Keeping It Candid - Wedding Photography Unfiltered

This week's episode is all about your website's home page! Alex Collier, a brand and web designer, joined me to talk about the importance of a well-designed homepage, common mistakes photographers make when designing theirs, the importance of including clear and compelling calls to action, and more. Alex also shares her formula for creating an effective homepage that you don't want to miss out on!...

Today I'm sharing what's inside my endometriosis toolkit! These are things I use when I'm at home and on-the-go to make chronic illness life a little more manageable. Takeaways: Having an endometriosis specialist perform a hysterectomy surgery can provide better outcomes. Items like heating pads, ergonomic seat cushions, and proper shoes can help manage pain and discomfort. Using an e-reader inste...

I'm sharing part two of my experience with endometriosis today for Endometriosis Awareness Month! Including an update on where I'm at, how I'm managing things day-to-day, and also how people can support others in their lives who have endometriosis themselves. Takeaways: Endometriosis symptoms can be managed but not completely eliminated. Tracking menstrual cycles can provide insights into symptom...

In this episode, I'm re-sharing my journey with endometriosis and how it's shaped both my personal life and my business. Living with a chronic illness has its own set of challenges, but I'm sharing how I've learned to manage symptoms and prioritize self-care along the way. Join me as I discuss the importance of support from healthcare professionals and the impact of streamlining business processes...

Social media isn’t the only way to book clients—and it’s definitely not the most sustainable. In this episode, I’m joined by business coach, podcaster, and author Candice Coppola to talk about why email marketing is one of the most overlooked tools for wedding photographers. Candice shares how to use email marketing to attract right-fit clients, build trust, and increase revenue—without being at t...

This week I'm interviewing Cameron and Tia about the use of AI in the photography industry. We chat about our excitement and hesitations surrounding AI and share some of our favourite tools, as well as diving into the impact it can make on your client experience, your business, and your life overall. Takeaways: AI tools can save photographers time and increase productivity, allowing them to focus...

Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility educator and the owner of Mabely-Q, joins me for an interview this week! We talked all about the importance of accessibility for photographers, ways to improve accessibility online, and being adaptable to client needs. Takeaways: Accessibility should be a top priority for all business owners, particularly in the wedding photography industry. Small business o...

Happy belated New Year, friends! Today I'm sharing my top three favourites in various categories for the year 2023, and a look inside my goals and vision for Q1 of 2024. Takeaways: Investing in quality photography equipment can greatly enhance the quality of your work. Using systems and tools like HoneyBook, PicTime, and Imagine AI can streamline your business processes. Utilizing editing tools li...

Make sure you're investing your money in the right places so you're never left feeling like you've been scammed. Laylee Emadi joins me for an interview to talk all about red, beige, and green flags to watch out for in a creative educator! Show Notes: - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/redflags-laylee-emadi/ The Creative Educator Conference - https://simplysandra--layleeemadi.thrivecart.com/the-creati...

On this week's episode, I'm talking all about an easy way to up-level your client experience without having to spend any money or add any extra work to your plate. Sound too good to be true?! I promise, it's not! Show Notes: Coming Soon...Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagr...

HoneyBook and Pic-Time made a huge announcement this week, and I'm so excited I decided to do an impromptu podcast episode to tell you all about it! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/honeybook-pictime-integration Save 50% on your 1st year of Honeybook - https://share.honeybook.com/Sandra Get an additional free month of Pic-Time - https://lifeisbeautifullondon.pic-time.com/referral or use...

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your wedding photography business, it might be a good sign that you're ready to start outsourcing different aspects of your work. It can be scary to get on board with but there's so much freedom that comes along with it, and today on the podcast I'm joined by Sara Monika to talk all about it. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/outsourcing-sara-monika/ Today...

Self-care is important for any wedding photographer, but especially for all of my chronic illness friends. Today on the podcast I'm sharing three ways I prioritize self-care and how it benefits me as a business owner. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/wedding-photographers-with-chronic-illnesses/ Amazon Canada Storefront - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/lifeisbeautifullondon Amazon US Storefr...

Ghosting is happening more and more and it's easily one of the most frustrating parts of being a wedding photographer. On today's episode Michelle Harris and I talk all about why ghosting happens, and what you can do about it to make the next booking season your best yet. Michelle Harris Instagram Harris Education | Hustle Made Self Paid Community Freebies The Hustle Vault Support the show: Let's...

Season 2 of Keeping It Candid is here! On this week's episode, I'm giving a short and sweet life update, and sharing a little sneak peek at what to expect this season! CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTikTok - https://www...

It's the SEASON FINALE!! Kassandra from Align Movement Studio joined me for the final episode of Season 1 to talk all about the dreaded wedding hangover - what it is, why we experience it as wedding vendors, and how we can ease the impact a wedding day has on our bodies. Show Notes and Transcript Coming Soon! Guest Details: Kassandra Fuller

Breaking into a new market in the photography industry is no easy task, but it’s something that every wedding photographer is going to experience at one point or another during their career. John from All Heart Photo and the Wisdom In The Tangents Podcast joined me to talk all about how wedding photographers can make the transition easier. Show Notes: Guest Details:John MansfieldWebsite | Instagra...

It’s no secret to you that a HUGE part of what we do is create content, and it can get really overwhelming really fast. You’re not alone if you’re thinking - where do I find the time to do it all?! I’ve been there myself, and that’s why I knew I had to get my friend Amanda Warfield on the podcast for an interview! Amanda and I dove into the differences between a content strategy and a content plan...

Editorial photography - it’s almost documentary-inspired, and photographers are utilizing flash to create strong shadows that contribute to a unique artistic style. Alora Rachelle joined me to chat about her decision to shift her style of photography into a new category, and how wedding photographers can really embrace imperfection to not just capture memories, but create works of art for their cl...

If you've ever thought about getting involved with local wedding shows to advertise your wedding photography business, or if you've ever done one in the past, you definitely want to listen to today's episode! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-027/ Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredph...

The wedding photography industry is highly competitive, there's no doubt about that. But there's a particular market of people that are being overlooked when it comes to finding, and booking, new wedding clients. Rob Greene from Square 8 Studios joins me on the podcast to talk all about college senior photography and how it generates consistent sales for his wedding photography business! Show Note...

Knowing your "Why" is such an important, and often overlooked, part of running a business. But there are so many reasons to figure out what exactly it is - and we talked about all of them and more on this week's episode! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-025/ Guest Details:Jasmin Blais of JC PhotographyWebsite: www.jcphotographysk.comIG | @jcphotographysk Support...

As wedding vendors, it's so important to support one another - it's how we're going to be able to perform at our best and provide the best experience possible for our couples. Kim DeBose from Curated By Kim Weddings and Events joined me to talk about the importance of open lines of communication between vendors and how planners can support the vendor team when they work with someone who has a chro...

Have you ever dreamed of working abroad? Or even just long for a vacation where you don't feel weighed down by work the whole time you're away? On today's episode I'm talking with Nova from Nova Markina Photography, an international wedding photographer and educator who joined me to talk all about the steps you can take to achieve a stronger work/life balance, while still delivering an incredible...

Show Notes + Transcript Coming Soon! Support the show. Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysandrayvonne