When we…
…say “NO MORE!” to the pressure that we’ve always felt in our business?
...are tired of only measuring yourself by $$$ and want to feel fulfilled and joyful in your business again?
…are able to create a clear vision of where we want our business to go?
…are able to streamline enough to work less without changing our bottom line?
…launch that education offer we’ve been mulling over for all of 2021 AND 2022?
…find more ways to engage our creativity and create meaningful work in the world?
…rediscover the joy and fun that got us into our business in the first place?
…establish ourselves as an expert in your industry?
…create a business that allows us to spend more time doing what we love, with those we love?
We’ve seen your work, your business, the huge strides you’ve made over the last few years, and the magic you’ve created everywhere you’ve gone. But sometimes it doesn’t feel like that to us right? It’s hard to see what we are so close to. Maybe you’ve experienced all kinds of “success” but it still feels empty? Or maybe you hit certain goals and still feel stressed about money, future bookings, and where to go next?
We TOTALLY feel you. Business is not as clean cut as the movies and the marketing make it out to be. There’s many twists and turns and unmet expectations and also so many moments of pure bliss. And we’ve found that when we can bounce ideas, strategies, and stuck points off of our coaches, our friends, and our peers, we have so much more courage and strength to tackle whatever comes next.
For over 7 years, we’ve been cheerleaders for talented folks like you and in 2023 we’re leaning in even more.
We are hand-selecting 10 intentional, kind-hearted, talented photographers and educators for this season of the mastermind. Picture 1:1 consulting with Kristin as well as a group of awesome peers to check in with weekly.
“I raised my prices and I'm making triple what I was before”
- Abigail Malone Photography
“I just booked one of my highest packages EVER, a wedding weekend for $15k”
- Skylar Caitlin
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apply now!
You wanna know what my least favorite part of any website to write is? The “about me” section.
No one really likes writing about themselves or seeing all of their accomplishments listed out.
It just feels really awkward.
But I also think it's important to know who you're learning from and why I'm so passionate about helping other photographers!
The main thing I want you to hear from this is - I’ve done some stuff, figured it out with the help of coaches and peers, and it was fun. But what is MOST fulfilling for me, is helping YOU take up that place in the spotlight. To feel so freaking jazzed by your business and life, that those intrusive thoughts don’t phase you nearly as much as they used to. To have fun, feel joy, and have peace in the work that you’re creating, and to know that you’re making a difference in people’s lives. THAT is why I do this.
But some other things I’ve experienced, just in case you want to hear those too:
*I’ve built a photography business from a side hustle to an international brand.
*Went from photographing 18 weddings a year, to working with 6-7 couples a year while still making a 6 figure income so I could focus on my health and my family and my clients.
*I’ve coached hundreds of creatives during their journey toward growing successful, fulfilling businesses and lives.
*I’ve built 2 multiple 6-figure businesses while navigating the difficult world of single-parenting during those building years and, for much of that time, was only working a part time schedule with 1 day of child care a week.
But what’s really important in all of this?
I’ve been in that painful place of overwork and overthinking and sometimes still find myself there and have to coach myself back from a ledge.
I’ve been there- working 80 hours a week with work that wasn't filling me up, feeling like I was letting my life slide by.
I’ve wanted to raise my prices but had no idea how to successfully do that.
And I’ve had so many ideas on how to expand but let fear hold me back.
And do you want to know the two things that got me past these entrepreneurial hurdles?
1 - I finally figured out that I already have the creativity, skills, and passion for getting where I wanted to go. It was my fear, self-judgment, and lack of specific and intentional action that was holding me back.
2 - I started hiring coaches and building a team that gave me the support and guidance that I needed to move past these hurdles and truly propel myself into a healthy and sustainable work/life balance. I built tools through working with others that help me to this day when I get stuck or overwhelmed or heading down a road I don’t want to be on.
You, my friend, are creative, brilliant, and oh-so-worthy of finding success.
You can find peace and abundance in a work week that is sustainable and regenerative.
You can book those 15-20K weddings.
And you can become a leader and educator in your market.
You can find a life that is abundant, thriving, and balanced-however that looks for you.
Owning a creative business is a constantly evolving process and, at each new level, there are different challenges.
And this is why I founded Danger School and Dangerous Creatives– to make the tricky work of growing as a photographer, a little less lonely and a little more enjoyable.
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jenna H.
"I was able to really build a network of people who were there to support my deep dive and cheer me on as I relearned my business from the inside-out."
"When I think about all the education & mentoring I've participated in over my past 17 years of business, they all have one thing in common: they're a mile wide and an inch deep. But with Kristin's mastermind, it was finally an opportunity to go deeper than an inch. It wasn't just a one-off weekend conference or a buy-it-and-forget-it program. It was a relationship - with Kristin, with the other mastermind members, and with my business. It gave me the chance to really dig deeper into who I am as a business owner in a way that felt intuitive and reflective. While in the mastermind, I was able to really build a network of people who were there to support my deep dive and cheer me on as I relearned my business from the inside-out. To feel so seen on that level is something that I will forever carry as my business continues to grow and succeed."
To put it simply- you don’t need me/us. You are powerful and amazing all on your own. But maybe you’re feeling some of these things:
-you can tell it’s time to uplevel and are ready to give yourself the gift of support and mentorship.
-you know you are as talented or more talented than the people around you crushing it, and you’re ready to step into that light too..
-you have an idea for education but haven’t been able to launch it yet.
-you want to raise your prices but want to make sure it actually works this time.
-you just don’t want to work so damn much anymore!
Well, cue the confetti and start humming that Top Gun theme song. I have something for you.
*We want you to feel 100% confident in your decision! If within 15 days you feel this program is not a good fit, you may be eligible to receive a full refund. Proof of completing assignments, attending calls, and finishing lessons is required.
why a mastermind?
What Makes the Dangerous Mastermind Different?
Instead, we offer a meet-you-where-you-are-at experience that is highly personalized and very effective.
Together, we dive deep into your business, your finances, your personal goals, and your values…and then create an individualized plan to get you on the path to the future you have been craving.
To organize and facilitate this, we have created 3 growth paths that, from our experience, are the most common ways we see photographers wanting to grow and thrive. Within each growth path, we have proven systems and strategies to get you to the results you want to see.
*We want you to feel 100% confident in your decision! If within 15 days you feel this program is not a good fit, you may be eligible to receive a full refund. Proof of completing assignments, attending calls, and finishing lessons is required.
This mastermind is for you if you….
Kelley Williams photography
"During the mastermind, I made more money and I was able to prioritize joy and fun in my life and in my business."
"The Dangerous Creatives Mastermind with Kristin was truly a life changing experience. What I loved the most was that Kristin is a holistic guide. Yes, she wants to know about your financial goals and the numbers, but she also wants to know about your core values and how to create a thriving business that FEELS good. She is an open book using her past successes and failures to help you. This mastermind was different from a course or mentorship because it’s more of a community where we help and support each other with Kristen as our guide. During the mastermind, I made more money and I was able to prioritize joy and fun in my life and in my business. The lessons learned during the mastermind have stuck with me long after the mastermind ended."
jenna Henderson photography
"I was able to really build a network of people who were there to support my deep dive and cheer me on as I relearned my business from the inside-out."
"When I think about all the education & mentoring I've participated in over my past 17 years of business, they all have one thing in common: they're a mile wide and an inch deep. But with Kristin's mastermind, it was finally an opportunity to go deeper than an inch. It wasn't just a one-off weekend conference or a buy-it-and-forget-it program. It was a relationship - with Kristin, with the other mastermind members, and with my business. It gave me the chance to really dig deeper into who I am as a business owner in a way that felt intuitive and reflective. While in the mastermind, I was able to really build a network of people who were there to support my deep dive and cheer me on as I relearned my business from the inside-out. To feel so seen on that level is something that I will forever carry as my business continues to grow and succeed."
Teri murphy, therapist
"This year I hit the highest revenue goal I’ve ever had - I hit a $20,000 revenue month in August and I only work two days a week."
“I recouped my investment by February, it was very fast. The connection and community... by January I knew these people and this environment is amazing. This year I hit the highest revenue goal I’ve ever had - I hit a $20,000 revenue month in August and I only work two days a week. I had more space in my calendar, so I could be more creative and put systems into place. I still can’t believe this happened, 8 months into the program. The way I felt about myself really changed, I am having this growth explosion and I have the community and the tools and the resources to know what I need to do with that.”
Danielle hayden, two arrows photography
"For me, a lot of this journey has been financial, but the financial part had to come from the personal part."
“We've paid off almost thirty thousand dollars in personal consumer debt, and we have almost ten thousand dollars in savings between our business and personal account and we can breathe. For me, a lot of this journey has been financial, but the financial part had to come from the personal part. I had to change my mindset towards money, I had to change my mindset towards the scary big things I didn't wanna take the risk on, and that's what this group did for me. Being in the group and having a group of people tell me, like, 'You can do this. You can do these hard things. You can do these scary things. You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill. This is this is okay', and it helped give me those tools to go home and do it. I did the things. it changed my life.”
suzzane brown,
simply by suzy
"to anyone who is scared or questioning it, I promise you it's worth every penny."
"After we started working together, I booked that really big commercial job where I made, like, thirty thousand dollars in two days. And then that basically carried me through those first four or five months of that journey where I really needed to heal as a foundation to being on my way to having a better business and building a better life for myself. And there are so many things that you have cut me on track with that I would have probably never done on my own. So to anyone who is scared or questioning it, I promise you it's worth every penny. If you're willing to show up and do the work, you're gonna see results."
ashley trabue
"I've just started quarter four and already I quadrupled what I've made last year. I tripled my social media following, which has become a big source of commissions and inquiries. "
"I think the biggest area of growth has just been knowing the value that my art brings to people and having confidence in that. Mostly just knowing how to find my niche and the value that I'm adding, and then feel confident in it and that's something we worked towards a lot in the mastermind. I've just started quarter four and already I quadrupled what I've made last year. I tripled my social media following, which has become a big source of commissions and inquiries."
Education is the best but being involved in multiple educational endeavors at one time can be confusing and slow your progress.
Business growth brings up a lot of inner stress, past trauma, grief, and insecurities. We hold space for all the ways our clients are human but also want to make sure they’re getting the support they need from a licensed mental health professional as we challenge our thought patterns and normal ways of doing business.
We’ll work together to determine your goals at the beginning of the program but you must be willing to devote the necessary time to breathe life into those.
How Is This Different Than Other Masterminds Out There?
schedule a call to chat more!
*We want you to feel 100% confident in your decision! If within 15 days you feel this program is not a good fit, you may be eligible to receive a full refund. Proof of completing assignments, attending calls, and finishing lessons is required.