The Edit

Business Coaching for Photographers & service-based business owners

Refine your business. Elevate your brand. Build a life that actually works.

You became a photographer for freedom, creativity, and meaningful work—not to be stuck behind your laptop juggling 17 browser tabs, editing at midnight, or wondering why this still doesn’t feel sustainable.

The Edit is a high-level coaching experience for service-based business owners and photographers ready to scale to $10–20K+ months—without burning out.
Inside, we cut the clutter, sharpen your systems, and elevate every part of your business until it’s running clean, confidently, and profitably.

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Why I created The Edit

A big part of why I created The Edit is because I’ve lived the version of business that looks successful on the outside but doesn’t feel good behind the scenes. I was working constantly, structuring my entire life around my business, and still feeling like it wasn’t enough. At one point, I could feel myself burning out and losing my love for photography.

Over the past 12 years, through working with coaches, refining my systems, and being honest about what wasn’t working, I rebuilt how everything fits together. Now I take painting classes on Monday afternoons, Fridays are mine, weekends are reserved for my family, and I schedule clients in a way that supports my life—not the other way around. I’m making more than I ever have before, with clients I genuinely enjoy working with.

That’s what I want for you.

This is for you if…

  • You’re an established photographer but not consistently hitting $10–15K+ months

  • You know you’re undercharging, but you’re not sure how to shift your pricing or clearly communicate your value

  • You want to stop duct-taping your backend together and finally feel confident in how your business runs

  • You’re tired of overbooking, overworking, and always being “on”

  • You’re ready to build something sustainable, profitable, and satisfying—with white space in your calendar and actual joy in your work again


What this becomes instead

  • Consistent $10–15K+ months without needing to work more, take on more, or be constantly “on”

  • A business that runs cleanly, with systems you trust and no constant scrambling behind the scenes

  • Clients who are aligned, decisive, and happy to invest

  • A streamlined backend that supports you instead of slowing you down

  • A calendar with built-in white space, where you’re not overbooked or stretched thin

  • More ease, more clarity, and more enjoyment in your work again

Inside The Edit, we focus on:

Offers & Pricing

  • Structuring offers that are simple, scalable, and profitable

  • Raising prices with confidence

Marketing & Visibility

  • Keeping your pipeline full with aligned leads

  • Messaging that attracts the right clients

Sales & Client Experience

  • Booking calls that convert

  • A client journey that feels seamless and elevated

Systems & Workflows

  • Streamlining your backend so nothing feels chaotic

  • Automations, templates, and repeatable processes

Boundaries & Schedule

  • Structuring your calendar so your business supports your life

  • Knowing what to say yes to—and what not to

Space, Freedom & a Life That Feels Good to Live

  • Creating more space in your schedule without sacrificing income

  • Building a business that supports your lifestyle, not consumes it

  • Making room for the things that actually matter to you

  • Bringing back creativity, fun, and energy outside of work

“We’re not adding more to your business.
We’re refining what’s already there.”

What You’ll Learn to Edit:

Your Systems
→ Streamlined, automated workflows that don’t rely on you being “on” 24/7

Your Offers & Pricing
→ Packages that are irresistible, clearly communicated, and priced for profit (no more hourly math)

Your Time
→ A calendar that supports your life and your goals (hello, Fridays off and pre-booked vacations)

Your Mindset
→ We’ll rewire the invisible stuff keeping you stuck in perfectionism, overdelivery, or undercharging

Your Visibility & Marketing
→ Simple, repeatable marketing that builds demand without you becoming a full-time content creator

How It Works

6 Months of Coaching & Support Two 90-minute coaching calls each month on Zoom, with a mix of training, hot seat coaching, and strategy sessions (all calls recorded if you can't attend live)

Complimentary Private Intensive Every member receives a complimentary 90-minute 1:1 session to map out your goals, refine your strategy, and create a clear plan moving into the program

Weekly Office Hours Drop-in office hours every week for real-time guidance between calls—bring questions, get quick feedback, and stay on track as you implement

Systems, Workflows & Templates Access to the exact systems, workflows, and templates I use to run my business, so you're not starting from scratch

Community & Ongoing Support Your home base is a private membership platform where you'll find call replays, resources, templates, and ongoing discussions. There's also a private group for daily inspiration, wins, and connection between sessions

Member Coaching Rate As an Edit member, you'll have access to additional private coaching sessions at a significantly reduced rate—for the times you want extra support between calls

Optional Add-Ons CRM setup support, branding photoshoots, and brand reviews available for those who want additional hands-on support

What clients are saying

“When I met Lisa, I had been running my own business for about a year. Things started well, but I’d hit a plateau—I wanted to quit my second job, yet my business wasn’t gaining enough momentum. Exhausted and on the edge of burnout, I knew I needed to make changes and get my marketing on track.

I first approached Lisa with nuts-and-bolts questions about growing my business. Instead, she encouraged me to take a step back and define what I truly wanted—not just for my business, but for my life. That shift forced me to pause, reassess my goals, and start setting them in a way that felt purposeful. From there, we mapped out strategies that addressed the practical “how-to” questions I’d originally brought to her.

Working with Lisa has been a game changer. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, offering thoughtful guidance while keeping me accountable and ensuring my goals align with my vision for myself and my business. While I’m still working toward my goals, I now feel equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to achieve them. She’s both a cheerleader and a coach — kind but firm, supportive yet willing to push me outside my comfort zone. With her guidance, I’m learning how to create a sustainable workflow and build a business that supports not only my career but my family’s well-being. I’m deeply grateful for her expertise and encouragement, and I would highly encourage anyone struggling as I was to connect with Lisa to see how she might be able to support you.”
— Kate

The community

This isn’t a passive program.

Inside The Edit, you’re surrounded by small business owners and photographers who are actively building, refining, and growing their businesses. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and how others are solving the same challenges you’re facing.

That kind of proximity accelerates everything.

Investment

$1,000/month — Founders Rate

6-month commitment

This rate is reserved for the current group. Future rounds will be priced higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Service-based business owners who are already established — you've got clients, you're making money, but you're not yet where you want to be. You're ready to work smarter, charge more, and build something that doesn't run you into the ground.

  • No. The current cohort includes service-based business owners across industries. If you have an offer, clients, and a desire to scale sustainably, this was built for you.

  • The program is designed to fit into a working schedule, not add to your overwhelm. Expect to spend a few hours per week on calls, office hours, and implementation — with the understanding that the work you do inside the program replaces the guesswork you're currently doing on your own.

  • Two 90-minute coaching calls per month on Zoom, weekly office hours, a private membership platform with replays and resources, and a private group for ongoing connection between sessions. All calls are recorded.

  • Yes, every member receives a complimentary private 90-minute intensive to kick off the program and map out your goals. Additional private coaching sessions are also available to members at a significantly reduced rate.

  • Six months at $1,000/month. This is the founders rate, available for the current cohort only. Future rounds will be priced higher. And like anything worth doing—you get out of it what you put in. The members seeing the biggest results are the ones showing up to calls, implementing between sessions, and bringing their real challenges to the table.

  • If you're already running a service-based business and you're tired of guessing, plateauing, or working more than you want to—you're ready. Apply and we'll make sure it's a fit before you commit.

  • Click the button below. The application takes just a few minutes and gives me what I need to see if The Edit is the right next step for you.

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If this feels like the kind of support, structure, and momentum you've been looking for, I'd love to have you inside.

The Edit is enrolling now. Spots are intentionally limited—before it fills, apply to reserve yours.

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About Your Coach

I’m Lisa Damico—an award-winning portrait photographer, studio owner, marketing nerd, and systems lover. I built a multi-six-figure business while raising two kids, taking painting classes on Monday afternoons, and building a team that supports my life—not the other way around.

I’m not interested in hustle culture.
I’m interested in helping you edit your business until it finally fits the life you want to live.

Let’s make it happen.