About this episode
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Rebecca Schmidt of www.boudoirbyrebeccalynn.com recently joined the PhotoBizX Membership, and we got chatting on Messenger, where she mentioned she runs a high-volume boudoir photography studio in Washington State, USA.
Naturally, I asked the obvious follow-up question… when you say high volume, do you mean a few sessions a week?
Her reply stopped me in my tracks.
“We photograph 20–25 clients every week. Between 70–85 per month.”
At that point, I knew I had to invite her onto the podcast.
Rebecca has built a business that looks very different from the typical one-photographer studio. Her website walks prospective clients through the entire experience — an all-female team, professional hair and makeup, guided posing, and a same-day ordering session.
The video on her process page is a must-watch. It shows exactly why clients feel comfortable booking and why the experience feels so polished and professional.
From the outside, it looks like an incredibly well-oiled machine — and I couldn’t wait to find out how it all works.
In this interview, Rebecca shares how she went from shooting weddings and families to building a multi-million-dollar boudoir studio, photographing dozens of clients every week — and the mindset, marketing, and systems that make that kind of volume possible.
Here's some more of what we covered in the interview:
What running 20–25 boudoir sessions a week reveals about building a high-volume studio based on systems, team roles, and repeatable client experiences — not photographer hustle.
Why shifting your identity from “photographer” to “business owner” changes how you think about leadership, sustainability, and long-term growth.
How designing a premium boudoir experience — professional hair and makeup, guided posing, and same-day ordering — dramatically increases perceived value and average sales.
Why encouraging repeat clients through complimentary sessions and ongoing relationships
