Shoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards

What is it like to be a full-time husband & wife photography team while being new parents? We had no idea what to expect when we found out we were pregnant last year, so we wanted to share some thoughts for any other photographers who have thought about having kids & have no clue what to expect. Questions? Let us know so we can answer them in future episodes!

In this episode, Dan & Laura talk about how they got into photographing elopements and share some tips for photographers wanting to get into elopement photography. Curious about our experience getting into elopements about 7 years ago? This episode is for you! Pic-Time free month: https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referral Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinckards

What does it mean to be original as an artist? Is it even possible to create something original as a photographer? In this episode, we talk about some comments we’ve gotten on Facebook posts and discuss what originality actually means. Pic-Time free month: https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referral Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinckards

In this episode, we talk with Staci Brucks about how she stays inspired as a photographer even after being in the industry for several years. She gives tips and advice on how to not get burnt out while continuing to do what you love! Staci is an incredibly talented photographer and also posts a ton of fun behind the scenes content - so definitely go follow her! Staci’s Instagram: https://www.insta...

In this episode, we sit down with Barbados-based wedding photographer Gina Francesca to talk about the turning point that launched her full-time photography career-becoming a mom. Gina shares how she went from a traditional 9-5 to building a thriving destination wedding business, what it took to make the leap, and the real-life challenges and mindset shifts that came with it. Whether you're on...

If you’ve ever felt behind in your photography journey, like everyone else is growing faster, booking more clients, or finding success while you’re stuck—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dan and Laura sit down with photographer Neshaszda (@neshaszdazphotography) to talk about one of the most relatable struggles in the photography world: comparison . They dive deep into the r...

Thinking about starting a photography business in 2025? In this episode, we break down exactly how we would start from scratch, covering portfolio building, finding your niche, setting up your website, marketing strategies, and booking clients. We started our business in 2017 with no experience, no portfolio, no formal photography education, and nobody to guide us. It was all trial and error, but...

In this candid and relatable episode of our photography podcast, we sit down with the talented photographer Kaila from Kaila & Company ( https://kailaandcompany.com ). We have a heartfelt conversation about a topic many photographers can relate to: setting boundaries. Go follow Kaila on Instagram at @kailaandco ! Kaila shares her experiences and insights on how to handle requests from friends...

In this episode of our photography podcast, we dive into the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its game-changing impact on photography. We discuss how we use AI to be more productive and creative as well as why we don’t think it will take away jobs from wedding photographers.

Join us in this episode as we discuss Threads, the social media app launched by Meta to compete with Twitter. As photographers, we share our initial impressions of the platform, highlighting what we appreciate about it and discussing what it might look like in the future. We talk about what makes Threads unique compared to other social media platforms. For example, we love how it encourages conver...

In a book I'm reading (the 1-page marketing plan), the author said that any small business that doesn't track their marketing data is being an idiot. That motivated me to take the time to get reports set up in Google Analytics for our websites, and you should do the same for yours! Listen to this solo episode, where I talk about why it's important that you take the time to do this now so you can m...

Photographers! I'm going to start a new series of podcast episodes. Each one will be short and sweet, explaining what I am doing that day to enhance our marketing efforts for wedding photography, elopements, or studio sessions. The goal is to for this series to be a step-by-step "follow along" guide to help you grow your business. In this episode, I'm talking about setting up a drip email campaign...

In this episode, we talk about phone calls with prospective clients (specifically wedding photography clients, but this can apply to most photographers).  What should you talk about? How do you make a personal connection? How do you talk about your prices?

Hey, photographer! We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to...

Hey, photographer! We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to...

Hey, photographer! We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to...

Hey, photographer! We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to...