Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Summer Grace (@summergrace.photo). Summer is a photographer based out of the PNW who travels worldwide and specializes in storytelling and editorial styles on both digital and film. As well as the art of photography, she has always had a big love for entrepreneurship and helping others grow their business! We ar...

Introducing voice memo vlogs! This is a different style of podcast. At the beginning of the episode, I am taking you along for a week in my life as a photographer in Seattle via voice memos. Then, after the 15:22 mark, we go into a traditional episode. I’m actually breaking down all the branding photoshoots I vlogged about. I’m sharing HOW I’m pivoting my business to all-inclusive Personal Brandin...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Sarah Petty (@sarah.petty), who is an incredible photographer and New York Times Best-Selling Author of Worth Every Penny: Build a Business that Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You're Worth. She will share with you about offering printed goods in your photography business through her “The...

Sooo am I moving back to New York City? Am I STILL religious? How did I meet my boyfriend? I'm getting personal with YOU in this solo show and answering questions. Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3YQUPFM Camera suitcase: https://amzn.to/3YQV2sy Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Celebrity Photographer Krissy Saleh (@krissy). This episode is a little different. The format of this episode will feel like you’re sitting at coffee with us. You’re seriously going to be in for a venerable conversation about comparison and humility. Krissy Saleh is a celebrity photographer and content cr...

Nothing is worse than feeling like you’re in a creative rut. That Google doc remains blank. The SD card, empty. That canvas propped against the wall still has wrapping on it. You haven’t edited anything new in weeks. Maybe as a photographer, your clients are ghosting you, your calendar is looking a little emptier than usual, or you haven’t been on a collaborative shoot in a while.  Being in a crea...

What is SEO & How To Use It For Photography Websites with Cat DeLine In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by SEO expert Cat DeLine (@cat.deline). She is going to teach you to use SEO in your photography business. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. In short, SEO is how your website is ranked in Google. Cat teaches this kind of boring...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by creative photographer Daquan Terrence (@dt.raw). This episode is loaded with so many actionable steps you can take to get reinsured to go out and CREATE! We’re talking about how to be an ATV, an all-terrain vehicle in photography, from getting scrappy with wardrobe, hair, and makeup, to finding unique con...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Brittany Elise (@ brittanyelisephotography ). We are talking about product photography. Brittany Elise is pioneering the full-service photographer movement teaching photographers how to implement finished products to build a multi-six-figure business. Her own studio is start-to-finish: from hair, makeup,...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by my good friend Afrik Armando. Afrik is a wedding photographer whose work has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, Martha Stewart Weddings, The New York Times, and Elle. This episode will be the sigh of relief you didn’t know you needed. We will discuss how to make wise decisions when joining high-ticket coaching programs, masterminds,...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Emma Veness (@emmaveness.photography), an Empowerment Photographer Based in Melbourne, Australia. She’s covering an incredible topic we all need to intergrade into our business: Intention VS expectation. She will teach how expectation can restrict us, and intention allows for a more flexible, aligned, cre...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Jules Miranda (@julesandfilm), who is a self-taught, Puerto Rican photographer based in NYC who primarily shoots on 35mm film. Jules has studied dance, music, and theatre throughout her lifetime, which has given her a unique perspective on the art of storytelling and a deep appreciation for performing and visual arts. In t...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Wendy Yalom, the OG of premium personal brand photoshoots. She is going to teach on so many things, from how to offer high-ticket photoshoot packages, improve your customer service, and easy ways to INSTANTLY upgrade your CURRENT photoshoots so you can level up your next booking. In Wendy's 20-year career as a photogra...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by Quianna Marie, photographer, and dream chaser. Quianna is obsessed with helping you SHINE online! With over 15 years of experience photographing weddings, family portraits, high school seniors, boudoir, and events, she's done it all! Today she still has her camera in her hands, photographing content and headshots for entrepren...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader). Today we are going to be talking about BRANDING: and we’re going deeper than visual aesthetics of fonts and color pallets. Eden is going to share how to overcome a saturated market with your branding, how to break business rules, and how a twitter fight calling h...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by Kailey Jacomet of Contractista, where I recommend all photographers to get their photography contract templates! In this episode, Kailey will walk us through two sticky situations: How to handle clients who want their non-refundable retainer/deposit back AND what to do when a client is dissatisfied with your work. Contractista: ht...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Wendy Yalom, the OG of premium personal brand photoshoots. She will share with us what a premium Personal Brand Photoshoot is and how to design, sell, and fulfill one. Spoiler alert: if you’re looking to phase out of wedding photography but still need to book high-ticket packages, this might be what you need to hear. In he...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I am joined by Amandarose of AGS Photo Art. Amandarose started photographing surprise proposals after she noticed a gap in the industry where people wanted to have this magical moment in their lives photographed. Still, very few photographers were willing to take it on. She helps her clients craft a stress-free, seamless proposal with the...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom podcast, I’m joined by guest Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings. Kelsey has a six-figure destination elopement photography business with an associate team. She will walk us through how to build a team of associate photographers.  Have you heard the term “associate photographer” before? It’s common in the wedding industry and means you can expand your business and br...

In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am bringing my Meta ad expert Daria! Meta is the umbrella which Facebook and Instagram live under. Daria will cover the basics of Meta ads. Daria will discuss when to know when you are ready to start running ads, the latest trends in Facebook and Instagram ads, and how to get started with ads. To view the complete show notes from this episode,...

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I’m joined by my friend Cyntia Apps. She will share how she photographed and published the cookbook Joï: Baking and Photographing Northern European Pastry. Cyntia is a branding & food photographer based out of Silicon Valley, California. With over 10 years of experience, Cyntia’s passion for connection & storytelling brings a fres...

So, you booked the wedding. You’ve paid your taxes and covered expenses. What should you do with your money after you’ve made it? Do you find yourself “investing” in your business but seeing no return? In this episode, I sit with Amanda Holden , an award-winning money writer, speaker, and educator. Amanda will be teaching simple ways to organize your money and more importantly, ensure that it'...

In this Build and Bloom Photography Podcast episode, I sit with a friend and fellow photography educator, Marina Willaims. With over 1 million followers across her photography social media. Marina will walk us through the planning process of her elaborate styled shoot workshop, Colorpop. To view the complete show notes from this episode as well as a written transcription, visit this link: www.jess...

In this Build and Bloom Photography Podcast episode, Jessica Whitaker is joined by guest Lucy Munoz . Lucy will walk you through seven steps to break into destination weddings, even if you don't have any spectacular travel plans this year. To view the complete show notes from this episode as well as a written transcription, visit this link: www.jessicawhitaker.co/blog/how-to-book-destination-w...

Move your followers from Instagram to YouTube. Or YouTube to your email list. Or YouTube to Instagram. In this episode of the Monday Motivation mini-series I will be teaching you how to funnel a viewer across platforms. We will cover how to flip the script on your "call to action" to make it all about THEM, not YOU. You'll also learn how to get people to *actually* subscribe to your content. ...