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An INSPOdcast created to help photographers, creatives, and business owners go from merely making-ends-meet to owning your own biz! Here to share tools to help you create a life that will allow you to intentionally achieve a life that will bring you joy a

Cayleigh Ely


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    Ep. 83 - Should You Post Every Photoshoot on Instagram?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 28:49


    Should you post every client photoshoot on your Instagram feed? In this episode, we're exploring the pros and cons of sharing it all. From highlighting your versatility as a photographer to strengthening client relationships, there are definite perks. But what about the downsides? We'll also discuss how posting everything could impact your brand identity, overwhelm your audience, or dilute your niche. Tune in to find out how to strike the right balance for your business! Get the template for the exact Wedding Welcome Guide that I gift my clients here! https://education.cayleighely.com/product-wedding-welcome-guide ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 82 - Dealing with Difficult Clients and Knowing When to Walk Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 29:40


    In this episode, we're diving into the tricky world of client relationships—how to handle difficult clients, set boundaries that protect your energy, and recognize when it's time to step away. I'll share real-world tips for maintaining professionalism while prioritizing your mental health and business goals. Whether you're navigating a tough conversation or reevaluating a partnership, this episode is your guide to confidently handling these challenges. Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 81 - Fresh Takes on Ad Campaigns with Ron Sefcik

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 57:28


    In this episode, we dive into the world of ad campaigns with special guest Ron Sefcik, a wedding photographer marketing expert with a fresh take on advertising for businesses. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure about how to make ads work for your brand, this conversation is for you. Ron shares insights on how to move beyond traditional approaches, leverage ads more effectively, and make smarter investments in campaigns that truly resonate with your audience. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your ad game, these tips will help you see advertising in a whole new light. Tune in for practical advice, actionable tips, and inspiration to supercharge your business through advertising! PRESETS Snag my presets!⁠ https://education.cayleighely.com/product-tn-sunset-presets ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew Where you can find Ron & Jess: Website: https://ronandjessmarketing.com/  Instagram: @ron_and_jess --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 80 - My Aftershoot Workflow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 19:14


    In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest game-changers for my photography business: Aftershoot! If you've ever felt overwhelmed by culling or struggled with time management, this tool is about to be your new best friend. I'll share how Aftershoot has drastically cut down my culling time, helped me stay organized, and allowed me to focus more on the creative aspects of photography. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, tune in to learn how this tool can transform your workflow and free up valuable time! ----------------------- Try AfterShoot to cull your photos 15% off using code CAYLEIGH ----------------------- Check out Cayleigh's Killa Book Crew here! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 79 - When Clients Don't Post Their Photos (And Why It's Okay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 12:54


    In this episode, we're tackling a common concern for photographers—when clients don't post their photos on social media. It can be easy to assume they weren't happy with your work, but that's often far from the truth. We'll discuss the different reasons clients may choose not to share their images online, how social media preferences vary, and why it's important not to take it personally. Plus, I'll share tips on how to foster deeper client relationships that go beyond the ‘gram. If you've ever felt this way, this episode is for you! ------------------------ Get 50% off your first year of Honeybook here.. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 78 - Building Authentic Connections on Your Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 15:26


    In this episode I talk all about how I make my Instagram more personal to my clients and followers! Social media is not only a tool for promoting your business, but it can be used to make authentic connections in your business! ------------------------ Outsource with Honest Editors! Use CAYLEIGH25 for 25% ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 77 - Photography Q + A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 27:09


    In this episode, I answer questions from my followers, diving into topics like how to choose the right presets, the ins and outs of second shooting, my process for preparing for busy season, and so much more! Tune in for practical insights and advice on these key photography topics. ------------------------ Check out my photography merch here! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 76 - Fast Track to Full Time with Keri Nichol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 53:22


    Episode 76 dives into the journey of transitioning from part-time to full-time photography. Learn how to take the leap, hustle to get your name out there, and strategically build a portfolio that sets you up for success. Discover actionable tips for growing your business quickly and making your mark in the industry! ------------------------- Where you can find Keri: ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @kerilphotography ⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠kerilphotography.com Level up your email game with Flodesk. this link will give you 50% your first year! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 75 - Inclusivity and Creating Spaces For All in Your Business with Tess Gearhart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 71:29


    Ep. 75 talks about transparent pricing in the industry as well as the importance of inclusivity in business and how embracing diversity can lead to growth, innovation, and stronger connections with clients. We discuss practical ways to ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued within your business, and share personal stories of how inclusive practices have shaped our own journeys. Whether you're just starting out or looking to evolve, this conversation will inspire you to create a more welcoming and diverse space in your work!! And we definitely need more of that everywhere. Grab a spot in my coaching program or apply for a 1-1 mentorship ⁠⁠here!⁠⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find Tess: ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @stessgearheart.photofilm ⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.tgphotofilm.com Use code TGFILM25 for 25% off her products! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 74 - The Journey to Authentic Content Creation and Marketing with Shannon McKinstrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 51:16


    Episode 74 talks about social media and how you can use it in your business to reflect true authenticity. Social media marketing for your business can either make or break you (and quite literally)… trust me, you're not alone! Learn that you're not doing anything wrong, there's no textbook to this thing! Stop overanalyzing and just listen to this when you're feeling like the algorithm won't give you a break

    Ep. 73 - If You're Doing Any of These Things on IG...STOP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 24:53


    A short episode for y'all this week just to check in about some things I've been seeing recently on IG that I think are not fun or nice to see. Also including some things you SHOULD be doing instead! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 72 - Small Changes to Improve Your Wedding Day in a BIG Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 42:59


    Over the years of photographing weddings, I've picked up a few things that help my wedding days run as smoothly as possible. This episode covers some of the small things you can do to improve your wedding day in a big way! Try AfterShoot to cull your photos 15% off using code CAYLEIGH or ⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 71 - How to Use Copywriting to Stand Out with Rachel Greiman of Green Chair Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 44:42


    Copywriting is what makes you stand out from other photographers. Don't make the mistake of having bland copy on your site. Listen to this episode with Rachel Greiman of Green Chairs Stories to find out why copywriting is important and hear some tips that she gives you when DIYing it yourself (or why you should outsource it to someone else!) Rachel has graciously given us a discount for 15% off her shop! Use code CLEARLYFOCUSED15 to snag some of her amazing products! Visit the shop! Snag my presets! ------------------------ Where you can find Rachel: Instagram: @greenchairstories⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.greenchairstories.com⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 70 - Why You Should Take Self Portraits with Carley Mae

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 54:56


    Self portraits seem difficult and cumbersome to take, but Carley breaks it down for you in an easy and understandable way! We chat about the mentality behind taking self portraits, the planning process, and why it's important to be taking them in the first place! Get inspired to take self portraits by listening to this episode. ------------------------ Where you can find Carley: ⁠Instagram:⁠ @carleymaephotography ⁠Website:⁠ https://www.carleymaephotography.com/ Self Portraits Course: https://carleymaeeducation.mykajabi.com/offers/32wuxKYZ/checkout Binge Her Podcast: The Art Is You Podcast ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 69 - Want to Work Less? Listen to This.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 36:23


    Increase your productivity work LESS by implementing these strategies and systems in to your workflow! ⁠Get my email templates,⁠ including my inquiry email response to make sure my clients get all they need from the very first email. ⁠https://education.cayleighely.com/product-email-templates⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 68 - Breaking Free from the Hustle Culture Mindset with Kayla Esparza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 61:21


    On today's episode, I interview Kayla Esparza, a wedding photographer based in Washington. Though she used to be a travel/destination photographer, she quickly realized how draining and taxing that is on your physical, mental, and spiritual state, and has since settled down to photographing more weddings in her area. We chatted about how to break the hustle culture mindset, and how detrimental it can be to yourself and your biz. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew Where you can find Kayla: Instagram: @kaylsaaesparza Personal/Fitness IG: @kesburitto Website: https://kaylaaesparza.com/ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 67 - Answering Your Questions About Questionnaires

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 28:10


    I've gotten lots of questions about what to include in your questionnaires sent to clients, or what not to include. In this episode, I cover the different types of questionnaires I send them and when, as well as some of the info included! Get 50% off your first year of Honeybook with this link! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 66 - Spilling My BIGGEST Social Media Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 35:13


    Y'all know I don't gatekeep around here. These are probably the two key biggest mentalities I adapt when it comes to social media! Tune in to find out what they are

    Ep. 65 - What's In My Camera Bag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 30:53


    This episode is a fun one! I pull out all the things I carry with my to my sessions and weddings. I'm always curious what other people carry with them, so it was fun to show what I use! Most items I mention in this episode can be found on my Amazon Storefront. Grab a spot in my coaching program or apply for a 1-1 mentorship ⁠here!⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 64 - Photography Q+A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 43:37


    In this episode, I answer your questions from my question box on Instagram! We cover adventure sessions, if you should go full time, incorporating pets at sessions, and more! Try AfterShoot to cull your photos 15% off using code CAYLEIGH or ⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 63 - External Hard Drives and Why You Should Back Them Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 34:47


    External hard drives are expensive, but necessary. We want to make sure we're doing all we can to protect them and make sure our data doesn't get lost. In this episode, I go over some safety tips, different types of hard drives, brand recommendations, and discus why it is important to have a back up of your hard drives. Grab a spot in my coaching program or apply for a 1-1 mentorship here! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 62 - Freshen Up Your Inquiry Form + Email Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 36:00


    Your inquiry form on your website is the first impression to your experience with your clients. Your response email is the second impression. Listen to this episode to make sure you're doing all you can to create a great first impression before they've even signed a contract. Get my email templates, including my inquiry email response to make sure my clients get all they need from the very first email. https://education.cayleighely.com/product-email-templates ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 61 Sorry for Ghosting Y'all

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 22:56


    I'm baaaack! It's been too long, y'all. For my first episode of 2024, I wanted to chat a little bit about where I've been and why! Hope you don't hate me

    Ep. 60 - Workflows, Outsourcing, and Client Gifts with Brandi Allyse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 57:47


    Brandi Allyse joins me on this episode and we talk all things workflow! We spill a little behind the scenes info on our client gifts and why we outsource and how much it can help you in your business. ⁠⁠Snag my presets!⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/product-tn-sunset-presets ------------------------------- Where you can find Brandi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @brandiallysephoto ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://brandiallyse.com/ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 59 - Building a Wedding Timeline Like a BOSS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 41:53


    Building a timeline looks different for every wedding photographer, but in today's episode I walk you through how I structure my wedding day timeline. I break down why I organize it the way I do and also go over some potential options for what a wedding day can look like. ⁠Snag my presets!⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/product-tn-sunset-presets ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 58 - FREE Editing Hacks to Speed Up Your Editing Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 16:32


    These are some things I do to speed up my editing process! Anything from Lightroom running slowly, to editing quickly and easily by batch editing. Try AfterShoot to cull your photos 15% off using code CAYLEIGH or ⁠click here.⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 57 - How to Grow Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 33:24


    Wanting to elevate your business? This is a great way to get in to the more "luxury" industry, but can even be applied when first starting your business to establish good clients and relationships with them and other vendors. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 56 - HELP! What Do I Say on a Consultation Call!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 23:33


    Nervous before a consultation call - no more! This episode covers a rough idea of how to guide the conversation wether it's for a wedding or a senior call. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠Snag my Email Templates:⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/product-email-templates ⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 55 - Beginning Your Journey in Film Photography? Start Here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 46:38


    Film photography is SO MUCH FUN, but when you're first wanting to dip your toes in the developer (ha, film joke) then it can be a little scary! Now sure where to start? This episode is a great place! I give you advice as far as what cameras to buy, what film to use, where to get them developed, and more! The cameras talked about in this podcast are the Canon Sure Shot, Canon Elan 7, Canon AE-1, Pentax K1000, Olympus, and Minolta brands. Buy My Favorite Film! Places to get your film developed: The Darkroom Southbound Film Lab Reformed Film Lab Richard Photo Lab Indie Film Lab To protect and organize your film: Use these negative sleeves. Store your negatives in this binder. Clean your negatives with this rocket blaster. ⁠Snag my presets!⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/product-tn-sunset-presets ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 54 - Unpopular Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 38:42


    Y'all really came through with these unpopular opinions on my IG story last week. We go over a wide variety of topics from shooting in auto, crooked horizon lines, and even Taylor Swift. Snag my presets! http://education.cayleighely.com/product-tn-sunset-presets ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 53 - My UPDATED Shooting-to-Editing Workflow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 22:21


    One of the first episodes I ever created was a breakdown of my workflow from shooting to editing. A few things have changed since then so I wanted to post a little follow up for y'all! This episode updates some of the new things I've been using in my process. Try AfterShoot to cull your photos 15% off using code CAYLEIGH or click here. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 52 - Second Shooter Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 27:14


    A little refresher on the expectations of second shooters at weddings for you! Whether you're the second or the lead photographer, this episode will be a good one for you. Feel free to send to all your seconds! ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠Join my Private Facebook Group here!:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 51 Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 35:38


    Setting boundaries can transform your mental health and help you achieve a better work/life balance! This episode goes over just a few ways of how I set some boundaries in my business. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships Snag my Email Templates: http://education.cayleighely.com/product-email-templates Join my Private Facebook Group here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 50 - How and When to Say "No"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 19:37


    Why is such a short word so hard to say? "No" is a very common word that is very uncommon amongst us small business owners. So in this episode I dig in to wy it is we have such a hard time saying no and why you should say it more often. ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships Join my Private Facebook Group here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cayleighskillacrew --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 49 - How to Host a Styled Shoot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 22:51


    Hosting a styled shoot can seem like an overwhelming idea, like, where do you even begin? This episode covers a step-by-step process of how to host your own styled shoot. Hopefully by getting some of those questions answered you are able to dive in to the creative process and enjoy it! Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠⁠Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 48 - Photography Advice Column

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 35:17


    Answering questions from Instagram. This is a variety of topics ranging from giveaways, styled shoots, and education! Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠⁠Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 47 - Embracing Body Positivity and Finding Confidence in Front of the Lens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 26:52


    This episode stems from conversations I've been having with friends, family, clients, and fellow photographers. So often do we hear negative comments about our bodies and let that stop us from doing what we love or want to do. I wanted to talk a little bit about my perspective and challenge the way we view our bodies so we can start loving them and not feel guilty when we step in front of the lens. ⁠Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠ ------------------------ Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships ⁠Get 60% off your first year of Honeybook!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 46 - Energy is Everything! Elevating Your People Skills to Grow Your Biz with Alex and Brittany Hall of Chasing Sunsets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 67:02


    These two humans bring so much joy on to Instagram, their business, and now this podcast! I wish you could see their huge grins while we chatted all about how much elevating your people skills can impact your biz. Britt and Alex Hall of Chasing Sunsets Photo + Film are masters of making people feel comfortable and valued. In this episode, they share just how they do that, with some tips and tricks for you to try on your own! ------------------------------- Where you can find Britt + Alex: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @chasingsunsetsllc ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠ https://chasingsunsetsphotoandfilm.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 45 - Destination Photography with Kailee Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 58:34


    Ever wondered how to get in to photographing elopements in bucket list locations like the Amalfi Coast, Hawaii, Greece, and anywhere else your heart desires?In this episode, Kailee shares some helpful tips on how to get started in destination photography and some important things to remember when charging and sending contracts! ------------------------------- Where you can find Kailee: ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @kaileerosephotovideo ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠:⁠⁠ https://kaileerose.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠⁠Mentorships with me:⁠⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 44 - Why You Should Invest in a Good CRM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 38:33


    Honeybook has quite literally saved my business and my mental health. You might think I'm exaggerating, but honestly having a good CRM (customer relationship manager) helps me not miss payments from clients, organize communication with my clients, keep track of expenses, allow for ease when scheduling, and so much more. In this episode, I talk about what things a CRM program can do for you, specifically Honeybook, but also mention a few other options as well to look to what suits your business best! If you're wanting to give Honeybook a try, you can use my code for 35% off your first year!

    Ep. 43 - Building an Associate Team with Anissa Dev

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 54:07


    Growing an associate team doesn't have to be intimidating! In this episode, Anissa walks us through why you would want to have an associate team, how to start one, and some must have knowledge. Want more info on growing an associate team? Anissa has a full on guide that will walk you through the whole process! View more info here (: A must-have when starting an associate team is a solid contract, both with your client and your associate! The Legal Paige has BOTH of those on her website here. ------------------------------- Where you can find Anissa: ⁠Instagram:⁠ @anissadphotography ⁠Website⁠⁠:⁠ https://anissadphotography.com/ ------------------------------ Associate Photographer Contract For Independent Contractors: https://thelegalpaige.com/products/associate-photographer-contract-for-independent- contractors-for-wedding-and-sessions?aff=317 Associate Photographer Contract For Employees: https://thelegalpaige.com/products/associate-photographer-contract-for-employees?aff=317 Associate Photographer Clause For Clients: https://thelegalpaige.com/products/associate-photographer-clause-bundle?aff=317 ------------------------------- Where you can find me: ⁠Instagram⁠: @cayleighelyphotography ⁠Tik Tok:⁠ @cayleighelyphotography ⁠Website:⁠ https://cayleighely.com/ ⁠Mentorships with me:⁠ http://education.cayleighely.com/mentorships --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 42 - Flash Photography Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 19:59


    If you've never worked with a flash before, it cam be intimidating. But if you're a photographer, you're going to want to know how to use your flash just in case...ESPECIALLY if you are wanting to get in to the wedding industry. This topic covers the way I most use my flash. Make sure to have yours handy so you can walk through it with me. You can view the reel I have on this topic here. This is the flash I use! ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 41 - A Different Approach to Content Marketing with Cass Klass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 60:42


    Just by going to her page, you know this girl is different. Cass gives it to you straight and we are here for it. In this episode we talk about content marketing and ways you can stand out from the crowd. We also talk about how reach doesn't translate to sales, and how you can better improve your sales on IG without just posting more and more content. ------------------------------- Where you can find Cass: Instagram: @cassklass Website: https://cassklass.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 40 - Empty Inquiry Inbox? Try This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 26:00


    Phewwwww, I know you know that feeling of staring at your email inbox or your CRM and seeing a big fat zero for your inquiries. It's tough but we've all been there and will inevitably have to go through it again at some point. Or you've likely experienced when a client inquires but then ghosts you. If you find yourself sitting there experiencing this, I cover ways to try to get some inquiries coming in, or book ones you might already have to help get you through this tough spot! ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 39 - Thinking of Hiring a VA? Listen to This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 56:35


    My virtual assistant and I sit down to chat about what exactly a VA is and what they can do for you. We cover when to find them and how you can find one when you're ready! Virtual assistants can be a big help in your biz by taking things off of your plate so that you can focus on other, more important things that only YOU can do. Outsourcing is a smart idea if you're feeling overloaded or burnt out. ------------------------------- Where you can find Carla: Instagram: @itscarlalexa Website: https://itscarlalexa.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 38 - Photography Q+A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 30:44


    Another q+a episode for y'all today! Keep an eye out on my stories for the next chance to ask a question for me to answer. In this episode I talk about picking yourself up after a shoot that didn't go as well as planned, how to recover from imposter syndrome, and charging travel fees for sessions. ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 37 - Copywriting for Creative Entrepreneurs with Kori Whitby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 48:47


    Say it with me, copywriting can be a b****, but Kori and I talk about ways to make it not so scary. From conversion copy, to putting pricing on your websites and more...we cover tons of tips to improve your website! ------------------------------- Where you can find Kori: Instagram: @bykoriwhitby Website: https://bykoriwhitby.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 36 - Why Clearly Focused?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 14:54


    I have been doing this podcast for almost a year now and I wanted to share more about the WHY. I give you insight in to the process behind the podcast, how I decided on the name, and why I offer the moment of silence at the beginning of each episode. ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 35 - Photography Education, Community, and Positive Mindsets with Beba Vowels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 49:58


    With photography education becoming more and more accessible, Beba and I chat about how to stay different when marketing your education offers as well as how to get started in that space in the first place. We also talk about how important community is in this industry and how having a positive mindset shows itself in all aspects of your business. ------------------------------- Where you can find Beba: Instagram: @bebavowels Grab her presets: @bebavowelspresets Check out her workshops: @roamersworkshop Website: https://bebavowels.com/ ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 34 - Changing Your Habits to Increase Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 31:39


    Switching up simple routines can be powerful in your day-to-day schedule. Increasing productivity means allowing more room for play, creation, and rest. We need more of that in our lives! Sometimes the only way we can find it is by releasing some bad tendencies we might have picked up along the way. In this episode I cover a few ways to do this. Not just so you can accomplish more, but also protect your mental health by allowing for more positive self talk and a different perspective. ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

    Ep. 33 - Interviewing my Husband on Photography Related Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 23:02


    Something different for y'all this week! My husband who is an electrician, joins me on the show and I ask him about photography gear, common phrases/expressions, and other things. Some of his answers are pretty accurate, and the others are...well you'll just have to see for yourself! ------------------------------- Where you can find me: Instagram: @cayleighelyphotography Tik Tok: @cayleighelyphotography Website: https://cayleighely.com/ Mentorships with me: https://cayleighely.com/for-photographers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clearlyfocused/support

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