Studio prep school

As a relatively new business concept, studio owners everywhere were just ‘winging it’. There wasn’t a handbook or industry standard, until now. We’ve done the research, we’ve worked with owners all over the country and we’ve put everything we know into a Studio Owner Handbook, so we can streamline the studio business for all of us.

Here are the crucial elements we found for studio growth:

Member programs

Community opportunities

Education

Support and work/life balance

my story

It all started with some inspiration. I walked into Denver Photo Collective in February of 2019, blown away by the beauty of the space, the ease of the access and use for clients, and the brilliant business plan that Suzy had created. I never could have dreamed that a year in a half later, I would be purchasing Denver Photo Collective and making it my own.

The photo above is from the day I walked into DPC. I was a bit nauseous that day, I just found out I was pregnant with my first child. But the excitement was still overwhelming.

Have you felt like that when you walked into a studio? You think ‘I could do this….I could make this even better. I would THRIVE with a career like this’. The ideas start flowing and then you stop and thing ‘but how do I get started’? ‘Where do I find a space’? ‘How do I convince everyone in my life it’s worth the leap’? I know how this feels!!!

Since becoming the owner of Denver Photo Collective, I hit the ground running, built a community of members and worked with studio owners all around the country. I get to support our photographers and their business ventures. I get to play at the studio on the weekends and play with my kids all week long. (Because that’s what I like!) I will never go back to the 9-5, or running shoot to shoot to make ends meet. And I am SO DAMN GRATEFUL.

So when other studio owners and photographers saw that I was doing things differently, they asked, ‘How are you doing it’? ‘How are you growing so many members’? How are you surviving the summer months’? ‘How do you have such a balance with your work and family’? And there is nothing more fulfilling than showing them they can too.

With a background in business & photography, I’ve been able to marry the two worlds and create something lasting. So with that, I started Studio Prep School. It just made sense for everyone. By creating a program that shares everything I know, learned and researched over the years. I can’t wait to help you start or grow your current studio! Check out all the ways I can support you on your journey below.

course packages

Perfect for: Self-paced learners ready to start or scale their studio affordably.

Includes:

• Full Studio Prep School Online Course

• 42-page Studio Operations Manual (our proven framework)

• Lifetime access + updates

✨ For less than one photoshoot, you’ll get the full roadmap to launch or level up your studio business.

$499

The Starter Studio

Perfect for: Photographers or studio owners who want extra resources to build community and grow fast.

Includes everything in The Starter Studio, plus:

• All PDF downloads + resources for your photography community
  (pricing guides, intake forms, lead magnet, etc.)

• 1:1 Strategy Call (60 minutes) with Becky to personalize your studio launch or member plan

• Complimentary consultation with Denver Trademark Law

✨ A done-with-you option to get clarity, structure, and immediate action steps for scaling your studio.

$999

The Growth Studio

Perfect for: Owners ready to go all in, scale strategically, and turn their studio into a six-figure business.

Includes everything in The Growth Studio, plus:

• Two 1:1 Private Coaching Calls (60 minutes each)
  – One to plan your growth, one to review and refine your systems

• Priority access + support during your studio or member launch phase

✨ A high-touch experience to help you implement every piece, with real accountability and guidance from Becky.

$1,400

The 6-figure studio

PEANUT BUTTER CREATIVE - Jenna & Becca of Peanut Butter Creative will be here to help you with your Branding! PBC will help us to understand the basics and importance of our brand, and then jump right in to help you find your image. Not only will you leave Studio Prep School with a business plan, but insight into your brand needs brand too!

TAYLOR WILLIAMS - Trademark lawyer and expert on creative businesses will be joining us for all the things you need to know to become ‘official’. So many people skip this step when they open their business, it’s a crucial piece of the puzzle.