Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Do you feel overwhelmed when you realize how many images you've taken during a session? Photographer, Ellen Cramblet joins us to share her journey toward realizing that “clarity is kindness,” and that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to deliverables. Tune in as we discuss shooting with intention, and how the images that we deliver are a reflection of our brand! The Bokeh P...

Whether you want to photograph your own dog, or you're building a dog photography business - there are ways to connect with and photograph that dog to better capture its personality! Listen in to this episode of the Bokeh Podcast with dog photographer Carol Arscott to learn how!  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You...

Planning for the financial needs of running a photography business can be truly overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be! Check out this bonus episode as Bobbi Brinkman shares what smart financial planning is, and who the most important people are when it comes to creating connections!  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photograph...

Do you want to charge more for your work? Photographer Kristin Sweeting says that you need to get your portfolio dialed in! Listen in to our conversation to learn how to improve the quality of work that you share in order to raise your prices! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the...

Show Notes: How did the Bokeh Podcast come to fruition? (3:23) How long did it take to find the flow and rhythm of hosting a podcast? (7:30) Why the black v-neck T-shirts? (13:45) What are 3 things Nathan is implementing or focusing on for this year? (22:07) How can you stay focused and maintain time for yourself while running multiple businesses? (31:00) Has hosting the podcast changed your life,...

Running a healthy and successful photography business in 2023 is largely about creating an amazing customer experience! Photographer Jasmine Newton is going to share how to up the ante in the experience you create for your branding portrait clients in today’s Bokeh Podcast episode!  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer....

You can't escape hard work if you want to build a strong business, but how do you balance hard work with enjoying the life you've created for yourself - and minimize the possibility of burnout? Listen in to this important conversation with photographer Sean Oblizalo to learn simple steps you can take to have the business you want while maintaining peace of mind! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you...

In a world where taking a good picture is no longer a differentiator in photography business, creating an amazing client experience is more important than ever! On today's Bokeh Podcast episode, photographer John DeMato shares how he uses strategy calls to take client experience to the next level! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Phot...

Being there to meet a client’s need is one thing, but is there a way to actually create desire for your brand in the mind of a potential client? Tune in to this episode with photographers James and Schulze to learn how! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app , fol...

In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Ed...

In this bonus episode of the Bokeh Podcast, Helene Boudreau walks us through three ways to “outwork doubt” so that you can build the confidence to achieve what you set out to accomplish. It may not be perfect in the beginning, but taking messy action is the first step. Tune in as we chat about what this looks like and how you can implement this advice into your own business! The Bokeh Podcast is b...

In a crowded market with so many photographers, a clear and distinct brand position will enable us to stand out and capture the attention of potential clients more effectively! Join us for today's Bokeh Podcast episode to learn how to establish, communicate, and leverage a strong brand position in your own photography business! And bonus: guest co-host Lisa Aihara of Ellette Studio joins us to giv...

The primary purpose of your website is to convert visitors to customers. If it's not doing so consistently, it's time for change! Listen in to this conversation with Jeff Brown to learn how to update your website for higher conversion and business growth! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh po...

Cameras on phones are just cheap, lackluster wannabes when it comes to professional photography. Or are they? Join us for really important food for thought in this episode with photographer Kim Kovacik, as we talk about the role of phone cameras in the professional photography world! Oh, and spoiler alert: Kim has photographed an ad campaign for a well-known brand...with her phone! The Bokeh Podca...

There seems to be a subconscious assumption that being a photography business owner equals chaotic, high-hour work weeks - especially during busy season! But what if that wasn't the case?! Photographer Sara Price is here to share with us how to minimize overwhelm with a more intentional approach to workflow! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Profes...

We all know that social media is an extremely powerful tool to drive brand awareness and new business! However, we can easily forget about getting out from behind the phone and creating in-person relationships with those that can ALSO drive significant business our way. Krista Marie is here to share strategies for engaging in personal relationships to help grow your business! The Bokeh Podcast is...

Show Notes: Mike's introduction (1:05) What is a big idea or principle that has helped drive Mike's business over the years? (8:28) What was Mike's first introduction to using AI? (11:55) Why are we so "scared" of AI becoming more mainstream? (13:50) What was the turning point for Mike that pushed him to leverage AI in his business? (17:42) What AI tools would Mike recommend photographers try? (20...

So much of creating a great customer experience is about managing expectations, and when it comes to wedding photography, what better way to do this than with a great timeline? Listen in to this conversation with photographer Leah Daniels to learn how to create a powerful timeline for an amazing customer experience! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for th...

Photography industry magazines have become quite dated in their design, which naturally means an opportunity to launch an alternative magazine! Photographer Mandy Lynn saw this opportunity and decided to take on the challenge of conceptualizing and publishing a new photography magazine called The Bokeh Effect. Listen in to learn the why and how behind the new magazine! The Bokeh Podcast is brought...

Do you want to stand out amongst the mass of photographers in your marketplace and book more clients? It's time to focus on a niche! Listen to photographer Gary Pope's advice in this episode to learn how to build your business with a hyper-niche! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on...

Building your marketing strategy around social media platforms that you don't control can be a bit risky! What if there was a marketing medium that you controlled, and helped you not only build your brand but also book more clients? Make sure to listen to my conversation with photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver to learn more! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editin...

It's difficult enough to build and run a photography business, but things get a LOT more complicated when family and kids get mixed in! Join the conversation with photographer Gavin Boulware today as we talk about how to best balance photography business life with being a parent! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can...

There's a different way to draw in potential wedding clients that not many photographers are leveraging. Kari Bjorn is here to help us all learn more about the methodology in today's Bokeh Podcast episode! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app , follow on Spotify...

Repeat business can make up a large part of the growth of a photography business, but what are you doing to generate that repeat business? Photographer Jakievious Phillips is here to share how to launch and develop a loyalty program for your photography clients! Make sure to listen in! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. Yo...

Need a fresh start? Maybe you're ready to leave your "normal" job and go full-time with photography, or maybe you just want to shift the direction of your existing business? Join us for this conversation with photographer Jasmin Blais to learn how to pivot to something new intentionally, intelligently, and with minimal stress! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Edi...