Brooklyn-based Wedding Photographer Susan Stripling is known for her documentary style approach to photographing weddings, implementing her background in theater to help her identify and capture authentic moments for her clients. In 2012 she was named one of the Top 10 Photographers by American Photo Magazine, and has won multiple awards, including the WPPI Grand Award in Wedding Photojournalism.

Tara Gentile spoke with Susan about dealing with clients on one of the most emotional days of their lives, how taking time off can be factored into your budget, and how to plan for slow times in your business. Pay special attention to the way Susan determines pricing for her business.