The first step

Let's see if
we're a fit.

no pitch. promise.

Whether you're considering a strategy session, a VIP Day or a studio project, it's an investment of your time and mine. Before we book anything, I want to make sure I'm actually the right person for where your business is right now, and this free 15-minute call is how we figure that out.

15 minutes

Short and focused, with no fluff

Video or phone

Whichever you're most comfortable with

No pitch

An honest read rather than a sales call

Book instantly

Pick a time that works for you below

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What happens on the call

You're probably here because
your business is running you.

You didn't become a photographer to spend your days chasing leads in a CRM you hate, avoiding album sales conversations, and rebuilding the same broken workflow for the third season in a row. This call is 15 minutes to figure out what's actually going on and whether I'm the right person to help you fix it.

01

You tell me where your business is

I want the real version rather than the polished one: what's working, what's breaking, and what you've been avoiding. The more honest you are, the more useful this call is.

02

I tell you what I'd actually do

You get a real read on what I see, and whether a strategy session, a VIP Day or a studio project is the right next step for you right now, or whether something else makes more sense first.

03

We decide together

If it's a fit, we talk about next steps. If it's not, I'll tell you that too and point you toward what I think would actually help, with no pressure and no pitch, just an honest conversation.

Be honest about fit

This call is not
for everyone.

I take every call seriously and I give everyone an honest read, which means I also need you to be honest about where you are. This isn't a therapy session, and it isn't the right call for photographers who aren't ready to move. The 15 minutes works best when both of us come prepared to be direct.

Who this is and isn't for
You've been in business two or more years and you're feeling the weight of it
You know what's broken and you're tired of avoiding it
You're ready to hand it off and let someone actually fix it
You're done with generic advice from people who've never been inside a studio
You want clear direction and real implementation rather than more homework
Photographers in their first year of business
Anyone looking for a social media manager
Anyone not ready to invest in fixing the actual problem
Schedule your call

Pick a time
that works for you.

Choose any available slot and you'll receive a confirmation with the call link right after booking. There's nothing to prepare beyond showing up ready to talk honestly, and if you have a studio project in mind, a sentence or two about it in the booking notes helps me come prepared.

Duration
15 minutes
Cost
Free, with no obligation
Confirmation
Sent instantly to your email
Who you'll meet
Amanda Kraft, AK Creative Group
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15-Minute Meet and Greet
Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Do I need to prepare anything before the call?

Nothing formal. Come ready to talk honestly about where your business is, including the wins, the chaos and the things you've been putting off. The more real you are, the more useful I can be in 15 minutes.

Will you try to sell me something on this call?

No. This call exists to figure out which kind of support, if any, is actually right for you right now. If something is a fit, we'll talk about next steps, and if your business needs something different first, I'll tell you that. I'd rather send you in the right direction than book work that doesn't serve you.

What's the difference between this call and a strategy session?

This call is a free 15-minute conversation to see whether we're a fit and what your next step should be. A strategy session is a paid consulting session where I review your backend ahead of time, we spend 60 to 90 minutes going through what is actually breaking, and you leave with a prioritized action plan.

I have a bigger project in mind. Is this the right call?

Yes, every studio project starts here. Tell me what you're hoping to build, and if it's a fit, I'll follow up with a written scope that covers what's included, the timeline and the investment, so you can decide with everything in front of you.

What happens after the call if we decide to move forward?

For a strategy session or VIP Day, you'll receive a booking link, confirm your tier where it applies, and pay in full to secure your date, and the intake form arrives a few days before we meet. For a studio project, you'll receive the written scope first. From call to start is typically one to two weeks, depending on availability.

I'm not sure what I need. Is that okay?

That's exactly what the call is for. We'll talk through what your business needs and I'll give you my honest recommendation, whether that's a strategy session, one of the three VIP Day tiers, or a studio project. You'll leave knowing exactly what you're working with.

What if I'm not quite ready yet?

Book the call anyway. I'd rather have an honest conversation now than have you sit in the wrong place for six months. If the timing isn't right, I'll tell you what to work on first so you'll know exactly when to come back.

3

VIP Days available per month, limited by design, because the work requires real presence and that requires real space in the calendar.

3 to 5 days

Before your first session, the intake form arrives so we can review your business ahead of time and spend the day building rather than on discovery.

1 to 3

Focused sessions from audit to a running system, with full payment securing your dates and no scope creep along the way.

Ready when you are

Fifteen minutes
to a clear next step.

The call is free and the clarity is immediate. If we're a fit, your next step is one booking away, and if we're not, you'll still leave with a clear direction. Either way, the 15 minutes is worth it.