Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

Photography grant fund: https://aftershoot.com/create-together-fund/ Applications are open until August 23rd. WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, you will learn from @HelanaMichelle about the Twitch streaming platform and how to use it in your photography business! Find Helana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HelanaMichelle/ Facebook: Facebook.com/helanamichelle Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thisisHelana WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and photography email marketing expert Kendra Swalls (@GirlMeansBusiness) as she shares WHY you need an email list, exactly HOW to get started, and tips for GROWING an email list so you can BOOK more clients. Find Kendra: Email Membership :  www.girlmeansbusiness.com/insider Instagram @girlmeansbusiness Girl Means Busi...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) for virtual coffee with four amazing photographers in episode 4 of the new podcast series! Every month, different photographers will join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. Photographers: Mecca: @meccaclarkephoto Cecelia: @ceceliapaigephotography Dom: @domdoesmedia Helena: @helanamichelle WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Eden Strader (@EdenStrader) as she teaches us how to get started with Pinterest for our photography business. Pinterest Masterclass use code JESSICA for a discount: https://eden-strader-photography.mykajabi.com/a/2147858570/VYKs3wob Follow Eden: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/⁠⁠⁠ Eden's website for fr...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings (@HoneybeeWeddingsMt) as she encourages us to step into our role as CEOs in our business and lives in a healthy, balanced way. Adventure Elopement Mentoring: https://honeybeeweddingsmt.com/wedding-photography-mentor-program Follow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/honeybeeweddingsmt/ Kel...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) for virtual coffee with four amazing photographers in episode 3 of the new podcast series! Every month, different photographers will join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. This month, we're exploring the trend of wedding photographers advertising on social media that they'll photograph destination weddin...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am reading off user-submitted photography industry controversial hot takes. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/QwQa8g5R WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jess...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am joined by SEO expert and photography marketing maven Cat DeLine (@cat.deline). She's teaching how to grow your photography business by adding lead photographers to create a team. Listen to the SEO episode we did together here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildandbloom/episodes/How-To-Start-Using-SEO...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) getting virtual coffee with 4 incredible photographers in this new podcast series. Every month, I'll have different photographers join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. This month, we are talking about the slow season and how the TikTok ban will affect photographers. Photographers: Nikki:  Www.spiltco...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am sharing NIGHTMARE client situations from the Build and Bloom Facebook Group and offering my advice as well as reading off the comments to share other perspectives. Listen to the first episode in the series here! WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicaw...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) share how I moved my photography business from Seattle to New York City. This is a realistic look at how to use patience, wisdom, and a plan of action to move strategically. Episodes Mentioned: My Jobs Before Photography 7 Ways to Start Traveling for Photography How to Start Using SEO on Your Photography Website WHAT’...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am joined by celebrity and fashion photographer Katie Levine (@katielevinephoto). Katie opens up about why she left Los Angeles, her experience assisting Annie Leibovitz, photographing the likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Tan France from Queer Eye, and why she turned down photographing Kanye West for a magazine cover....

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am answering JUICY questions from the Build and Bloom Facebook Group and offering my advice as well as reading off the comments to share other perspectives. I plan to make this a monthly series! WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Foll...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am opening up on a personal level that I've never shared online before. I am sharing about how I got my first job in the fashion industry at 15 years old & how I kept it until I was 22 years old. With that, I'm sharing a little about how I grew up very poor and why I had to start working very young. I'...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader) for the THIRD TIME on the podcast! Eden will teach you how to build a marketing plan around core content and automation.  Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entrepreneurs in building a life of artistic growth...

Feeling burnt out by endless scrolling and the highlight reel of everyone else's photography business? Join me (@jessicawhitaker) in this Build and Bloom podcast episode, where we ditch the digital drama and set healthy social media boundaries. Let's break free from the screen together and rediscover the joy of real-life connections in 2024! WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feeling stuck in a time-sucking photo biz vortex? Jessica (@jessicawhitaker) cuts through the fluff with actionable tips to boost your productivity, attract leads, and skyrocket your profits. Here's a taste of what's in store: Upgrade your hard drive, not your whole computer: Save money and boost speed with this simple hardware secret. Build a website that works for you: Stop chasing trend...

Ready to transform your daily life into magnetic Instagram and TikTok content that attracts your dream clients? Buckle up, photographers, because Season 3 of the Build & Bloom Podcast is exploding with BTS secrets from Quianna Marie! Visit Quianna’s Website: ⁠⁠https://quiannamarie.com/meet-qui⁠⁠ Get Quianna’s Freebie BEHIND THE SCENES - The Daily Life Experience: www. QuiannaMarie.com/buildand...

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader) for the SECOND TIME on the podcast! Eden will talk about combining systems, strategy, and soul to create a perfectly aligned and data-driven photography business! Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entreprene...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am sharing how to CRUSH mini sessions this holiday season. I cover the booking process, how to make sure the photoshoot day runs smoothly, and delivery! Free PDF Guide for Mini Sessions: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/mini Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker ⁠⁠⁠ W...

I am taking you along for a weekend in my life as a photographer via voice memos! I live in Seattle but travel to New York 2x a year for client photoshoots. This time, I have 6 sessions lined up that you're coming along for! LINKS MENTIONED: Book a photoshoot with me! ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photoshoot-packages⁠⁠ 1:1 Coaching Sessions: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-mento...

I went to South Korea for 10 days and only used my $400, 17-year-old zoom lens. I also brought my 50mm f/1.2, and I didn't touch it. My 24-105mm is a holy grail lens for me at this point, and it's the only one I used on my trip to Seoul and Busan, South Korea. In this solo episode, I'm also sharing 5 travel essentials for camera gear, tech, and packing and a recap of my trip to Asia! L...