Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Did you know that pivoting to film photography can actually help you be more efficient with the time you spend in your business? In episode 421 of the Bokeh Podcast, KC Lostetter shares how making the switch to film allowed her to be more intentional while shooting, set up efficient workflows in her business, and spend less time editing. Listen in as she explains her process with shooting film fro...

It's important to make your couples feel comfortable during their engagements session, but could you be doing more to better serve them? In episode 420 of the Bokeh Podcast, Courtney Bowlden joins us to discuss the importance of communication, connection, and preparation with your clients as you approach their session. Listen is as she shares her process before, during, and after sessions that lea...

Have you found a love for personal brand photography, but aren't sure how to make the pivot in your business? In episode 419 of the Bokeh Podcast, Mandy Liz joins us to discuss the differences in wedding photography and personal brand photography. Listen in as she highlights the changes you'll need to make in your business in order to better serve your personal brand clients and their businesses....

Have you found yourself revisiting the basics of what it takes to run a healthy photography business? In episode 418 of the Bokeh Podcast, Larry McGill of Obsidian Photography joins us to share how his experience in photography and the news industry has helped him develop a skillset for success. Listen in as he discusses the four vital principles that have made a positive impact in his business.&n...

Are you passionate about newborn photography, but aren't sure how to create a comfortable environment for the parents? In episode 417 of the Bokeh Podcast, Joanna Andres joins us to share how important it is for your newborn's parent's to easily develop trust in you. Listen in as she highlights ways you can create an environment for that trust to build quickly, so you can capture beautiful photos...

Are you ready to offer print products, but haven't researched the potential materials you can print on? In episode 416 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jaclynn Wilkinson of Love in Ink joins us to share a few considerations when choosing your print medium. Listen in as she describes some of the most popular mediums and how the printing process can impact your final product. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to yo...

With elopements becoming more prominent in the wedding industry, have you considered how you could provide an exclusive service for you clients? In episode 415 of the Bokeh Podcast, Samantha Josette Ward joins us to share how she found her niche in all-inclusive elopements, where she's the primary (and often only) vendor that a couple books. Listen in as she shares how she approaches the planning...

Is it hard for you to develop healthy habits as an entrepreneur? In episode 414 of the Bokeh Podcast, Cierra Johnson shares the details of her health journey and creating healthy habits. Listen in as she discusses the importance of recognizing confidence vs. comfort when it comes to your health. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional...

Does your Pinterest content planning lack strategy and organization? In episode 413 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kristen Krehbiel joins us to share her process to creating and planning content that has led to 1.4 million monthly viewers on Pinterest. Listen in as she highlights the tools, analytics, and trends you should be considering when creating content for Pinterest! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to...

Does finding a work/life balance as a photographer intimidate you? We often believe that putting too much focus on one will cause the other to suffer. In episode 412 of the Bokeh Podcast, Benjamin Clifford shares how he decided to start prioritizing his family over his business and how that shift made him a better photographer. Listen in as he shares how you can avoid sacrificing your business by...

Are you doing everything you can to create a comfortable environment for you clients to have a great experience with their photo shoot? In episode 411 of the Bokeh Podcast, Alyssa Keys joins us to share how she prioritizes a great experience for her clients by focusing on how they feel before, during, and after her sessions. Listen in as she provides helpful techniques to encourage a wonderful cli...

Have you exhausted the traditional, posed wedding day portraits over and over again? Consider shooting for the in-between moments to pull something special out of your clients' special day. In episode 410 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jide Alakija joins us to discuss why capturing the in-between moments at weddings is important to him. Listen in as he shares how you should approach this photography style,...

Are you serving your clients well? High-end experiences can provide more opportunity to earn more profit in your business.  In episode 409 of the Bokeh Podcast, Brittany Elise shares how she creates a custom experience for her clients through providing wardrobe styling, hair and makeup, and products. If you're ready to take your service to the next level and charge more for the experience, th...

Are you ready to have a booked wedding schedule for your new photography business? In episode 408 of the Bokeh Podcast, Madison Banks joins us to share how she managed to book a full schedule in her first year of business. Listen in as she shares how connecting with potential clients and creating an amazing experience before they book converts more clients. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by&n...

Are you a long-time photographer looking to share your passion, experience, and knowledge with aspiring photographers? In episode 407 of the Bokeh Podcast, Alex Ingram joins us to share how teaching encouraged him to break down the elements of photography into easily retainable terms and concepts, which helped sharpen his tool kit. Listen in as he highlights the importance of communication and pre...

Have you refined your brand position? In this special series called Brand Position Consultations, we explore developing unique brand positions with professional photographers. In episode 406 of the Bokeh Podcast, Erin Kaminski joins us to discuss potential brand positions that highlight her desire to help couples easily plan for their wedding photography needs. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you...

Are you ready to turn your hobby into a professional and legal business? In episode 405 of the Bokeh Podcast, Magi Fisher of Magdalena Studios and The Artists' Lawyer joins us to discuss important considerations for when you decide to go from amateur to professional. Listen in as she highlights the importance of outsourcing, legally protecting yourself, and maintaining balance. The Bokeh Podcast i...

Are you communicating and connecting with your clients in a way that opens them up to being vulnerable during your sessions? In episode 404 of the Bokeh Podcast, Toni Black of Toni Black Magic joins us to discuss how your vulnerability can directly impact your clients instincts when it comes to vulnerability. Listen in as she shares how your communication directly impacts your client's trust in yo...

Entrepreneurship is hard, but add parenting into the mix, and it sometimes feels impossible to find a balance. In episode 403 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rebecca Nash joins us to discuss the steps she took to finding balance as a mom and photographer. Listen in as she shares the tools she uses for scheduling and ways to communicate and collaborate with your family on creating balance. The Bokeh Podcast...

Have you dreamed of being a brand ambassador for a big name photography company? Our friend, Kesha Lambert, was just honored with the title of Sony Artisan and we're so proud of her! In episode 402 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kesha joins us to discuss what her journey to becoming a Sony Artisan looked like and the important principles she focused on while pursuing this opportunity. Listen in as she desc...

Have you refined your brand position? We recently introduced a special series called  Brand Position Consultations, where we explore developing unique brand positions with professional photographers. In episode 401 of the Bokeh Podcast, Julie Gile, a Green Bay brand photographer, joins us to discuss potential brand positions that highlight how she uses photography to help businesses tell thei...

Conversations around racism can be feel uncomfortable, because we're not used to having them. Let's talk about it. In episode 400 of the Bokeh Podcast, Saori & Devante Terrell of Spirit of Revelry join us to have an open conversation about how we can dismantle racism in the photography industry. In this conversation they open up about their experience and share ways to promote inclusivity in y...

Did you know you don't have to use professional gear to incorporate video into your business' marketing efforts? In episode 399 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lee Bradshaw of Simple Video School shares how you can start creating quality video content from your phone right now! Listen in as he describes 5 ways to grow your business using video, what to avoid when recording, and the type of content to create...

Over the last few weeks, we've seen many in our industry speaking out against racial injustice and committing to do better. So what can you do next? In episode 398 of the Bokeh Podcast, our friend Chip Dizard joins us to discuss how we can ensure that this movement toward racial equity isn't just a short-term trend, but has a lasting impact on the photography industry and our society as a whole. L...

Are personality types or enneagram numbers limiting your growth by constricting you into a box or a specific category? In episode 397 of the Bokeh Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Hardy joins us to discuss a concept I've harped on for a while now—personality doesn't define you. With Dr. Hardy's education background, experience, research, and now published book, he's joining us to contend the limiting belief...