Keeping It Candid - Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson

It's the SEASON FINALE!!Kassandra from Align Movement Studio joined me for the final episode of Season 1 to talk all about the dreaded wedding hangover - what it is, why we experience it as wedding vendors, and how we can ease the impact a wedding day has on our bodies. Show Notes and Transcript Coming Soon!*******************Guest Details:Kassandra FullerWebsite | Instagram*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Breaking into a new market in the photography industry is no easy task, but it's something that every wedding photographer is going to experience at one point or another during their career. John from All Heart Photo and the Wisdom In The Tangents Podcast joined me to talk all about how wedding photographers can make the transition easier.Show Notes:  CLICK HERE*******************Guest Details:John MansfieldWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Podcast*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

It's no secret to you that a HUGE part of what we do is create content, and it can get really overwhelming really fast.You're not alone if you're thinking - where do I find the time to do it all?!I've been there myself, and that's why I knew I had to get my friend Amanda Warfield on the podcast for an interview! Amanda and I dove into the differences between a content strategy and a content plan, and how you can utilize each to get the most out of the work you're putting into your marketing. If you want to stop feeling like you're wasting your time when it comes to creating content, this is a “must-hear” interview!Show Notes:  CLICK HERE*******************Guest Details:Amanda WarfieldWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | PodcastChasing Simple Content Planner | Click Here!*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Editorial photography - it's almost documentary-inspired, and photographers are utilizing flash to create strong shadows that contribute to a unique artistic style. Alora Rachelle joined me to chat about her decision to shift her style of photography into a new category, and how wedding photographers can really embrace imperfection to not just capture memories, but create works of art for their clients.Show Notes:  https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-028/*******************Guest Details:Alora RachelleWebsite |  https://www.alorarachelle.com/IG | @alora.rachelle3 Steps You Need To Book Editorial Weddings | Click Here!*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

If you've ever thought about getting involved with local wedding shows to advertise your wedding photography business, or if you've ever done one in the past, you definitely want to listen to today's episode!Show Notes:  https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-027/*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

The wedding photography industry is highly competitive, there's no doubt about that. But there's a particular market of people that are being overlooked when it comes to finding, and booking, new wedding clients. Rob Greene from Square 8 Studios joins me on the podcast to talk all about college senior photography and how it generates consistent sales for his wedding photography business!Show Notes:  https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-026/*******************Guest Details:Rob Greene from Square 8 StudioWebsite |  www.square8studio.comIG | @square8studioFree 5-Day College Photo 101 Course | Click Here!*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Knowing your "Why" is such an important, and often overlooked, part of running a business. But there are so many reasons to figure out what exactly it is - and we talked about all of them and more on this week's episode!SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-025/*******************Guest Details:Jasmin Blais of JC PhotographyWebsite |  www.jcphotographysk.comIG | @jcphotographysk*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

As wedding vendors, it's so important to support one another - it's how we're going to be able to perform at our best and provide the best experience possible for our couples. Kim DeBose from Curated By Kim Weddings and Events joined me to talk about the importance of open lines of communication between vendors and how planners can support the vendor team when they work with someone who has a chronic illness!SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-024/*******************Guest Details:Kim De Bose of Curated By Kim Weddings and EventsWebsite |  www.curatedbykimweddingsandevents.comIG | @curatedbykimweddings*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Have you ever dreamed of working abroad? Or even just long for a vacation where you don't feel weighed down by work the whole time you're away?On today's episode I'm talking with Nova from Nova Markina Photography, an international wedding photographer and educator who joined me to talk all about the steps you can take to achieve a stronger work/life balance, while still delivering an incredible client experience, no matter what part of the world you may be living in!SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-023/*******************Guest Details:Nova Markina PhotographyWebsite |  https://novamarkina.caIG | @novamarkinaNova's Facebook Community | https://www.facebook.com/groups/novamarkinamentoring*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Show Notes + Transcript Coming Soon!Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Before jumping into making goals for the year ahead, it's so important to take a step back and look at the year that's past, first. Join me for an honest look at what worked and what didn't in my wedding photography business in 2022, and get a little sneak peek at some of my goals for 2023!***SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT COMING SOON***Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Getting your systems streamlined is about more than organizing the back end of your business. It's about creating an unforgettable client experience from start to finish so your business can continue to grow year after year. I talked all about this and so much more with Julie Painter Fried, a client experience architect and operations manager at Dallas Girl Friday. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-020/*******************Guest Details:Julie Painter Fried from Dallas Girl Friday Website |  https://www.dallasgirlfriday.com/IG | @dallasgirlfriday*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

It's the final day of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry.Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-019***************Follow along on my photography adventures:Website | https://lifeisbeautifulphoto.ca/IG | @lifeisbeautifullondonFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/lifeisbeautifullondon*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Day 4 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry.A new episode is on the way every day this week!Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-018***************Guest Details:Carson Haight from Topper Wedding FilmsWebsite | www.topperproductions.comIG | @topper_productions*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Day 3 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry.A new episode is on the way every day this week!Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-017***************Guest Details:Stephanie Commisso from BLUUMBLVD (and BLUUM Maison)Website | www.bluumblvd.com and www.bluummaison.comIG | @bluumblvd @bluummaison*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Day 2 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry.A new episode is on the way every day this week!Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-016***************Guest Details:Ally Lightfoot-Atkinson from Perfectly Designed EventsWebsite |  https://www.perfectlydesignedevents.comIG | @perfectlydesignedeventsFacebook + Pinterest | Perfectly Designed Events*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

The Local Vendor Series is here! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry.A new episode is on the way every day this week!Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-015***************Guest Details:Dave Galloway from The Alpha DJ CompanyWebsite |  https://www.alphadj.ca/IG | @thealphadjcompanyFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thealphadjcompany*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

As you head into engagement season, there couldn't be a better time than right now to read through your contracts and make sure everything is in order for next year's wedding season. Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige joined me for an incredible interview where she shared so many takeaways - from doing a DIY contract audit to the importance of contracts and the clauses you absolutely want to make sure you include, she brought SO MUCH to the table during our chat that you do not want to miss out on.SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-014/*******************Guest Details:Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige Website |  https://www.thelegalpaige.com/IG | @thelegalpaigeYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6POiCTWgnStvuVdUY_XZg*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

What's the best way to turn a regular client who works with us once and never returns, into a client who comes back year after year, singing our praises and referring all of their friends and family our way, too?!By creating an incredible client experience!SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-013/*******************Guest Details:Katelyn Workman PhotographyWebsite |  www.katelynworkmanphotography.com IG | @katelynworkmanphotographyTikTok | @katelyneworkmanCreate Retreat | https://katelynworkmanphotography.com/createretreatFreebie | How To Book More Clients For Free https://katelynworkmanphotography.com/bookmoreclients*******************Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

Have you ever felt like you have no idea what's happening with your body?You're eating properly, exercising, doing everything "right", but still, one day you feel great, the next day you feel "off," and you have no idea why?You most likely have your hormonal cycle to thank for that!Today's episode talks all about the different "seasons" within your monthly hormonal cycle, and how you can use patterns that naturally occur within your body to your advantage in building a schedule that suits your needs.Come hang out on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredTik Tok | @simplysandrayvonne

As wedding photographers and business owners, we feel like we have to always be giving 110% of ourselves. We have to show up and go above and beyond in every way to be able to stand out and be successful. But the reality is, that really just leads to burnout and feeling so depleted in the end, like you have nothing left for yourself.Cindy Caughey (Harborview Studios) joined me to talk all about why we shouldn't be giving 110% to our clients, the impact it has on our mental health, and why setting boundaries is so important from day one.Harborview Studioshttps://harborviewstudios.com/https://www.instagram.com/harborviewstudiosTikTok: @harborviewstudiosShow Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-011

I'm celebrating the 10th episode of Keeping It Candid with my very first guest interview!Sarahna Fernandes (Simply Organized Solutions), joined me for an amazing conversation about creating intuitive systems for your business. We talked about what that looks like for a business within the wedding industry, why it's so important to implement these types of processes ASAP no matter how long you've been in the industry for, and how to get started with creating intuitive systems yourself.Simply Organized Solutions:https://www.simplyorganizedsolutions.net/https://www.instagram.com/simplyorganizedbysarahnahttps://www.facebook.com/simplyorganizedsolutionsShow Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-010

Ready to cut ties with your inbox? On this episode, I'm talking all about email auto-responders! Get freedom back in your wedding photography business with these two simple tricks that will leave your clients with a great experience even when you're not at your computer.GET YOUR FREE EMAIL AUTO-RESPONDER TEMPLATE! https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/templateShow Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-009/Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered

What if I told you, you could do the work once and reap the benefits for at least five weeks afterward? And that you could re-post the same things more than once on Instagram without hurting your success with the algorithm? Would you believe me?I hope so! On this episode of Keeping It Candid, I'm talking all about repurposing your content and how you can use a few simple methods to take some of the work off your plate this busy season.Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-008Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/weddingphotographyunfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysandrayWebsite: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/

Over the last month I've talked a lot about creating a stress-free wedding day, from creating timelines (episode 005) to ways to prep your clients beforehand (episode 006). Today I'm talking all about the Wedding Day Questionnaire! It goes hand-in-hand with each of these and I'm diving into what it is, what questions you should be asking, why it's so important, and more!Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/weddingphotographyunfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysandrayWebsite: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/

Prepping your clients before their wedding day is the best way to make sure they're stepping in front of your camera feeling excited and comfortable, while also taking some of the work off your plate in the process. It's something that can be easily streamlined, too, so you can serve an amazing client experience without having to be on hand doing all-the-things yourself. Ready to find out more?! Don't miss this episode!!Show Notes | https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandidJoin the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community | https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfilteredInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/simplysandray

Nothing can make-or-break a wedding day quite like a timeline. A well-planned day gives you the time you need to take the photos you've been hired for, without rushing or getting run off your feet. That's why I'm so passionate about guiding my clients through the planning process - and today I'm sharing exactly how I put together a stress-free timeline for my clients on their wedding day!Get your free timeline spreadsheet! - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/timelinesJoin the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered

What if you could guarantee a better client experience while having less work on your plate, confidently knowing everything is on-brand, and serving your clients in every way?Sound too good to be true? I promise, it's not!On today's episode, I'm talking all about how one system can do all of that and so much more.Sponsored by Honeybook. Get 50% off your first year by starting a trial! https://share.honeybook.com/SandraShow Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid/Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered

Today I'm sharing five changes you can make in your business to stop burnout before it happens this busy season! Make this year the first time you get to November feeling confident and accomplished instead of exhausted and burnt out. Start your busy season with intentional, proactive actions to stop the fires from happening altogether so you don't have to worry about putting them out down the road. You deserve it.Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandidJoin the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community! https://www.facebook.com/weddingphotographyunfiltered/Get your first year of Honeybook for $1/month! http://share.honeybook.com/Sandra

Do you ever feel like you're running on a hamster wheel in your wedding photography business? Always busy, going through the motions day to day, but never actually getting anywhere? Your to-do list never gets any shorter, that day off you were waiting for never arrives, and you just don't feel any closer to achieving your goals?I'm sharing my system for organizing my work week on this week's podcast! How I achieve more by doing less, working with my energy levels instead of against them, and prioritizing the things that matter most.

Diving into a little 'get to know you' episode where I share all about the adventures that lead me to where I am, and what to expect this season on Keeping It Candid: Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson!Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandidJoin the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered/

Welcome to Keeping It Candid - Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson. Shownotes available at https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid/Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered