Make Your Mark - A Photography Podcast

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This podcast answers the question: What’s missing from your work? Putting an end to that endless imposter feeling, revealing ways to be recognized as an accomplished photographer, and finally understanding what it takes to feel confident and rooted in you

Denise Birdsong


    • Nov 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Stripped Down Round Table Talk Part 2 - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 103:30


    Today we are re-broadcasting our talk with Stripped Down students about their experiences with the Online and In-Person Stripped Down courses, as well as how Stripped Down has changed not only their business but their lives! ------- #DeniseBirdsong Links: Website: https://www.Dbirdsong.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir

    Stripped Down Round Table Talk - - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 90:04


    Denise is back! Today we are re-broadcasting our talk with Missy Adams & Betsy McCue Gibson about their experiences with Stripped Down, as well as answering some questions!

    Bootcamp Recap With Lacy! - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 10:50


    Lacy takes over the podcast to recap the recent Powerful Posing Bootcamp!

    No Episode This Week But....

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 1:32


    Hey everyone! We are hard at work on the upcoming Powerful Posing Bootcamp so there wont be an episode this week. But come to our Facebook Group today and we will have a live preview of the Bootcamp! #DeniseBirdsong Links: Website: https://www.Dbirdsong.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisebirdsongphotographer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrippedDownBoudoir

    Are Difficult Clients A Myth? - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 10:58


    Many photographers I know have had difficulties and complained a bit  about the stiff and awkward clients they seem to get. Is it possible to break through the obstacles and turn difficult clients into dream clients? And IF SO, HOW?

    Photography and Autism - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 22:56


    Today I want to share with you a really personal story about my son and how he has reinforced the importance of the methodology that I use and teach.

    The Hand Secret Revealed - Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 19:10


    Today I want to talk to you about the thing no one ever talks to you about, it seems like such a small thing but it is HUGE and it will make a tremendous impact in your work

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #16 - Poses Have No Gender

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 13:41


    This episode reveals the reason why photographers often use gendered language to describe emotive images. Body language spans gender and I'll reveal how this gendered language evolved and how we can bust through limiting beliefs and start creating in abundance.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #15 - How Prehistoric Cavemen Influence Photography Of Today!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 16:33


    Today I'm sharing all about the time I used posing techniques in a real life setting to get exactly what I wanted, and how pre language civilizations play a key role in how we see body language and power posing.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #14 - Why you go BLANK when posing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 11:51


    Today we are going to be talking about high level posing skills. I want to tell you about the posing pivot that takes photographers from a few “go-to” poses to endless possibilities.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #13 - Insecure Photographers Create Insecure Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 14:53


    If you are going to shoot past the competition, showing up to a session and winging it will just not cut it. My top 3 tips for preparing your client will get you a step closer to creating beautiful images and show them that you are the pro.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #12 - Workshops Are Killing Your Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 20:38


    Today I will tell you how workshops can kill your authenticity, keeping you locked in your creative plateau, and keeping you from becoming the Industry Leader you are meant to be.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #11 - Las Vegas Debrief Plus Some Big News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 17:12


    On today's episode, we are going to talk about the AMAZING time we had at the High Rollers Boudoir Event, & WPPI in Las Vegas last week. Plus we have a BIG announcement!

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #10 - Interview With Jai Long!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 35:17


    Denise returns this week, and we are honored to be speaking with Jai Long of Make Your Break Podcast, and Wedding Photography Summit.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #9 - The Photographers Robot Resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 54:55


    This week Lacy takes over the podcast and shows you how you can use Jarvis (formally known as Conversion AI), a copyrighting assistant that can help you grow your photography business.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #8 - Getting In Front Of The Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 14:13


    I have a confession to make, one of my least favorite things I like about what I do is getting in front of the camera myself. But we can't let this fear get in our way from being our most authentic selves. Lets talk about some recent experience I have had while traveling where I had to get in front of the camera myself, and conquer that fear!

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #7 - Interview With Jenn Smith Of The High Rollers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 42:05


    Today we talk with the amazing Jenn Smith of The High Rollers about her upcoming Boudoir Live Event in Las Vegas! Plus we have a HUGE announcement!!!

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #6 - What makes images POWERFUL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 19:06


    Come alone as I dissect powerful images for key takeaways so you can understand common themes that take images from “just a pretty picture”, to “holy wow”. Join us for this unmissable episode.

    Make Your Mark Podcast - Ep #5 - PSA: Posing Has Changed & Won't Be The Same For Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 13:10


    Today's episode might just make you hate me as I spill the tea on all the model portfolio images being touted as a photographer's “best work”. Told you I was going to shake sh*t up!

    Episode 4 -Imitation On The Road To Innovation: What A Rockstar Taught Me About Creating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 16:34


    On today's episode we are going to talk about that time I hung out with Trent Reznor of Nine inch nails and why Innovation over imitation is key in creativity.

    Bonus Episode - Interview With Alyanna Marr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 32:27


    We have a special bonus episode for you this week! Today we chat with Alyanna Marr of BouDIY & GlamMarr Studios to talk about her amazing upcoming class "Nudescapes"

    Episode 3 - The Magic Of Messaging With Lacy Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 37:07


    Today we talk with my awesome business partner, executive producer, and friend Lacy Morgan about the importance of messaging.

    Episode 2 - The Missing Piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:57


    Description: Understanding why feelings of inadequacy follow us as artists. This week I show you one of the biggest aha moments of my career as a creative. Dive in with us and learn the secret the pros already know. I want to share more with you so follow me on IG @denisebirdsongphotographer

    Episode 1 - A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 25:07


    Today's episode reveals how an unexpected surprise took me from partying with Metallica in the heart of San Francisco bohemia to working my way up the corporate ladder while simultaneously losing all sense of purpose at least until I discovered something that would change EVERYTHING. I want to share more with you so follow me on IG @denisebirdsongphotographer

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