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A photography podcast with Nicole Kirshner + Abbi Cooley - cofounders of SAVVY The Workshop. Tune in while you're editing and be a fly on the wall to our convos on business, life and photography.

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    • Oct 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from SAVVY The Workshop

    On The Dance Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 27:41


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about dance floor photos, settings and Abbi's potential future as a DJ.

    How We Knew This Creative Job Was For Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 24:12


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about how they knew they wanted to end up in a creative / non-traditional career.

    Catch Up - It's Officially Busy Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 25:56


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about their upcoming weddings, struggles they've been having and social media trends affecting their experiences.

    MERCH DROP - I Have A Wedding Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 12:36


    In this special episode Abbi + Nicole talk about all the details of the new Savvy merch drop! DROPPING 10/12/23

    Photographing Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 28:25


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole share their thoughts on family sessions, give their best tips and discuss family & friend discounts.

    Finding Your Photography Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 30:36


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about how to find your photography style and what they think their own styles are.

    Special Guest: Nicole's Husband Brandon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 27:14


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk to Brandon about what it's like to second shoot with his wife and if he would ever join their business.

    Recent Weddings & Being A Maid of Honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 39:50


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole catch up on weddings they've done and have coming up, plus Nicole's experience being a maid of honor.

    A Day In The Life As A Wedding Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 40:00


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole go through their daily routines during the work week with sessions and weddings. Don't forget to message Savvy on Instagram about what products you want next!

    Business Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 32:26


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole do a business and mental health check in.

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    FMK & Client Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 45:31


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole play a photography version of fuck, marry, kill and discuss boundaries they set with clients.

    Our Thoughts On Associate Shooting As A Wedding Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 42:07


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole discuss their experiences with associate shooters and how to be a good one.

    How To Be A Good Second Shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 40:35


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole discuss what makes a good second shooter and what photographers should look for when hiring one.

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    How Your Editing Style Affects You & Your Brides

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 30:03


    In this episode, Abi & Nicole discuss how major editing style changes can affect your brand or brides and how to deal with it.

    The Ebb & Flow of Inquiries and Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 17:40


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about the difference in inquiries they're receiving vs their views and engagement on social media platforms.

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    Types of Light to Master On Wedding Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 28:43


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about all the different types of light you may have to work with when shooting a wedding and how to master them.

    How We Built A Six Figure Photo Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 32:12


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about the steps they took the first year their businesses made 6 figures. Link to Savvy Shop: https://www.savvytheworkshop.com/shop

    Shots To Get At Every Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 19:39


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about the shots you don't want to miss at every wedding, plus some posing tips for capturing those moments. POSING COURSE: https://www.savvytheworkshop.com/the-posing-course

    Establishing Your Business in a New State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 32:43


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about the best ways to market your business when moving to a new state.

    How To Attract Your Ideal Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 22:46


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about how to attract your ideal client whether that be traveling, elopements, or a particular vibe. Link to free stuff: https://www.savvytheworkshop.com/free-stuff

    Getting Creative Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 30:04


    In this episode, Abbi + Nicole talk about the struggles of getting beautiful creative shots while under the pressure of someone else's timeline on wedding days.

    Family Time & The Joshua Tree Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 21:53


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about the struggle of scheduling editing days while balancing time with family and shooting in Joshua Tree.

    Setting Boundaries Online (Featuring Mckenna Elsner)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 19:38


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole chat to their friend and Savvy Videographer, Mckenna Elsner, about the boundaries they set with their online presence professionally and personally. Mckennas instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennaelsner.films/ Mckennas website: https://www.mckennaelsner.com/

    Photography vs. Videography (Featuring Mckenna Elsner)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 34:42


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole chat to their friend and Savvy Videographer, Mckenna Elsner, about the differences between wedding photography and videography. Mckennas instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennaelsner.films/ Mckennas website: https://www.mckennaelsner.com/

    Horror Stories & The Photo Planner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 33:28


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about how scary this job could potentially be, bridesmaids passing out & what's in the new photo planner. Get The Photo Planner here: https://www.savvytheworkshop.com/photo-planner

    Posing Advice For Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 30:50


    If you're a photographer looking for free posing advice, this podcast is for you. In this Episode, Abbi + Nicole talk through the FREE Posing Webinar and what exactly was going through Nicole's head while photographing the in home couples session. Watch the FREE Posing Webinar here: https://www.savvytheworkshop.com/webinar If you want to check out our full Posing Course for photographers, you can find it here.

    Bride Guide & The Highs and Lows of Being a Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 45:26


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about bride guides and the most / least rewarding parts of being a wedding photographer. If you're interested in a Savvy Bride Guide make sure to let us know!

    What is Lemon8?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 37:51


    In this episode Abbi + Nicole talk about Lemon8, declining inquiries and celebrating Abbi's birthday. Free Guide to Camera Equipment and Settings

    Beating Burnout & Growing on Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 19:37


    Nicole + Abbi share their best tips for staying motivated while working from home and how to grow your Instagram (and business).

    Buying a Home & Wedding Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 43:20


    Nicole & Abbi answer questions about Nicole's move and share their hot takes on wedding trends.

    Posing Course Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 42:17


    Abbi + Nicole talk about the entire posing course process start to finish, including how they almost didn't do it at all. Check out The Posing Course.

    Friendship Vs. Business Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 47:17


    Nicole + Abbi discuss how the hardships of running a business together has tested their friendship.

    How did we get here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 36:34


    Nicole + Abbi talk about how they went from strangers to working 9-5 together on their wedding photography education business.

    Who TF are Abbi + Nikki?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 20:18


    Nicole Kirshner and Abbi Cooley are wedding photographers, best friends and now cohosts who spend their days in the editing room talking shit over the phone. The only difference is now, we've hit record.

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