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
Is 2023 to be the year when it finally happens for you?
schedule a discovery call
“Not even 2 weeks in, I booked my largest wedding to date. They’ve now paid me $17,000 for my wedding coverage and I never thought that was possible for me.”
-Jenn Mejia, Darling Photography
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You've done so much of the hard work yourself. Already built a six figure photography business and are asking, "what's next?" You're excited to create and serve on a larger scale.
You love, serve, and celebrate your clients. You go above and beyond in every way, and your clients love you for it. You know you bring so much value to the table and want your prices to accurately reflect what you do.
You're showing up, loving your family, taking care of your health, and growing your business. You’re a great parent, but often feel like you're taking care of everyone else and need someone in YOUR corner.
You've put in so many years of hard work and now you're ready to raise your position in the market, become more of a thought leader in your industry, create more space in your personal life for travel and family, and give back to the next generation of photographers.
You're excited to lean more fully into your values as you grow your business into this next season.
Let's go!
You love, serve, and celebrate your clients. You go above and beyond in every way, and your clients love you for it. You know you bring so much value to the table and want your prices to accurately reflect what you do.
You're showing up, loving your family, taking care of your health, and growing your business. You’re a great parent, but often feel like you're taking care of everyone else and need someone in YOUR corner.
You've put in so many years of hard work and now you're ready to raise your position in the market, become more of a thought leader in your industry, create more space in your personal life for travel and family, and give back to the next generation of photographers.
You're excited to lean more fully into your values as you grow your business into this next season.
Let's go!
Time for the next chapter
photographer, founder of Dangerous Creatives,
and your Dangerous Mastermind facilitator.
hi, I'm Kristin!
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.
Accolades & Notables:
featured in:
speaker at:
Best of the South for Southern Wedding
Hybrid Co.
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."
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"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."
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Why Dangerous Mastermind?
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.
It’s time to get a little dangerous
2023 Dangerous Mastermind
what's this all about?
- It’s a mastermind for photographers and creatives that combines consulting, strategy, mindset work, and intentional growth. While this is a group program, it is still highly individualized with our 3 unique growth paths (you can see more on this below).
- It’s the best of both worlds. You get high-level, one-on-one coaching and consulting with my team and me, PLUS you get the benefit of community and group feedback.
- We focus a lot on implementing strategies that are personalized for your business, but we also work on shifting your energy to attract the business and life you want.
- This group isn’t just about growing your revenue (although it can be). It's about expanding your business into new areas, aligning your business with your purpose, and creating a healthier work/life balance.
- The focus is on supporting you in all of your uniqueness and brilliance. You already have the tools you need to succeed–we are just here to support, encourage, and direct you as needed!
In short - it’s about creating a life you love, are excited to wake up to, and feel empowered to continue growing into.
15 day Money Back Guarantee*
*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?
I’ve done a lot of coaching and I know first-hand that the support from a mastermind is so powerful. The combination of community and personalized one-on-one coaching is motivating, fun, and an invaluable investment for your business.
Plus:
The most impactful masterminds aren’t about having a coach tell you what worked for them and having you duplicate it.
When a mastermind is most powerful is it supports you as you walk your unique path in a way that is authentic and intentional. They are about finding ways around your blocks and your fears, allowing you to flourish in your uniqueness.
Plus:
- You get a tailored approach from a coach who really is invested in your business and your goals.
- You get access to ready-made systems that have been proven to work.
- You get the insight and expertise that your entire group brings to the table.
- And you get the support and feedback from other experts invited to the meetings.
The most impactful masterminds aren’t about having a coach tell you what worked for them and having you duplicate it.
When a mastermind is most powerful is it supports you as you walk your unique path in a way that is authentic and intentional. They are about finding ways around your blocks and your fears, allowing you to flourish in your uniqueness.
What Makes the Dangerous Mastermind Different?
‘Cuz you’re unique and amazing and what worked for one might not work for you.
This is not a one-size-fits-all mastermind
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.
Journey 1
WHO: You want to uplevel your business, command higher price points, and become more of a leader in your field.
FOCUS: Raising prices using our portfolio, pricing, branding, and sales frameworks.
GOAL: Land one new project at your higher pricing.
BONUS: Direct help from our sales team
AREAS COVERED:
FOCUS: Raising prices using our portfolio, pricing, branding, and sales frameworks.
GOAL: Land one new project at your higher pricing.
BONUS: Direct help from our sales team
AREAS COVERED:
- Portfolio and Website Review
- Strengthening your portfolio with strategic new work
- Elevating your client experience to hit a new position in the market
- Working with our sales team to create unforgettable first touch points in your business
- Re-evaluating your pricing, pitching, and sales strategies
- Create and implement a relationship and marketing plan to align with new direction and pricing
- And more as necessary
Journey 2
Journey 3
WHO: You are looking to shift into an educator role within your industry.
FOCUS: Marketing and launching
GOAL: Have an education offer created, pre-launched, and prepared for launch.
BONUS: Direct help from our VA implementation team
AREAS COVERED:
FOCUS: Marketing and launching
GOAL: Have an education offer created, pre-launched, and prepared for launch.
BONUS: Direct help from our VA implementation team
AREAS COVERED:
- Create a core educational offering based on your experience, passion, and core values
- Identify which ideal client to focus on for this offer
- Flesh out the program and design an outline
- Our implementation team will create slides, freebies, and content from outlines created
- Decide on a main marketing strategy for this program and build or pitch with the sales team’s help
- And more as necessary
WHO: You have a thriving business, now you just want more free time without sacrificing your revenue.
FOCUS: Reorganization, automation, batching, outsourcing, and streamlining of your business.
GOAL: Free up 20 hours a week
BONUS: Bonus expert coaching call in your focus area.
AREAS COVERED:
FOCUS: Reorganization, automation, batching, outsourcing, and streamlining of your business.
GOAL: Free up 20 hours a week
BONUS: Bonus expert coaching call in your focus area.
AREAS COVERED:
- Audit current systems, outsourcing, and automation
- Identify time goals and the “new goal” for how time is used
- Restrategize offers and pricing to free up time
- Build automations on the fulfillment end
- Work with our implementation team to create systems and workflows on the back end of your business and processes to enable outsourcing and simplified marketing strategies
We want to help you meet your goals but sometimes our timing is longer than we expect. This program helps us build the foundation for our next level of growth and learn the skills so you can self coach, monitor your financial goals, and regulate your mindset as your capacity expands.
Group calls will be used for quick lessons/recaps, community sharing what you’re working on, getting feedback and support from the group, quick coaching from Kristin and the team, encouragement, and a practice ground for some of the skills we’re building in individual coaching.
Group calls will be used for quick lessons/recaps, community sharing what you’re working on, getting feedback and support from the group, quick coaching from Kristin and the team, encouragement, and a practice ground for some of the skills we’re building in individual coaching.
what to expect
*5-month program
In each month you receive:
*Three, 2-hour group Zoom calls where we discuss monthly content, assignments, sharing, and open the floor for a group roundtable discussion.
*A one-on-one, hour-long call with Kristin per month to work on individual goals and assignments
*Group Voxer channel for peer-to-peer coaching and support
Optional Retreat Add-on
December Retreat
7-10th at RT Lodge
*Lodging and travel not included (discounted hotel option available)*
Surprise activity and food IS included.
We will be accepting a small group of 15 photographers and creatives for the mastermind.
apply now!
15 day Money Back Guarantee*
*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.
“My average wedding has jumped just in one year from $2,800 to $7,400"
- Leslie Rodriguez Photography
“The Mastermind was amazing to be a part of, and I can definitely recommend it to someone else who wants the community, and just to learn and to get inspired to do the things you really want.”
-Ingvild Kolnes Photography
“I have so much free time. I’ve leveraged making more money with impacting more people. I’m helping more It’s been a game changer.”
- Jillian Todd
"One of the best things about investing in education is that potential clients see that. I had one bride tell me this year that one of the reasons she booked me was because she saw that I was continually investing in my education, and that put her at ease because she knew that I was constantly learning new things."
-Rachel Fugate Photography
- are a photographer or educator who has been in business for more than 5 years
- already have a steady client base
- make a sustainable income but want to grow it in alignment with your values
- want to raise your prices or create new income streams
- have the profit margin to participate in this program fully
- are open to collaboration with others
- know you thrive with both group and individual support
- want to take a more mindful approach to business (ie: stop overworking)
- are open to seeing growth come to many different areas of your life (financial, relationship, capacity, time, etc)
- are willing to put in the time and effort to make the changes you want
This mastermind is not for you if you….
- aren’t open to growth and change
- aren’t in the place to dedicate at least one day a week to the program
- are looking for someone else to take the responsibility for your business
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."
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"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."
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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."
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"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."
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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."
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“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.”
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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."
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“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.”
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suzzane brown,
simply by suzy
"to anyone who is scared or questioning it, I promise you it's worth every penny."
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"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."
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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. "
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"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."
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only being in 1 coaching program at a time/working with one coach at a time
Education is the best but being involved in multiple educational endeavors at one time can be confusing and slow your progress.
Blocking off a day a week to work towards your goals that we determine in this program.
Being in therapy or having been in therapy before joining this program.
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.
to get the most out of it, we recommend
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?
- This is an action-based mastermind with a foundation in mindset. You’ll never leave our calls without tangible action steps to take next.
- You don’t just get access to me, Kristin, you get access to my entire team and their expertise.
- My team and I are 100% invested in you and will know your business inside and out… so, together, we can figure out what works best for you individually.
- We believe in a grounds-up approach for each member of the mastermind.
- I’m really good at what I do… growth is hard and we all need a mentor in our corner.
Your life and business should be FUN.
And not only is the Dangerous Mastermind a lot of fun but our former members have had some really amazing experiences after going through our program.
Rachel took her grandparents on an unforgettable vacation.
Jessie had her first 20k month and took her parents out to celebrate.
Danielle was able to build her dream house with her increased income.
Teri cut her workload down to 2 days a week to have more time to write her book.
Jillian traveled the world, fulfilling a life-long goal.
Ashley took a year to travel around the United States, eventually relocating her business.
Jen, Tai, and Teri all picked up hobbies like cooking, drawing, painting, roller skating, and hiking, bringing more joy and play to their lives.
Bobbi booked two of her largest weddings of her career and launched her podcast.
What beauty could you add to your life, both inside and outside of your business?
let's just be clear about one thing
schedule a call to chat more!
15 day Money Back Guarantee*
*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.