Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast

This week we are coming straight out of Imaging USA and sifting through all of the creative and exciting ideas we picked up. There are so many things to be gained from  trying something you don't normally shoot so that you can take nuggets and apply it to your daily work. Once you have an understanding of the tools, then you can begin to experiment with how to get creative with them. Tune in!...

This week is all about Imaging USA! We talk this week about classes and events we are excited about as well as how to put your take aways into immediate action. Don't forget if you miss anything live and register for IUSA, you have all month to be able to watch. Tune in!  www.getyourshoottogether.com for GYST SWAG This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry,...

Happy New Year, everyone! This week is all about finding that motivation after a long break to get back in the saddle and back in action. We hit the ground running in this episode and we hope you'll join us. Tune in! Remember you can 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 D...

How do you get a new client from Point A - Z once they book? This week we talk about building out your client onboarding workflows, keeping in mind you may have different workflows for each type of photography that you do. Organization is the key to success in 2021 so join us this week as we get into it!  This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free a...

I mean, who wants to talk about securing your online passwords? But imagine that your Facebook profile gets hacked, your business page gets taken over, and now you are locked out and YEARS of work you've put into your business social media presence is destroyed. Getting locked out of your website, your social media profiles, or email can been thousands of dollars in damage to your business an...

Couldn't we all use it? There's only so much you can do on your own before you plateau. Sometimes in order to grow you've got to let go of some tasks so you can make time to pursue the next level. This week Kira and Mary discuss routes to take, Kira's experiences with seeking an assistant so far, and what to look for when seeking help. Tune in! This week's episode is proud...

As the year is winding down, the we discuss looking back on business of 2020 and making some assessments for the year to come. This crucial process is so important for goal setting for 2021. Tune in!  This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Get your free retouchup account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for special discounts.  Get your GYST swag at w...

Reviews can make or break a business so we tread lightly to make sure the customer is always satisfied. But at what point has it gone too far? This week we talk about times we've bent over backward for the sake of the client and question when enough is enough. Tune in! Be sure to register for our email list to get access to our FREE webinar happening at 2pm est on November 9th! Only mailing l...

You've built a brand around creating something that people want to hire YOU for. You educate your clients on what it is you do, what makes you different, what to expect, and what it will cost. You've created a system with rules and you've followed those rules...and then it happens. Somehow, the client didn't connect with what you put out there and sticker shock sets in. What do...

Part of what we do means we get to know our clients In a way that other vendors may not. When you really hit it off with a client the temptation to continue a friendship with them can be pretty enticing. This week we talk about the pros and cons of creating friendships from our clientele. Let's get into it!  Thank you to this week's sponsor, RetouchUp! Sign up for your free account at ww...

It's normal to get nervous before a shoot! There are so many moving parts to a photoshoot and to simply running a business. So much can go wrong and even before it does, some of us spin out worrying about if it will. This week Kira and Mary discuss times when things actually HAVE gone wrong and if the freak out was as bad as the reality.  This week's episode Is brought to you by our frie...

WE. ARE. BACK! After a 3 week hiatus, we are back and ready for action! Catch up with us as Mary recovers from Covid-19 (she's OK!) and as both gals get ready for International Photographic Competition Season. We missed you guys! Thanks for your patience!  This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at RetouchUp! Sign up for your FREE account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral...

Kira and Mary have both taken on huge pro bono projects for the community. This week, they discuss both projects, how they are using them as a springboard for social media marketing and PR, and how they are planning their fall sales from the lead generations. Tune in! This week's episode Is brought to you by Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account at www.retouchup.com and enter the code GYST f...

To slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira does. Some listeners wrote in and asked, why?! We thought we'd dig in and dedicate a whole episode to our sales workflow. Join us as we dissect the slideshow!  This episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! www.retouchup.com and us...

With so much on the table in 2020, many businesses are looking for ways to give back. This week Mary and Kira talk about the different ways they've produced philanthropic photography to benefit specific public need and how these efforts create PR and awareness for their businesses.  This week's episode is of course sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your account at www.r...

In uncertain times, it's easy to get off track. When it's slow and you get an inquiry to do a type of session that you don't normally do, do you take it? This week we chat about staying on track while keeping to your goals. We can pivot without compromising too much. Tune in! This week's episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Create your free account at retouch...

You put in so much effort for a big new idea for your business, but the pay off doesn't come as quickly as you hoped. This week, we talk about seed planting for your long term goals and how to be patient in an instant gratification world. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up!  www.retouchup.com - Sign up for a new account and enter the code GYST as...

When everything Is out of sorts, it's important to keep In mind the things that are going well. This week we talk about being in survival mode with our businesses and our lives and how to maintain when things aren't looking their best. Let's talk about some things we can control! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account and enter...

Hot off the heels of Mary's Interview with one of our favorite fellow podcasters, this week we springboard off of Jed Taufer's wise words: You are your brand. We dissect what a brand truly is and talk about the quest for the ideal client. Don't miss this one! Digging the tank tops as much as Kira does? Go get you one at www.getyourshoottogether.com! This episode was written and perf...

This week Kira gets quarantined after a client session where clients tested positive. As a result, the girls talk about preparing our businesses physically and logistically in the event that an exposure happens or if you test positive. It's never a bad idea to have a plan in place when stuff hits the fan!  And spoiler alert: Kira's just fine and her test was negative. Didn't want yo...

On the heels of all the current events of 2020, we received a very relevant question from a listener about how to know what's OK to share with your clientele regarding current events, personal positions, political, and religious beliefs. We believe this is such a personal decision and we get into it on this week's episode! Tune in and join the discussion on our Facebook page or email us...

We took a week hiatus to stop, reflect, learn, listen, and take some time to gather our thoughts before podcasting again. This recording was our first week back. While the world doesn't need our commentary, this week we share stories about what we've been watching and experiencing since the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We hope that many of you are having sim...

This episode originally recorded May 27th, 2020 This week it's all about the product. The girls talk about their philosophies around the mediums they choose to put their images on and how they got there. Tune In! Don't forget you can 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 Ki...

Luxury service takes many forms. The world has changed and so with it our clients have become more accustomed to using and receiving video communication. This week, Kira and Mary talk about taking a communication idea that BMW service centers are implementing and translating it to our own client communication. It's all about frequent updates and that personal touch. Listen in and don't f...

Welcome to our 50th Episode!!! We can't thank you enough for taking this journey with us and hanging out with us each week! This week the girls discuss how they've adjusted to remote consultations and sales since getting back to work and how this may not be a bad thing! Suddenly IPS has become much more accessible to those who didn't have a studio or a place to meet and the client h...