Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

Welcome back to another episode! This week we’ll be diving deep into the theme of copywriting for your photography business with my special guest Rachel Greiman. Rachel is a copywriter & documentary family photographer based in Denver, Colorado, and the proud owner of Green Chair Stories - a company committed to taking photographs and writing words that look like *real* people. You’ll learn… W...

Welcome to another episode! This week I’m unpacking the term “industry standard” - what it is, what it means for your business, and crucial ways it may be holding you back personally and professionally. You’ll learn… The pro’s & con’s of “industry standard” practices, what the term really means, and how to figure out the path that’s right for you [2.45] Animation GIFS and what you should know...

Welcome to another episode! This week I’m sitting down with one of my star students from my Intuitive Storytelling course, Cassie Cetlin, as she shares some of her biggest wins and takeaways from the course. You’ll discover… What drew Cassie to Intuitive Storytelling and key clues that it might be exactly what you need in your business [6.13] The problem with Instagram & photography blogs and...

Welcome to a very special episode of The Shine + Thrive Photography podcast!  This week I’m giving you a free behind the scenes look at module 5 - lesson 1 of my Intuitive Storytelling course: How To Reprogram Your Biggest Fears While Shooting Wedding Days I’m so excited to be sharing this lesson with you because showing up fearlessly as the artist you are is a huge part of what Intuitive Storytel...

It’s time to book your FOR REAL dream clients!  If you’ve ever asked yourself if it’s possible to raise your rates AND work with perfect-fit clients… If you’ve ever doubted whether you’re on the right path or struggled to put into words what you do and how you do it… Then this week’s episode is for you!  Join fellow photographer and creative entrepreneur Paige Ray and I as we talk all things prici...

Welcome to a very special episode of the Shine + Thrive Photography podcast! This week, I’ll be sharing my raw, unfiltered birth story with you. From the highs, to the lows & everything in between… I’m laying it all on the table ;) My hope is that by sharing my story, it inspires you to know that you CAN do hard things. And of course, that it gives you some valuable insights you can take with...

Let’s talk workflows! If you’ve been toying with the idea of setting up workflows in your photography business OR you’ve already started and want to make sure you’re on the right path… Then you’re not going to want to miss this week’s episode! Join photographer, business coach & workflow educator Laura Lee Murphy and I as we dive deep into all things systems, processes, and workflows. You’ll l...

Ever wondered what to include in your wedding price guide…? Wishing you could sneak a peek at someone else’s for some inspo…? Then you’re in the right place!  In this week’s episode of the Shine + Thrive Photography Podcast, I’m going to be taking you through my own wedding price guide step-by-step, page-by-page. This guide has been 11 years in the making and I’m so excited to be sharing it with y...

Creating an amazing experience for your clients at every stage of their journey with you is the key to building your reputation, referrals, and repeat bookings as a wedding photographer… But how do you actually map out your client experience and build workflows that set you up for success? Enter Cassie Cetlin.  Cassie is a Toronto-based wedding photographer with a background in service design, so...

Let’s talk inclusion! I’m so excited to be welcoming this week’s guest, Hank Paul, to share his story, experiences, and insights into how we can all make our businesses  safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ couples. Tune in to discover… Hank’s personal journey to becoming the proud, queer-owned business owner he is today [4.17] How to build a business that serves YOUR values, desires & d...

Thinking about making the switch from Pixieset to Pic-Time? Wondering which platform’s right for you? Then look no further, I’ve got you covered!  Tune in to discover my unfiltered thoughts, tips, and crucially - my numbers - a full year after making the switch from Pixieset to Pic-Time in my own business… In this episode, you’ll learn… The key differences between each platform and why I made the...

Do you believe the lie that it's hard to stand out in an oversaturated photography market? If you answered "yes" and you are just thinking of starting your photography business, or are a couple years in, or have been in the game for a while, then this episode is a must listen so that you can expand your mind and senses to see the possibilities that are available to you!  In this epi...

The possibilities are endless in running a creative business! Kristine Richer is the perfect example of that since she has been able to create a six-figure income for herself and her family through her passion of Nightscape and Deepscape photography! In this episode you will learn: the beliefs she needed to dismantle along her journey to get to what actually felt like real success to her in her ph...

This is your reminder to keep going. Keep taking those small steps. Those steps that seem so small and insignificant now. Are building something bigger than you can even imagine is possible for you. For these small steps are the bricks that help build the bridge to your success - however you define that for yourself. They add up and build on top of one another until one day...you see this aww insp...

 Tia Abbott is one of my Crystal Clear Marketing students that has experienced a huge transformation through this mini-course I created. In today's episode, Tia shares: How she shows up on social media being her perfectly imperfect self and how that has boosted MEANINGFUL engagement How her confidence while shooting and running her business has skyrocketed How she realized that she is actuall...

If you're a wedding and portrait photographer, it's that time of year where you're now thinking of the following season and trying to get it fully booked One of my OME students said she had 38 sessions and weddings in her editing queue this past November 2021, and when I heard this it broke my heart for two reasons. #1 that she was so burnt out and overwhelmed, but also, because I k...

Have you ever been faced with a client demanding a refund even though you did nothing wrong? Whether you have or you haven't, you'll wanna tune into this episode because I share with you a new way of thinking so that if/when you face these kinds of "problems" in your business, they can feel much more effortless! Tune in to find out how I have been navigating my business for the...

Do you want an exclusive peek into my business + life to see how things are ACTUALLY going for me? In this last episode of 2021, I'm sharing with you openly and vulnerably the results of the 2021 goals I set for myself. Some of them I "failed" at and learned lessons along the way, and others I achieved and even surpassed! I know I love hearing from other entrepreneurs about the less...

 Did you know that the quality of your client experience is directly correlated to the systems you have in place? Disorganized systems usually mean you have a disorganized and inconsistent experience that you are offering your clients, which means, there is room for improvement! In this episode, I chat with wedding photographer Alora Rachelle on what she does in her business to elevate her client...

Do you feel like you HAVE TO have availability on weekends for sessions in order to have a successful photography business? What if I told you that this simply isn't true, and you can decide to stop accepting weekend sessions bookings...like right NOW!? Would that make you feel relieved? Excited? Feel more free? If so, tune into this latest episode because it is guaranteed to empower you to d...

Have you ever thought about beginning to outsource in your photography business but didn't take action on it because you wondered what the cost would be and if it would be worth it? If you are stuck in a world of burn out, and overwhelm, while not making the income you need and desire as a photographer, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Hit play now to find out the true cost of outsourcing,...

The moment you have been waiting for a year is finally here! I have re-opened the doors to Outsourcing Made Easy for photographers and I'm accepting new students as we speak! The doors won't be open again until the fall of 2022, so make sure to listen up! I've created this comprehensive course for portrait + wedding photographers like you where I take you step-by-step showing you ho...

If you a burnt-out and overwhelmed photographer, and you're not sure how to stay sane right now, then this episode was literally made for you! Jess is one of my Alumni students from my Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers program and she shares how she went from working long hours 7 days a week, missing precious time with her husband and 2 boys, and just feeling plain overworked to sunshin...

How can a photographer know if they are ready to start outsourcing in their business? Also, is it worth it? After all, it can be scary to let go of control, and also let go of some of the money you've earned, but as you learned in the last episode it's possible to train someone to do tasks exactly how you do them, and you're leaving money on the table if you're not outsourcing...

At the start of the year, you get all excited to finally start shooting again, and for the opportunity to get creative. You really believe that this year will be different than the last. Meaning, you won't get overworked and burnt out because you feel like you are more organized than you were last year and you made a promise to yourself that your health and life is a priority and that burnout...