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Haven’t been this excited to read a new book for ages...

@jailong.co has set himself a mission to become a @nytimes bestseller 🚀

Knowing him, he’ll probably do it.

So, if you’re

self/employed
an entrepreneur
or just want to read about how a life less ordinary can lead to wild success

get your copy today 👉 https://makeyourbreak.co/

#jailong #newbooks #selfhelp #makeyourbreak #businessbooks

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You are not working for them… you are working for you. You are the client. You are the only one that needs to be proud of the work you create. Regardless of how much someone else values you… only you can set your one value. ❤️

Clip from this months coaching call in the @sixfigurebusinessmap

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Comment ‘book’ to join the pre-launch of the book: Make Your Break 🔥

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This week, post something ‘human’. Allow people to see you ❤️… it’s the thing that sets you apart.

Clip from this weeks coaching call in the @sixfigurebusinessmap

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That’s first DM on instagram, or email from a person that loves your work so much… they are considering to hire you for your services… for your art. Don’t take this moment lightly ❤️

This snippet is from our coaching call this morning in the @sixfigurebusinessmap

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This year changed everything.

I went full time.
I hit a goal I once thought was an unrealistic dream. I hit six figures 😱

I travelled over 50,000kms across the Great Southern, Wheatbelt, South West, Pilbara, Kimberley, East Arnhem Land and Central Australia, chasing stories and sunsets. 🙌🏽

I spent two months up north (pregnant) photographing weddings, living out of the car, running on servo snacks and adrenaline.

Jack was meant to come... but his knee had other plans (rude).So he stayed home for a knee surgery.
So my dad met me in Kununurra and we drove all the way to East Arnhem Land together... and then right back down south.
A trip l’Il never forget.

I had my work published in Graziher Magazine. 👏🏽
I hosted my first ever photography retreat.
And I photographed 126 bookings - 126 stories, families, couples, moments, and memories.

And somewhere in amongst all of that… I welcomed our beautiful baby, Drew 🤍
The biggest, most grounding moment of the year and the one that’s shifted everything in the best way. 🥹❤️

This year was dusty, chaotic, emotional, exhausting and so bloody rewarding.

It reminded me why! do this. For the connection, the country, the people who feel like mates by the end of a session.

Thank you for trusting me, for showing up as yourselves, and for letting me turn this wild dream into a real life. Here’s to whatever the next chapter brings. 🫶🏽❤️

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Five years ago, I quit my 9 to 5 job and university to chase my dream of being a wedding photographer. My younger self would never have believed where this journey would lead. Building something from the ground up has stretched me in ways I never imagined. Here are five lessons I’ve learned along the way for anyone chasing their dream of running their own business!
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#weddingphotographer #newzealand #businessmotivation #weddingphotography #businessanniversary

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Celebrating 5 years in business! 🍾

What an incredible journey this has been. None of this would have been possible without the support of my couples, family, partner, friends, mentors, and the people working quietly behind the scenes. Because of you, I have been able to capture over 200 weddings, telling love stories across New Zealand and in places like the USA, Italy, and Switzerland.

Five years ago, I quit my 9 to 5 job and university to chase my dream of being a wedding photographer. My younger self would never have believed where this journey would lead. Today, I get to work in one of the most popular wedding destinations in New Zealand, something that once began as a simple dream.

Along the way, I have learned more than I ever expected about myself, creating work I’m genuinely proud of, and what it truly means to run a business while giving my couples an unforgettable experience. Building something from the ground up has stretched me in ways I never imagined.

Some pinch me moments have been photographing my first destination wedding this year in Arizona, being featured in magazines like @togetherjournal, and being named in a Top 10 category of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year @iwpotyawards. But more than anything, I feel incredibly grateful to do work that allows me to connect with people and their stories in a meaningful way, whilst being part of such a supportive industry.

Here is to five years of learning, growing, and capturing love, and to everything still to come!!
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#weddingphotographer #newzealand #businessmotivation #weddingphotography #businessanniversary

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2025 was wild

I was scared, if I am being honest. Not because I doubted myself, but because my health had not been on my side.

I launched my business at the beginning of the year while navigating a severe endometriosis flare that had me on my knees since November 2024. The pain made it hard to leave the house. I stopped exercising, stopped going out, and began building a life around pain and limitation. I was in emergency twice and had surgery in September. I am still recovering, while also learning to live with a lifelong illness that will continue to shape how I move through the world.

I chose to work slowly and with care. I reached out only to people whose values aligned with mine. I focused on fewer shoots, but deeper experiences. That way I could give each person my full presence and energy.

Showing up on social media was harder than I expected. I have always been a bit of a rebel, and everyone seemed to be telling me to follow trends. That has never really been me. I even started to resent Instagram, as I could not cope with the level of constant engagement it seemed to demand.

I love connecting with people, but I had to confront the reality that my capacity was lower than what I expected of myself. That was a challenge in itself. How do you create meaningful, wholesome connections without being on your phone all day?

Part of this has also been understanding myself more deeply. I am introverted and neurodivergent, which brings its own set of challenges when it comes to running a business, especially in an online space that often rewards constant output and visibility. Learning how to work with my nervous system, rather than against it, has been essential.

Eventually, I came back to the core of my business. It is not about quantity, but quality. Throughout my life, when people tell me there is only one way to do something, my instinct is to find another. I was never going to post every day or follow the masses. I had to do this my way, in a sustainable way.

After years of burnout, and mental health struggles, learning to understand and honour my own needs has been pivotal to the longevity and my success in the long run.

*Read more in comments*

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A little glimpse of what it’s like to work with me 🌞 All the good vibes, with just the right touch of creative direction.

I’m feeling very proud this week as I’ve officially launched my new website and it feels amazing to have it out in the world!

Let me know what you think 🫶 elliemaystudio.com

#brandingphotography #brandingphotographer #maternityphotography #melbournephotographer #maternityshoot

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Which year in my journey did you and I meet? 💜

It’s wild to think that photography has been a big part of my life for the past 8 years. It has truly transformed my lifestyle and the way I look at the world.

This is why I am so excited to invite you to my first solo exhibition, “Embrace Every Version of You.” The title comes from my business and creative practice’s tagline/motto/mantra. I truly believe that photography is a way we can practice radical self-acceptance.

✨ Please RSVP now (link in bio) to join me at opening night! ✨

🗓️ Date/Time: Thursday, September 18 @ 6 - 9 PM
📍Location: The Photo Outfitters (4732 Monroe Rd, Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28205)
🎟️ Admission: Free

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Inspired by @kbousq’s post

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