Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

There's no minimizing hard work, but there's a BIG difference between being busy and being effective. In today's episode with Tracy Kirkland, learn how to structure your business to make more money with less busywork - and free up a bit of time in your life! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh...

Look, it's easy for us to get comfortable just going about things the way we normally do. But no one's life ever changed - and certainly no industry grew - by being ok with status quo. And so that brings us to an important conversation with photographer Scott Josuweit in today's episode. Scott has been in the industry for a bit, and he has some thoughts about how the photography industry can be be...

We’ve heard a lot about how to host a styled shoot, but not enough about what to do with the content afterward! Make sure to join us for a fascinating conversation with Shamira Preston to learn a strategy for your images after your next styled shoot! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast...

The conversation around pricing has become unnecessarily complicated in the photography industry, and photographer Walid Azami is here to fix that! Listen in to this episode with Walid to learn how to simply establish pricing that not only makes sense to your clients, but also sets your business up for profitability. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for t...

You may be missing out on an opportunity to license your work for additional income! Make sure to listen in to photographer Taylor Brumfield's thoughts on how to go about this process safely and profitably! 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 Spotif...

It's inevitable that we'll face challenges in the middle of launching or building our photography business. The question is: how do we keep going despite the adversity? Join us for this powerful conversation with Katrina Cross-Daniels to not only learn how to keep your business running in the middle of troubles, but even level up in the process! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’...

“That’s a really good question. It’s storytelling. I see many photographers flood albums with just images, but I’m not selling the images. I’m selling the story. As a storyteller, I focus on their story during the consultations and then reveal it in their albums. Every page and spread has a purpose. Once my clients fall in with the flow of their story then oftentimes they just say yes with no chan...

It's so easy to get caught up in just booking clients in order to photograph their portrait sessions or events...and not even think about how to proactively sell prints for additional revenue! Listen in to this conversation with photographer Luci Dumas to learn how to increase your cash flow with large print sales! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the...

The first look at a wedding can be some of the most intimate, beautiful images you have the opportunity to capture! And yet all the pressure and variables can make capturing those few moments a bit overwhelming! Listen in to this episode with Sean Oblizalo to learn the 4 elements of successful, stunning first-look photos! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing...

We have so many moving parts to keep up with in our photography businesses, and it can become extremely overwhelming! Listen in to this conversation with workflow specialist, Charlotte Isaac, as she shares how to utilize automation to relieve stress, make work easier, and enable you to build a more successful business! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for...

It can be so tough to find the right second shooter or photo assistant to represent our brand well! Listen in to the conversation with photographer Nathan Desch today to learn a smarter, more effective approach to connecting with the right people! 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...

How would you like to pull in 5-figures from one day of mini sessions?! Photographer Meg McMillan is here to walk us through marketing, executing, and profiting on an extreme level from just one day of brand mini sessions. You don't want to miss this! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcas...

Maybe the most limiting factor in our ability to attain the financial success we'd like is our mindset. Listen in as photographer and coach -  Daniel Moyer - shares how we can shift our mindset about money in order to reach our goals. 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 App...

Do you want a better work-life balance? It's not going to happen automatically! Listen in to this conversation with Jenna Henderson as we talk about specific ways to go about CREATING the freedom and flexibility that we all want as business owners! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast o...

You can only grow a business so much when you're doing all the work yourself, but delegating editing, album design, administrative tasks - or anything else - can be super stressful! Listen in to this important episode as Rebecca Jones shares 4 important steps photographers should take for a successful outsourcing or hiring experience! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit : Cu...

Nathan Holritz has been in the photography industry for over 20 years - as a wedding photographer, editing company owner, and podcast host. Nathan not only helped build one of the most prominent wedding photography brands in the Chattanooga, Tennessee market, but went on to build a multi-million dollar brand in Photographer's Edit. Listen in as he shares what he's learned about the most important...

"All that to say, we are always thinking of new ways to help you tell your brand’s story more effectively through the clothes that you wear. It might not be your first thought when it comes to your brand messaging, but we know that your clients are making subconscious judgments based on it, and it’s probably what Willow and I will be talking about as we are brushing our teeth tonight." We all have...

It is easier than ever to take, create, or edit a pretty picture; none of those things set us apart as professional photographers to any great degree. So how can we set ourselves apart from our competition when potential clients are scrolling through countless photographers' social media accounts trying to select the best option? As Victoria Saint Martin shares with us in episode 581 of the Bokeh...

Have you tried running ads on Facebook or Instagram and found yourself completely overwhelmed? Or maybe you’ve successfully run them but haven’t seen the return on investment that you expected? In Episode 580 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jesse Morquecho from Till Agency dives into three steps that you can take to improve your paid ads! Tune in as we chat about what a sales funnel is, how you can test dif...

Are you unsure whether or not your website reflects the heart of what it is that your potential clients want or need? Are you looking for a more targeted and balanced marketing approach when it comes to what information you provide? Do you have too much copy? Not enough? Too many images? Too few? In Episode 579 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kate Storey shares her expertise in marketing as it relates to th...

Does the thought of trying to sell your services cause you to feel anxious or nervous? Have you been spinning your wheels trying to come up with the perfect sales pitch to book a client? Or do you avoid the sales conversation altogether because it feels more transactional than personal? In Episode 578 of the Bokeh Podcast, Heather Chesky shares her experience with sales and the process that she us...

Have you found yourself in a creative slump, wanting to branch off from your professional work and create something for yourself? Are you looking for a way to shoot more often, while honing your photography skills and creating a stronger business? Welcome to the 365 Project. In Episode 577 of the Bokeh Podcast, Elora Viano shares her experience with starting a 365 project several years ago and how...

TW: Depression Are you struggling to find balance as a parent and business owner? Can the two co-exist in such a way that you can thrive at both? In Episode 576 of the Bokeh Podcast, Emily Magers explores what it looks like to navigate both motherhood and running a successful photography business. While there is freedom and flexibility in being an entrepreneur, there are also challenges that must...

Do you feel like you’ve hit the ceiling of growth for your business? Are you looking for new ways that you can scale beyond where you’re currently at? Have you considered leveraging the community and client-base that is interacting with you day in and day out? In Episode 575 of the Bokeh Podcast, return guest Jennifer Garcia provides incredible insight into how you can leverage feedback from your...

If you’ve been part of the wedding industry for any length of time, you know the foundational importance of building relationships for business growth. But have you missed out on a relationship that could scale your business more effectively? From event designers and coordinators to florists and the venues themselves, there is an enormous well to draw from by way of wedding vendors that is largely...