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The Photo Field Notes Podcast, hosted by professional portrait and wedding photographer, Allie Siarto, shares advice every Wednesday to help you grow and thrive in your own photography business. Episodes feature business and marketing advice, photography tips, real stories and career inspiration fro…

Allie Siarto: Photographer and Photography Educator


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    Episode 190: Writing Email Newsletters Made Easy with Liz Wilcox

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 35:25


    Episode 189: Owning the Role of CEO in Your Photography Business with Ashley Freehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:08


    Find Ashley Online:@thepurposegatheringthepurposegathering.comthepurposegathering.com/challenge

    Episode 188: Money Management for Photographers with Erinn Bridgman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 46:16


    Resources:Client Prep Guides + Simple Product Sales Systemerinnbridgman.com@erinn_bridgman (Instagram)Erinn's YouTube Channel

    Does Your Photography Business Have an Emergency Plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 10:21


    What if you're too sick to photography your session or event? What's happens to your business if something happens to you? In this short episode, I'm setting out simple steps you can take to put together an emergency plan for your business.

    Episode 186: Is the IPS Photography Model Manipulative?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 36:47


    Resources:Client Prep Guides + Simple Product Sales SystemClient Prep Guide Canva Templates (Separate guides for weddings, general photo sessions, and maternity + newborn Sessions)Product Guide (Customizable Canva guide to display your products and pricing)Pricing spreadsheet to determine your product pricingFull client email workflow12 customizable Photoshop images to show your own images within products (e.g. framed prints, album)23 Page PDF guide to walk through the client workflow and system setupPodcast - Duped: The Dark Side of Online Marketing Podcast - The Online Business Show, The Dark Side of Online Business with Maggie Patterson (part 1)Hard Sell Definition, InvestopediaView the full transcript

    Episode 185: Advancing Your Photography Skills with Marc Silber

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 38:05


    Find Marc:advancingyourphotography.comAdvancing Your Photography YouTube Channelhttps://www.silberstudios.comResources:Client Prep Guides + Simple Product Sales System

    Episode 184: How to Automate Onboarding Workflows with Charlotte Isaac

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 26:32


    Episode 183: LinkedIn Marketing for Photographers with Jeff Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 38:04


    Resources:Grab my Photo Editing Workflow Walkthrough Video for free through February 28 with the coupon code editfreeJeff's Book: The Photographer's Missing "Link"ed-InJeff's Recommended Books:Atomic HabitsUnstoppable: How to Become a Ninja of Persistence, Motivation, and SuccessShutter Appthephotographersmentor.comThis post contains affiliate links. Consider using these link to support the show.

    Episode 182: Social Media Marketing Without the Overwhelm with Andréa Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 28:19


    Use the coupon code editfree to access my Photo Editing Workflow Walkthrough Video for free through February 28, 2022.Find Andréa online:Social Media Rockstar Framework (Free Mini Course)Savvy Social Podcast@onlinedreaOther Resources:Book Recommendation: Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business (consider using this link to support the show)EPISODE 172: HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH STORYTELLING WITH MICHELLE KNIGHT 

    Episode 181: Create Work Life Balance by Delegating with Holly Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 20:49


    Episode 180: Pivoting Your Photography Business with PaigeRay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 29:06


    Resources:Free Guide: How to Take Portraits in Full Sun@photofieldnotes@paigeraycreativepaigeray.com

    Episode 179: Intuitive Marketing with Casey Crowe Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 33:03


    https://caseycrowetaylor.com@caseycrowetaylor (Instagram)The Rulebreaker PodcastHuman Design:Find your chart here: https://www.mybodygraph.com/Do a reading with Liz: https://www.alignbydesignhd.com/store/p/hd-reading-with-liz Casey's favorite HD accounts: @alignbydesignhd@intuitionlifestyle

    Episode 178: How to Create Evergreen Funnels to Get Consistent Photography Leads with Kate Kordsmeier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 29:36


    Resources:Learn more about Allie's virtual product sales process to sell more products without in person salesSuccess With Soul PodcastSuccess with Soul IncubatorThe Six-Figure Blog Academy

    Episode 177: How to Create Moment-Driven Photography Rather Than "Manufacturing" Moments with Gina Brocker and Angie Bonin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 35:02


    Revealing the Narrative is a photography course that provides a path forward to new and struggling photographers as they create a sustainable and fulfilling moment driven photography business by eliciting human connection.Check out other photography business resources in the Photo Field Notes Shop.See more from Gina and Angie:Gina Brocker PhotographyAngelina Rose Photography 

    Episode 176: How to Make Wise Financial Decisions in Your Photo Business with Danielle Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 39:02


    Resources Mentioned:Virtual Product Sales for Photographerscalendly.com/kickstartaccounting - Book a consultation call with Danielle's team, and receive $100 off your first month of bookkeeping@kickstartaccountingkickstartaccountinginc.comChoose FI: The Financial Independence Community

    Episode 175: Up Your Profits in the New Year with Rachael Boer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 36:53


    Use the coupon code halfoff to save 50% on your first month of Revive on IPS Mastermind

    Episode 174: How to Photograph Details Like a High End Photographer with Emily Reiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 45:08


    Find Emily online:annadelores.comflatlaystayling.comFeatured Resource:EPISODE 56: HOW TO TAKE PHOTOS LIKE A HIGH END PHOTOGRAPHER – PART 1: THE NUMBER ONE TRICK TO BETTER PHOTOS IN CAMERA

    Episode 173: How to get Press for Your Photography Business with Christina Nicholson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 34:55


    See sample media pitches that worked:pitchpublicityprofit.comhttps://podcastclout.com/patFind Christina on Instagram:@christinaalldayFeatured Resources:Episode 113: Understanding Consumer Psychology as a PhotographerFreebie: Get the prompt I use to get natural laughter from clients

    Episode 172: How to Market Your Business Through Storytelling with Michelle Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 29:20


    Episode 171: How to Stand Out Online in 2021 with James Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 43:44


    Resources from James Patrick:Text 480-605-3254 and ask for the lighting guideInstagram: @jpatrickphotoResource of the Week:Wedding Day Timeline Builder

    Episode 170: How to Add Video to Your Photography Services with Kelli White

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 39:38


    Learn More From Kelli:shelearnsvideo.com@kelliwhitephotographykelliwhitephotography.comFeatured Resource:Take $100 off custom branding + website design from Launch Your Daydream when you use the code FIELDNOTES in the contact form. Learn more.

    Episode 169: Daily Habits for Entrepreneurs with Jeffrey Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 38:12


    Jeffrey Shaw's Resources:Gift: www.selfemployedassessment.comBook: www.theselfemployedlife.meInstagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyShawAuthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/jeffreyshaw1Other Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Science of Well Being free Yale courseEpisode 128: How to Sell More Products in Your Photo Business Without In Person Sales

    Episode 168: How to Scale Your Photography Business (and Still Work Less) With Kelsey Kerslake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 38:12


    Kelsey's Resources:Pinegate Road@pinegateroad (Instagram)Featured Photo Field Notes Free Resource:Guide: How to Take Portraits in Full Sun

    Episode 167: Level Up Your Sales Game with Dave Lorenzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 42:59


    Find the resources that Dave mentioned on the show at DaveLorenzo.com/photofieldnotesSchedule a free 15 minute call with an accountant who specializes in working with photographers

    Episode 166: Diversify and Scale Your Photography Business with a Membership - with Lisa Princic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 35:06


    Resources From Lisa:Scaling Deep PodcastFree Masterclass: Design Your BusinessWant to sell more photography products in your business?Check out the course I made in collaboration with Design Aglow, Virtual Product Sales for Photographers

    Episode 165: The Artist Marketing Formula with David Emmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 34:41


    Find More From David Emmons:Free Master Class:  artistmarketingblueprint.comFull Marketing Course: artistmarketingformula.comWant to learn how to sell your photography print product to photo clients without in person sales? Check out my course with Design Aglow, Virtual Product Sales.

    Episode 164: Legal Protection For Your Photography Business During Covid-19 with Rachel Brenke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 34:54


    Find more from Rachel Brenke:https://thelawtog.comTheLawTog Facebook groupinstagram.com/thelawtogGrab three free product templates to show your clients what their images will look like in albums and frames at https://photofieldnotes.com/productlove 

    Episode 163: Digital Marketing for Photographers with Andy Seeley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 41:08


    Don't forget to grab your free tickets to attend Musea Gathering live on February 22-23. Support the show and get your tickets at museagathering.com/fieldnotesResources:Creativey Disruptive BlogSmall Business Marketing Academy

    Episode 162: How to License Your Photos with Adam Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 41:00


    Adam has a course all about how to make more money by licensing your photos available at LicenseYourPhotos.com.Listeners will receive 25% off the “Learn to License Your Photos” course by visiting licenseyourphotos.com and entering promo code ALLIE at checkout. 

    Episode 161: How To Charge What You're Really Worth with Mike McDerment, CEO of FreshBooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 23:38


    Resources From This Episode:Read the ebook: Breaking the Time BarrierFreshBooks.comLearn more about Stoicism

    Episode 160: Boost Your Photography Profits with Sarah Petty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 39:17


    This episode is brought to you in part by Musea Gathering: Free Virtual Photo Conference. Sign up and support this show at http://museagathering.com/fieldnnotes.Find Sarah Petty's Resources:Check out Sarah's event, Go Boutique Live, February 23-25Sarah is giving away five scholarships to Go Boutique Live. Check out details here.

    Episode 159: Creating a Balanced Business Life with Jenna Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 32:29


    Resources from Jenna Bright Boss Academy (starting February 1, 2021)Jenna's shop with other resourcesInstagram: @jennahendersonphotoOther resources from this episode:TrelloThe Science of Well Being Free Coursera Course1 Second Everyday App

    Episode 158: How to Work with Dogs as a Photographer with Nicole Begley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 31:07


    Learn more about the Hair of the Dog AcademyGet Nicole's book, Pet and Horse Photography for EveryoneCheck out Nicoles work

    Episode 157: Raising Your Photography and Videography Prices with Taylor Petrinovich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 30:03


    Find Taylor Petrinovich:Fleeting Moments CinemaInstagram: @taylorpetrinovichPodcast: Level Up Your Wedding Film Business (@thelevelupco)

    Episode 156: How to Nurture Photography Leads with Lauren Pawell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 34:34


    Resources:Find Lauren at https://www.bixamedia.comInstagram: @lpawellZapier: https://zapier.com

    Episode 155: Grow Your Business on Instagram Without Losing Your Mind with Megan Breukelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 38:52


    Megan Breukelman is a photographer, educator and podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. She works on wedding photography with her husband in the New York City area. With her podcast and magazine, Megan seeks to help photographers build on their passion. After working in fashion and marketing, her experiences have informed the way she sees, thinks, produces and educates. Megan has worked in agency environments, magazines, and with brands. You can find her in the heart of Brooklyn photographing weddings with Brooklyn Wedding Photo.Find More From Megan:MeganBreukelman.comThe Photo Op Podcast@MeganBreukelman@brooklynweddingphoto@minis.by.megan

    Episode 154: SEO For Photographers with Galen Mooney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 36:36


    Learn more about Sprout Studio at www.SproutRedo.com/photofieldnotesGet Galen's free SEO checklist at https://localcreative.co/resources

    Episode 153: Surviving in Your Photography Business During Difficult Times with KT Merry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 29:46


    Find KT Merry online:@ktmerry (Instagram)The Abundance PlanCheck out KT's other resources

    Episode 152: How to Diversify Your Photo Business with Photography Classes (Even with Social Distancing) with Cyrissa Carlson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 30:40


    FREEBIE: 8 steps to teaching your own photo classThe sparkle academy workshop30% off discount code for your people: PHOTOFIELDNOTESFind Cyrissa on Instagram at @sparkle.society

    Episode 151: Episode 151: How to Find Your First (or Next) 10 Photo Clients with Emily Jenks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 31:37


    Emily Jenks is a San Francisco based photographer, attorney, and educator. What makes her most happy in her work life is to have happy clients - whether it is a photography, legal, or photography education client.Find Emily on Instagram at @emilyjenksphotographySee more at photofieldnotes.com.

    Episode 150: Stand Out by Tapping into the Unique Stories of Clients with Stormy Solis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 32:10


    This episode is brought to you in part by my Virtual Product Sales course in partnership with Design Aglow. Learn how to sell photography products without in person meetings.Check out Stormy's All Heart Access online workshop.See the photos we talked about in this episode.See more at photofieldnotes.com.

    Episode 149: The Five Steps of the Selling Staircase with Nikki Rausch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 38:21


    This show is brought to you in part by the Book More Weddings Summit. This free summit was created to help you attract more of your ideal clients and book more weddings so you can be more profitable and grow your wedding business. You'll learn from 20+ incredible wedding industry speakers with topics ranging from How Engaged Couples Are Using Instagram to 4 Steps to Book High-Paying Clients, and everything in between. The summit kicks off on April 20th and it's going to be 4 action-packed days that you won't want to miss. Get your free ticket here. Today, we'll cover the five steps of the selling staircase:How to create a positive first impression that establishes a real connectionThe difference between using a ‘cat-calling' and ‘dog-calling' technique to create curiosity (Spoiler: cats are better than dogs in this instance)Using the ‘discovery phase' to understand our client's needsWhy we should propose the services that our client needs, not what we think they can affordHow to recognize and respond to buying signalsGet Nikki's ebook: Closing the Sale 

    Episode 148: Navigating Unemployment and Accounting as a Photographer in the Age of Coronavirus with Andrew Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 11:20


    Topics from today's show:Learn about resources for handling the crisis of unemploymentHow to adjust estimated taxes while income is at a standstillShould we be paying sales tax on deposits collected but not completed?For solo business owners who have payroll set up (S-corp), should we just stop payroll? Learn more about Big Picture CPA:Book a free 15 minute call with an accountant at Big Picture CPAListen to my previous episode with Andrew Jordan: 5 Reasons Photographers Pay Too Much in TaxesGet more tips for navigating the income loss during Covid-19 quarantines on the Big Picture CPA Facebook pageSee Andrew's video: CARES Act for Photographers Kickoff

    Episode 147: Why Google Ads and Remarketing Could Be Game Changers for Your Photography Business with Deirdre Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 32:10


    Quick Resources:Sign up to join the free Book More Weddings Summit from April 20-24 (This is an affiliate link; consider using this link to support the show. The summit is free to attend live, and each day's presentations are going to be available for 24 hours. After that, attendees can upgrade to the All-Access Pass which includes lifetime access to all of the trainings and worksheets, transcripts, and $2200 worth of speaker bonuses)Get Deirdre's free Google Ads Cheat SheetGet more tips from Deirdre's blog

    Episode 146: Quick Tips for Running Successful Mini Photo Sessions with Jess Majchrowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 43:27


    Learn more about Jess at https://www.bellatuphotography.comThis podcast is brought to you by the Photo Field Notes Shop. Find resources to grow and run you photo business at https://photofieldnotes.com/shopGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com

    Episode 145: How to Dig Deep to Understand Your Ideal Clients with Erin Youngren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 47:09


    Today I'm talking with Erin Youngren, who runs three distinct photography brands along with her husband, Jeff: The Youngrens (https://theyoungrens.com), their associate brand, Clove & Kin (https://cloveandkin.com), and their commercial brand, Bauman Photographers (https://baumanphotographers.com). Erin walks us through her approach for digging deep to truly understand what our ideal clients value. She also tells us why she and Jeff chose to separate out their three brands rather than keeping them under one brand. Access Erin's class to dig deeper on understanding your ideal client at https://theyoungrens.com/dreamie-class This episode is supported by my course on Design Aglow, Virtual Product Sales, where you'll learn how to sell more prints in your business without in person sales (https://designaglow.com/products/virtual-product-sales-for-photographers), and by Big Picture CPA, an accounting team that specializes in photographers. Mention Photo Field Notes when you contact them for a free 15 minute call (https://photofieldnotes.com/product/book-free-15-minute-call-accountant).

    Episode 144: How to Write Copy That Gets You Booked as a Photographer with Rachel Greiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 34:43


    See full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/episode-144-how-to-write-copy-that-gets-you-booked-as-a-photographer-with-rachel-greiman

    Episode 143: How to Design a Money-making Website with Amanda Shuman of Carrylove Designs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 32:48


    See full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/episode-143-how-to-design-a-money-making-website-with-amanda-shuman-of-carrylove-designs/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=1568

    Episode 142: How to Boost Photography Inquiries Through Your Website with Britt and Kelsey from Launch Your Daydream

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 35:59


    See full show notes at photofilendotes.com

    Episode 141: How to Set up Outsourcing Before You Need it With Nathan Holritz - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 45:28


    Today on the podcast, I'm talking with Nathan Holritz, founder of Photographer's Edit and the Bokeh Photography Podcast. We're covering work life balance and how to set up a successful outsourcing relationship before you need it. Listen to my episode on the Bokeh Podcast. About Nathan Holrtiz Nathan Holritz is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN. Starting in professional photography 17 years ago, Nathan helped bring a modern style of premium wedding photography to the Chattanooga market via Holritz Photography. While helping run Holritz Photography, Nathan saw both a personal and industry need for a company that could handle the post-processing of the thousands of images photographed at weddings. He created Photographer's Edit, a company geared toward providing a solution for professional photographers to outsource this post-processing following weddings and large events. The company was launched in 2008, and has continued to grow since, processing millions of images for professional photographers. Nathan also hosts the Bokeh Photography Podcast, which focuses on the topics of photography technique, running a photography business, and creating more freedom and flexibility in your life as a photography business owner. The post Episode 141: How to Set up Outsourcing Before You Need it With Nathan Holritz appeared first on Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers.

    Episode 140: Where Has Allie Been? - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 8:56


    You've all been asking where I've been and asking for more episodes. I promise that they're coming, but in the meantime, here's a quick update about what I've been up to over the summer (and what my work/life balance experiment over the summer ended up turning into). The post Episode 140: Where Has Allie Been? appeared first on Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers.

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