Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Is your physical health falling low on your priority list? Are looking to implement exercise into your routine? In episode 97 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan Holritz, Heather Smith, and Haylee Gaffin discuss exercise in this month's series on health. Listen in as they share their journey with fitness, current routines, and tips to efficiently incorporate fitness into your weekly schedule. The audio f...

Do your family portrait sessions tend to feel stiff and over-posed? In episode 96 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jenna Anderson of Jenna Cole Photography describes her take on play-based family portrait sessions. Listen in as she shares the steps she takes to not only create a fun environment for the kids, but capture memories that will last a lifetime for the family. The Bokeh podcast is brought to y...

Are you searching for a classic and timeless style for your brand and products? In episode 95 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Heather Durham shares her approach to creating a timeless product for clients to enjoy for years to come. Listen in as she shares her post-production process for creating this look and delivering quality products. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Photographer...

Do you struggle to prioritize your health as an entrepreneur? Are looking to develop healthier habits to make nutrition a higher priority? In episode 94 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan Holritz, Heather Smith and Haylee Gaffin discuss nutrition in this month's series on health. Listen in as they share their journey with developing healthy eating habits that fit their own life and provide tips to a sim...

Do you struggle to build personal relationships while focusing so much of your time and energy on your business? In episode 93, relationship expert and business coach, Monique Melton, discusses the importance of genuine connections inside and outside of your brand. Listen in as she shares the four behaviors you may be presenting that are hurting your personal relationships. The Bokeh podcast is br...

Are you overwhelmed with all of the busywork that is running a photography business? Would you like to learn how to simplify and streamline your workflows, so that you’ll be less stressed, have more free time, and ultimately build a more successful business? In episode 92 of the Bokeh Podcast, we introduce our new series, Workflow Wednesdays. Our host, Nathan Holritz, along with co-hosts Heat...

Are you struggling to balance your personal life while you hustle in your professional life? In episode 91 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kylee Ann of Kylee Ann Studios provides three steps that will allow you a healthier hustle to create the balance you desire. From adjusting your focus to reflecting on your priorities, Kylee shares personal examples of developing a healthy work-life balance. The Bokeh po...

Are you looking to turn your passion for photography into a sustainable business? In episode 90 of the Bokeh Podcast, Adam Mason shares about his start in photography, his role in educating entrepreneurs, and the passion that inspired it all. Listen as he provides three steps to build the foundation for a sustainable business. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit :&nbsp...

Do you struggle with creating consistent content for your social media pages that represents your brand? In episode 89, photographer Kate Supa shares behind the scenes of her successful Instagram account. Listen in as she suggests four tips to creating consistency with your social media content. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Wedding...

Are you intimidated with the thought of building a photography brand that represents you?   In episode 88 of the Bokeh Podcast, Danette Chappell shares how she built a brand that reflected her style and attracted adventurous couples eloping in Las Vegas. Listen in as she provides three steps to creating a powerful brand that you’re passionate about. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by&nbsp...

Does your website describe you as more than just a photographer? In episode 87 of the Bokeh Podcast, Phillip & Eileen Blume share how they turned their website into a personalized client experience that allows potential clients to connect with them. Listen in as they share how a trip to Guatemala gave them the confidence to adapt their business model to base solely on connection with clients a...

Does the time investment of being an entrepreneur leave you missing out on making memories with your friends and family? In episode 86, Abbey Kyhl of Seven Summers Creative shares about the moment she realized that in order to have a healthier work-life balance, a shift needed to be made in her business. This shift led her to a 24 hour work week. Listen in as she describes her journey to self-care...

Does being a photography business owner seem chaotic and unorganized at times? In episode 85, Tim Hussey, owner and lead developer of Pixifi, shares how a lack of organization in his photography business led to the development of a business management software. Listen as he describes the importance of having systems in place that will allow you to enjoy the freedom of entrepreneurship. The Bokeh p...

Has your passion for photography and building a successful business led to burnout? You’re not alone! In episode 84 of the Bokeh Podcast, Carly Jurach of Someplace Images shares how loving her role as a studio manager and photographer on a popular cruise ship led her to experience burnout. Listen in as she describes her experience with overcoming burnout by focusing on the opportunities she w...

Are you looking to specialize in a very targeted niche, with no idea of how to market it? In episode 83, photographer Cherry Thomas shares the one move she made that allowed her to turn her dream of photographing local elopements into a reality. Listen in as Cherry explains how a single blog post changed her career and the steps she took to make her specialized niche a success. The Bokeh podcast i...

Are you struggling to find balance and harmony while running a photography business? In episode 82, Laura Neff of Laura Lee Photography explains how finding harmony in your business and life can be achieved through efficiency, simplifying your systems, and working smarter. Listen in as she provides six steps that will help you make more money and have more time for your family, friends, and yourse...

Do you find that your clients struggle with comfort and beauty during their boudoir shoots? In episode 81, Rachael Schirano shares how she makes her clients feel comfortable and beautiful in her boudoir experience from start to finish. Listen as she shares her journey with photography, her passion behind boudoir, and the inviting environment she has set up to ease her clients’ nerves. The Bokeh po...

Are you searching for an organized, more systematized way to run your photography business?   In episode 80 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Ashley Gerrity shares how she organized her business by implementing the perfect workflow. Listen as she shares her top three tools for running a successful business and studio from anywhere in the country.   The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by...

Do you ever get disappointed turning away clients because you’re already booked? In episode 79, Amy & Tavis Guild of Memory Montage Photography share how they solved this problem by hiring a team of photographers under their brand. Listen in as they describe the process of hiring, training, and successfully managing their team of photographers. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Phot...

Are you overworking yourself and missing out on time with your family?    In episode 78 of the Bokeh Podcast, Erin Hernandez-Reisner shares how a horrific personal experience drastically shifted her perspective about work-life balance, changed her relationships with her clients, and led to a 20-hour workweek!  The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Photographer’s Edit : C...

Are you growing relationships with your clients? It’s time to start being intentional with those connections. In episode 77, Shaun Austin, CEO of Kiss Books, discusses how being intentional with building relationships will allow your clients to find trust in you and your work. Listen as he describes the philosophy behind making sales and provides the four questions you should be asking yourse...

Do you ever wonder how you can drive print sales in your photography business? Utilizing prints for growth is a strategy often overlooked nowadays.    In episode 76 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer James Kelly of Scotland shares how he has built a business that focuses of providing his clients with a physical product. Listen as he shares his three step process for growing your print sa...

Do you ever have trouble staying focused on your work? With a world of unlimited distractions, it can be hard to find that focus.   In episode 75 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographers Rich and Heather Smith share how they’ve adjusted the techniques in their daily routine to dive into deep work without distractions. Listen is as they share the difference between focusing on deep work and shallow...

Does your business get so overwhelming that you have little to no time for self-care?   In episode 74 of the Bokeh Podcast, Sara O'Hara of Sara Jeanne Photography opens up about a time in her life when she realized, not only the importance of self-care, but the impact it had on her business.  Listen as we dive into the importance of emotional health, embracing time management techniques,...

Do you ever feel short on time? As if you’re unable to manage your schedule well enough to effectively run your photography business?   In episode 73 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Erika Grace shares the techniques and workflows she uses to manage her weekly schedule. Listen in as she explains the importance of organization and repetition in her schedule that allows her to efficiently ope...