Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Have you been spinning your wheels trying to create an awkward-free experience for your clients? Are you using the same poses over and over, without really understanding why? Are you unsure of how to communicate with your clients in a way that evokes emotion and connection? In episode 573 of the Bokeh Podcast, returning guest Taylor Fisher walks through her course, The Not-So-Awkward Guide to Posi...

Have you been struggling with what to do after the money hits your bank account? Are you unsure about taxes, profit margins, and how to manage each payment in a way that sets you up to be profitable down the line? In episode 572 of the Bokeh Podcast, returning guest Braden Drake sets the stage for financial success by offering practical tips for making your money work for you. Whether you've exper...

Comparison. We've all heard this word and we're familiar with how it can invade every area of life if you allow it to. While our personal lives are often affected most noticeably, in our fast-paced, social media-driven society, our businesses can be affected as well. Comparison to someone else's journey can lead to feelings of frustration, disappointment, and defeat, but it doesn't have to be that...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out in your photography business? In episode 570 of The Bokeh Podcast, we are joined by Aida Glowik, as she provides practical tips on how to minimize feelings of overwhelm, not only in your photography business but in your life. Tune in to gain insight on what the root cause of overwhelm is, how planning can look on a tangible level, and how you can be sure...

If you've been looking for practical steps on how to improve your website for better conversion, we've got all of that for you..and more! Tune in to listen in to episode 569 where host, Nathan Holritz is joined by Mia Admire. Together, they walk through her website and social media feed, implement a series of steps that can be put into practice right away, and create a plan to convert visitors int...

Have you asked yourself lately if what you're doing in your life and your business is helping you move forward? In episode 568 of The Bokeh Podcast, Cindy Ames joins us to provide advice on how to move beyond introversion tendencies when running your photography business. Tune in to gain insight about behavioral tendencies, limiting beliefs, and ideas on how to shift your perspective to get the mo...

Underwater photography is a beautifully unique and niche market to pursue, but before you dive in and buy all new shiny equipment, it's important to know if you're ready for a whole new world of photography! For episode 567 of The Bokeh Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Blank to talk about the ins and outs of underwater portrait photography and how to get started! From learning about the intrica...

Usually, when you think of livestreaming you think of trouble logging in, lousy wifi, and "Grandma can you hear me? Flip your camera!" And in the world we live in now, with smaller weddings, elopements, and destination weddings, even if everyone can't be in attendance, clients still want to share their special moments with loved ones. So, how can you provide a service that's simple to use, and hel...

Taking the leap from journalism photography to wedding photography isn't an easy feat, but if you're going to make the jump, the best way to do it is to land in a (brand) position that you've planned for! In episode 565 of The Bokeh Podcast, we sit down for a brand consultation with Alex MacNaughton on how to create a wedding photography business with affordable pricing in mind. Listen in to hear...

Surprisingly, having an affinity for Sesame Street can be a great way to market your business. But it's all up to how you can turn that interest, or any part of your brand personality, into value for your clients! In episode 564 of The Bokeh Podcast, we have our amazing returning guest, Lisa Aihara, join us to talk about branding and how to find a balance between presenting personality and value p...

You could always photograph a wedding just to document it, but where's the fun in that? A picture is worth a thousand words, so why not create a beautiful story! In episode 563 of The Bokeh Podcast, Tom Russo shares the importance of details when photographing a wedding story and how the moments around the typical wedding shot list are just as vital and cherishable to storytelling as the main even...

There are very few people that fall into the 1% of modeling perfection, so why in the world would we expect that of teenagers who are still learning and growing? In episode 562 of the Bokeh Podcast, Mary Vance explains how she photographs "the other 99%" of seniors with a focus on inclusivity and authenticity. Tune in to hear great advice on how to simplify your approach to senior photography and...

From the extreme of over-sharing on social media to hiding behind color schemes and logos, it's important to learn how to find a sense of branding balance for yourself and successfully build a connection with your clients! In episode 561 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kelsey Kurtis gives fantastic insight on how to build a brand through connection in a thoughtful and balanced way! Listen in to hear more gr...

Want to really grab the attention of potential clients? Save the flowery wording for poems and spring flowers! In episode 560 of the Bokeh Podcast, our host Nathan Holritz goes solo to give insight and advice on how to define your brand position, with a new and improved worksheet to guide you along the way! Tune in and be sure to download the FREE worksheet from mybrandposition.com to have a step-...

Yes, trips to Dubai and Cancun are exciting, fun, beautiful, and sunny (gosh we wish we were there), but how does a photographer, even without a large social media presence, become so successful? It's all about the values cultivated behind the scenes that build a business! In episode 559 of the Bokeh Podcast, Andre Brown speaks on the principles for building a business based on important values an...

Want to know how to find the right target market for your brand? The first step is to text your mom! (She's probably waiting for you to call anyway.) On episode 558 of the Bokeh Podcast, we're so happy to have our returning guest, Taylor Fisher, on to talk about how refining your brand cannot only make you more money but also create loyalty with your clients. Listen in to hear some great tips...

Sometimes you go into survival mode and come out with a different perspective on both your life and your business realizing that some things are worth the trip! In episode 557 of the Bokeh Podcast, Madison Hernandez speaks on what led her to run a long-distance business and the valuable lessons she learned along the way! Listen in to hear Madison give so many amazing tips on how to successfully ru...

Curious as to why posting cute photos on social media isn't creating business growth? Let's go past surface-level marketing and get into why relationship marketing with clients AND vendors can be the missing piece to a successful business! In episode 556 of the Bokeh Podcast, we welcome returning guest, Ashley Freehan, to give insight and recommendations on how to successfully use relationship mar...

Some might think, "My client received their images so they don't need me anymore." WRONG! There's so much more you can do to retain clients for future shoots! In episode 555 of the Bokeh Podcast, we talk to returning guest, Gavin Wade, about how to continue a relationship with your clients after their images are delivered. Also learn how important print and product sales are for your business incl...

There is so much hard work done behind the glitz and glam of fashion photography — although the gorgeous outcome can be worth it. And just like wedding photography, the "dirty work" is usually the key to the best results. In episode 554 of the Bokeh Podcast, we have Rago Alasa come on to explain ways you can use skills from fashion photography to implement in wedding photography and vice versa! Li...

You might be thinking to yourself, 'Why would I charge spokesmodels to advertise for me?' The answer is more simple than you might expect! In episode 554 of the Bokeh Podcast, Leslie Kerrigan joins us to explain the benefits of implementing a senior spokesmodel program for both photographers and clients! Tune in to learn where to start and what mistakes you should avoid while creating a spoke...

Sometimes one moment of chaos — in this case a muddy dog — can make you realize that your workflow needs to change! In episode 552 of the Bokeh Podcast, Leah O'Connell explains how to create a simplified workflow that fits you — and it's not as difficult as you would think! Listen in to hear Leah give advice and recommendations on how to create a workflow that works best for your business, an...

Do you feel that your brand conveys the appropriate message about who you are and what your business offers to potential customers? If not, maybe it is time to rebrand! Lisa Aihara joins us for episode 550 of The Bokeh Podcast to share insight into why intentionality in branding is so important, and why your brand isn't simply pretty colors and photos on your website.  Listen in to hear the b...

How important is it to have an insurance policy for your business? As long as you take care of your equipment, you're ok without it, right? Wrong!! Ashley Strickland is here to dispel the misconceptions and share the reasons why it is crucial for all photographers to have a policy to protect not only their equipment but themselves as business owners! Listen in to episode 549 of The Bokeh Podcast t...

Is there actually a strategy behind writing blog posts? Isn't it good enough if I just share information from my recent sessions with some cool keywords and photos? Claire Lauer of CL Content Marketing is here to dispel myths and provide strategies for writing blogs that will actually help with SEO! Listen in to episode 548 to hear how to set goals for your blogs, strategically use keywords, and a...