Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Are you ready to take your business to the next level but struggle to find balance with being the parent you want to be? You don’t have to choose one over the other! Enter Laurken Kendall, our guest in episode 197 of the Bokeh Podcast. Laurken is a photographer, wife to a farmer, and mother of three. She's a believer of legacy and insists that her sons have shown her the true meaning of love. List...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed in your photography business, working on tasks that aren't moving you forward? In episode 196 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith reveals how you can find freedom in your business by implementing systems that will save you time and resources. Listen in as she shares how you can start creating systems by answering a few simple questions. The Bokeh Podcast is br...

Is your photography business satisfying your desire to make an impact on your community and the people you care about most in your life? In episode 195 of the Bokeh Podcast, Petronella Lugemwa opens up by describing the impact her life has had on capturing the photos she is most passionate about. Knowing why you continue to focus on a career in photography and understanding the influence your...

Are you looking for an easy to use online gallery that also offers a built-in smart store that you personalize specifically for your brand? In episode 194 of Bokeh Podcast, our hosts, along with special guest, Heather J. Keys of Pass discuss the efficiency and ease of setting up an online gallery for your clients. Listen in as Heather shares the newest features and demos how you can seam...

Do you constantly fear that you'll lose images because you don't have a backup system in place? In episode 193 of the Bokeh Podcast, Dawn Richardson of Dawn Elizabeth Studios explains the importance of taking extra steps to guarantee the safety of your client's images. Listen in as Dawn shares every step in the workflow of her backup system so you never have to worry about losing files. The B...

Are you looking to break into commercial and editorial photography, but unsure of how to capture truly authentic images of your clients for publication?  In episode 192 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lynsey Weatherspoon breaks down 3 important elements of her commercial portrait sessions that enable her to capture beautiful images that show the true personality of her subject. The Bokeh Podcast i...

Are you missing out on additional income because you're not sure how to get started with In-Person Sales (IPS)?⠀ In episode 191 of Bokeh Podcast, Keala Jarvis joins Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich to share her step by step process for IPS! From setting client expectations to final delivery, confidence in knowing your product's value is so important! Ready to get started with IPS? Listen to...

Do you find yourself spending most of your time working on administrative tasks in your photography business when you'd rather be capturing more photos of your clients? In episode 190 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nicole Hoffman, Head of Customer Service for Táve , discusses the benefits of using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to create templates and workflows that will allow you to spend...

Does the thought of offering, creating, and delivering albums for your clients overwhelm you? In episode 189 of the Bokeh Podcast, our hosts chat with Shaun Austin and Morgan Rager of KISS Books  about the process involved in creating an album with their company! Listen in as they share the KISS experience that makes album design simple for your business. The audio from Workflow Wednesday epi...

Are you continuing to evolve with changes over time in your photography business? Whether it's new marketing platforms, technology, or business education, it's important to remain relevant. In episode 188 of the Bokeh Podcast, Bobbi Brinkman shares how after 37 years in her photography business, she still shoots around 50 weddings a year! Listen in as she discusses the importance of remaining true...

Are you offering your clients a timeless product that will hold their memories for a lifetime?⠀ In episode 187 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Rich, and last-minute special guest Shaun Austin - CEO of KISS Books - walk through the importance of offering albums to their wedding clients! Listen in as they share the philosophy behind selling, creating, and delivering beautiful wedding albums. The audio...

Is your photography brand attracting the type of clients you want while also uniquely representing you? In episode 186 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jess Onesto of Cheers Babe Photo shares the importance of branding and making sure your business stands out! Listen in as she explains how she created her unique brand and how she used it as an opportunity to expand her business with an online shop. The Bokeh...

Are you proactively making connections in order to grow your photography business? In episode 185 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of networking with intention! Listen in as they share the methodology in building relationships with potential clients, vendors, and others in order to build and market your business. The audio from Workflow Wednesday...

Are you looking to grow your photography business in one area, but nervous about specializing and missing opportunities? In episode 184 of the Bokeh Podcast, Morgan Mendez of Lady Ilg Photography shares how specializing in your business can actually set you up for success! Listen in as she explains the importance of specializing and how to determine what niche you choose! The Bokeh Podcast is brou...

Are you proactively making an effort to grow your photography business offline?⠀ In episode 183 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of networking! Listen in as they share the philosophy behind building relationships with others in order to build and market your business. The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live vide...

Are you ready to grow your team with associate photographers, but fear you won't find the right people for the job? In episode 182 of the Bokeh Podcast, Sarah Willey joins us to share how she grew her business by hiring associate photographers, plus she gives an inside look at the process she followed to find them. If you're interested in adding to your team, listen to Sarah's advice on finding an...

Do you struggle with the idea of giving up control in your business? We've been there and we understand! In episode 181 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, & Rich continue the conversation on outsourcing editing and discuss the Photographer's Edit workflow. Listen in to hear Rich & Heather's process of setting up their editing style, prepping files for editing, and receiving the...

Are you ready to break into wedding photography, but have hesitations in facing the challenges of being a new wedding photographer? In episode 180 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kerry Murray shares how he balances his full-time job and family, while pursuing his side hustle in photography. Listen as he provides insight on his experience with managing multiple jobs, figuring out pricing, and getting booked...

Are you missing out on big opportunities to grow your business with new or existing clients? In episode 179 of the Bokeh Podcast, Allison Hopkins discusses the importance of looking at every opportunity and deciding how you can grow from it. Listen in as she shares ways you can better serve your existing clients, evaluate and utilize your strengths, and capitalize on opportunities in your business...

Are you hesitant to give up control when it comes to your business? You're not alone! In episode 178 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich discuss the importance of delegating work, like editing, so you can focus on the things that will grow your business and fulfill your life. The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wed...

Has the art of film photography been lost in an age of digital formats?  In episode 177 of the Bokeh Podcast, Braedon Flynn reveals the reason he primarily shoots with film. Listen as he shares about his passion behind film photography and his success in running multiple businesses. If you’ve been wanting to add film to your photography business, this episode is for you! The Bokeh Podcast is...

 Do you think you're ready to become a professional photographer, but still have questions about running a business? In episode 176 of the Bokeh Podcast, we brought on Alanna Lee, a new photographer, to ask us the biggest questions she had about running a photography business. Listen as Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich answer her questions about communication, gear, books, and so much more!...

Being self-employed comes with so much freedom, but do you find it easier to procrastinate as a result?  In episode 175 of the Bokeh Podcast, Tallan Paul shares three principles that will enable you to get more work done. Listen as he outlines a plan to establish your goals and achieve them successfully, without procrastinating.  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’...

Are you creating a relaxing photographic experience for your couples on their wedding day, despite a hectic schedule? In episode 174 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich share their best secrets to managing clients' expectations when it comes to the timeline for a first look and wedding portraits. Listen as they share the tools they use to manage their time, how to convince...

Are you interested in welcoming every couple into your business, but struggle with how to approach posing? In episode 173 of the Bokeh Podcast, Cassandra Zetta provides possible posing concepts that focus less on gender roles, and more on providing a unique experience - customized to every single couple you photograph. Listen in as she walks through a simple yet practical guide for posing cou...