Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast

We get so in the weeds with our businesses, sometimes it's hard to take a step back and look at the whole. This week we talk bigger picture and how bigger doesn't always mean bigger! Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your free account at retouchup.com using the referral code GYST for special discounts! This episode was written a...

Struggling with imposter syndrome? We've all been there. This week we talk about charging what you are worth, setting boundaries, and taking ownership over what it is you create. Tune in!  This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Join for your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the coupon code GYST for special discounts.  This episode was written and per...

Mary's in the middle of Texas School and Kira is finally getting her studio and life in order with high hopes that this time it will take! It's time to clean house this week. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the sign up code GYST for special discounts.  This episode was written and...

There's lots of times we reject an idea because we think we have to do it one way. This week Mary tries something outside of her comfort zone, but does it on her own terms to make it work for her business.  Kira deals with tax season woes and more! Tune in!  This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your FREE account at www.retouchup.com using the referra...

Some people really don't understand what it's like to run a small business. It's made super evident by some of the things they say. This week we dive into some of the best comments we've received, witnessed, and read. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your FREE account at retouchup.com www.retouchup.com and use the referral...

Seems like everyday there's a new social media trend that all small business owners are supposed to learn all about and get on. But is it for every photographer? This week we dive into the latest Reels/TikTok craze and decide whether or not it could be for us. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your FREE account and use the referral code G...

Creating a good quote goes beyond, "What should I charge?" This week we talk about how to quote everything from corporate to family while seeing around corners and protecting your business. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your FREE account at www.retouchup.com using the referral code GYST for special discounts. This episode wa...

So you've identified your ideal client, but how do you find them? This week we discuss our ideal clients, identify their needs, and where we look for them. Tune in!  This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.

Ever go into an in person workshop thinking you'd learn a certain thing but came out with something else entirely? This week the girls discuss how they approach in person education now VS then and all of the pivotal and not so pivotal nuggets they picked up along the way. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your free account at www.ret...

Sure, knowing lighting, posing, and styling are all important skills that a good portrait artist has. But that vital piece that takes a portrait over the top is the story. We are photographers, but are we also doing our job as Storytellers? This week we discuss recent works where we were called to really tell our client's story to bring the images to life. Tune in! This week's episode is...

Are you operating out of ego?  This week we check ourselves and get down to  why we sometimes we make decisions based on our ego rather than what's best for us. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your free account at www.retouchup.com using the referral code GYST for special discounts! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Ta...

It's that time of year! This week we discuss preparing for tax season, reviewing things that changed the way we organize our finances in the last year, and discuss crucial tax items that have our businesses running right. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Be sure to use a the referral code GYST when signing up for your free account for special discou...

With so much good going on - why is it the one bad thing that can totally derail us? This week we discuss why we hang on the negative instead of the positives. We get some perspective this week on the podcast. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Get your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for special discounts! This episode was...

You worked hard to meet your goals and got to the finish line. Now it's time to start all over! For those of you finding restarting your goals for 2022 daunting, know that you are not alone! Before you know where you are going for 2022, you gotta know where you've been. It's time to assess what worked, what didn't, and what needs to change. Tune in! This week's episode is...

Are you properly utilizing model and usage releases? This week Kira gets contacted by a lawyer over a past session and the girls reevaluate their release documentation as a result. Tune in this week and tighten up your legal documents for 2022! This week's episode is sponsored by Retouch Up! Use the code GYST when you sign up for a free account at www.retouchup.com for special discounts!  Thi...

Welcome back! This week's episode continues our two part Imaging USA prep coverage. Tune in this week to talk all things Imaging USA 2022 program, events, and more!  This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account at www.retouchup.com and use the code GYST for special discounts! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira...

Get geared up for Imaging USA 2022 in National Harbour with this week's first part of a two part episode! This week we talk Imaging USA planning and deep dive into tips for attending and precon classes. Don't forget it's just $59 to attend the best photography conference in the world! Register at www.imagingusa.org This week's episode is sponsored by Retouch Up! Sign up for you...

The holidays are easily many portrait photographers busiest shooting time of the year. So why do many photographers heavily discount their sessions when there are more clients needing their services than ever? This week we talk about how to market promotions without heavy discounts and how to still offer enticing offers without giving too much away. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to...

Creating work you become known for takes time, but it's that moment when you get recognized for it by your clients that really shows your brand is doing it's job. This week we talk about developing a style and what that means. Could you be showing too many options and diluting your brand? Find out! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free acc...

It's part of the job to make our clients feel good and look good. But overtime, building up others about their physical appearance several times a day while you may not be feeling your best can take it's toll.  This week, we identify build up fatigue and what we can do to stay fresh and authentic for our clients.  Fill your tanks back up and tune in!  This week's episode is sponsore...

Who is your ideal client? Defining that is so much more than where does your client shop and what kind of car do they drive. This week we talk ideal clients, their needs, and the problems we solve for them. Tune in!  This episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for a special discount! This episode was writ...

What's the difference between paying yourself and paying yourself profit? This week Kira figures out she needs to pay herself more, thanks to Mary and Profit First. The girls discuss the ins and outs of the 5 accounts, the difference between paying yourself and taking profit, and much more. Tune in! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and e...

Spinning lots of plates? Us too! This episode we cover a multitude of topics from how to say yes the right way, how to market smart, and more! Tune in! Get your GYST swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.

It's photographer sports week, better known as International Photographic Competition week. Mary and Kira wrapped judging AND competing and get a little inside baseball on the experience. Tune in!  This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.

WE ARE BACK WITH OUR 100TH EPISODE! Welcome back to the program, kids! This week we recap the last few weeks you've gone without us PLUS dive deep into a great topic: If you were to start again, what would you do differently? What are the top do's and don'ts for photographers just starting out? Tune in and celebrate 100 with us!  Get your GYST swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com Th...