Podcast appearances and mentions of eileen blume

In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Phillip Blume, a talented photographer and entrepreneur who shares his incredible journey of taking his photography business on the road while traveling with his family. From leveraging mini sessions to rebranding and creating strategic partnerships, Phillip's insights will inspire you to think outside the box and find new opportunities for growth in your own photography business. Learn how to reset client expectations, maximize your mini session profits, and simplify your processes to achieve scalable success. Phillip's practical advice and actionable strategies will empower you to take your photography business to new heights. So listen in, take notes, and get ready to capture both stunning images and exceptional business results!The Big Ideas with Time Stamps:00:11:39 Photographer community forms real relationships, hosts mini sessions parties.00:18:18 Mini sessions are often undersold by photographers who use them as a promotional tool.00:26:10 Flexible branding for mini sessions increases value.00:28:42 Starting business with debt led to success.00:34:56 Relating to Big Brother, same age, marketing minis.00:36:44 Facebook ads, misconceptions, marketing, grassroots, partnerships, contacts, trust.00:43:38 Identify markets, set clear prices, reward customers.00:49:57 Teaching system with documents and audio files. Autopilot mini sessions for photographers' success.00:54:37 Take action, success not guaranteed. Philip and Eileen's mini session training.Resources:Philip and Eileen Blume's Maximizing Mini session training - https://beginnerphotopod.com/miniGet Back your Family Time and Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/ Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Email me at BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Can mini sessions actually be the foundation of a successful photography business? Isn't their focus to fill in the gaps between seasons, or a way to offer more holiday photo opportunities for clients?Don't let the word "mini" fool you! In episode 483 of The Bokeh Podcast, Phillip and Eileen Blume share how they transitioned their photography business from wedding-centric to mini-session-focused, and grew their business as a result!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Brand Position: (11:00)Celebrating lives at their most important momentsProviding a Great Customer Experience: (26:00)Focus on the client, putting them at the forefrontTime Management: (34:28)Intentional scheduling of timeOutsourcing/delegation (39:08)Book Recommendations: (45:00)Building a StoryBrand by Donald MillerMarketing Made Simple by Donald MillerEssentialism by Greg McKeownHow The Blume's Entered the Mini Session Market (51:40)Advantages to Mini Sessions: (58:52)1. Connecting with more clients2. Time - for both the photographer and client3. Perfect amount of time for children/familySteps to developing a mini session business: (1:02:52)1. Create urgency and scarcity (prior to the session)2. Shoot real life scenarios vs. a list of poses3. Create partnerships with local businesses as a marketing strategyLinks:theblumes.coinstagram.com/theblumesbit.ly/5tipsformaxminisShawn Lee's Bokeh Podcast episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phillip and Eileen Blume have spoken on the photography world’s biggest stages about helping photographers earn a living with their camera. After a rocky start in photography that almost bankrupted them, they discovered how powerful the mini session could be when just starting out and even in an established photography business. Today Phillip shares what they did for his business and what it can do for yours too! In This Episode You'll Learn: How Phillip went from high school English teacher to one of the worlds most respected photography educators Why Phillip and Eileen transitioned to minis after shooting weddings for years Why mini sessions are so good for new photographers looking to grow their portfolio How to shoot with intention and get the poses you need How to find the balance between posed and candid shots Premium Members Also Learn: How to build trust to grow your business faster How to increase profits AND make happier clients Why sending a gallery link will kill sales and excitement Resources: Download the Maximizing Mini Session eBook Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Community

We all experience seasons when things don't seem to be firing on all cylinders, and there's not as much excitement to generate ideas. In this episode, Eileen shares her story about creativity that can be sparked in precisely during those seasons of boredom.

As a husband and a father, I find myself looking at other guys are who married with kids and comparing myself. Now, these comparisons are by no means rational. I very little about most of these other guys. I just base my comparisons on what I see and hear and experience. I do the same thing with other married couples. I observe how they act in general and how they interact with each other and I can’t help but compare sometimes. In doing this, I discover those couples whom I consider to be standard bearers for myself. Phillip and Eileen Blume are one of these standard bearer couples for me. I haven’t known them super long, but they have consistently come across as genuine and honest and vulnerable in exceptional ways. And in these trying times, they are the type of people I look to for guidance and wisdom. As we all go through this pandemic together, we are finding out what it is like to collectively suffer…at all kinds of different levels. I’m here to tell you, that for me, it’s people like Phillip and Eileen who set a standard when things are quote unquote normal, that when applied in our lives can really help the rest of us when things aren’t quite so normal. In short, they strive to celebrate life in a way that isn’t dependent upon circumstances or…normalcy. And that’s a mindset I can really use right now.

Phillip and Eileen Blume have built a successful business in what many would consider a "bad" or certainly "challenging" market. Find out what they've done to make it happen.

Phillip & Eileen Blume are award-winning photographers and filmmakers just crazy enough to believe art can change the world. As owners of three unique photography brands specializing in weddings and portraits, the Blumes seek not only to celebrate life, but also to reclaim lives through humanitarian projects. Whether speaking at top industry events across the […]

Does your website describe you as more than just a photographer?In episode 87 of the Bokeh Podcast, Phillip & Eileen Blume share how they turned their website into a personalized client experience that allows potential clients to connect with them. Listen in as they share how a trip to Guatemala gave them the confidence to adapt their business model to base solely on connection with clients and how that idea impacted the complete redesign of their website.The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Japanese References:Tatami MatFusuma - Doors that cover closets.Shōji - Doors that separate rooms.Aha Moment: When Phillip & Eileen weren’t sure that their business would last, they decided to take the funds they had left and help an organization in Guatemala. They were asked to create a video (with no experience) and ended up creating a feature length documentary. This allowed them to travel around the country showing the film, and gave them the confidence they needed to realize it was about connecting with people. They then applied this model to their business.Tips For Starting Your Business:1. Track your numbers and review them!2. Find a Studio Management SystemMaximizing Mini Sessions: $10K in One Weekend Webinar:By registering for this free webinar, you'll learn their acclaimed maximizing system that's helping photographers profit more from one 20-minute session than most earn from an entire wedding. The Blumes will then explain you their old-school secrets to multiply ideal clients and skyrocket your business! Select a convenient time, then don't miss the detailed 80-minute web class with this inspiring TEDx duo, published business experts and working humanitarian photographers. Webinar space is limited. Click here to reserve your seat."Three Steps to a More Personal Website:1. Find a platform that works for you.2. Create an interactive and personal experience on your site.3. Personalize your about page so you can connect on a deeper level with clients.4. Develop easy navigation.5. Incorporate Video.Links:17 HatsShowItSeth GodenVWOWebsite: theblumes.coInstagram: @eileen_blume Maximizing Mini Sessions: $10K in One Weekend WebinarTed Talk: Trading Selfies for Selflessness See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a massive episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast. I have gone back and looked at all of my interviews in 2017 to compile a list of my biggest takeaways from our great guest photographers. From learning great shooting techniques to business advice to life lessons this, The Beginner Photography Podcast has taught me so much, I want to share it with you! 1: There is Room For All of Us! New photographers tend to think their market is always so saturated and that it is impossible to make any ground unless you have been shooting forever. Go back to Ana Brandts Interview and hear how she had a career before getting into photography, and now she is one of the worlds best!  2: Photography is Not About The Money Photography is not traditionally a lucrative career. What it can afford you is free time. If you really want to make it as a photographer, take the advice Ben Hartley Shared. Money should be the result of your efforts, not the goal of your photography. If you chase the money first you are going to get burnt out quick. 3: The Power of Visualization If you want to grow your skills as a photographer you need to hone your craft. Take Marc Silbers Advice, Visualize the photo in your head before you snap the shutter. Don't just react to whats in front of your camera. There is very little growth there. Work hard to get your photo.  4: Think Outside The Box Just go back to my interview with Taylor Jackson. He took his skills as a photographer to offer hotels around the world, his work in exchange for a room for a few nights. He is now able to travel just about anywhere in the world for free because he thought to do something different.  5: Prints are Not Dead One of the biggest questions I get from new photographers is how to sell prints when clients only want the digital files. When I interviewed Bryan Caporicci he tackled this subject directly. He shared several great ways to increase your clients desire for printed images.  6: It Takes More Than A Great Photo to be Successful!  Photography is more than just being able to snap a good photo. It takes customer service, it takes planning, it takes thinking outside the box. There are plenty of photographers out there who are INCREDIBLE but they are dead broke. Proving the quality of your photo is not directly related to your success. Go back and listen to Sports Photographer Vinny Pugliese or Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer Biran Leahy's interview for proof!  7: You Don't Need To Go Full Time This year I interviewed Canadian Landscape Photographer James Wheeler, a man who has a full-time job that he loves and still makes money passively through his photography. He has found a way to make photography work for his life. As his job, he has benefits, insurance, a retirement plan, and a steady paycheck. For his family, that is incredibly important. Although he is a talented photographer he does not feel the need to go full time, and neither should you if it's not the right decision for you and your lifestyle.  8: Every Client is not an Ideal Client Back when I interviewed Wedding Business Coach Heidi Thompson, she shared something most new photographers don't understand. The Ideal Client. When you're new to photography its easy to photograph anyone who is willing to pay you money. But this path will suck all the joy out of shooting and leave you with no sense of pourpose. She shared how to define your ideal client and how to find them!  9: Location is Not Everything This goes against everything you have ever heard. Husband and Wife Wedding Photographers Phillip and Eileen Blume share how they get their prominent clients to travel more than an hour out of their way to come to their location for a photo session. It is all about differentiating yourself! 10: Why Trust is SO Important Trust is all you have in life. Photography is not a product, it's a service. A luxury service at that. No one NEEDS a photographer. You need your clients to have full trust in you. Back when I interviewed Colorado Wedding Photographer Timothy Faust, he shared how trust has impacted and has grown his business. In fact, he offers a 100% money back Guarantee JUST to build trust. 11: A Huge Social Following Isn't Everything Have you ever seen a photographer on Instagram whos photos are pretty amateur yet they have tens of thousands of followers? You feel like they have something you don't, you feel like they have it figured out, you feel like, "If I could just have those followers I would be set!" My first interview of the year I talked to wedding photographer BJ Matthews who has over 24k Instagram followers. He gets several hundreds of likes for every photo he posts and yet, he still feels insecurities when posting photos, insecurities in his work. Despite having thousands of people praise him everytime he uploads. Just like the money, your followers should be a result of your efforts not the goal of your photography. 

Phillip and Eileen Blume are Wedding Photographers from just outside of Athens Ga who have figured out how to use their craft to change the world. Having been in the industry for the past 10 years they have no only proven that they are incredibly talented at shooting but running a business as well. They have sculpted their wedding photography business to fit their lives perfectly. From the way they raise their children, to the clients they want to work with, to the bigger picture of living a fulfilled life. Today they share their secrets and how you can give back too! In This Episode You'll Learn: What The Blumes Photograph How long the Blumes have been shooting professionally What Phillip and Elieen did before they became photographers The most important aspect of getting more business How to monetize and market your photography correctly How they got into shooting video for a passion project The important power we have as visual creators How to get involved with an organization that wants to change the world How the Blumes created a successful luxury photography studio in one of the highest poverty markets in America How you can get clients to go out of their way to meet with you!   Resources: The Blumes Photography Website Blume Photography Freebie just for BPP Listeners ComeUnity Small Group Movie Quotes: We thought it would be cool to be wedding photographers but we had no idea what we were getting into As soon as the stranger called us we realized we could make a go at this! We invested in education and marketing rather than gear Giving a great client experience is the hallmark of our business We were overworked at first. We didnt understand systems or workflows. Keep the momentum. Photography is not a sprint, its a marathon.  Passion Projects let us try something new without the pressure of a paying client A starving artist cant feed the hungry dont be offended when a bride shows you their pintrest board.  Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com

Phillip & Eileen Blume are a creative duo who are leaders in the photography community.  WPPI and being featured on Creative Live are just a few recent stops for these creative wedding photographers.  They also have generously offered a free course of how to make $1500 per hour with mini sessions.   Phillip & Eileen BlumeINSTAGRAM - @phillipblumeWEBSITE - www.blumephotography.com For Photographers - http://blumephotography.com/photographers   Special Offer From The Blumes!!INFO to share: Celebrate the Fourth of July (and get better prepared than ever for portrait season!) by downloading this amazing FREE course now! For a very limited time, the Blumes are gifting us video access to download their popular class, Maximizing Mini Sessions: Make $1500 Per Hour. (Info and download at: http://blumephotography.com/1500-per-hour)How can you earn over $1500 per hour with mini-sessions?! Maximizing mini sessions is not only possible; it's a simple, solid formula photographers are applying successfully to every aspect of their businesses! Last April, Phillip and Eileen Blume (internationally published photographers and speakers) revealed this exceptionally successful strategy to sold-out classrooms at ShutterFest in St. Louis. Here's what their students are saying about this profitable tool: "Your presentation about mini-sessions was off the hook, man! I look forward to having you and Eileen on Tiffinbox [TV] soon!"- Seshu Badrinath, (host) Tiffinbox TV"We have been poring over the mini session packet, and I cannot thank you enough.. Your mini session info is so incredibly valuable!"- Laura Yang, Laura Yang Photography"Your mini session class at ShutterFest and the [Complete Mini Session] Kit I purchased has helped me so much with restructuring my business! I can't thank you and Eileen enough... You both were so approachable and friendly, and it was such a breath of fresh air to meet photographers who are so willing to openly share their procedures. You have helped me tremendously! Thank you!!!"- Melissa J. Gowen, MJ Gowen Photography

We’re excited that Phillip and Eileen Blume of Blume Photography have decided to share their insight with ShootProof users in our first-ever ShootProof Podcast! As internationally award-winning wedding and portrait photographers, they have plenty of advice about in-person sales, building trust with clients, creating packages, and more. Grab a snack and your notepad and pencil, and get … Continued The post In-Person Sales appeared first on ShootProof Blog.