Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Have you considered offering more than the traditional photography package to your clients? Diversifying can set you apart and lead to exponential growth in your business! In episode 496 of The Bokeh Podcast, Kelli White introduces us to the steps we can take to include video in our photography packages! Listen in to hear how with a few simple changes, you too can be a one-stop-shop for your clien...

Sometimes your "why" and your business aren't aligned. When that happens, it might be time to pivot! Chelsea Hollis found herself needing to pivot more than once since beginning her professional career. In episode 495 of The Bokeh Podcast, she shares how she successfully transitioned to not only a new industry, but also new market segments within the photography industry. Listen in to hear her 4 k...

Are you including an album in your wedding packages? The simple step of adding a basic album to your most popular package could actually generate thousands of dollars in additional income on each wedding! In episode 494 of The Bokeh Podcast, James and Jess share with us the steps that they used to not only provide their clients with a physical wedding album, but sell albums to family members of th...

Pala Mikayla Kovacs booked 40 weddings in the first 6 months of starting her photography business. How is that even possible? In episode 493 of the Bokeh Podcast, she outlines the key strategies that were used to quickly build her business to a level that many photographers spend years working to attain. Listen in for marketing tactics, relationship-building processes, and time management strategi...

"Pinterest is just for moms." "People only use Pinterest to find recipes and cute ideas." Are these common misconceptions keeping you from using Pinterest as a marketing platform? Not Carolina! In episode 492, Carolina Guzik walks listeners through practical steps of how to utilize Pinterest as a search engine in order to reach potential clients. Listen in to hear how Carolina has l...

You've likely heard of brand ambassadors, or even ambassadors for senior portrait photographers, but have you ever considered incorporating ambassadors into your family photography business? In episode 491, Heather Floyd gives away her secrets of how she developed an ambassador program for her adventure family photography business! Join in to hear the most important components for selecting ambass...

Which is more effective in booking clients - the attractive elements of a website or the practical information shared on the pages? Both! Karie Denny shares with us in episode 490 of The Bokeh Podcast that a professional website should be both aesthetically appealing AND informative! Listen in as she shares tips for what to avoid when designing your website, as well as key elements that are must-h...

How can personal faith and values transcend into the world of business? Do the habits and tendencies that we possess in our personal lives also shape how we run a business? Loyalty, trust, honesty and intentionality are not only the core values on which Demetrius Neal built his business, but also the driving motivators in his personal life. Listen in to episode 489 of the Bokeh Podcast to hear how...

We all want to feel accepted as we are, and nowhere else does this hold more true than when we have a little less clothing on than normal! In episode 488 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jessica Hunt shares how she is intentional about making every client feel comfortable, cared for, and celebrated - regardless of body type, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual preference. Listen in to hear how she structures...

"Street photography is the palate cleanser for my wedding photography.” Hear this and more in episode 487 of The Bokeh Podcast as Kanayo Adibe describes how he marries skills learned in street photography to his work as a wedding photographer. Listen as Kanayo explains which three main elements of photography are the keys to fusing the two genres together to achieve beautiful, emotional images. Th...

Posting multiple times a day. Liking and commenting on as many posts as possible each day. Responding to DM's within an hour...welcome to social media burnout. Consistency and frequency are not synonyms when it comes to presence on social media! Take the advice given by Maranda Joiner in episode 486 of the Bokeh Podcast, and start paying attention to the data that your audience is giving you! List...

Can planning and preparation for brand sessions actually unlock creativity during the shoot? As photographers, we tend to focus on our own brand and style when going into a shoot. For brand photography, however, Erica and Jon Hayes would like to offer the idea of switching that mindset! Listen in to episode 485 as they share how to get into the mind of not only your client, but your client's clien...

Bored and uncooperative kids. Frustrated parents. Stiff images. Do these descriptions remind you of your family portrait sessions? Don't bring the low energy, old-school studio vibe to your in-home family sessions! Set the tone with fun and creative posing and interactions! Listen in to episode 484 of The Bokeh Podcast as Brooke Schultz shares the best tips and tricks for bringing life to your fam...

Can mini sessions actually be the foundation of a successful photography business? Isn't their focus to fill in the gaps between seasons, or a way to offer more holiday photo opportunities for clients? Don't let the word "mini" fool you! In episode 483 of The Bokeh Podcast, Phillip and Eileen Blume share how they transitioned their photography business from wedding-centric to mini-session-focused,...

We've all heard the phrase, "Work smarter not harder," but it is easier said than done, right? Maybe not... Rachael Crowe found that her creativity and motivation was waning due to being "busy" and not having the opportunity to focus on those aspects of business that motivate her. Listen in to episode 482 as she shares how she uses systems to grow not only one, but two photography businesses,...

How far do you think you could you take your business if you had a team to help you? Being a business owner doesn't mean that you have to do all the things! Enter Stacey Owen from Meet Pepper! In episode 481, Stacey debunks the myths surrounding delegation, and provides advice and strategies for how to take control of your business by actually letting some of it go. The Bokeh Podcast is...

What are you doing to stand out amongst the throngs of photographers in your market? A strong, distinct brand position is a great place to start. In these special Brand Position Consultations , we explore developing unique brand positions with professional photographers. In episode 480 of the Bokeh Podcast, Whitney Smith of Dandelion Photography joins us to refine her brand position as a senior an...

Do you overcomplicate things when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle? Or maybe you're worried that you won't have the time or resources for truly dialing in your health and fitness? Never fear, Todd is here! In episode 479 of The Bokeh Podcast, former personal trainer turned photographer, Todd M. Caldwell, shares 5 steps for making changes that are simple, smart, and sustainable when it comes...

Everybody scream, "Monkey"! Do you find ways to create memorable experiences for your clients, or are you still stuck in the "say cheese" rut that everyone else is a part of? In episode 478 of The Bokeh Podcast, Lisa Gilbert brings the energy and ideas that we all want to experience when interacting with a photographer! Listen in to hear her tips and tricks for forging memorable client relationshi...

Tequila, transparency, and top-notch service: the perfect recipe for a high-end wedding photography business? In episode 477 of The Bokeh Podcast, John Lyons pours us a sample of his favorite ingredients for maintaining a successful business in the high-end wedding market. Listen in as he shares his secret sauce for making all of his clients feel like a million bucks. The Bokeh Podcast is brought...

You're invited to @kschurrphoto's Instagram party! Don't be late - you may miss key ideas for growing your business! Join Kristen for episode 476 of The Bokeh Podcast, as she shares her approach to using Instagram in an authentic way - and has over 16K followers as a result! Listen in to hear how she built a full time photography business in less than a year, largely on the foundation of true...

Times of transition can be challenging as a business owner. Do you shy away from the discomfort of change, or are you ready to face it head on in order to see growth in your business? Listen in to episode 475 of The Bokeh Podcast, and be challenged by Bryan Caporicci to push past that fear and uncertainty in order to think differently about moving your businesses forward after Covid. The Bokeh Pod...

Are you trying to be a superhero business owner, yet feeling, and even acting, more like a villain when trying to handle it all yourself? In episode 474 of The Bokeh Podcast, Lesleann Brackney highlights how she utilizes industry experts to support her business so that she can have more time to focus on what she enjoys most as a business owner. Listen in for strategies that you can implement to he...

Exciting as launching a business can be, sometimes the momentum carries us to a crazy place, and we find ourselves depleted! What if there was a way to not only pull ourselves out of that messy place, but avoid burnout in the future? Listen in to episode 473 of the Bokeh Podcast as Drew Renner and Chad Brown of @epicmantrips share the hard lessons they learned about burnout, and the 4 big ide...

Marketing budgets are tight for new business owners, but what if you could bring in new clients without spending a dime on marketing? In episode 471 of the Bokeh Podcast, Brittney shares how she leveraged personal branding to make $6K a month as a brand new, part-time photographer while spending $0 on marketing. Listen in to hear her 5 strategies for booking clients without a marketing budget...