Podcasts about portrait photographer

My guest today is underwater Portrait Photographer , Jennifer Tanksley-Coss. Jennifer grew up eating, breathing, and drinking the film industry, having been introduced to it through her stepfather's business in camera rentals and production in Germany. Her career began straight out of high school, where she quickly excelled as a High Speed Camera Technician, working on commercials and motion pictures across Europe. At the time, she was one of the sales support members on the manufacturing side of the business, contributing in  R&D as the product line began to grow. Jennifer's expertise led her to join Local600, marking the start of a 15-year career as a camera assistant in Los Angeles-before choosing to leave her work in the industry to concentrate on raising her children. When they were old enough for her to return to work- she realized she couldn't go back to what she was doing before - and at 43 created a whole new career by herself, and for herself! One where she was finally able to express her vision in a creative way through photography . She now invites clients  into her underwater studio where they create images unlike anything they've ever experienced before-and are able to see themselves as works of art.The episode delves into Jennifer's unique artistic process, her book project 'The Art of Her' ( and how You can participate:) and  pursuing personal happiness through creative expression!Connect with Jennifer:Instagram -@jennifer_jtcphotography  Website -www.jtc-photography.com Join the Club :Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Coaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let's talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven't already, follow the podcast wherever you get your fix . I'll be adding lots of goodies to the feed–and if you're not following–there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!Episode Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:48 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club01:37 Meet Jennifer Tanksley Koss04:36 Jennifer's Transition to Underwater Photography08:10 The Magic of Underwater Photography11:50 Jennifer's Personal Transformation20:38 The Art of Her Project27:59 Final Thoughts and FarewellLove This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!What if you could turn a passion into a thriving business? Join us as we chat with Heather Crowder, founder of Heather Crowder Modern Portraits, about her extraordinary journey from the depths of the ocean as a professional scuba diver to capturing life's precious moments through her lens. Crowder reveals how her early experiences teaching scuba diving and managing a high-end scuba retail business uniquely equipped her with the skills needed for a successful career in portrait photography. Learn how her challenges and technical expertise underwater allow her to excel in her current field while maintaining a blend of creativity and business savvy.Crowder's story is a testament to the power of adaptability and leveraging one's past experiences. Discover how early exposure to DSLR photography and a fascination with natural light portraiture in the mid-2000s helped shape her artistic vision. Crowder emphasizes the parallels between the high-end service delivery in luxury scuba excursions and premium portrait sessions, sharing critical lessons from mentors on pricing strategies and self-value. Hear how she overcame the challenges of establishing credibility in a new market and used her existing networks to build a robust client base in the competitive field of portrait photography.In this episode, Crowder also takes us through the dynamic phases of expanding her photography business amidst personal milestones and unforeseen challenges. From the decision to rent her first studio space to venturing into school photography, Crowder's journey is highlighted by serendipity, determination, and strategic use of digital platforms like GotPhoto to Energize your sales with Shareme.chat, the proven texting platform. ShareMe.Chat ShareMe.Chat platform uses chat-to-text on your website to keep your customers connected and buying!MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

Send us a Text Message.Ever feel like no matter how much you post or market yourself, the clients just aren't coming in? You're not alone, and today's episode is all about fixing that! In this episode, I dive into the proven strategies that are helping photographers book more clients right now. We're not just talking about generic tips; these are specific, actionable steps that you can implement immediately to see a difference in your business. I'm sharing insights from my own experiences and those of my students who have successfully transformed their client bookings. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:- The importance of mindset: Why believing in your goals is crucial and how to cultivate that belief.- Defining tangible goals: Learn how setting specific targets like "booking four newborn clients a month" can drive your strategy.- The seven-step marketing system: Discover the mix of online and offline strategies to attract your dream clients.- Email marketing mastery: How to create valuable content that keeps you top of mind and brings in inquiries.- Offline marketing magic: Building partnerships with local vendors and networking to boost your visibility.

Send us a Text Message.Ever feel like no matter how much you post or market yourself, the clients just aren't coming in? You're not alone, and today's episode is all about fixing that! In this episode, I dive into the proven strategies that are helping photographers book more clients right now. We're not just talking about generic tips; these are specific, actionable steps that you can implement immediately to see a difference in your business. I'm sharing insights from my own experiences and those of my students who have successfully transformed their client bookings. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:- The importance of mindset: Why believing in your goals is crucial and how to cultivate that belief.- Defining tangible goals: Learn how setting specific targets like "booking four newborn clients a month" can drive your strategy.- The seven-step marketing system: Discover the mix of online and offline strategies to attract your dream clients.- Email marketing mastery: How to create valuable content that keeps you top of mind and brings in inquiries.- Offline marketing magic: Building partnerships with local vendors and networking to boost your visibility.

Dan Dion is the world's most prolific comedian portrait photographer. He has photographed such icons as Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Maria Bamford, Zack Galifianakis… His work has been exhibited at the Gotham Comedy Club, Montreal's Just for Laughs, and the Edinburgh Festival – and we are pleased to have him as our guest today on Comedy History 101. Dan dives deep into his process of photographing the most iconic comedians on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much time do you spend giving & doing, operating in your mind versus being in your body where you are present, and get to receive and slow down? We need BOTH in order to create success. They each have an important purpose. Rachelle is here to talk about how it all works. You can […] The post #143 World Domination: Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy with Rachelle Raku appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Join us for an exclusive look Inside the Studio: Behind the Scenes with Portrait Photographer IVAN WEISS. In this video, we spent a day in IVAN WEISS' brand new London studio, where he shared insights into his creative process and how he achieves his signature look in portrait and headshot photography.During our visit to IVAN WEISS' London studio, we explored the intricacies of his work environment and discussed the techniques he employs to create stunning portraits and headshots. You'll get an intimate Behind the Scenes glimpse into how a top-tier portrait photographer like IVAN WEISS operates and what makes his signature look so distinctive.#photography #portraitphotography  #headshots #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingIvan Weiss on the web:https://ivanweiss.london/Ivan Weiss on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanweiss.london/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IvanWeissLondonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivan.weiss.9887YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiJl2NEq9UsIGFEFJEg71AJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 211 ‘Inside the Studio: Behind the Scenes with Portrait Photographer IVAN WEISS' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/knZppueXgc8Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G  FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In this week's episode, I sit down with renowned portrait photographer Ross Grieve to delve into the art of street photography. Join us as Ross shares his journey from the world of portraits to the bustling streets, offering a wealth of knowledge and priceless tips along the way. Discover how he captures the essence of everyday life through his lens, the techniques he employs to remain unobtrusive, and the stories behind some of his most memorable shots.Ross discusses the challenges and ethical considerations of photographing strangers, his favorite locations around the globe, and the gear that helps him seize those fleeting moments. Whether you're an aspiring street photographer or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, this episode is packed with insights that will transform your approach to street photography. Tune in and learn how to tell compelling stories through candid imagery with one of the masters of the craft.#Photography #streetphotography #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingRoss Grieve on the web:https://www.rossgrieve.comRoss Grieve on Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cymrukiwiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossagrieve/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rossgrievephotography/Twitter (X): https://x.com/RossGrievePhotoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossgrievephotography/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.com======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 210 ‘Transform Your Street Photography: Insights from ROSS GRIEVE' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/PGYNjsDItCsApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

In today's #WednesdayWeeklyWin edition of the podcast, you'll hear the story of Dina Mande, a Digital CEO who joined Business By Design and created a course specifically for boudoir photographers. Dina is now really carving out a name for herself, and in the process, she has taken her business to over $2 million in revenue in just two short years!    Dina is a great example of what can happen when you have the courage to niche down, find your target market, use the strategies we teach in BBD…and just keep repeating and refining the process!  It's finally here! The Rise Of The Digital CEO is LIVE, and you can join us NOW at https://www.businessbydesign.net/RISE!  We want to hear from you! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore, @jeunejenni and @dinamande.  In this episode you'll hear: What happened when Dina did some deep digging and found her niche  That her “homerun offer” is still the same offer she has today Dina's story of joining BBD to earning $700,000 in the first 24 months and beyond  The big ways in which her lifestyle has changed after creating her digital business  How Digital CEO's need to understand that time is currency  Tips for evolving your offers based on the needs and wants of your clients  Dina's message for letting go of the 9-to-5 and awakening to what else is possible for you For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/699 

Master Mindset Practitioner Steve is here to help us release the past, forgive what has happened and set ourselves free so our past doesn't impact our future. Let me know your aha moments! You can connect with Steve here. https://www.facebook.com/ScottishCentreOfNLP The post #142 World Domination: Forgiveness with Steven Burns appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

So what does it take to be successful (at least as a portrait photographer?) In this episode I muse on the key building blocks that every successful photographer I've encountered seems to exhibit, at least to varying degrees! This episode also features a quick catchup with Andy Blake from Kaleidoscope Framing (https://www.kaleidoscope-framing.co.uk/) who have been our supplier for nearly twenty years.  Why?  Because their products and their customer service are second to none! The PMI Smoke Ninja Photographic Competition is now in full swing - deadline is 5th May so what's stopping you?  Head over to  https://pmigear.com/pages/smokeninja-portrait-contest to read all about it.  The Smoke Ninja is genius! Actually, it should be called the Smoke Genius... I also mention Datacolor's excellent products in the podcast, in particular the Spyder Cube, the Spyder Checkr Photo and the Spyder Checkr Video - they can be found at  https://www.datacolor.com/spyder/products/ We have used these products for years and years and I would never go on location without them!   If you're interested in any of our workshops or masterclasses, you can find them at https://www.paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk/photography-workshops-and-training/    Enjoy!   Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.    Transcript EP151 What does it take? [00:00:00] Meet Andy: The Heart of Kaleidoscope Framing [00:00:00] Hi, I'm Andy I'm the general manager at Kaleidoscope. [00:00:02] Tell me a little bit about Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope. Okay, so we're coming up to our 26th year in business. We are a bespoke picture framer, mainly for the photographic industry, so we basically can make anything you want. So, as long as we can actually build it, we'll do it, it's as simple as that. [00:00:18] Why Kaleidoscope Attends the Photography Show [00:00:18] Tell me why you come to the photography show. So we come to Photography Show, uh, mainly to obviously try and drum up more business, new customers, but also see our existing customers and show off our products, ideas, what we can achieve, what we can do, and try and inspire photographers into what they can tell and display their work like. [00:00:36] Andy's Passion for Photography and Its Impact [00:00:36] Why do you love the photography industry so much? I've always had a passion for photography. I know we've spoke before on your podcast, uh, from a young, young age. Um, don't do as much of it myself anymore. Uh, unfortunately, uh, more involved in this side. But I love photography in terms of what that moment can capture. [00:00:54] What you can hold that freeze frame, that image for time. Um, and look back at it. And just, you know, it's memories, isn't it? You're capturing memories, you're capturing happy moments, sad moments, uh, important moments, lots of different memories from people's lives at different times, so. [00:01:09] Uh, if you could change one small thing, or one big thing for that matter about this glorious industry, what would it be? [00:01:17] That's a tough one. I don't know. I don't know what I'd change. Um, obviously for us, for us as a company, I'd change in terms of trying to encourage people to sell more products. That was what, that's what we would change, uh, in terms of helping us as a business. [00:01:31] But it's, in terms of the industry? Sorry, on that note, I'll stop you and we'll just drill into that a little bit. [00:01:38] The Value of Physical Art in a Digital Age [00:01:38] Do you think that photographers understand the importance and the role that finished artworks, whether it's in albums, which you don't do, or whether it's in a frame, as opposed to the fleeting pixel base like phones, iPads, TV screens, do you think they understand the difference and the importance of it? [00:01:57] Not everyone, no. I think there's an element where in a day Very digital driven world. Social media and images being on screens, and I think a lot of people don't realize how different an image can look when you put it up on the wall, when you print it big, when you put a mount around it, put a frame around it, put it onto a canvas, laminate it. [00:02:15] There's so many different options or ways to display that image. I think when you see an image framed up, we. Customers where we print their images and display them here, uh, as you've seen yours, and I'm amazed actually how often people, the first thing they say is, I didn't think it would look that good. [00:02:30] I never thought it could look that good. And, and it goes to show that actually displaying it large, printing it and putting it onto some paper can make such a difference to seeing it on screen, seeing it on the back of the camera, whatever it may be. So, and by extension, I've got a few clients that say they put their, these frames like in a. [00:02:44] Position of prominence, not necessarily visibility, but somewhere they'll see it every day, like the top of the stairs, or somewhere they, you know, walk through a hallway or something, and they enjoy that moment, they relive those memories every single time they look at a frame, and that's something I think digital products don't do, they're much more fleeting. [00:03:02] No, I'd completely agree with that. We moved into our new house in December, and I'm still trying to get frames on the wall, and it's the one thing I'm missing. In our old house, we had lots of frames. Of lots of small frames with lots of captured memories and, and I used to love it walking past the stairs and you'd see 25 frames on the wall, lots of different things. [00:03:17] And now it, we don't at the moment. So that's, I'm driving for that because it does, it, it, it brings back that, that memory, that spark, that emotion from that moment. [00:03:25] Thank you very much, Andy. I'll talk to you soon. Thank you. [00:03:28] Honestly, it's one of the greatest things about being a part of this industry is the people I've met along the way. And Andy. He's definitely one of them. [00:03:35] The Busy Life of a Portrait Photographer [00:03:35] I'm Paul, and this is the mastering portrait photography podcast. [00:03:40] So I've been in London this afternoon, we've had such a chaotic few weeks. It's nine o'clock at night. Actually it's half past nine at night. And I'm sitting on my own in the studio with just the whirring of the heating. And a couple of disc drives, chattering weight in the background. And if I'm honest, I've just found myself asleep at my desk because finally I've managed to get myself back into the habit of doing some exercise. [00:04:19] And so when we got back from London tonight, I hopped onto the Peleton and did an hour, but all it's actually happened is I'm just exhausted because it really has been a few weeks and it must have been because I haven't recorded any podcasts and that's in spite of me, not just promising. I suppose all of my listeners, but promising myself. I would do more and I do them shorter, but actually the reality is finding the space, not just the time I suppose, but the headspace to sit and do a podcast. Well, it's just alluded me a little bit. [00:04:55] So it's me. I'm on my own. A little bit of peace and quiet and I think at the moment, Things are a little bit like playing Mario carts. I love Mario karts. Cause once you get to know the course, you get to know where you're headed, what's coming up, what you've got to do. But in spite of that, well, usually my family, uh, throwing stuff at me, banana skins Inc. [00:05:18] Shrink me. You name it? [00:05:20] The Art and Business of Photography: A Personal Journey [00:05:20] Um, but then there's also those boosts where you get that little bit of extra energy and off you go, and I think running a photography studio. Is a little bit light that. It's kind of crazy. It's full on. You're running at a hundred miles an hour. Things are thrown at you that in spite of the fact you think, you know where you're going and what's coming up next. Well, life doesn't work that way. [00:05:41] So what's happened over the past. What's it been? Three and a half weeks, I think since I released a podcast. Uh, in that time we've done nine client reveals, which has been a really nice, hugely successful, which is lovely. Uh, we've done 15 portrait sessions, which means there's a whole load of reveals coming up. Um, we've judged the monthly for the BIPP, which is something I absolutely adore doing. Um, I'm chair of the judges. Uh, chair of awards and qualifications for the BIPP. [00:06:10] So I'm not strictly speaking. Judging. So I get to be a part of the process and I really enjoy that. Uh, cause it takes a little bit the pressure off Sarah and I coordinate it. And bring it all together and make sure everything's running smoothly and keep an eye on the scores. But in the end, the pressure's not on me to analyze all of these images. [00:06:28] Having said that though. Uh, over the past couple of days, I've been judging for the Photographic Society of America. Uh, which is a blast as he seeing some work from around the world. Uh, the BIPP though it is an international organization is predominantly a UK photographers, but the photographic society of America is exactly the opposite of that. [00:06:47] In fact, I'm not sure how many UK guys. are in it. And so to see work from all over the world. And he's just a real pleasure. Um, Don two shoots for the Hearing Dogs, including photographing, uh, Chris Packham. TV presenter and natural history sort of buff. I suppose it was a wonderful thing, actually. [00:07:09] I didn't know quite how I'd find him, cause it's never, you're never certain when you meet people, who've been on TV. Uh, quite what they're going to be like. And he's quite outspoken about various things, but he could not have been a nicer guy. And at the end of all of the shooting, we sat in a park and had a quick, it was a Coke. I say it was, it was a pub, but we had a diet Coke at a hot chocolate. [00:07:31] And do you know what. There was a window. There was a window in exactly the way I describe how to set up light in the studio is it was, it could not have been more like a one meter square softbox and so I persuaded him to sit and we had a chat about photography and production and all sorts of things. Uh, and I took a couple of portraits of him using window light in a pub. [00:07:55] Exactly as I describe how I learned today. So that was lovely. [00:07:59] Uh, we've done five wedding pitches so far I've lost one, but one, all of the others, which I think is pretty good going. What's that 80% I'll live with 80%. The one that I lost was one that. You know, when you get a pitch. And your instinct is always to want to win. [00:08:16] That's just inbuilt. But it was a job I couldn't figure out. Whether it was going to be tricky. And I'm not going to say more about it than that because I don't, I, you know, I don't want those prospective clients, if they happen to listen, to the podcast. You know, obviously they've decided to use somebody else or to go somewhere cheaper. [00:08:36] Actually, I was too expensive. The price we put in was too much. Um, and they were lovely people. Absolutely brilliant. And I would have loved working with them. But the job was such that it would have meant cancelling, some other bits to do it. A couple of, um, Extended stays and a few of the bits and pieces. [00:08:53] And I think in the end, I though I lost it. And of course you never, ever, ever. I want to lose work, my suspicion is the time that it would have taken. We'll drop a couple of portraits shoots in there. We'll stand, you know, we'll, we'll learn about the same kind of revenue for probably a lot less work in the end. [00:09:11] So hello, 80%. So I've lost one, one for. Uh, I'm going to live with that. That's pretty good. [00:09:17] Embracing Change and Challenges in Photography [00:09:17] Ah, I've almost, almost completely finished, ripping out. I say a ripping out. It makes it sound like a gutted, the place. Uh, reorganizing the studio. Uh, for the Elinchrom kit that we now have, because of course, I've got to take out all of the existing adapters. Change out all of the, um, any of the sort of third party kits. [00:09:38] So we've sold all of the Profoto equipment back to, uh, the Pro Center in London. Got a good price rate. So that's makes me very happy. Sarah drove that into London and deliver that safely to those guys. So thank you to them. Ashley for having a brilliant service. They took it in on a Friday morning, checked it all over. Uh, and paid us on Friday afternoon. Um, which was really useful. [00:09:57] I sold it as a job lot in the end. Because it was easier rather than trying to split it up. A few people had shown interest in bits and pieces. But, you know, it's just, sometimes it's just easy. I took a slightly lower price. And offset that against the fact it was an awful lot less. Uh, an awful lot less worry and effort on our part. [00:10:18] So Sarah drove that in, but of course I've got a ton of adapters. Softboxes kit that is sort of, I dunno, got ox or aperture, different manufacturers that were all based around Profoto in of course now I've got to change all of that over, put new adapters on. So that, um, I can use the as the light source. [00:10:38] And on top of that, all of the charges are very different. All USB C, and they're great. I wasn't certain how I was going to react to having. USB C charges everywhere. Uh, but I bought a couple of very long cables. for them and, they're 60watt. I mean, they're pretty meaty these things. I'm going to have to remember not to leave them plugged in. [00:10:56] Cause I don't know quite, I got to get a measurement on them because I don't know if they're left, plugged in whether they're still generating or absorbing that kind of power because they're digital transformers. So they must be absorbing some power. But they're great. And you can run the lights off them continuously, or you can unplug them. [00:11:13] And of course their batteries. Uh, but more on the, on the telecom side in a bit. Uh, another thing that happened is that a friend of ours, who's a wine collector. Everyone should have a wine collector as a friend. I delivered on, uh, where was it? Beginning of the week. Must have been Saturday. He delivered six more. Of the wine crates, the wooden wine boxes that he gets his really valuable, very beautiful wine delivered in, and they are amazing for storage, but also great as props. So, um, that was really, really nice. To see him and also to get these crates. [00:11:47] So it's helped me organize. Uh, stuff in the studio. Uh, also, I, I saw some video there's some behind the scenes footage of one of our workshops. And there's a pan around and it's brilliant. It's vibrant and it's fun. But I looked at just the ount of stuff we've got in the studio. And made the decision there and then that we needed to get some of it out of there. [00:12:08] So I've been redistributing things that don't get used quite so often as other things that then are scattered around the studio, probably never to be found again, I'll be scratching my head one day thinking now where's that particular softbox well, that particular modifier where's the beauty dish con the things that I don't use very much. Where are they? Uh, and I've got to go on a hunt in the attic. Uh, to find them. Uh, what else? [00:12:31] We've written three or I've written three magazine articles, one for NPhoto magazine. One for Digital Photographer, magazine, Digital Photography. Uh, magazine and one for Professional Photo magazine says three in one week. I had to turn. That was quite lively. A lot of writing, a lot of scratching my head about the different things. Eh, love writing. [00:12:52] I'm loving, writing more and more and more. I've surprised myself. I think I've certainly, I would surprise, surprise my English teacher. If only he knew the effect that ultimately many, many years. Uh, down the line, he had had a lot of fun that, so please do look those guys up that's NPhoto, which is the unofficial Nick on magazine. Uh, that's also assay, technically I've written four. I'm just thinking I've also written a piece on print and its place in this ever. Digital and file based industry and why actually a lot of us still use it. Uh, that article. Is part of a whole debate in the BIPP magazine, in The Photographer. Uh, magazine, but look up Professional Photo it's online look, up NPHoto, and also an article isn't out yet, which is about the bit I've looked after is about switching digital backgrounds. Uh, in Digital Photography magazine. [00:13:46] We've had two one-on-one coaching sessions or master classes, which is always a blast because you get to spend the entire day just figuring out stuff with one person, a couple of models on each different things, whether it's off-camera flash or whether it's dedicated to daylight or both. [00:14:03] Of course, when it's only one person. You can do whatever you want. [00:14:06] Uh, we ran one of our workshops in Oxford, which is the, uh, walking around the streets, looking for interesting places to photograph workshop. I said a name for it. Uh, streets. It's not really, I don't like calling it street photography because street photography is a thing. [00:14:21] And it's not that it's finding places, finding light, figuring out how to create imagery and how to invent shots when all you've got is the space you're in the face in front of you and the camera in your hands. And I love working like that. In fact, today I sit to sound away in, so on the way in for the shoot I'm doing that, I was doing some headshots for a Harley Street, um, clinician. [00:14:43] She's a psychologist in London. And I was doing some headshots in Harley street. And so Sarah and I packed up. Uh, the two, two of the Elinchrom lights into the rucksacks, couple of, uh, small, soft boxes. Camera gear. A couple of stands in case he wanted a white background and plowed our way into London. [00:15:02] And I was laughing with Sarah as we hold this stuff. Through the station and into a cab. Is I lay you a bet. We don't use any of it. I'm just going to use one camera and a big grin. And that is it. And sure enough that's exactly what happened. So in spite of me taking all of this kit in all we did was just have an absolute blast with one person laughing our way through it. Taking pictures I'm using daylight is in the light for the windows in her Harley street, uh, consulting room. Out in the street itself. Uh, on the steps and things like that. [00:15:36] And it was just brilliant. And that's exactly what the, the workshop in Oxford was about. It's about where, when you find yourself and who you find yourself there with, what do you do? [00:15:45] The Importance of Storytelling and Community in Photography [00:15:45] Uh, another thing I've done this past couple of weeks is had a presentation to the Village. Uh, Society. [00:15:51] Yes, Hunnam has a Village Society. You couldn't make this stuff up. It's like Midsummer murders is brilliant. A room full of, uh, retirees, mostly one or two of my clients as well. That's quite a few of my clients were in there. Uh, all sorts of people came. A busy room in our local library. And on top of that, my mum came now, my mum is a legend. Uh, she's an absolute power of nature is my mother. Uh, but it's the first time I've done one of these presentations or with my mum in the room. [00:16:21] I'm not going to tell you the whole story, but there is one bit of it where I show a photograph of my mom and dad actually. And it's a photograph that Dorling Kindersley wanted to use and they wanted to use it on a book called Sex And The Older Couple. Uh, of course I never, ever, ever. Let them. That, that image was never going anywhere near, uh, the cover of a book. [00:16:43] Uh, but it's the first time I think my mum has ever seen me do that routine. And it's, it's really, uh, it's just me laughing about photography and imagery in telling stories. And it's just one of those stories. And of course, it's my mum and dad who I think the world of, and they're the people that gave me. Well, they gave me everything. And so much of the confidence, I guess. And the drive to do something. Whatever it is in life to do it and do it well. Comes to my mum and dad's having a moment. [00:17:09] The audience was a real privilege. Uh, because she now lives here in the village with us, but it is a little bit weird. I'm doing a presentation that I've done over and over and over it though, at least that particular story over and over and over. Uh, my mom's in the audience. She didn't look too surprised. Uh, I don't know. [00:17:26] I don't know how she felt about that. Particularly. It's a shot of course of my dad who died 10 years ago. Um, this year. Uh, we've also, uh, we're working with a couple of people. We filmed a new video. [00:17:37] So we're working hard on creating new content for mastering portrait photography, not just the podcast. But the training materials and the videos. And so we've spiked that we've gotten, we're getting some more people involved. We filmed one new video. We had to took two filming days to do it. Absolutely exhausted. I was so tired at the end of it. [00:17:57] Maybe that's why I've just found myself asleep at the desk. Um, and we started to work on our social media and all sorts of other bits and pieces. Just trying to get on to get things out there. Uh, it's hard when your primary objective, you know, if you've ever seen Little Shop Of Horrors and there's the, there's the, what's the, I dunno what it's called, but it's the, it's the monster plant. And he says, feed me, Seymour, feed me now. And they were running a photography business is exactly like that. [00:18:29] We have one client. And that's the bank account because you have to keep running. It doesn't matter how many other things you have in the pipeline. Or things you want to do or ideas you'd like to explore or portfolio images you'd like to retouch in the end is a huge, great plant. Just going feed me Seymour, feed me now. I was laughing with Sarah today. Everything we do in, you know, all we have to have is one phone call that says, can I get five days of paid work from you? [00:18:56] And you drop everything and go do it because you have to. And that's the reality of this kind of business. You don't turn down work or at least, I mean, maybe that maybe some of you who are listening are in a privileged position. Where you can and you do. I'm not in that position. When work comes in, we take it. [00:19:13] We do a good job of it. And we get it back out to the client and then we sit and go, right? Where was I? Here I am recording that podcast. Uh, what's the Dune Part II actually with our daughter. I don't know if anyone's seen it is brilliant. I've no idea what was going on. It was excellent. He was. An absolute mystery to me. [00:19:33] Um, over the past week, couple of weeks I'd spent watching. Uh, Dune part one. Uh, trying to understand, because of course I never watch a film properly. I sit with a film on my second or third monitor on my iPad while I'm retouching or writing for a magazine or something. It's in the background. It burbles in a background. [00:19:52] So usually I can't watch anything with too much of a plot. Uh, but Dune part one, well, I kind of passed by, it was really pretty. I think I understood some of it. There appear to be some telekinesis kind of stuff and some mind reading, he kind of stuff. Lots of sand. Uh, and then I went to the cinema to watch Dune part two. [00:20:12] Now, what I will say is it's worth the watch. Brilliant. Big screen. Theater 7.1, Lucas, whatever THX, whatever it is, sound. Huge bucket of popcorn. A large thing of diet Pepsi and on top of everything else. Uh, class a beer. And then I realize after about two hours, That I've got another three quarters of an hour to go because it's a long film and I've got the bladder. Of a 55 year old bloke because that's how old I am. This, all of this came to a bit of a head. Now I stayed put in my seat, but honestly, by the time we got to the end of the movie, I was sweating. I was sweating beyond sweating as the first pixel of the first credit. Appeared at the bottom of the screen. I made a run for it. [00:20:59] Well, I'll tell you what I was still peeing. When pretty much the cinema was closing. People came and went. I think people got married, had children celebrated anniversaries in the time. I was like that scene. I've Austin Powers. I've never been so pleased to get inside the gents. So I'm sorry if that's a bit lewd, but you know what I mean? Uh, when you're in that sort of, oh my God, I've got to go now. Uh, but it was brilliant. The film, at least the first three quarters of it. I paid a lot of attention to, I think I was getting a little bit distracted by the end. There's a lesson, a beautiful people. If, if you're going to watch a really long film, Don't drink too much. Anyway, it was great. Uh, now what I need to do is watch Dune part one again. In the context of having seen what happens now, I'm that guy anyway, a very often, if a film is or a series or. Uh, you know, a box set or something is stressful. Drama. You know, tension, those kinds of things. I will hop onto, uh, something like, uh, I MDB or Wiki and do a plot spoiler because I don't need to stress. [00:22:01] I do the same with books. If I'm watching, if I'm reading a book that I think is a bit stressy. Then I'll go to the back couple of pages and read them, just went out what happens and then I can enjoy the plot knowing what's coming. Don't ask. I just don't like the stress. I don't need it in my life. [00:22:14] I have enough stress in my life. I'm a photographer. Life is stressful enough. Without me adding extra stress by watching something that, uh, I don't know what the ending is going to be. [00:22:26] All right. [00:22:26] Exploring New Horizons: Reviews and Competitions [00:22:26] Uh, in the middle of all of this, this is a message from our sponsors. Well, not really sponsors. I'm not paid, by anybody, but I have had a few things sent my way to review and have some fun with, uh, and the first of those is the Smoke Ninja. [00:22:41] So this has come from PMI company called PMI. I will put the links to all of this in the show notes, but PMI very kindly sent me a piece of kit I'd already bought from them on the CA. On the Kickstarter. Campaign it's the Smoke Ninja, which is a tiny EDBD. You can't believe how much stuff comes out of it. Fogger. [00:23:00] It's absolutely incredible. So this thing we've had this for a while, talked about it before, but I've, uh, I now have two of them. Excellent. Great fun. But it's all to do with a competition they're running and I'll give you the URL now. So it's, if you go to PMI smokeninja dash portrait dash contest. [00:23:22] So. HTTPS colon slash slash usual stuff. P M I gear all one word.com/pages/smoke. Ninja will one word. Hyphen portrait hyphen contest. Now they have a contest and I'm just bringing it up now on my screens. And there's $10,000. They say total prize pool. There's a prize for the best solar portrait. There's a prize for the best wedding portrait. [00:23:47] There's a prize for the best family portrait. There's a most creative award and there's the most viral award. Everything has to be done. Uh, or rather everything, everything you do for the competition has to use either the Smoke Ninja or its bigger brother. The Smoke Genie. Uh, you have to do some behind the scenes footage of it. [00:24:06] Send up your final picture and the behind the scenes footage to prove you were actually using their equipment to do it. I think as well as it giving some social media content, you have to put, you have to upload it to there. Their portal, as well as putting it on your own social media feeds. So it's a great competition and the prize is absolutely stunning. [00:24:26] Unveiling the Prize: The Smoke Ninja and More [00:24:26] Uh, each prize has $500, $500 us dollars. Um, The cash, uh, but also has, uh, some stuff from, I don't know how to pronounce this is Yoon. Um, some stuff from Small rig and you also get the smoke genie pro kit. If you're a prize winner. [00:24:45] Exploring the Wonders of Smoke Ninja [00:24:45] And the smoke genie. Uh, is like, oh, I miss the Smoke Ninja, but on steroids. Now we've been having a blast with the Smoke Ninja recently. [00:24:54] It's a really good bit of kit. The only thing we've had to learn how to do here is to disable all of the smoke sensors. So that's actually been a little bit of a head scratch. Is figuring out how to turn off the smoke detectors in the studio before we use it. Because the last thing I need is the fire brigade turning up to find me sort of with a family or a teenager, flinging smoke around and laughing my head off. [00:25:15] Uh, I'm not sure that we'll go down that well. Uh, but that's the, the competition and I in return for them sending me, uh, the Smoke Ninja. I've also got to enter the competition as well, but if you fancy it, so it's PMI gear.com/pages/smoke, ninja portrait contest. And I'll put that. Uh, in the show notes that, so it's worth a worth a look. [00:25:37] And I can honestly hand on heart say that the PMI. Uh, Smoke Ninja is well, it's just, I would call it the smoke Genius, not the smoke Genie or the Smoke Ninja [00:25:47] . I think the thing is absolutely fab. And even the other day, when we were filming the video we've created is actually I ran the fogger as a hazer. [00:25:56] So just so I had a little bit of haze in the air so that when we put the lighting across the studio for all of the pieces to camera, it just adds atmosphere. Uh, it picks out little bits of light and it just softens those backgrounds. It's. It's it's only when you start watching how a film. Directors and directors of photography and lighting engineers use this stuff. [00:26:16] You kind of think, oh, okay. That's something that's entirely applicable. In our world to photographic stills, photographic world too. So. Head over to them. Have a look at that competition. If you're interested. Uh, you might just, you might just find some inspiration for some angles on photography. Maybe you haven't thought about. [00:26:32] Diving Into the World of Color Calibration with Datacolor [00:26:32] Uh, the next one is Datacolor also is it's been a couple of weeks of stuff arriving. [00:26:38] I think I mentioned this in the previous podcast, but Datacolor sent us the Spyder Checkr, the spider, sorry, the Spyder Checkr Photo, the Spyder Checkr Video and also. Uh, thing of genius, the Spyder Cube. Now this is one of those gadgets. So. The color check is I've used a Datacolor. Spyder Checkr Photo or the older version of that. For probably, I don't know, six years, seven years, maybe even longer at the beginning of every one of the shoots off site, because obviously once you've set it up for your studio, I don't need to recalibrate this. [00:27:10] I've changed the lens or a camera on my lighting, which of course I'm doing right now. I don't need to recalibrate, but every time I go out into location, We take a safe shot with the Spyder Checkr Photo as it is now called. And I'd be doing that for a very long time, so that I've always got a reference point for my white balance and for my color. So the color spectrum under the lighting that we're using. well the Spyder cube is sort of the next level genius. [00:27:36] It gives you not just your white point and black point. There's a hole in it. What. Uh, brilliant idea. There's a hole in it with no lights you get. So that should be exactly the same darkness is the nostrils. It's just dark. Uh, but it's also got white and gray and a mirroball on the top or a little Chrome. Uh, marble, it looks like a little Chrome sphere. And that, of course, if you were lighting, it gives you your white point because it shows you your specular highlight. [00:28:00] The thing is great. It's absolutely brilliant. And of course, as we've just done right now, we are, re-engineering all of our lighting. So I now have from Elinchrom, four Fives and two Threes, and I am loving it, but not just because the light that these, these bad boys are giving is stunning. But on top of that, we've used the Datacolor Spyder Checkr Photo to calibrate all of the new gear in our studio. [00:28:27] So have profiles in Light Room for the new Allyn crumbs. And although it gives you a very flat finish, which is not my look. It gives you a very, very accurate starting point. So I just thought I'd put that in there. So thanks to Datacolor for sending me that kit. Um, if you have the opportunity head over to that Datacolor with no 'u', by the way, it's a American English, or I suppose these days international English. Uh, as opposed to the British or English, English, C O L O U R. [00:28:54] It's not that it's da as you, but I'm sure you know, it C O L O R a Datacolor. It's worth going to have a look. The thing's not that expensive. It's less than a hundred pounds. It's only about 40 quid for the spider cube. Uh, and then the spider checker photo inspire the checker video. We're all in that sort of 90 quit. Mark, I think anyway, it's very kind to them to send it over and, uh, I will put out some, uh, befores and afters on some of our feeds as to just how good it is. [00:29:20] And of course, having had. All of the new Elinchrom lighting and the Elinchrom theme is going to run for weeks. So we'll leave that. I won't talk any more about that on this particular episode, but rest assured the four Fives and two Threes. I am having a blast. It's so nice. To have stunning light back in the studio. [00:29:40] Absolutely loving it [00:29:42] [00:29:42] The Building Blocks of a Successful Photography Business [00:29:42] anyway, onto today's little, sort of the actual bit, the rest of it. I'll tell you what the diary of a working pro is getting bigger. Uh, um, I need to fix that. I need to do something about that, but at the moment, it's just because the episodes are so far apart, a lot has happened since the last one. So this, the theme of this particular episode, and I was puzzling over this. Uh, or rather what triggered it was a series of conversations and the reviews from our Oxford. Workshop and I kinda been chewing on what is it that makes a successful. Photography business. [00:30:23] What is it? What really is it I'm still working on? I don't have an answer. I doubt there is an answer. But what I have observed is there are building blocks. You need. And sort of you stack them up. I think. And on the top of it is you as a S as a successful photographer or a successful. Photography business, but you build it on certain pillars. And the four I've kind of identified, and this is based on S on feedback and it's based on observations. That I've made as well. You need, I think the following four things. At the very least you need the following four things. [00:31:04] The Essential Attitudes for Success [00:31:04] Anyway, you need energy. Optimism enthusiasm. And confidence. Now you'll notice in there. I haven't said camera craft or. And I for an image or I dunno, technical knowledge, or I, I've not said any of those things, you do need those things. By the way, it's not that you don't. But underneath that. To learn to be able to absorb ideas, to be able to push through. The fear and doubt that is inevitably part of this world. [00:31:35] You need energy, optimism, enthusiasm, and confidence. And these are things. That I'm very blessed. To have I'm lucky in that my parents gave me those things and on the whole I've normally got, I'm going to say I've normally got three of the four. It's any one moment. There are days when I have no energy, but I'll be optimistic that I'm going to get it, get it there the other day. [00:31:56] There'll be other days whenever turn of energy, but it's being in channeled entirely in pessimism. Um, there are days when I'm not enthusiastic, but it doesn't stop me thinking tomorrow will be better. And there are days when I'm, I have no confidence at all. But I'm still energetic and optimistic and enthusiastic about I, what about what I do now? [00:32:16] I could probably do a podcast on each of those things. And maybe in the future, I will maybe I'll interview. Some photographers and talk about these various aspects, but why, why have I brought those out when I could have said. You need to understand cropping. You need to understand your color wheel. [00:32:34] You need to understand how to process digital images. You need to understand how to use your camera when all of these things are undoubtedly. True. But if you don't have the energy and if you don't have the opt or more importantly than enthusiasm, I think you'll never get around to learning those skills. [00:32:52] They just will never arrive. [00:32:54] Before you even start. You have to have energy, optimism, enthusiasm, and confidence. They are the building blocks. They're the attitudes. Maybe that's what I should have called to maybe attitudes there, what you need. I think. And I've never met. Uh, top flight photographer, successful photographer. Now by top flight, I don't necessarily mean award-winning images. [00:33:16] I mean, people who've been successful in the industry. Some photographers are successful because their business just. Fly. Some people are successful because they are amazing on stage. Some people are successful because they images. Or well, simply glorious. There are lots of reasons why a photographer may or may not. Be successful. [00:33:37] So when I say a top flight photographer, I mean, someone who's known for some aspects, some skill, some quality. In industry and every single one of them that I've ever met. Shows energy, optimism, enthusiasm, and confidence. [00:33:53] So let's have a think about what each of these. Uh, attitudes sort of are. So energy and having energy doesn't mean you're bolshy or pushy, or like a bull in a China shop. It doesn't mean that it just means. That, when it comes down to it, when you pick up the camera, there's something about what you're doing. That drives you, that keeps you going because there are going to be days when you really aren't feeling it. And it's your energy. That you need to draw on. [00:34:22] Now for me, I'm kind of lucky. In the, when the client walks into the room, they give me the energy that I need. Somehow, no matter how flat I am, how tired I am, how fed up. I am sometimes. When the client appears, they give me energy. That energy drives everything. Sometimes I'll be honest. [00:34:43] My own insecurity gives me. Energy when I'm having one of those days and I'm not feeling it. I don't often get to the point where I'm like, you know what, I'm done it, it does happen. People have to talk me out of it. [00:34:56] But sometimes my own insecurity is all of the energy I need. But always when a client walks in, that triggers something in me and off I go. [00:35:06] Optimism. Optimism is I suppose an odd one. I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone else write down optimism. Um, certainly in the reviews, no one's ever said optimism is not a word. [00:35:16] I think the associate. With any of these conversations normally, but here's why. Here's why I use the word and I don't mean in optimism. I don't mean unrealistic. So I don't mean that you late. I don't know. You think you're going to always make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? To use the expression. I just mean. It's that thing of, well, let's give it a go. [00:35:42] What's the worst that can happen. You know, I'm a photographer, not a brain surgeon. So the worst damage I can do is to take a crappy picture. That's essentially it. Now, if you're doing a wedding, okay. That's a little bit more pressure, but if I go, if I get it wrong, I'm going to make someone look fatter or older. Or thinner or. I don't know, less attractive than they think they should be. Those basically are the limits of the damage I can do with a camera. [00:36:10] Let's say drop it on someone. I suppose I could drop the camera from a great height and it would cause damage. Um, so having optimism is almost baked in why wouldn't I have optimism? Let's take a picture and see what it looks like. But I have met a lot of photographers who don't exhibit that they're nervous of trying things that. They think might fail and I think it will make. They think it will diminish. They're standing in front of their client, whereas I'm, I think the other way round. Is that I think the client loves it when we try things. [00:36:42] And I'm very open about stuff I will say to the client, look, I don't know if this is going to work, but you know, let's give it a go. And if it does work, I'm going to show you, I'm going to. Claim credit for it, and I'm going to enter it into awards. If it doesn't work, you're never ever going to see the image. [00:36:58] And that's basically it. Um, optimism is about the idea that you can. And that today, what do you know what I will. Uh, enthusiasm, enthusiasm runs through me most of the time. And it's a, it's a derivative of energy. Rarely, I suppose I could have fused. Those two words, but I think you can be enthusiastic without being energetic and vice versa. He can be energetic in your pessimism if you want to be. [00:37:24] So enthusiasm has a real place for me and enthusiasm. I found when I'm in, in the company of a photographer who is enthusiastic about what they do, who is full of positivity about what they do. It's it's captivating and you kind of get drawn along on that ride. Now I don't mean naivety. I don't mean. That. You're enthusiastic to the degree that we can know what could happen. [00:37:51] I'm not saying that. Similarly with optimism, you know? I'm just saying that if you're enthusiastic about what you're, what you do it carries now, does that mean all of your pictures have to be happy, bubbly pictures, new, not at all. But it's much easier to take enigmatic, gentle, moody pictures. When you're being enthusiastic about it than when you're not trust me on that. Uh, so enthusiasm is what it is. [00:38:16] And I think I've every successful photographer I've ever met is enthusiastic about what they do now. Occasionally you time it and you talk to them and they're like, they're not being very enthusiastic or optimistic for that matter. But on the whole, you feel that they would be the rest of the time. [00:38:32] Confidence, Feedback, and the Art of Adaptation [00:38:32] And then there's confidence. And now confidence does not mean. Arrogance. [00:38:37] And it certainly doesn't mean. That I don't have, or the photographers I've met don't have insecurities or imposter syndrome or all of those words they do. They really do. But something in them. Says that it's going to be all right again. Allied to optimism, having the confidence to say, I know what I'm doing. To ground yourself with the camera in front of your client and say, it's fine. [00:39:04] I know what I'm doing. And I know I can do this. Or having the confidence to take. Feedback critical or otherwise to take. feedback from your peer group or from your client. It takes confidence and it takes. To an extent, a thick skin. I think I might've missed an attribute. I think sensitivity might be an attribute that I should add to this. [00:39:26] Let me think about that. I'll come back to you on that. one, but having the confidence. To say, yeah, I can learn that. Or having the confidence to take. Feedback in a way. That you turn it into a forward facing energy. Oh on the Peleton tonight. Honestly, I have done an hours exercise. That's like nearly a thousand calories burned, which is why. He likes snoring. [00:39:48] I've lit. Honestly, I'm not kidding. I woke up at my desk. Uh, with the microphone over my head. Uh, waiting to record. Um, and that's because I've done an hour and it's been a long week. I submitted an article last night, or this morning at three o'clock in the morning. I submitted one of the articles much as I love writing. [00:40:04] Uh, sometimes the inspiration doesn't come until the wee small hours. As my Scott's friends. Uh, I would say, um, anyway, during the exercise class. That was on tonight. [00:40:16] One of the instructors said, there's this thing called? Yes. And now I've never heard of this as a thing before. Yes. And not. Yes, but, or no, but, or no. Yes. And. And that's having a confidence to take feedback in a positive way and move forwards with it. There's a scale in and of itself giving everyone knows that giving feedback in a positive way. Is a skill, but I don't know how many people think that. Taking feedback is a skill. [00:40:49] It's a practiced. Skill to know how to take feedback and. Extract or distill what's useful. Actually is a lot of confidence. And I come back to the same thing. Don't get me wrong. Of course there are days when I'm absolutely terrified. There are days. When I can't feel it, there are days when my confidence is not for whatever reason, you know, it, I'm not at all saying you disassociate. From your normal character. [00:41:20] And my normal character is I'm very, very confident in what I do. And I'm confident in my ability to learn stuff. I'm a quick learn. I can certainly do that. And I'm very good at the yes. And. But it doesn't change the insecurity. When you show an image and somebody doesn't like it, there's still that burning sensation. That you get when somebody points out something [00:41:44] , if you go to any art gallery, any and have a look at people, enjoying the pictures. Isn't it curious how some people will head towards one artist and others will head towards another artist. But they don't always like the same artists. And that's similar to photographers and feedback. So having the confidence to give feedback and take feedback is a thing. [00:42:06] Having the confidence to stand in front of a client and say, Genoa, I can take this picture. Don't worry. You're fine. Giving confidence to your client through those actions. Well, that's the thing I think. So these are your building blocks. [00:42:20] You've got energy. Optimism, enthusiasm and confidence. And I also think. You have sensitivity in there. You're going to have to leave that one with me. I thought of that while I was talking. Why does that happen? Why is it just as I think I've got my podcast nailed. I've got my things I want to talk about. During the actual recording. [00:42:38] I think of one item thought about. I think sensitivity might well be in there. If it is, I'll bring that up in another. Another podcast because having empathy and sympathy, when you're a portrait photographer, I don't know if that matters when you're out there doing landscaping, but this is the mastering portrait photography podcast. [00:42:56] And so I guess that's, pertinent. [00:43:00] So you need those things [00:43:02] . Of course, you also need practice. You need perseverance and hard work. You need creativity and your craft. They don't go away. But in my experience, Those things are built. . On your energy, your optimism, your enthusiasm, and your confidence without those. You'll do no work. You won't have what it takes to pick up your camera and develop and push forwards and change and evolve. And that's another thing, , having those four things. [00:43:31] I'm going to go back to the four. I think. Having those four things gives you what you need to be adaptable and pliable. It gives you what you need to develop and change. And trust me in this world. Particularly now AI has arrived on the scene. You're going to have to adapt and evolve to be competitive in this market. [00:43:51] Not just as a business. But visually too, because what's out there in terms of the visual arts is changing at a pace. We have never experienced. It's changing at a pace. When I did my PhD in AI 25 years ago, nearly 30 years ago. That could not have envisaged where we were going to end up. We talked about this stuff back then as a fantasy and here it is. You know, type a few key words into half a dozen of the different image generators. And just see what comes back, [00:44:22] Wrapping Up: A Look Ahead and Gratitude [00:44:22] but on that happy note, On that happiness. [00:44:24] I hope that's. I. I'm quite curious about this episode. I hope that's useful. I might write this one up as a, an actual article kind of thing. Uh, thank you for listening. To the end. Um, please do go across to PMI Gear. To Datacolor and to Elinchrom, all excellence suppliers of the stuff we use here at our studio. Uh, we stuff I use with enthusiasm, energy, optimism, and confidence. Now, it just sounds really corny. [00:44:50] I'm so sorry. Uh, but please do go ahead and look up the competition. Uh, it's a really cool one. I will be entering mostly because it gives me a chance. We've got someone coming in on Sunday. Uh, to, uh, create some, uh, very fogged work. Can't wait for that, but thank you for listening to the end of this podcast. [00:45:09] If you've enjoyed it, please do subscribe wherever it is. That, uh, you consume your podcasts. Thank you to the people that left us reviews last week. That's been quite a few. It's been really rather lovely. Um, if you do feel like leaving us a review, please, do we read them all wherever we can find them? [00:45:24] The most obvious place of course is iTunes. I represents about 60% of the world listening to podcasts at the moment. I believe anyway. Uh, so please leave us a review and a rating up there. If it's a review where you think I should change things, uh, then please do email me. Don't write that in a review. [00:45:42] Nobody wants to read that. No matter how confident I am, it stops me being optimistic. Uh, so please do email me. It's Paul at paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk dot co.uk. That's Paul. Uh, Paul Wilkinson photography.co.uk. Uh, also head across to the spiritual home of this podcast and mastering portrait photography podcast. [00:46:02] And of course that home is mastering portrait photography.com, where there's a whole heap of articles and ideas, all dedicated to the business, the craft, the art, the creativity, and well. Frankly, the enjoyment of portrait photography. We're about to hit that with some reorg. I talk about that in the coming weeks. [00:46:22] Um, and some new content, uh, we changed in the way that's all working while I'm in the process of putting together thoughts on how we're going to change that. Uh, hence the fact we're now filming videos, uh, on a more regular basis. It's all quite exciting. There's a ton of stuff going on. Hopefully I won't be asleep at my desk with too much of it because frankly that's a big waste of time. But until next time stay awake and whatever else. Be kind to yourself. [00:46:48] Take care.

Back to basics besties. Do you feel worthy? Your relationship with yourself is dictating the quality of EVERYTHING in your life. Love, money, happiness, health, all of it. This episode will guide you to understand yourself & help you with the HOW to improve this. See you in there! Mon x The post #141 World Domination Podcast: Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Who you are on the inside is what's showing up in your external world. Cause & effect baby. If you don't like aspects of your life right now, we can trace it back to core SUBCONSCIOUS wounds you are still carrying. This one will be absolutely transformative if you're truly ready to change your life. […] The post #140 World Domination: As Within, So Without appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Your success is MEANT to be different to everyone else. You get to define it for yourself & then create a life that best supports you and the calling on your heart, whatever that looks like for YOU! Laurence B Allen is a Digital Nomad running his Coaching business from around the world & you […] The post #139 World Domination: What Is YOUR Version Of Success with Laurence B Allen appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Friends, meditation will transform your world! Steve Burns is a Coach, Trainer & Hypnotherapist who has dedicated his entire adult life to the study of psychology and human potential, and is passionate about helping busy people create more calm and balance in their lives through mindset, meditation, & mindfulness. You can find him here: http://www.mindschool.net The post #138 World Domination: Meditation For Busy People with Steve Burns appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Fear is trying to protect you, but in order to succeed you must learn how to navigate it. Let's talk about what's going on within you and how to release it and move through. The post #137 World Domination: Does Fear Have You In A Chokehold? appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Pro-Basket ball player, 4 Ted Talks, Author of 33 books and CEO of Work On Your Game, Dre Baldwin is here to teach us HOW to create confidence when we don't have it. You can find him here: https://workonyourgame.com/dre-baldwin-work-on-your-game-inc-the-roadmap-in-reverse-to-the-life-business-you-want The post #136 World Domination: How To Be Confident When You're Not with Dre Baldwin appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

You were not born to fit in. You're a wizard, Harry. You are on this planet right now for a BIG purpose, and you know it. This one's for you bestie, you are in the absolute best company. The post #137 World Domination: It's Harder For You Because Your Purpose Is Bigger appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

Today we're in Matt Carr's kitchen discussing his beginnings in photojournalism in the midwest, how photography took him to Alaska and Prague and London, and what happens in the photo press rooms at Sundance.

Besties, I have wanted to quit a million times. I have been overcome with fear & triggers sooooo many times, ugly cried on the floor more than once. So, this episode is to help guide you through those moments. Through the pain, the fear, the resistance, and HOW to calm your body, and rise to […] The post #136 World Domination: When You Want To Quit appeared first on Monica Ferguson Mindset Coach & Portrait Photographer.

In this episode I chat with photographer Nadia Lavelle. We talk about why you need professional photography on your website and what you can do to make the process as enjoyable as possible so that you get the best images. We also talk about how Nadia gets clients, specifically SEO as 70 - 90% of her clients find her on Google.Nadia's linksWebsite: https://www.nadialavellephotography.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadialavellephotographyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadialavellephotographyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadialavelleEmail: hello@nadialavellephotography.co.ukResources:Find us at https://beyondthekitchentable.co.ukFree PDF download: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/blogFollow us at https://www.instagram.com/beyondthektEmail sayhello@beyondthekitchentable.co.uk

In episode #57 host Brett Stanley chats with French underwater portrait photographer Alison Bounce.Growing up far from the ocean in the middle of France, Alison had a life long fear of water which she hoped to overcome by moving to the coastal city of Nice and starting her love affair with underwater photography.Since then she's built her business around her gorgeous prints, working on removing the colour blue from her palette, and literally writing the book on underwater portraiture. Follow this guest: Instagram, WebsiteSupport the showDiscuss the episode in our facebook group. Read Waterproof Magazine. Support the podcast.

Whether you are looking to take your business to the next level, you're wanting to grow as an artist, or you're just a busy mom photographer needing to make more time in her day - you are in the right place. Here, we will take an honest look at how to turn the creative chaos into a streamlined process to help support you as a photographer and even grow your business.I'm Lori! A Click Community Mentor, Click Pro Elite, and Family, Senior and Portrait Photographer from Parkersburg, WV with over 13 years in the trade. I'm also a mom of 3, I love Film Photography, Video, and Jesus, and I am a total database geek through and through.I know how much time, effort, and heart is put into growing your photography business and skill. I'm here to share with you easy and actionable strategies and processes, along with tools, tips, and tricks and must-have resources that have helped me grow as a photographer and scale my business. I'm also sharing my secrets on how to create more time so you can focus on the important things in life - for me, it is being a mom to my kiddos.In my opinion, the keys to success are meant to share - not to be kept a secret! So grab your coffee (or your favorite drink), get comfy, and let me help you reach your photography goals!Be sure to follow this podcast to be notified when new episodes are available and leave a rating and review! Connect with Lori: Website: www.loripickens.comIG: @loripickens

Shelly Mosman is a twin cities based portrait photographer. Her career began over 30 years ago, but she really found her own lane back in 2011. Her series "Animal Child" is stands out as something truly unique in the extremely oversaturated field of photography. Tune in and hear how she developed her own style, how she maintains her creative energy, how she navigates an ever growing industry, and much more.

Are you a business owner and an introvert? Do you wish someone could just map out the exact formula for a conversation? Talking to strangers can feel overwhelming. That's because you don't know where to start these conversations. Today, I share exactly how. Hit play now, and I'll give you the formula to structure your conversations with strangers into conversations about your photography business. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-184   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/472gdev   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Are you struggling with a HUGE photography business decision? Like whether to get a studio, new gear or if you can afford to hire an employee?  Deciding the right move is scary. I got you! The answer lies within your numbers. It's time to embrace them because, just like a handful of “draw 4” cards in UNO, they hold the key to a win. Today, we'll delve into the three numbers I look at daily to steer my photography business to growth and profits. And guess what? I'm even sharing a copy of the exact spreadsheet I use so you can effortlessly track your income and expenses. It's going to be a game-changer. Pop in your earbuds and press play now! RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-181   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3Q21ZTC   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Are you considering closing your photography business? If you're tired of doing everything you can to find clients, only to realize that the hours you're spending aren't worth what you're getting paid, this episode is for you. Before you close down your photography business and start applying for jobs, you need to hear Andy and Danielle's story!  This husband-and-wife photographer team with 5 kids live in a town of just 1,000 people. They started taking on side jobs when their photography business of 6 years started to slide. The decided to do something drastic and only 53 days later… They got a $12,620 client order!!!!  Hit play now to listen to their story! RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-180   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/48NPyU0   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Most of the common advice you'll hear about starting a photography business is BS! Yet just like when I was pregnant with my twins, everyone and their mother wanted to give me some kind of advice.  Did I want that advice? No.  Was it good advice? Mostly no.  Did it irritate me like poison ivy on my eyeballs? YES!  Well-meaning people who love you, but don't know diddly squat about running a photography business will fill your ears with “advice” that's anything but helpful.  And listening to it, I'm sad to say, can actually hold you BACK!  On today's podcast, I'm going over the most common pieces of advice about starting a photography business that are BS.  Like: How long it takes to turn a profit  Whether you need a studio or not  What attracts high-paying clients And a lot more!  So pop in your earbuds and get ready for some straight-up FACTS that cancel out the BS you've probably been hearing!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-179   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3EZ4f8O   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Scared to leave your current career because you're afraid you won't make enough money as a photographer?  It's a valid point - the average photographer only makes $30K a year. Yikes!  That's exactly what my student Krystina, a hair and make up artist, feared when she started investigating the idea of leaving her career to become a photographer.  She wondered, “How do you do set up a photography business so that you don't make ‘average' photographer money?:  Within two months of boutique photography education, Krystina got her first $1,500 order! And she hasn't looked back since.  If you're scared to make a change and worried that photography might not be as worthwhile as your job now, you've got to hear Krystina's story.  Pop in your earbuds now and hit play - the motivation you need is right here!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-178   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3RwV4UD   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

What do you get when you combine a background in business and social work with a desire to photograph things that are beautiful? And why not add in a superpower for helping people feel comfortable in front of the camera? This powerful combination will give you none other than this week's guest on The Profitable Photographer Podcast, the amazingly talented photographer Donna Edman. Donna is an award-winning portrait photographer with a passion for honoring and encouraging people to share their legacy. Not only is Donna a talented portrait photographer, but she also loves to teach small groups of photographers, has been named Portrait Photographer of the Year 3 times in a row by the Professional Photographers of Orange County, and has her work featured in a museum as well. Talk about a photographer who knows what she's doing! Donna and I had a wonderful conversation, and I'm amazed that we haven't crossed each other's paths before. Especially since it feels like we've had similar experiences in growing our photography businesses over the years.Listen in as Donna shares with us: her favorite 7 ways to put portrait clients at ease in front of her camerahow to best photograph kidswhen to start building a relationship with your clientswhy creating art for ourselves is okayBe sure to get your copy of Donna's book, Women of Wisdom: Honoring Grace, Beauty, Strength, by visiting her website and clicking on “WOW The Book” tab in the menu. Interested in learning more from Donna? Here's where you can connect with her: Her Website: https://www.donnaedmanphotography.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaEdmanPhotographyOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaedmanphotographyPhotography Business Coach Luci Dumas' Programs and Contact Info:lucidumascoaching.comluci@lucidumas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoachinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA

Ever wonder if you should you build relationships with other photographers? Is it worth your time? Will it amp up your head trash and send your self-esteem on a downward spiral? Or worse yet, could it hurt your business in the long run?  My take on these relationships is a bit untraditional. So if you're stuck in camp naysayer and feel like having photographer friends isn't for you, hear me out. On this episode I'll show you how these relationships can actually become your secret sauce to building a thriving, creatively fulfilling photography business. And you'll learn three key things to look for when building relationships with other photographers so you, your clients, your family and your new photographer friends all benefit. So hit play and let's dig in! RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-177   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3LuKtWF   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Struggling  to “get it all done?” The breakneck pace of running a photography business while caring for your family can feel impossible.  Believe me, I know. I started my business with newborn twins at home and added baby number three a year later.  I had to figure out a schedule that allowed time for my kids, my business, my husband, and, you know … ME!  On today's episode, I'm going to show you the exact weekly schedule I used to keep my busy photography business thriving while still having plenty of time for three kids.  I know this worked for me - and it can work for you, too. So press play now!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-176   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/45NASlJ   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Do you really need a photography studio?  Today, we talk about why you should NOT get a studio until you have done ONE very important thing.  You'll meet one of my students who took on the expense of a studio and what happened next.  It's a tale of a really poor upbrining, with a dash of risk, and the kind of mistake that could've had her throwing in the towel. Curious to hear all the juicy details about Shelby's studio rollercoaster?  Hit play to tune in. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-175   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/47Yt0PX   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

There's a dirty little trick your brain is playing that is holding you back. The crazy thing is that you don't even realize that it's happening! But I've seen it sabotage so many of my students that it's time I shed some light on it.  In today's Joycast, I'll share how the “What if…” game your mind plays can sabotage your forward momentum and some powerful tips I use to push past them.  I'll also share 9 powerful words that you can use when a client stumps you with a hard question.  Don't get paralysis by analysis here - press play on today's episode and learn these tips to overcome self doubt.  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-174   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3sEcHHC   BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough   INSTAGRAM – DM me “Conversation Starters” for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing    LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756  

Should you hire an intern? What are the benefits of having young people in your company?  Better yet, where do you find those “impressive youth,” and how do you convince them to work for you?! Today, I'll share the four BIG benefits of mentoring that I bet you've never thought of before (I certainly hadn't until I did it myself). These are HUGE bonuses for you and your photography business that you don't want to miss!  Press play now to find out how mentoring will help you build a better photography business and it will feel as good as snuggling a new baby (it's the BEST)!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-173   SHOW TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/47ARKh3   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how-to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Do you ever feel like what's the point? Between the grind of figuring out your photography business and taking care of all the things your kids need from you, it would be easier to put a swimsuit on a gorilla.  Today, I met Janelle Krulicki, a stay-at-home mom who was spending an whopping 15 hours PER digital file client. Exhausted and burned out with barely any income to show for it and a husband who was getting annoyed, Janelle was at a crossroads of whether or not a photography business could work for her. Here's her story of what she changed everything, got a $5,000 order and THRILLED her husband at the extra money coming into their household every month!!! RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-172   SHOW TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/3OVZsuA   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how-to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during someone else's photography session? You know - see what they do differently. Recently I had students in a real-life LIVE session and selling presentation, I gotta say, it made me a little nervous!  AND things did NOT go as planned!  But it was their takeaways from the day that were the REAL surprise!  It's so cool to see what these professional portrait photographers - new and experienced - picked up on as I was “doing my thing.”  You've GOT to hear these. So press play now!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-171   SHOW TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/3qlM0XI   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how-to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

What do you do in a photography session when one of the kiddos doesn't want to participate? We've all been there!   This exact thing happened to me LIVE in front of 73 of my Peak Performance students. During the session, I was thinking, okay, we've got a family of five. If everyone isn't in the photo, we have nothing. They won't order ANYTHING. Talk about pressure. It wasn't expected, but here's how I handled it - and all the other unexpected turns that happened in the live session and presentation. Listen to learn more. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-170   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3YnEecj   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Feel like you're not a “real” photographer because you don't have a photography degree?  That's exactly what kept my student Brandy Aldrich from embracing her long-term dream of being a photographer!  “They told us in college that we needed a degree to back up our talent, so I thought if I went out on my own, I'd fail.”  The thing is - Brandy already had a good eye. She took great pictures. She didn't need a degree in photography. What she needed to learn was something totally different.  Listen now to find out what changed everything for Brandy and helped her transition from giving her photos away to getting $4,000 orders. RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-169   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3Y1Ev4x   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

“Nobody will ever pay that much for photography.”  “You're not even a real photographer.”  “You'll never be able to run a photography business and raise kids, too.” Cutting, judgmental comments from your friends, spouse or even STRANGERS can really get you down. Especially when they are about your photography business. If you don't find a way to rise above them, they can absolutely drag you and your photography business down.  Hit play to learn how to take those comments, throw them into a pile, and set them on fire - because you are meant for MORE than what people say!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-168   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3O2nQtc   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

There's nothing more terrifying than when someone asks you for a discount on your photography.  Do you freeze? Stumble over your words, unsure what to say?  Cave in and give them the discount on your photography?  PHOTOGRAPHERS, WE DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS!  The key is to be prepared when photography clients ask this question. I recently asked a local artist for a discount and his response was the best I've ever heard. Hit play to learn what he said (and you can too) when someone asks you for a discount on y our photography services.   RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-167   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3rgGbe9   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Do you ever feel like every photographer in your market is out there doing great work and raking in clients… except for you?  Despite having a photography degree from one of the best photography schools in the country, Kim struggled to make a full-time living doing what she loves.   As impostor syndrome took root, she wondered if she would ever make more than $200 per session…   Hit play to learn how she beat her head trash, got confident in her photography business, and made a $4,400 sale!    RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-166   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3NG87zA   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Your kids are out of school, but does that mean your photography business has to be on vacation, too?  NO! Here are 6 ways to attract awesome photography clients this summer while getting TONS of family time, too!  Hit play now and I'll show you how to get the MOST out of summer (for your family and your business). RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-165   SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3pf6UHy   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

They say it takes 10 years to be an overnight success, but Allie Cline proved “them” wrong!  This self-proclaimed introvert and mom of 3 had just moved to a new town when she decided to join Boutique Breakthrough.  So what did she do to get $12K in orders in her FIRST 30 DAYS in business??? (Something you can do TODAY!)  Find out how Allie made something BIG happen for her business, all while taking care of three kids and working full time, in today's podcast!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-164   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3JlmQP4   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Do you ever feel like despite trying EVERYTHING, your lack of clients means that you're bad at marketing your photography business?  My student Leah had the same fear. After years of several misses, her photography business had turned into something unfilling and draining.  But then she tried one more thing…  Hit play to learn how long-time photographer Leah finally turned everything around and landed a $6,000 order!!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-163   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/3X3JilF    INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

When the kids get out of school for summer break, it can really throw a wrench in your schedule as a photographer. How are you supposed to run your business, squeeze in sessions, all while caring for your little ones who are suddenly home 24/7? I've got three kids, and my family navigated the summer schedule for 15 years so my business didn't have to come to a screeching halt. It can be done!  On this episode, I'm sharing the 6 rules of managing summer vacation when you've got kids and a photography business. Summer schedule stress disappears when you have a plan!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-162   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3WTGib6   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Want to go ALL IN on your photography business, but feeling pressed for time between your current career and your family?  Friend, I TOTALLY get it. And I have some good news for you…  I rounded up a few simple rules that will help you maximize the time you do have so you can transition into a thriving photography career! (Without burning the candle at both ends or sacrificing even more time with your family.)  Curious? Hit play and let's dive in!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-161   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/429fNQd   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Want to give up your career to run a photography business? Working mom of 3 Shaina felt the same way…  She wanted to do photography, but with a full-time job, three kids, two dogs, and a husband all needing her attention, she didn't know where to start. Hear how Shania took the first step and leveraged the small amount of time she did have to go all in and get a $3,000 client order!!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-160   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3C8l0xf   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Have you ever felt guilty about asking people to pay {gasp…that much} for your photography? Do you have trouble charging what you're worth because of how you grew up?   Maybe you're even worried that you'll feel guilty or change in icky ways if you start making more money in your photography business. Today I'm sharing nine ways to use money from your photography business for GOOD so you can shift your perspective around what it means to be profitable and help you and the people around you live your best lives.  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-159   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/42ZLTig   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

Have you ever found it hard to believe that people will invest big bucks in your photography?  Maybe you've fallen into the trap of selling from your own wallet (thinking about what you would pay for something). And because of that, you've kept your prices low.  Today I'm sharing what I learned about competing on price while staying in an all-inclusive resort in Mexico for a business event!!  Hit play to hear my epiphany and what it means for your photography business!  RESOURCES: WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES: www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-158   CAMERA GIVEAWAY: Review this Joycast and enter to win a BRAND NEW camera! joyofmarketing.com/cameragiveaway     SHOW TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/42fvshz   INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty    FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook    FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing