Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Are you passionate about making an impact or a difference in your community, but don't know where to start working on a personal project? In episode 346 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lucy Baber shares the mission behind why she started her personal project, 100 Black Dads, along with the 9 steps she took (and wished she had) to execute this project she's so passionate about. If you're ready to launch your...

Over the last year at Bokeh Podcast, we have spent so much time reviewing brand positions, that we thought it was time to offer live brand consultations! In this special series, we’ll be exploring how to develop brand positions based on principals derived from Donald Miller’s book, Building a Storybrand. In episode 345 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan chats with Anna Anderson, a photographer in Madiso...

Does your website stand out for potential clients among all of the photography websites they're browsing? In episode 344 of the Bokeh Podcast, Amanda Shuman of Carry Love Designs shares the steps you need to take to review your website to make sure you're driving visitors to convert into clients. Listen in as she shares a few changes you can make on your website to create a better experience for p...

Do you have trouble when it comes to pricing yourself in order to run a successful business? In episode 343 of the Bokeh Podcast, Hayley Sheppard joins Nathan for a live pricing consultation to discuss the concerns she has when it comes to pricing herself. Listen in as they discuss how financial goals, investing into your business, and upgrading your equipment play a role in your long-term account...

Are you struggling with where to start when it comes to building a brand for your business? In episode 342 of the Bokeh Podcast, Bernel Westbrook of Branded by Bernel joins us to discuss the four pillars that make up a good brand. Listen in as she dives into the importance of each pillar and how they can help you establish a unique brand that represents you. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by&...

Over the last year at Bokeh Podcast, we have spent so much time reviewing brand positions, that we thought it was time to offer live brand consultations! In this special series, we’ll be exploring how to develop brand positions based on principals derived from Donald Miller’s book, Building a Storybrand. In episode 339 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan chats with Ashlee Hamon, a photographer in Tampa B...

What if you could sift through all the career advice being fed to you by all those industry experts, and distill it to 4 big ideas for a successful career? In episode 340 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan chats with his long-time friend Jason Groupp about the 4 most important lessons he's learned over the last 30+ years of being in the photography industry. Listen in as he shares his journey of being a...

Over the last year at Bokeh Podcast, we have spent so much time reviewing brand positions, that we thought it was time to offer live brand consultations! In this special series, we’ll be exploring how to develop brand positions based on principals derived from Donald Miller’s book, Building a Storybrand. In episode 339 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan chats with Kristin Amaro, a family, newborn, and m...

Do you find yourself questioning how to define your brand position while listening to the Brand Position section of our Bokeh Podcast interviews? In this bonus clip from episode 338 with Christine Tremoulet, we take a deeper dive into the topic of brand position. Check out this 30 minute conversation where Christine shares practical, actionable, and inspirational advice on defining your brand posi...

Does it feel like you're failing at your Instagram marketing game, because you're no where near the 10k follower mark? Maybe you have 10k followers, but you're not booking clients! In episode 338 of the Bokeh Podcast, Christine Tremoulet joins us to explain how you can implement a successful Instagram strategy in your local market with or without a large following. Listen in as she shares how to a...

As a photographer, are you intimidated by the idea of adding video services to your brand? In episode 337 of the Bokeh Podcast, Benjamin Davis of Yamean Studios joins us to discuss the benefits of adding video as not only a service, but as a marketing tool. Listen in as he shares a few fun and simple ways you can get started with creating video content at your next session! The Bokeh Podcast is br...

Have you taken the time to think through where you are in your life and business, and where you want to go over the next 12 months? In episode 336 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss their goals for the new year, and the motivation behind them. Listen in as they discuss what it can look like to find purpose and passion, even when your motives sometimes feel selfish. The...

Have you developed a plan for marketing and building brand awareness for your business? Are you lost on where to begin? In episode 335 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kat Schmoyer discussed the most important principals to consider when developing your brand awareness. Listen in as she shares how these 3 principals have allowed her to successfully build brand awareness for the Creative at Heart Conference,...

Wouldn’t it be ideal to only attract ideal clients that align with your core values? In episode 334 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rachel Mandel discusses the motivation to change her brand messaging and marketing efforts to attract kind, happy clients. Listen in as she shares the updates she made in her brand, along with techniques for converting those potential ideal clients into loyal customers. The Bok...

Are you protecting yourself and your business with a privacy policy or terms and conditions on your website? In episode 333 of the Bokeh Podcast, Paige Griffith explains what these documents can do in covering all the bases when it comes to your business, as well as collecting data from potential customers through your website. Listen in as she shares the important components that you, as a photog...

Have you created a strategic marketing plan for this year? Maybe you're looking for advice on where to start! In episode 332 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group and The Simply Elegant Group joins us to share the marketing formula she and her father developed for their clients to build a successful marketing plan. If you're ready to strategically think through every potential...

Are you looking for technology to add to your marketing efforts, that will save you time, generate more qualified leads, and offer a unique experience for your clients? In episode 331 of the Bokeh Podcast, Henry Chen introduces us to unique marketing tactics with chatbots! Listen in as Henry shares the philosophy behind incorporating chatbots into your business, along with the primary benefits and...

Do you want to add Pinterest to your marketing strategy, but get confused on how to use the platform to grow your business? In episode 330 of the Bokeh Podcast, Vanessa Kynes explains why she believes Pinterest is one of the most underutilized, yet important social media platforms for photographers! Listen is as she highlights the unique benefits of Pinterest and the steps you need to take in orde...

Are you hesitant to go full-time in your photography business, because you're struggling to book clients? In episode 329 of the Bokeh Podcast, Anna Wright joins us to share how she was fully booked with clients in less than two years! Listen in as she shares five key ideas to succeeding in your photography business when you're just starting out! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photogr...

Are you trying to serve high-net-worth clients, but haven’t found a way to move your business into the high-end wedding market? In episode 328 of the Bokeh Podcast, Courtney and Julie of Invision Events discuss how high-end wedding planners typically approach building relationships with other vendors. Join them as they define what high-end weddings mean to them, and how they best serve their coupl...

Do you struggle with finding a balance between the two ideas of “play” and “work" in your photography business In episode 327 of the Bokeh Podcast, Olivia Vale of Photo Fantastico shares how photographers who find themselves burning out should look to find joy in their work through playful exercises. Listen in as she explains how "work" and "play" don't have to be mutually exclusive, and provides...

Have you been working to achieve high sales goals for your business, but haven't been able to attain them? In episode 326 of the Bokeh Podcast, Chad DiBlasio joins us to discuss how he used a value-based sales tactic to hit more than $20k in revenue in one month. Listen in as he highlights the motivation behind his goals, the psychology behind what motivates your clients to purchase, and how you c...

Have you ever run into a situation in your business where you made a mistake, but didn't know how to handle it? In episode 325 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan and Haylee open up to Heather and Rich about a tough situation Photographer's Edit faced during their busiest time of the year. Listen in as they share what happened behind the scenes, the importance of empathy in communications, and the lesson...

Have you been waiting to incorporate album sales into your business, because you're uncomfortable with selling? In episode 324 of the Bokeh Podcast, Raquita Henderson shows us a different way to look at and approach album sales, by offering them as more than just a product. Listen in as she shares how albums become a part of her couples' marriages, a conversation piece for family gatherings, and a...

Do your wedding days ever feel chaotic or unorganized, even after spending time connecting with clients and vendors during the planning process? In episode 323 of the Bokeh Podcast, we're introducing you to Miilu—the app that provides the simplest solution for event planning, coordinating, and scheduling. You can now collaborate with all vendors with ease using Miilu to create day-of timelines, sh...