The No-Fluff Goal-Setting Method for Photographers Who Want More

Ready to crush your goals in 2025? In this episode, we’re cutting through the fluff and breaking down a practical, no-nonsense method for setting goals that actually stick—designed specifically for photographers and videographers who want to achieve more without burning out.

We’ll walk you through:

• Why reflecting on your progress is the first step to meaningful growth.
• How to create goals in key areas like health, creativity, your photo/video business, and relationships.
• Actionable strategies to set realistic, achievable goals that align with your personal and professional aspirations.

🎯 Free Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Financial Goals Marketing Sheet: Plan your revenue and marketing strategy for the year: heythriver.com/financial-goals-marketing.
• ELOPE Framework: Build your destination wedding and elopement business with this free checklist: heythriver.com/elope.

Take 30 minutes to reflect, set your goals, and start building the life and business you’ve been dreaming about. Don’t forget to tag us @heythriver and share your goals—we’d love to cheer you on!

Photographers—you’re sitting on a goldmine you haven’t tapped yet. Adding simple video upsells to your packages can completely change your income without booking a single extra client. That’s why we put together the Video Upsell Starter Kit—a free resource that walks you through the exact steps to start offering video, book it confidently, and deliver it in a way that feels aligned with your photography style.

Grab your free starter kit here → devinandshay.com/start-kit

We're now accepting waitlist signups for our ultra-intimate, in-person events—think just 3 to 5 fellow creatives, an elevated styled-shoot day, retreat-style connection, super personalized business coaching, and mastermind-level collaboration—all wrapped in a stunning location with next-level details. These spots are seriously limited.

Join the waitlist now at: devinandshay.com/in-person-events

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