Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

As a photography business owner, establishing your pricing structure can feel complicated and overwhelming. In episode 222 of the Bokeh Podcast, Mary Breuer shares important ideas you should take into consideration for establishing your fees. Listen in as she shares her simple formula to determine just how much money you should be charging in order to run a successful photography business. The Bok...

Do you find the consistent creation and scheduling of good content for social media overwhelming?  In episode 221 of the Bokeh Podcast, our special guest, Meredith Ryncarz presents manageable solutions to the stress of establishing a valuable brand presence through social media. Listen is as Meredith shares a simple strategy for creating interesting content, and pushing it out to your most im...

Are you making an effort to network and build relationships for your photography business? If not, you may be missing out on opportunities to grow! In episode 220 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kelsey Christine and Britt Hyatt of Launch Your Day Dream discuss three significant relationships you should be focusing on in your business. Listen in as they share how to approach these relationships, and where yo...

Are your family portraits missing connection between your subjects? In episode 219 of the Bokeh Podcast, Brooke Schultz shares three simple ways you can adjust your approach to family portraits to capture love-soaked and soulful images. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to th...

Are you creating a comfortable and inviting environment for your boudoir clients to experience? In episode 218 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Traci Miller of Indium Boudoir discuss the importance of making your client feel natural in a very intimate setting! Listen in as Traci shares her full client experience from start to finish, and highlights some of her go-to poses f...

We’ve all heard the term “niching down,” but have you considered how you could apply the concept to your business? In episode 215 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kaycee Lunde shares how she combined her passion for farming and photography to find her niche in country weddings. Listen in as Kaycee shares about life on the farm, branding her business to attract her ideal clients, and how you can discover a ni...

Do you get overwhelmed when it comes to focusing on the goals you create for yourself and struggle with actually accomplishing what you set out to do? In episode 216 of the Bokeh Podcast, transformational life coach, Jaime Gordon joins us to share the components of creating a vision (rather than goal), and the long-term impact that short-term vision casting can make in your life and business. List...

Are you creating a personalized experience for your couples that begins the moment they inquire with you? In episode 215 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Ryn Loren discuss how you can make small adjustments to your workflow to create a unique and personalized experience for your clients! Listen in as Ryn walks through how she approaches her sessions, the personal touches sh...

Converting wedding leads in an over-saturated market can be challenging, especially when you’re competition is charging less than you. Are you providing your potential couples with the best tools to understand the value you'll bring on their wedding day? In episode 214 of the Bokeh Podcast, wedding photographer and educator, Jordan Correces discusses the importance of nurturing your leads to help...

Are you struggling to build a brand that truly represents you and attracts your ideal client? Maybe it’s time to take a look at how your skills can set you apart from your competition! In episode 213 of the Bokeh Podcast, Michelle Garayua introduces the importance of understanding your strengths and the significance they can have in branding your business. If you’re ready to hone in on your streng...

Calling all senior portrait photographers! Are you offering a boutique experience that provides a valuable and memorable experience for your clients? In episode 212 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Renee Bowen discuss the opportunities that providing a boutique experience can bring to your business! Listen in to learn how she created a efficient workflow that also created v...

Are you making an effort to provide value and connect with your clients on Instagram? In episode 211 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ellie Koleen introduces the concept of lifestyle Instagramming, and how it can be beneficial to your business. Listen in as she discusses the importance of sharing more than just your portfolio online, and how you can provide value through creating content about your personal...

Are you overwhelmed from taking on too much work in your photography business, but are afraid to ask for help? As entrepreneurs, the state of your mental health should be a priority in your life and your business. In episode 210 of the Bokeh Podcast, we're joined by Vanessa Hicks to discuss the importance of taking your mental health seriously. Listen in as she opens up about her battle with anxie...

Are you creating an impressive experience for your clients that is consistent each and every time? In episode 209 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Laura Neff, explore the potential of automation with CRMs, and how you can create a consistent client experience through workflows! Listen in as Laura shares her how she's utilized her CRM, her favorite features in Honeybook, and...

Have you attempted to outsource your editing, but have a hard time giving up control over your work? In episode 208 of the Bokeh Podcast, Teshorn Jackson shares his experience with outsourcing, and how he finally let go of the control. Listen in as he explains the significance of trusting your editors to create the edits your brand requires. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographe...

Have you considered how important consistency is in your client experience? In episode 207 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts and special guest, Ashley Gerrity share five important principles that will help in creating routines for a better experience for your clients. Listen in as Ashley shares how her job at Starbucks prepared her to place importance on client experience, and how she adapted that...

Are you offering valuable insight to your couples that explains the value and significance of a great wedding day timeline? In episode 206 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lindsay Rozelle walks us through her process of building timelines that work specifically for her clients' big day. Listen in as she shares the questions you need to ask each couple so you can help build a custom timeline, plus the be...

Are you leveraging your bride's network of friends for the growth of your wedding business? Where there is a bride, there's typically a bridesmaid. In episode 205 of the Bokeh Podcast, Quianna Marie shares how building trust and growing relationships with the bridesmaids at your weddings can help convert them into your clients. Listen in as she shares a few key ideas to help build that trust, whil...

Did you just come out of a successful busy season that left you struggling to keep up with every task you needed to complete? Don't let that feeling of overwhelm lead to burnout! In episode 204 of the Bokeh Podcast, Laylee Emadi shares her own story of burnout and overwhelm, and how she managed to pull through. Listen in as she provides two poignant ideas that will enable you to avoid burnout in y...

Have you ever considered how much work goes into the business of other wedding vendors, and how you can work with them to create a better experience for your client? In episode 203 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jacqueline Malocu, makeup artist and owner of Beautiful Dream Team, discusses what she wants photographers to know about makeup artists. Listen in as she shares about the importance of collaboratio...

Are you ready to take your side hustle to a full-time job, but aren't sure what steps you need to take to get started? In episode 202 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nick Church shares the most important steps to prepare for a successful transition to full-time photography. Listen in as he shares the importance of planning, and how those plans can impact your business long-term. The Bokeh Podcast is brought...

Does the idea of moving to in-person sales intimidate you, when the industry has moved online? You're not alone! In episode 201 of the Bokeh Podcast, Keala Jarvis shares how she moved to IPS, and the impact it has had on her business as an international portrait photographer. Listen in as she describes the three main fears most photographers have about transitioning to an IPS business model,...

Are you going out of your way to create a safe, yet enjoyable space for your boudoir clients to be vulnerable in front of the camera? In episode 200 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ore Adesina of Intimate Lens Studio goes into detail about how she helps her clients feel comfortable with sharing an intimate side of themselves with her camera. Listen in as she explains the different ways in which you can...

Are you approaching your weddings and sessions with the mentality that you're capable of creating beautiful imagery, no matter the situation? In episode 199 of the Bokeh Podcast, Colleen Bies shares how she takes on the mindset of an agency art director to ensure the images she is capturing reflect her brand. Listen in as she describes the role of an art director, how that relates to your photogra...

Does being an international elopement photographer sound like a dream, but you have no idea what it takes or where to get started?  Let us introduce you to elopement expert, Rochelle Cheever as she shares about creating a powerful elopement experience for her clients and how a knowledge of international destinations can set you apart. Listen in as she provides the elements to creating an last...