Ready to Wander

Today’s episode is all about our client experience and how we need to take care of ourselves to better serve our clients, and on top of that, we are going to run through some business practices that you can implement today so that you show up to give 110% to your clients. Laura and I have been in the wedding industry for a while now, and we are both full time photographers that know the highs and...

Today's episode is with a great friend and fellow photographer, Abi Jane. Abi is a tiktok extraordinaire, in my mind, and is killing it by showing her everyday life and business practices on tiktok to gain followers and leads, while also growing her business.

Today’s episode is going to be all about blogging and why you NEED to be blogging for your business. From common misconceptions about blogging to how it can help boost your SEO and get you ranking on google... this podcast is jam packed with tons of helpful tips to get you publishing optimized blogs in no time.

In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of social media, and answer the question “do you have to be on social media to have a successful business? Our guest today is Jennifer Vernarsky, a fellow elopement photographer here in northwest Montana. From global reach to a solid marketing strategy, social media is a great place to start to reach your target market for your business. However, we...

From bear viewing to packrafting to flying in float planes to fishing for salmon... Sydney and Ethan's honeymoon was full of adventure. Come along with us on our 2 week Alaskan honeymoon! Hear about our itinerary, our bear viewing experience, and of course, all of the fish stories. If you are thinking of booking your own vacation in the Last Frontier, definitely check out All Alaska Outdoors and t...

Today’s episode is a re-telling of two real weddings, but not just any weddings, one is mine, and one is my best friend and fellow photographer’s wedding, Laura Burns. This podcast is going to be full of the tips and tricks we have for planning, along with what we would do differently or keep the same after the fact. We both got married in 2023, so we just went through this and want to be a resour...

Did you get engaged over the holidays? Are you overwhelmed with the task of starting to wedding plan? Well, Sydney Breann has the perfect place to start. Finding your dream photographer! From tips and tricks to narrow down your dream photographer list, to what to do when you actually decide, this podcast is perfect for you if you are in the middle of wedding planning bliss (or horror for some of y...

Today's episode is the first of the “Real Elopement Story” series, where I bring on past couples of mine that have hired me to shoot their elopements in epic places. I wanted to start this series because there is really nothing like it in the podcast world. There is not a place you can go to actually hear a conversation about someone’s elopement- what they loved or hated, what they are glad they d...

I always have people ask me how I got started booking in destinations, or what steps they need to take to start shooting in dream destinations. I figured instead of sharing what I did, I would also share what a fellow photographer did to get started traveling and shooting destination weddings and elopements! Today our guest is Samantha with Samantha Kleven Photography. She is a wedding photographe...

Have you ever wanted to live in a van or camper? Yeah, me too. Today's podcast is all about living and working from the road with Shiloh Miller, half of the photo/video team "Shiloh and Chuck." From the dos and don'ts, to the best ways to set up your space for running a business from the road, Shiloh shares it all!

There are tons of resources out there for couples on how to prepare for their elopement, but there are not many resources for PHOTOGRAPHERS on how to prepare for an elopement. This episode is all about preparing for an elopement from the moment of booking up until shoot day, and what I carry with me in my backpack as an elopement photographer. This is a short episode, but packed with information o...

Today’s episode is a business chat about outsourcing tasks that do not bring you joy. We have on a great guest, Courtney with CP Productivity, who is a virtual assistant for wedding and elopement photographers. This episode details outsourcing: What is it, how do you do it, where do you start, and what sort of tasks you can outsource to free up your time and start filling your days with things tha...

The first episode of the “wander with me” series, where I chat about where I have been, tips for traveling there, and tell you all about my itineraries and must sees and must-dos in the area. For our first Wander with me episode, I am taking you all the way to Washington state, to Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Parks. We rented a van and had a ton of freedom living on the road for a week while w...

Today we have an amazing guest, Sahara Rose De Vore. She is a wanderer at heart and has spent over 10 years traveling on her own budget and terms. Her solo adventures have led her to 84 countries and she has tons of stories and tips to share. She has started her own wellness travel coaching business and also founded a global community of travel coaches through The Travel Coach Network. Sahara has...

This episode's guest is Hunter Chear with Chear Media. Hunter is a wedding and elopement videographer who values authentic storytelling. Today's episode highlights the differences in photo and video coverage on a wedding day, and we answer the question, "do you really need a wedding videographer?" Videography compliments photography, but it is a completely different form of coverage. It is a way t...

This episode talks about 3 ways SEO and Google Ads changed my business, and how it can help yours too. I detail exactly how I implemented the marketing strategy that allowed me to book out my calendar in just a few months, and I provide a quick rundown of a roadmap that you can follow to create your own SEO and Google Ads marketing strategy. Your marketing strategy, the SEO on your website, the ad...

If you are struggling with wanting to travel but not having the money. If you are young and don’t know where to start. If you are just itching to get out there without breaking the bank. And if you are looking for tips on how to get started with traveling cheap, you are in the right place. This podcast is for you. In this episode, Sydney and guest, Ethan Evans, detail their top tips for traveling...

If you are engaged, hoping to elope, helping a family member or friend plan their elopement, or simply hoping to learn more about planning elopements, this episode is jam packed with information. I’ve put together a list of 12 steps to be your guide after getting engaged to help you plan the elopement of your dreams. From helping you create my tested and proven "non-negotiables" list, to providing...

Welcome to the Ready to Wander podcast! This episode highlights the host, Sydney Breann, and what listeners can expect going forward. This is the podcast for you if you are eager to hear/learn about photography, travel, the joys of owning a business, and outdoor adventures. The show was created to share inspiration for trips and travels, entertaining stories about adventures, encouragement to chas...