Does your BUSINESS

need a MOM?

You’ve done it all by yourself for too long - now it’s time for HELP! It’s time to call mom!

yes! i need a biz mom!

featured works and speaking engagements

 
 
 

Mary’s talk was incredible! She delivered her knowledge with humor and grace, in a way that made me feel confident and supported. Totally a highlight of my weekend.

Vanessa Brack / photographer

 
 

meet MARY VANCE

Hey, y’all! I’m Mary Vance, and yes, everyone calls me by both names. (IDK why, exactly... so let's just roll with it!) I am a displaced southerner and professional hair monster living in the suburbs outside Seattle, WA. I am the chief executive everything at Mary Vance Photography where I specialize in authentic and inclusive portraiture for high school seniors.

Over the course of setting up my photography business, there were times I found myself wishing I had a fairy godmother who’d do all of my marketing and operations for me, so I could just spend all of my time taking pictures. When she never materialized, I decided to be my own fairy godmother — setting up the tools and systems that would keep the business end of Mary Vance Photography running like a well-oiled machine.

More about Mary
 

 Let Mary teach you how to GROW YOUR BUSINESS with ACTIONABLE STEPS that get you back in your ZONE OF GENIUS.

After an hour with MaRy, your audience will have the tools they need to:

 
 

Recognize the signs of burnout and learn how to avoid it in your creative businesses

Know who, what, when, and how of outsourcing - giving you the confidence to make your first hires to grow your team

Develop a strategic marketing plan that works for you without being on the constant content-generation wheel

Learn how to streamline your systems and workflows for maximum efficiency

Don’t wait another minute to get started.

Speaking Testimonials

Mary, I did my first senior session this past weekend, watched your Senior 101 class and it was hugely helpful!! I used the "eye drive by" and "self hug" a lot! Thank you!

Cheryl Lavergne | Cheryl K Photography

Mary has a very special talent of taking complex topics and turning them into absorbable steps that make it possible to implement new strategies into your business immediately. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the information she presented!


Beth Boline | Beth Boline Photography

Mary’s talk on content marketing was incredible! Totally a highlight of the weekend. She delivered her knowledge with humor and grace, in a way that made me feel confident and supported. Not only that, she was kind enough to share a trove of information when we talked one on one. I’m looking forward to learning from her in the future!

Vanessa Brack | Yuma Photographer

Just spent all day watching your videos 😉 thanks for being such an honest and genuine person! I can really tell that you care about your seniors and truly want the best for them. You’re an inspiring photographer 😊 thanks for letting me watch so much good info!

Melissa Storey | Melissa Storey Photography

I especially appreciated your gentle, positive approach to seniors. I found it very refreshing that you think of them as actual individuals reaching a milestone in their lives, not just a model to play with.

Naomi Boyer | Naomi Boyer Photography

MARY VANCE in ACTION

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MARY’S KEYNOTE TOPICS

 

An Authentic Approach to Senior Photography

Are you intimidated by teenagers? Or drawn to senior photography, but worried it might be too “clique-y” or overproduced for you? Maybe you lack confidence in your conversation skills or posing abilities? Let me show you how to set your business apart with lifestyle senior photography.

Does Your Business Need a Mom?

Are you constantly overwhelmed by how many hats you have to wear as a business owner that have absolutely nothing to do with creating your product or service? Or does it seem like your competition is already doing it all perfectly, all the time, all by themselves? If so, then it’s time for you to get help!  

Content Marketing Workflow for Busy Creatives

Are you exhausted with the never-ending cycle of content creation? Do your eyes glaze over when you hear about ANOTHER trend that you have to jump on right now??? Or is the idea of showing up consistently so overwhelming that instead you check out completely and do nothing to market your business? 

 

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