Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Have you considered narrowing your photography services to a niche market, but unsure how to go about doing so?   In episode 72, photographer Rachael Spiegel shares how she has built a successful career in the niche market of photographing only Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Listen in as Rachael shares three tips she utilized to educate herself in her practice, gain experience under established p...

Do you ever forget the "why" behind your business? What is it that motivates and drives you to continue building your photography business?   In episode 71 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jessica Kaucz of See Me Roar dives into the passion and motivation behind her work that has become the "why" in building her business. From personal experience to impacting the lives of others, Jessica's primary goal...

Have you noticed opportunities to grow your photography business, but don’t feel like you have any extra time to invest in those efforts? Is your busy schedule keeping you from building the photography brand of your dreams?   In episode 70 of the Bokeh Podcast, Andrea Bogard of Northern Art Photography shares how making the decision to outsource her photo editing to Photographer’s Edit gave h...

Does the thought of networking terrify you? Whether introvert or not, it can be a scary thought to make connections in large groups or B2B events.   In episode 69 of the Bokeh Podcast, Emily Edgar of Emily Nicole Photography shares how she decided to start networking through personal outreach rather than large events. This simple realization that relationships can be formed in a more aut...

Are you having trouble connecting with your clients on Instagram? Is it possible to engage them in a meaningful way that enriches their experience with your brand? We think so!   In episode 68 of the Bokeh Podcast, Instagram maven and branding expert, Jasmine Star reveals how she goes deep with her Instagram audience to create real connections. There's a lot to learn as Jasmine shares he...

As photographers, we tend to get carried away with the business and lose sight of the client experience. Has that ever happened to you? Maybe you’re completely unaware that your client experience is lacking because you haven't put yourself in your customer's shoes.   In episode 67 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Lori Blythe shares how she realized how much she could improve her client expe...

Ever wish there were two or three of you to get your work done? If only there were someone to build us a cloning machine! Or have you considered hiring associate photographers? In episode 66 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Jennie Tewell shares the benefits of hiring associate photographers! While we’ve previously discussed how to build a team of photographers in episode 61 , today Jennie is sha...

Ready to jump into the next phase of your business? Ready to begin fast-tracking the process? With so many techniques and steps to take, things can get overwhelming. In episode 65 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jessica Odaynik of Jesslance Photo gives insight into her four simple steps to fast-tracking your photography business. Through networking and managing her time, she’s found success in focusing on h...

Struggling to find a balance in art and business as a photographer? It's so easy to get lost in one or the other and lose sight of the big picture.   In episode 64 of the Bokeh Podcast, Peter Clayman of NH Images shares steps you can take to pursue the art of photography while still keeping the business side a priority. Peter discusses how he found a balance that allowed him to utilize his bu...

Looking for inspiration in your business? As entrepreneurs, we go through phases that require us to search for something more for our businesses. Whether we search in art or elsewhere, we can find inspiration in areas outside of our primary passion. In episode 63, photographer Tomas Flint describes how he found inspiration in the music and life of Tom Petty. As on of the most influential musi...

As we approach the end of another year, have you started to prepare your business for 2018? Part of being a successful business owner is establishing a clear and actionable business plan, and that includes planning in advance for the new calendar year! But what’s the best way to go about this process?    In episode 62 of the Bokeh Podcast, photographer Meredith Ryncarz explains the&...

Are you overwhelmed with the number of bookings for your wedding and portrait business? What if you could share the workload with associate photographers? In episode 61 of the Bokeh Podcast, Katie Snyder shares how she went from burnout to managing a team of successful photographers under her brand. She shares her journey to building a team of photographers, including her fears of letting go and h...

Afraid to jump because you don't want to fail? While some failure is inevitable, not every failure will hurt you. In many cases, it can improve your business and yourself in more ways than one. In episode 60 of the Bokeh Podcast, Torrey Fox shares her successes, failures, and everything in between that has helped guide her business to be what it is today. From trial and error, Torrey has foun...

Developing a portrait workflow can seem daunting when there is so much to do, but that reinforces the purpose of the steps and processes needed to be successful. From scheduling to the session,  processing, proofing, and selling, having a workflow can expedite the process, saving you time and money. In episode 59 of the Bokeh Podcast, Erin Costa shares her simple workflow to portrait sessions...

Motherhood isn't always easy, especially when you're trying to balance a family with your owning a photography business. Establishing a simple proactive workflow and task list can minimize the stress and eliminate the fear of not providing enough attention to one or the other. In episode 58, Marquette Mower of Marquette LaRee shares how she went from playing tug of war between her family and busin...

Building a business around your passion can be an amazing experience, but have you ever wanted to do more? Think about how you can use your business to truly benefit others.   In episode 57 of Bokeh podcast, Stephanie Wilcox of JW Weddings shares what motivated her to build her business to benefit others. From raising her four boys to raising funds for villages in Kenya, Stephanie has a passi...

In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, wedding and portrait photographer Andrejka Hirschegger shares what she’s learned - not only about how to communicate effectively with a client - but ultimately how to lead them through an amazing experience with her business! Make sure to listen for tips that you can apply to your client communication today! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by  Photog...

Fall into a slump mid wedding season? Loose your groove during your busiest time of year? In episode 55 of the Bokeh Podcast, Erin Schmidt shares the steps she takes to get her groove back.  From channeling your creativity to planning time for yourself during those times of burnout, the steps Erin provides can easily be implemented into your routine. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by&nbs...

Do you feel like you never have enough time in a day, not only to get all of your work done, but to take care of you? In Bokeh podcast episode 54, Nathan Holritz - experienced wedding photographer and Photographer's Edit's CEO - shares an important tool that enables you to maximize work productivity, while simultaneously creating more freedom to take care of yourself and spend time with the import...

Have you ever seen your images being used without your permission or not providing proper photo credit? Know of businesses abusing copyright law? As photographers it's so important that we take the opportunity to educate those who may not be aware of the laws they're breaking. In episode 53 of the Bokeh Podcast, Haylee Gaffin, Digital Marketing Manager at Photographer's Edit, shares how she overca...

Styled shoots are an incredible opportunity to develop relationships with businesses in your market and build your portfolio for your website! But a styled shoot can be hard work, requiring lots of time, dedication, and creativity, and if you haven’t managed one before, it’s tough to know how to go about the process!   How then should a photographer go about planning and carrying out a styled...

Ever dream of traveling the world, photographing musicians, and attending concerts for a living? Sounds like a music lover's dream job, and it does exist! In episode 51 of the Bokeh Podcast, Anna Lee of Anna Lee Media discusses what it's like being a touring band photographer. She gives us a glimpse inside her start in photography, discusses the challenges associated with getting into and being a...

Photography workshops are everywhere, and sadly, many of them lack depth and significant value for the attendees.  How, then, do you create a unique workshop that not only gives you an outlet to share what you’ve learned in business, but does so in a way that is truly beneficial to the photographers that sign up?    In Bokeh podcast episode 50, Michelle Cox Vergara of Michelle Cox P...

With the photography market becoming flooded with new photographers everyday, it can be difficult to find your niche. Not only that, but breaking into a niche with nationally recognized competition, such as senior portrait photography, can feel somewhat impossible. In episode 49 of The Bokeh Podcast, Mario Masitti shares how he made a break into senior portrait photography in three simple ste...

In the season of turning your hobby into a profession, there are key components you'll want to know before starting your business as a professional photographer. In Bokeh Podcast episode 48, Emily Reiter of Anna Delores Photography shares what she feels are the most important elements of starting a photography business while minimizing stress. Learn more about Emily's journey of tra...