Get More Inquiries in 90-Days – Customized Success Plan
Your fast-track to a flooded inbox of inquiries from your dream clients in 90 days or less
$395 Value
Craft an Irresistible Brand in 30-Days – Customized Success Plan
Your fast-track to stand out from the crowd with a unique and magnetizing brand in 30 days or less
$495 Value
Digital & Printable THRIVE™ Workbook
Spanning 150+ pages—with visual examples and exercises that allow you put your plans into action
$995 Value
Ready-for-Action Templates, Tools, & Resources
Save time & accelerate your success with customizable templates brand guide, content ideas, initial emails, follow-ups, pricing guide & more
$95 Value
How to Leave No Trace for Wedding & Elopement Photographers Course
A donation will be made to the Leave No Trace organization on your behalf to grant you access to this non-profit course
12 monthly payments of
$197
or
one payment of
$1997
Here’s everything you gain
when you enroll in Thrive:
$6400 Value
$6400 Value
$3200 Value
$1200 Value
$6400 Value
$595 Value
$6400 Value
$495 Value
$995 Value
$95 Value
12 monthly payments of
$197
or
one payment of
$1997
SUCCESS STORIES FROM
Thriving photographers just like you
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
sam, ohio
2 years industry experience
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
sam, ohio
2 years industry experience
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
aylssa, san francisco
5 years industry experience
sam, ohio
2 years industry experience
Whether you’re new to photography or have been in the industry for a decade
Thrive will meet you where you are at—and give you the knowledge and actionable steps you need to grow
If you…
THRIVE will…
are brand new and don’t have a photography business yet or don’t know where to start
have been in business for a while but still struggle to get bookings
want to travel and book unique destination weddings & elopements
don’t want to travel or solely do hiking or adventure elopements
have only done big, traditional weddings but want to book more elopements or smaller events
have been getting ghosted or experiencing a lull in inquiries
feel “blah” about your brand and don’t align with the client’s you’re attracting
Whether you’re new to photography or have been in the industry for a decade
Thrive will meet you where you are at—and give you the knowledge and actionable steps you need to grow
If you…
THRIVE will…
are brand new and don’t have a photography business yet or don’t know where to start
have been in business for a while but still struggle to get bookings
want to travel and book unique destination weddings & elopements
don’t want to travel or solely do hiking or adventure elopements
have only done big, traditional weddings but want to book more elopements or smaller events
have been
getting ghosted or experiencing a lull in inquiries
feel “blah” about your brand and don’t align with the client’s you’re attracting
Still have a burning question or two?
Ask away. I’ve got you covered.
You can also message me directly here.
Need more information to make your decision?
Send your question directly to me here
and I’ll personally reply with an audio
or video message just for you!
xx Maddie Mae
Worried You Don’t Have What it Takes? Guess what?
You are already enough
You are a good enough photographer—there’s nothing wrong with your work
You don’t need to have a huge following or win photography awards to turn your photography into a successful career
You have useful knowledge and irreplicable value to offer to the couples that work with you
All you need is someone to help you discover and communicate your uniqueness so you can build a brand that deeply, meaningfully connects with the couples you want to work with
So even though the struggles of running your own photography business might feel like they are getting in your way right now…
You are meant for so much more
No matter how resilient you are, you have struggled enough, and you don’t have to be stuck in survival mode anymore.
It’s time for you to thrive and this course will show you how