STOKED with Megan MacPhail

About STOKED with Megan MacPhail

Do you dream of having a successful elopement photography business but don't know where to start? Welcome to STOKED, the go-to podcast for adventure elopement photographers at every stage—whether you're looking to book your first elopement or take your business to the next level. Imagine confidently raising your prices, filling your calendar with dream couples in breathtaking locations, and feeling truly stoked about your business, your life, and your bank account! I'm your host, Megan MacPhail. After photographing over 200+ elopements worldwide, I can tell you with certainty that your dream elopement photography business is 100% possible. Tune in every Thursday as my elopement videographer husband, Todd, and I share our experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. We also bring in successful elopement photographers and industry experts for fluff-free, actionable interviews that will help you book more elopements and grow a thriving business. We're the only podcast specifically for elopement photographers, making STOKED your go-to resource in this niche. Not sure where to begin? Start with Episode 82: "The Secret to Booking and Planning All-Day Elopements " Get ready to be STOKED about your elopement photography business, life, and bank account! Cover photo by the amazing Henry Tieu → https://www.henry-tieu.com/ Check us out at → https://www.meganmacphail.com

Publisher

Megan MacPhail - Elopement Photographer and Business Coach

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Feb 2023

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

19 of 183 episodes have a transcript.

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   27 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   [REPLAY] Following Your Energy in your Elopement Photography Business

   Have you built an elopement photography business that looks good on paper, but doesn't feel good to live? If you've been following all the "right" steps: booking clients, growing your business, doing what you think you're supposed to do, but still feel drained, stuck, or disconnected, this episode is for you. So many elopement photographers end up building businesses based on what they see others doing, instead of what actually lights them up. And over time, that leads to burnout, frustration, and a business that doesn't feel aligned with the life you want. In this replay from the early days of the podcast, we dive into a question you should be asking yourself when deciding what to focus on in your business: What actually makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning? When you start monitoring the things that drain you of energy vs. the things that light you up, it becomes very clear what you should be including more of in your life, and what you should be saying goodbye to. Tune in now to learn how following your energy can change everything in your elopement photography business. Apply now for the Dream Destination Workshop The 2026 lineup for the Dream Destination Workshop: Alaska: July 12-17, 2026 Iceland: August 2-7, 2026 Switzerland: August 10-15, 2026 Connect with Megan: 🔥 Join Stoked Academy! The only membership community for elopement photographers ready to hit six figures in their business without hustling on social media. All for less than the cost of a new memory card for your camera. 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com (http://www.meganmacphail.com/) STOKED with Megan MacPhail guides entrepreneurs in scaling their elopement photography business to achieve six-figure income, financial freedom, and adventure-filled travel while growing their photography career.

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   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   [REPLAY] From Big Weddings to Intimate Elopements: How Nicole Weeks Made the Switch and Found Success

   Are you questioning whether the path you're on to become an elopement photographer is still the right fit? In this replay, I sit down with Nicole Weeks, an elopement photographer based in upstate New York to talk about how she made the switch from traditional weddings to shooting elopements and hasn't looked back. Nicole shares what finally pushed her to make the shift, how she booked her very first elopement for $5000, and the mindset shifts that helped her stop saying "yes" to weddings that no longer felt right. She also talks about how community and mentorship made all the difference in her success. If you've been thinking about making a change in your photography business, this is your sign! Hit play now! Connect with Nicole: Website: nicoleweeksphotography.com Instagram: @nicoleweeksphotography Connect with Megan: 🔥 Learn more about The Elopement Photographer Mastermind™️. If this episode made you feel stoked, be sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM me on Instagram at @stokedwithmeganmacphail and let me know your thoughts. You can also connect with me on my website:www.meganmacphail.com (http://www.meganmacphail.com/)

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   13 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   152. Why Building an Elopement Photography Business Takes Time (And What to Expect)

   Host Megan MacPhail explains why building a successful elopement photography business requires patience and consistent effort, guiding photographers through the essential foundational work for long-term growth.

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[REPLAY] Following Your Energy in your Elopement Photography Business

Published 27 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But one of the exercises that I had learned about was, yeah, monitoring kind of the good things and the bad things on any given day, so... what boosted my energy, and then what were the things that drained me. So on any given day, it could be anything work-related. But I started tallying these up, right? […]

Who has been a guest on STOKED with Megan MacPhail

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• Todd
• Macayla Lott
• Juliana Wall
• Kristin Smith

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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Quality

96

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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