From Better Half to Boss Photography Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're diving into the importance of consistent and quality blogging and how it can help you build trust with your audience and position yourself as the expert in your field. From the mistakes to avoid, to the benefits of blogging, and even some tips and resources to help you create high-quality content, this is an episode you won't want to miss....

Send us Fan Mail Alright what’s coming for the photography industry as a whole in 2023? In this episode, I cover everything from marketing trends to predictions on pricing, trends in photography and what new technologies will be available to photographers in 2023. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and prepare your business for 2023, this episode is for you! Episode Highlights: 01:21 – Why Do...

Send us Fan Mail We photographers have a love/hate relationship with Instagram, right? But even with the frequent algorithm changes, it’s still a great way to build relationships with our community and find clients. BUT how can you stay on top of the changes and use Instagram in 2023 to find clients WITHOUT spending hours and hours a week on the platform? That’s what we’re learning, and more, on t...

Send us Fan Mail As we look back on 2022 on the podcast, I wanted to highlight YOUR favorite episodes in one compilation episode. These were the most downloaded episodes from 2022. If you want to learn social media, pricing and productivity tips, this episode is for you! Episode Highlights: 01:35 – One simple way to get the types of followers who are actually going to buy from you! 06:45 – Are You...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a tough situation with a client and you wish you knew what experienced photographers would do or say in that situation? If so, you're going to love our brand new series called Help! My client said this, what should I do? Episode Highlights: 02:31 – Should I give my clients all unedited images when they ask? 08:03 – Where do I draw the line when my client req...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a photographer who is struggling to make the kind of money you want to make in your business and you’re feeling like you’re just stuck in a rut, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 5 common lies photographers tell themselves that keep them from making $10k (or more) per month AND how to stop telling yourself these lies!   Take a peek inside the episode! 01:08 – Are your...

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious if it's possible to go full-time with a very niche genre as a photographer? In today's episode, my guest is sharing her story of how she went from a full-time nine to five job to a full-time career as a pet photographer. If you're currently feeling stuck with undercharging and you're unsure if you're ever even going to figure this thing out...

Send us Fan Mail We know that growing our businesses depends on building relationships with clients, right? And one of the best ways to do that is with Facebook groups. In this episode, my guest, Elizabeth Henson, is sharing how to build your own Facebook group, including her number one tip for getting clients in other Facebook groups (and it is not posting an ad in threads or DM-ing people!) Plus...

Send us Fan Mail Honestly it's hard to turn on the news or open a social media app and not be inundated with fearful feelings (I'm totally raising my hand there). And I was sharing this with my friend Heather, just what's going on in the world? I know she stays really up to date on economics and the business world, and she had some incredible things to share that really put my mind...

Send us Fan Mail Black Friday is coming up! Photographers - are your promotions already prepped? If you are thinking of running a Black Friday Sale this year, and you're still gathering ideas, this episode is for you! We will be talking about how to boost your Black Friday sales with these unique tips, which is definitely not offering discounts! Has this episode been helpful to you? Let us kn...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to get more bookings after the inquiry? On today’s episode, my friend, Lydia Stuemke, and I are walking you through her successful consultation process so you can book more photography clients! Here are the highlights of this episode! 01:52 – Meet Lydia! 02:49 – The importance of taking notes from your consultations 05:07 – The Inquiry Form 09:05 – Tips on gettin...

Send us Fan Mail I have a question for you and be honest: do you still get nervous before your portrait sessions? No shame if you do – I completely understand! In today's episode, I'm going to show you my workflow for photographing a session. This process is going to help you create your own unique workflow to get beautiful and unique images for your clients at every session. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Photographers, have you ever thought about adding print products to your packages, but felt overwhelmed with IPS and what to offer and everything that we think comes along with branching outside of only offering digital files? In this episode, my guest, Dorie Howell, is going to walk you through a very specific and very simple process to start adding prints to your photography bus...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to offer and fill Santa sessions while still remaining a specialist in newborn or birth photography? I think that's something that a lot of us struggle with is we want to offer unique mini sessions, but not sure how to do something like that and still be seen as a specialist in our niche. Well, if you've ever thought that, I have a treat for yo...

Send us Fan Mail Is it possible there is just one thing on your website that is keeping your potential clients from inquiring with you? In this episode, I’m going to share exactly how to set up a specific page on your website to encourage people to book a session with you! In this episode, you will learn: 01:05 – Should You Show Your Full Pricing In Your Website? 03:27 – Reasons Why Photographers...

Send us Fan Mail Birth photographers, have you ever felt unsure of yourself in a hospital birth? Like you’re not sure how to make nice with the nurses so you can stand where you want to stand to get the shots you want to get? Or maybe you’ve never photographed a hospital birth but navigating all the what-ifs when it comes to being in the way feels a bit overwhelming? In today’s episode, I'm i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I will be introducing you to Whitney Williams of East Layne Photography who is a self-taught birth photographer who moved cross country and built her business from the ground up in one of the busiest metroplexes in the country. Because she loved birth photography so much, she decided to add it to her services and become a birth doula and child birth educator. As y...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a photographer who is feeling overwhelmed with your upcoming busy season? If you want to avoid the frantic busy season that’s normally followed up with a completely empty January schedule - I'm going to share 5 ways that will help you stay organized and have a more peaceful (and profitable) busy season. Here are the highlights of this episode! 03:15 – 5 Ways for Photo...

Send us Fan Mail COVID, recession, businesses closing, inflation, gas prices…. I despise using fear as a motivator but unfortunately it’s the only way most media outlets get attention. The truth is, I've been a professional photographer for over 10 years. I've seen a lot of changes in the industry and economies. Today, I'm going to dispel the three biggest myths about the economy an...

Send us Fan Mail Man, social media. Just when you think that you've figured out how to use it, something else changes or they add a new platform or they add reels and we have to start making video now, right? I have an incredible guest on today and we're talking all about what is working now in social media. So if you're feeling overwhelmed and confused by what exactly you should be...

Send us Fan Mail If you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to improve your business and increase your income. In this episode, I'm going to share with you my exact process for how I was able to go from having no audience to selling $400,000 in online courses. So whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while this episode is for you...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered creating an online course for other photographers, but don't know how to start? Or maybe you can't think of a topic to create a course on? When I started creating a digital course, not only did it significantly increase my revenue, it also rewarded me greatly being able to help other photographers get dramatic shifts and changes in their business...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a photographer or a creative wanting to learn about passive income? Whether you want a cash boost or you wish to trade time for money less, creating a passive income stream is a good idea! In this episode, I'll talk about what passive income is and what it isn't, and I'll also be sharing  10 ideas of digital and tangible products and services that you can co...

Send us Fan Mail Being a self-employed working mom can make it challenging to get everything done. For years, I ran two companies full time and homeschooled our kids while my husband worked full time job. So in this episode I'm going to share 10 of my favorite productivity tips that have helped me get more done in less time. Missed out on taking notes from this episode? To help you out, we to...

Send us Fan Mail Ohhh friend, are you bogged down by the day-to-day tasks in your photography business? Are there things you would love to delegate but don't have the time or knowledge to do yourself? A virtual assistant can help! In this episode, my guest Sara Monika is going to outline 8 tasks that a virtual assistant can easily do for your photography business.   This is part 2 of my valua...