Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Learning how to effectively use natural light in your photography can be challenging enough, but adding other external sources of light to your photographic process can be just plain overwhelming!    Enter Francisco Joel Hernandez, photographer, educator, and Sony Alpha ambassador.    On today's Bokeh podcast episode, Francisco shares simple tips and inexpensive tools to help y...

Are you interested in making a more personal connection with your clients in order to grow your photography business? Listen in to Bokeh podcast episode 46 as Michael Sasser shares three simple steps to begin using video as a marketing tool in your photography business! Bonus: We also dive into how to more effectively run ads for your business, and you might be surprised on which platform Michael...

In a time when technology enables almost anyone to take a decent picture, it’s more important than ever to figure out other ways to make one’s photography business stand out. The fastest track to a next-level business is designing a killer client experience, and in today’s Bokeh podcast episode, the affable Joel and Amber Palmer share how they’ve done just that!   The Bokeh podcast is brought...

Update: As of 1/17/19, Turner Web Services is no longer in business. We still encourage you to listen to this episode as the content is valuable and still applicable for your business! If we want to build and sustain our photography businesses, we must have a significant presence online. Part of establishing that presence is making sure that we can be found easily, and SEO (Search Engine Optimizat...

Are you moving your photography business into a new market, and curious how to do so successfully? Or maybe you have an established photo business, but you're trying to figure out how to develop relationships with the local market in order to grow your company?  In today's Bokeh podcast, the refreshingly passionate Yanek and Sasha Wasio share how they planned and executed a move fro...

Are your ready to get your life back by outsourcing your editing, but nervous about making the leap? In today's Bokeh podcast episode, Nathan Holritz - former wedding photographer and current owner at Photographer's Edit - discusses what it means to outsource your editing, the benefits of outsourcing your image editing, common apprehensions to outsourcing editing (and their potential solutions), a...

Am I being too pushy? Am I charging too much? Am I charging too little? Does the client even want this product?   Do you find it easy to get stuck in your head when trying to sell your photography? In today's Bokeh podcast episode, Tina Doshi shares three simple ways to improve your sales process, including one step that will enable you to overcome the self doubt that is inhibiting your sales...

“That’s the thing, friend - It’s not just about you anymore. Getting organized, creating a system, and taking back your time is about every single person and every single relationship in your life. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to quit a 9-5 to work 24-7. That you don’t have to sacrifice your dream life, or any relationships, for your dream job.”   Does that quote resonate with you...

Do you lie awake in bed, mind racing with all of the things that you have to get done for your business the next day? Are you having a difficult time keeping up with all that you have to get done, wasting lots of time because of the disorganization?  In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Nathan Holritz - host of the Bokeh podcast and CEO at Photographer's Edit - shares how you can be well on...

What if you could sell your photographic artwork more effectively, AND have extra time in your day to dedicate to the important people in your life? You can, and in the this episode of the Bokeh podcast, the lovely Sarah Petty shares how!   Listen in as Sarah talks about building a business that serves her focus on family, the mental block that keeps many photographers from making more money,...

Nathan Siner is nothing if not committed to prioritizing his family, and he and his wife, Ashley, have done an amazing job of creating a photography business that supports that focus. But family life isn’t always easy, and Nathan has faced growing pains as a parent this year. In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Nathan shares his recent struggles as a parent of two young children, the lessons he’...

From his personal relationships to the way he starts and runs his businesses, Gavin Wade is an all-in kind of guy. Listen in to today’s Bokeh’s podcast as Gavin shares how this hyper-focus not only led to an amazing relationship and partnership with his wife, Erin, but two wonderful businesses, and a decision to photograph in JPEG instead of RAW. Learn how Gavin made the decision about this contro...

  Morgan Holland has a bubbly, energetic personality paired with a sense for business that you can’t help but love and admire! She’s been an event planner in Chattanooga, TN for over 10 years, and the owner of Soirees for almost as long. In this endearing episode of the Bokeh podcast, Morgan shares how to best approach what is the most important business relationship a wedding photographer ca...

In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Makayla and David Harris discuss just what it means to stay true to yourself while running a successful business. They tackle this with one key step: decide what your values are and define yourself with them. When you’re building a business, it’s important to decide what’s important to you and let that shine through in your work – especially in something...

“You only live life once, so you might as well do it as loud as possible.” So says today’s Bokeh podcast guest, Carrie Swails . A photographer and a blogger, Carrie has not only learned to leverage her personality to attract a unique client, but has created a popular blog (over 8 million unique visitors!) called Photography Awesomesauce . In this Bokeh podcast episode, Carrie discusses the signifi...

The primary benefit of running your own business is being your own boss, and yet so many photographers let their business run their lives. In this Bokeh podcast episode, Matt Grazier shares how he and his wife, Enna, have been proactive in creating a photography business that enables the life they want as they prioritize time with family, and time building community in the photography industry. Th...

Knowing who your clients are is half the job of marketing, and part of attracting that client is establishing a clear brand position. In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, Petronella Lugemwa recounts her fascinating journey from Uganda, to getting an MBA, to becoming a wedding photographer, and shares how her unique story enabled her to clearly establish her clear brand position as a photographer. The...

You're probably on Instagram, but do you know how to effectively use the social media platform to build your photography business? In this episode, Lacey Oltman walks us through how to build a purpose-driven Instagram account, and then how to create more compelling Instagram posts - both for the purpose of attracting the right client for your business! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photog...

There is strength in numbers. Just ask Andrew Barlow, who manages Shoot and Share , a photography community of over 30,000! In this Bokeh podcast episode, Andrew explains what it takes to create a real community, how community engagement can help build your business, and why personal success doesn't always equate with personal fulfillment. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit...

What if someone told you that the key to a long photography career wasn’t about the art of photography? In this Bokeh podcast episode, Luke Edmonson shares how he found his own path in photography, his perspective on working with family members, and the big idea that has enabled a legacy of successful family of photographers. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit : Custom...

It's not what you know. It's who you know. And no one can tell you better than Kenny Kim , a photographer who's carved his niche in the destination wedding business. In this Bokeh podcast episode, Kenny shares how relationships have helped fast-track his business and made him the go-to photographer for destination weddings. This podcast is brought to you by photographersedit.com , custom post...

Don't try and do it all yourself. Being a business owner requires you delegate responsibility. In this Bokeh podcast episode Rachel Solomon offers her advice on how to delegate. She talks about the fear of losing creative control, the editing chair of death, and the practical value of outsourcing services. This podcast is brought to you by photographersedit.com , custom post-production for th...

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. So that makes a gallery of photos a pretty long novel! In this Bokeh podcast episode Jessie Alexis Evans , one of the founders of Photo Native , offers some advice on how to tell a good story though photography. Hear Jessie discuss how she made her business flourish, broke down barriers, and gotten the shot no one else did. This podcast is brought to you...

Have you ever wondered why your website isn’t bringing in more business? In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, CEO Todd Watson of Showit , shares three steps to creating a more effective website. These tips are bound to help you develop your photography business more effectively. This podcast is brought to you by photographersedit.com , custom post-production for the wedding and portrait pho...

What does it take to build a high-end wedding photography business in a small market? John and Lindsey Bamber share their key to building a thriving business in Southeast Tennessee, while still prioritizing connection with each other and their two children!  This podcast is brought to you by  photographersedit.com , custom post-production for the wedding and portrait photographer.&n...