Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast

Hybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategi...

Hybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategi...

This week’s episode is a big one. After two incredible years of building our education business, traveling, hosting retreats, and creating this community together, Devin is stepping away to focus on her family and her health after a really hard year personally. We’ve always said the goal of business is to build a life you actually want — one that makes space for peace, family, and freedom — and th...

Destini is a force. She’s a hair + makeup artist who absolutely crushed it at our Montana photo/video retreat, but she’s also building something way bigger—pioneering curly hair and braiding in an area where hardly anyone else is doing it, pushing for diversity in vendor teams (not just diverse models), and speaking honestly about what it feels like to be a Black artist in mostly white spaces. Thi...

This episode of The Devin and Shay Show is as raw and unfiltered as it gets. We’re spilling every single detail about hosting our Montana photo + video retreat—the wins, the mistakes, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and everything we learned about planning, marketing, and executing an event like this. We put an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves to make this the best retreat in the industry—not...

In this episode of The Devin and Shay Show , Shay interviews Pinterest and SEO consultant Julia Bocchese about how photographers can use Pinterest to consistently generate inquiries. Julia shares why Pinterest should be treated like a search engine, the importance of keyword-rich pins and optimized boards, and how to use Pinterest Trends and Google Analytics for content planning. She also dives in...

In this episode of The Devin and Shay Show, Devin and Shay interview photographer and educator Rachel Traxler about lead generation, funnels, and SEO for photographers. Rachel explains why visibility alone won’t book clients, the six pinned Instagram posts that attract different buyer types, and how to use vendor collaborations and blog posts to boost inquiries. She also shares her strategy of cre...

 In this episode of The Devin and Shay Show , Shay interviews sales coach and strategist Megan Smyth about sales strategies every photographer and videographer needs to book more clients. Megan shares how to build a simple sales funnel using a lead magnet and email marketing, why sales calls should always end with a clear yes, no, or next step, and how to handle money objections with empathy inste...

In this episode of The Devin and Shay Show , Devin and Shay talk with astrologer and transformational coach Jaz about astrology, entrepreneurship, and navigating change. They reflect on an inside joke from the early days of their business—when Jaz predicted a two-year Pluto transit just as Shay said they needed two years to reach profitability—and how it all came full circle during their rebrand....

SHAY HAS THE ICK.  In this episode of The Devin and Shay Show , Devin and Shay break down why they’re ditching the word luxury in their wedding photography and videography business. They share unfiltered thoughts on how the wedding industry uses “luxury” as a buzzword for posturing, why it doesn’t reflect the couples they serve, and how photographers can build a high-end brand without selling out...

Ready to book dream photo and video clients in Glacier National Park and beyond? In this episode, we're taking you inside the most intentional, strategy-packed, experience-driven photo and video retreat in the industry — happening this September in Northwest Montana. We walk you through every part of the retreat — from luxury portfolio-building shoots in Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake,...

If you're afraid to invest in your photography or videography business, you're not alone. One of the biggest things holding creatives back is fear—fear of spending money, fear of not making it back, and fear of failure. But the truth is, fear and belief can’t exist in the same space. In this episode, we’re talking about how that fear often stems from not separating personal and business...

RIP Hey, Thriver We’re spilling everything—why we’re rebranding, what’s happening to our paid programs, and what’s next for The Devin and Shay Show. After months of behind-the-scenes changes, we’re finally sharing the full story: why we’re saying goodbye to the Hey, Thriver name, what it means for you, and how we’re closing down all of our current courses and programs. We’re going all in on our Mo...

In this episode of Hey, Thriver , we’re joined by Alora Rachelle —wedding photographer turned business strategist and host of the Wedding Atelier  podcast . Alora shares how she scaled from $10K to $100K+, overcame burnout, and built a life-first business by raising her prices, refining her brand, and embracing the CEO mindset. We talk about separating your personal worth from your pricing, how to...

Want to raise your prices, book better clients, and finally stand out in a saturated photography market? Hybrid shooting—offering both photo and video—is how you do it. In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how to start capturing both without burning out or overcomplicating your workflow. They share gear tips, marketing strategies, mindset shifts, and how hybrid shooting transformed...

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or just plain lonely in your photography or videography business? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Shayna and Devin open up about the isolation that often comes with creative entrepreneurship—and how building real, supportive relationships has completely changed the way they work and grow. We’re diving into why community matters, how collaboration fuels creativit...

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – HOW TO BOOK DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHER Dreaming of booking destination weddings and elopements but unsure how to make it happen? In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down why destination work is incredibly lucrative, how to market yourself to adventurous couples, and the strategies you need to position your business for high...

🎙️ In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shayna and Devin sit down with Eden Strader—photographer, business coach, and artificial lighting queen—to talk about: How Eden built a seven-figure business by 28 and transitioned from weddings to coaching during the pandemic Why she ditched 90-hour work weeks for a life full of freedom, fun, and fulfillment The rising trend of artificial lighting a...

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – YOU CAN’T SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH BAD MONEY MINDSET W/ GINA KNOX Want to hit six figures (and beyond) in your photography or videography business—but feel stuck when it comes to money? Your mindset around money is just as important as your pricing strategy. In this episode, Shayna and Devin sit down with financial coach Gina Knox to unpack three critical money mindset sh...

Photographers and videographers—if you've ever wondered how to pay yourself consistently (even during slow seasons), this episode is for you. Financial coach Gina Knox joins Shayna and Devin to break down how to build a sustainable business using her signature Cash Flow Waterfall system. We talk about why percentage-based pay strategies don’t work, how to stop self-sabotaging your finances, a...

This casual end-of-week episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast is packed with real talk for photographers and videographers. Shayna and Devin catch up on their lives and businesses, then dive into the latest controversy around styled shoots in the photography industry. They break down why complaining online can backfire as a creative business owner, and share a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Monta...

What if your brand visuals actually moved the needle in your business? In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Karen Williams , visual creative director and founder of Black Visual Queen. Karen shares how she helps creative entrepreneurs show up as the face and visionary behind their brand—crafting visuals that do more than look good; they sell, convert, and align...

In this episode, we’re sharing the exact strategy we use to stay fully booked with dream destination weddings and elopements — without relying on social media trends, ads, or luck. We break down the ELOPE framework we teach at our in-person retreat, Thrive: Montana , and explain how each part of your content strategy can work together to get you in front of the right clients consistently. We’re al...

🎙️ Thinking about offering Super 8 film to your photography or videography clients? Before you hit record, make sure you’re legally protected. In this episode of the Hey, Thriver Podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Paige Griffith of The Legal Paige to break down exactly what makes Super 8 different — and why your current contract probably isn’t enough. We’re talking about: The biggest legal risk...

Want to book more clients without constantly chasing leads? It all starts with SEO —and if your dream couples can’t find you on Google, you’re leaving money on the table. In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how photographers and videographers can use SEO to rank higher, get more inquiries, and turn their websites into 24/7 marketing machines . Plus, they’re sharing how Thrive: Mon...