Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Are you passionate about apparel, fashion, and photography? Did you know you could merge them into a career? In episode 297 of the Bokeh Podcast, Vince Sirico shares how his dream of becoming a shoe designer led him to falling in love with shoe photography. Listen in as he explains what photographing shoes for brands entails, along with how you can get started in apparel photography. The Bokeh Pod...

Does the idea of producing video to market your photography business intimidate you? In episode 296 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rich & Heather Smith flip the roles in this interview to ask Haylee and Nathan about simplifying video marketing in business in part 1 of this 2 part series. Listen in as they chat about the gear they use, and how to overcome the fears of getting in front of the camera. The...

Are you creating valuable wedding photography timelines for your clients that prepare you for any situation? In episode 295 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ashlyn Cathey discusses the importance of creating purposeful timelines for your weddings to leave them stress and chaos free. Listen in as she explains how to prepare your clients' expectations of their day and deliver an amazing wedding experience for...

Do your reception photos fall short because you're not familiar with making the most of your light sources? In episode 294 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kenny Clapp shares the important principals for creating powerful reception lighting. Listen in this special episode where we scroll through Kenny's Instagram to review the characteristics of light to look for while you're shooting. The Bokeh Podcast is b...

Are you ready to grow your team, but fear the idea of letting someone else manage work for your brand? In episode 293 of the Bokeh Podcast, Katie Devaney of Be Light Photography shares how she found success in hiring team members and delegating work in her business! Listen in as she shares the key principles for bringing on the right people and delegating work to your team. The Bokeh Podcast is br...

Have you set up the proper workflows for your business to efficiently operate, so that you can spend more time with the people you love? In episode 292 of the Bokeh Podcast, Chip Gillespie shares the important principals behind creating workflows for every aspect of your photography business, allowing you to spend less time working in your business. Listen in as he shares his experience as a weddi...

Have you ever felt disconnected from or left out of the photography community based on your skill level or experience? In episode 291 of the Bokeh Podcast, Co Hodges of Unraveled Academy shares her thoughts on building an inclusive community and overcoming hierarchy in the photography industry. Listen in as she discusses the significance of relationships and authenticity in community building. The...

Does your website copy clearly convey the unique value you bring to your ideal clients? In episode 290 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jess Jordana explains how she works with creatives to write website copy that will captivate, convert, and clone your ideal client. Listen in as she shares how you should approach clear communication through an audit of your existing copy. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you...

Are you making an effort to build real relationships with more than just the clients in your photography business? In episode 289 of the Bokeh Podcast, Chris J Evans discusses the importance of creating lasting, meaningful connections with other vendors, and the importance of gratitude in networking. Listen in as he shares his top three strategic relationships, along with how he builds and nurture...

Have you considered what specializing in a particular type of photography could do for your business? In episode 288 of the Bokeh Podcast, Vickie Black shares the benefits of specializing, along with her journey to becoming a senior portrait photographer. If you're ready to pick a lane and stay in it for the long-term, this episode is for you! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photograp...

Are you losing potential clients because they're getting lost in all of the copy you have on your website? In episode 287 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rachel Greiman of Green Chair Stories explains how sometimes less is more when it comes to the text on your website. Listen in as she shares how to create well-balanced website content and cull your copy for killer conversion. The Bokeh Podcast is brought...

Have you scrolled the Instagram accounts of your favorite bloggers or social media influencers and wondered how you could collaborate with them on their images? In episode 286 of the Bokeh Podcast, Audrie Dollins shares her approach to creating beautiful imagery and content as a blogger photographer. Listen in as she shares the characteristics, the marketing strategies, and the processes that you'...

Photographing kids can be challenging, especially if you haven't found the right techniques to manage them during a portrait session! In episode 285 of the Bokeh Podcast, Katie Pearson shares 10 tips and tricks to handling rambunctious kids during a shoot! Listen in as she shares some of her funniest stories with photographing children and the gear she uses for entertainment! The Bokeh Podcast is...

Have you ever faced big life changes that require a shift in your business model? In episode 284 of the Bokeh Podcast, Torrey Fox joins us to discuss the major changes in her personal life over the last year, and how that effected the amount of time she could put into her business. Listen in as she provides techniques for working more efficiently with less time available! The Bokeh Podcast is...

As an entrepreneur, do you struggle with the idea that taking a long period of time off work will cause your business to crumble? In episode 283 of the Bokeh Podcast, Rich & Heather Smith share what their business looks like after a 14 day sabbatical to Alaska, and how they managed their business without cell phone or internet. Listen in as they share practical tips for preparing your business...

As an entrepreneur, you're forced to face uncomfortable situations and be vulnerable in multiple areas of your business. In episode 282 of the Bokeh Podcast, Thu Tran shares how she has confronted vulnerability with comparison on social media, criticism in her work, and letting go of control to outsource in her business. Listen in as she defines what it means to be vulnerable, how you can pus...

Traveling the world to photograph weddings may sound like a dream, but have you considered the logistics of how to build a business to support it? In episode 281 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ann Koch shares her experiences with international weddings, and how knowing your motivation for travel can effect your business model! Listen in as she shares the marketing components that you need to focus on in yo...

Are you capturing more than beautiful portraits for your boudoir clients? What if you could create a storybook from each session that better portrayed the nuance of your client's personality? In episode 280 of the Bokeh Podcast, Tasha Koetsch of Wanderlust Boudoir describes how she approaches her boudoir sessions with the intent of telling a story. Listen in as she describes her process for creati...

Are you developing relationships that establish loyalty, leading your clients back to you for photos year after year?⠀ In episode 279 of the Bokeh Podcast, Michelle of M Harris Studios shares how she's developed a "Client for Life" program that allows her to photograph her clients from engagement to the rest of life's special moments.  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographer...

Are you concerned that photographers who are pricing themselves low are undercutting the market? In episode 278 of the Bokeh Podcast, we chat with Sarah Willey on why she believes every market deserves great photography services, not just the higher end. Listen in as she breaks down how photographers can be successful with budget weddings, and how they can begin servicing the budget-friendly marke...

Do you ever feel stuck in your business without any sense of control over the direction you're going? In episode 277 of the Bokeh Podcast, Madi and Micah May share the story of their struggle with stress, exhaustion, and complacency when things didn't go as planned. Listen in as they share how they managed to move forward, along with a few steps you can take to get unstuck in your business. The Bo...

Does entrepreneurship leave you feeling disconnected from a community in your local market? In episode 276 of the Bokeh Podcast, Gene Yoon shares how he collaborated with a few friends to create a co-working space that was influenced by the concept of community. Listen in as Gene shares some of the biggest lessons he's learned from running a co-working space, along with how you can get started cre...

Have you found a way to generate recurring work within your business model? In episode 275 of the Bokeh Podcast, Gustavo Fernandez explains why making the transition from wedding photography to corporate event photography was the key to consistent work. Listen in as he discusses networking for events, the principals for a successful corporate brand, and pricing your services. The Bokeh Podcas...

Are you ready to profit more in your photography business through products sales, but have a fear of being too pushy while selling to your clients? In episode 274 of the Bokeh Podcast, Tonya Damron exposes the reason that people are afraid of offering print products, and how you can overcome that fear. Listen in as she shares the opportunities you have to up-sell your packages and successfully pro...

Do your personal relationships suffer because you're investing all of your time into your business? The concept of balance is subjective, but it may be time to evaluate how you can have more of it in your life. In episode 273 of the Bokeh Podcast, Deb Kalsbeek and Bethany Crambley of SnapJoy Studio share how they've found balance while juggling five businesses between the two of them. Listen in as...