We are so glad your path crossed ours and you landed on our little Cotton home.
We've spent 15+ years in the photography industry, learning and crafting Cotton into a meaningful 6-figure photography business that truly fuels our hearts! And friend, we want the same for you!
We help shoot and burn photographers become full service portrait studios to finally have the sustainable business they've only dreamed of!
Looking for a biz bestie to walk along side of you, help you make BIG changes and encourage you every step of the way? Then grab that coffee, girl! We've got some work to do!
welcome, love!
You're burnt out after every fall season and know your business isn't sustainable.
You want to shoot less weddings but don't know how to replace your wedding income.
You're always missing out on family time and want your weekends back.
You're constantly trying to take on more sessions to make more money.
You want to create meaningful albums and wall art for your clients but have no idea where to start.
but
How I transformed my photography business - 4x my income and cultivated deeper client connections, all while working less to prioritize my sweet family.
Guiding you to rediscover your why, uncovering what's possible for you and encouraging a whole new mindset to support your growth!
Learn the in's and out's of creating $3k albums on repeat, where to source them, how to price them, and the easiest way to design them in less time!
Discover how to curate and price custom wall art for your clients and up your portrait average by thousands!
From the initial inquiry to shooting the session to product delivery, you will be able to use our entire client experience as your playbook to build your portrait studio!
Marketing without instagram?! Who's with me! We share our #1 way we stay connected with our clients and bring in new ones!
Instant access to our Elevate Course - teaching you everything you need to know to 4x your portrait session rates!
4 months of daily support in our Slack channel with Michelle and a select group of like-minded photographers elevating their businesses with you - rising tide lifts all boats
4 one-hour monthly group calls with Michelle and guest speakers to help you elevate your business
I recently did a mentorship with Michelle and The Cotton Team and it was the BEST thing I've done for my business so far. They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel more like a sweet friend.
Michelle truly made me feel like the most important person and that my struggles were ones that others starting a business have. She truly explained what she felt my weaknesses were and taught me things I could do to improve my business in the kindest way possible.
She has been so thoughtful and helpful even after the mentorship and has helped me and my business in more ways than I can count. I highly recommend taking the leap with Cotton. Be ready for your business to grow in ways you never thought it could!
- Kaiti, Kaiti Moyers Photography
I am beyond grateful! I honestly cannot thank you enough!! You went above and beyond for me! The content of the workshop was amazing but the genuine love y'all shared was powerful!!!
Your warmth and openness made me feel like we were less at a workshop and more just sitting down with friends. This industry is full of people who say they are willing to share but they really don't! Y'all are different!
I wanted to learn the systems, the marketing, the SEO because obviously y'all are killin' it! But I didn't expect to walk away feeling SO encouraged. Plus, the genuine connections with all these women is like the icing on the cake! Michelle, Kellan & Alyssa, thank you, thank you, thank you!
- Ellen, Who is Leading E Photography
Choose your learning style and tailor your coaching specifically to you and what you want to learn about photography or growing your photography business.
The dip-your-toe-in Cotton coaching session. This is the perfect way to get your burning questions answering right away from someone who's walked where you are walking right now!
A full 6-hour day devoted to you. This is for the go-getters who really want to fast track success. Not recommended for the easily overwhelmed since this is A LOT of information in a short amount of time.
1 hour online in the comfort of your home.
Perfect for answering any & all questions photo & business related.
6 hours of hands-on customizable coaching
For pros looking to level up their business
Full portfolio, website & social media review
Professional headshots & lunch included!
Where we share everything from photography, business & life tips to help you take your business to the next level!
the secret ingredient is you
Join hundreds of photographers (who doesn't love a big family!) and get our weekly dose of encouragement, business and life tips!