Take Your Shot Podcast

In this episode of the "Take Your Shot Podcast," we are joined with Quinna Mare, a former wedding photographer turned content generator and coach. With over 15 years of experience in the photography industry, Quianna talks about the importance of behind-the-scenes content, revealing how it can enhance client experiences, strengthen vendor relationships, and build a living brand that resonates with...

In this episode of the "Take Your Shot" podcast, Taylor and Anna from Naked Peach Boudoir discuss their transition from corporate jobs to managing a successful photography studio in Portland. They share insights on leaving the corporate world, including financial planning, setting the right prices for services, and creating a legal foundation for the business. The conversation covers the importanc...

In this episode of the Take Your Shot podcast, we welcome Kenzie Green from Kenzie Green Design and the Brief Collective. Kenzie, a graphic design graduate turned entrepreneur, shares her journey of using social media as the primary tool to grow her business and support other women-owned businesses through brand and web design. She has effectively used Instagram and TikTok to expand her and her cl...

In this episode of the Take Your Shot podcast, we dive deep into the world of copywriting with guest expert Kayla Dean, a seasoned copywriter and brand messaging strategist specializing in helping wedding pros and online service providers craft compelling, conversion-driven content. Kayla shares her journey from studying English literature to becoming a sought-after copywriting professional, offer...

We live in a world where we constantly see and hear about successes, however failure is rarely talked about. In this episode of the Take Your Shot Podcast, I share the importance of failure and what I've learned from the times I've failed and when things didn't go according to plan. Join the free community! Song: Daydream by lily Meola

In this episode, I interview Caroline Hinton from Hinton Studios and we talk all about the ins and outs of working well with other photographers or videographers when shooting a wedding together. If you have ever struggled to work with a difficult vendor, this episode is for you! Links: Hinton Studios Free Business resources

In this episode of the Take Your Shot podcast, Cait Swithers shares her journey from leaving a job where she was burnt out to building a thriving business with her husband as a photo and video team. They have shot weddings all over the world, live a lifestyle the serves them well, and recently purchased their dream home. Her story is inspiring as she walks us through how she built a business that...

In this episode of the Take Your Shot podcast, we dive deep into the strategies that help entrepreneurs and businesses shine in their industries. Mercedes Barba is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience, specializing in business and entrepreneurship journalism for the last eight years and she shares so much value in this interview. Mercedes demystifies the process of getting featured in...

Episode Description: In this episode of the Take Your Shot Podcast, we have on SEO expert Abbey Oslin from Duo Collective and she reveals key strategies to improve your website's Google ranking that many business owners overlook. Dive into an in-depth discussion on enhancing your site's search engine visibility through practical and effective SEO tactics. What You'll Learn: Unlocking Google Search...

Learn all about the value of having a long-term strategy when it comes to getting traffic to your website and blog. Laura Peters from Mike and Laura travel and Scale Your Travel Blog goes in depth about the importance of your website, how to strategically outline your blog posts, and funneling your traffic to an email list so that you can own your audience. You won't want to miss this episode, it'...

Planning for retirement can be a very overwhelming topic and in this episode we have Jen Stein, a certified financial planner gone full-time wedding photographer, here to break down the types of investing and ways to set yourself up for success when it comes to retirement. Connect with Jen Stein on Instagram! FREE investing guide! Take Your Shot Workshop Join the FREE community! Learn more about b...

In this episode, I have the opportunity to interview Loriann Kuntz, the CEO of Profit Priority. We talk all about the basics of bookkeeping and how to get your finances in order for your business. She shares so much knowledge and also has some great resources for you which you can check out using the links below! Free Deductions Guide Profit Priority Bookkeeping Templates Join the Free Take Your S...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of defining success for the new year and how that ties into goal setting (which we talked about last week in case you missed it). I share my heart, what was missing from last year, and my own personal definition of success in the new year. I am far from perfect and I get real with you all on what I've had to overcome in the last year and how setting my...

Setting goals for the upcoming year doesn't have to be an overwhelming or mundane task! In this episode, we talk through our thought process and give practical advice on how to set goals for not only your photography business, but also your personal life. Your business is meant to support your life, not the other way around. We talk through some reflections and lessons we've learned over the last...

Gina with Gene Designs is a highly successful and experienced brand strategist and designer. In this interview, she talks all about where to start with branding, approach, and different routes you can go. You won't want to miss this conversation! Get the Free Brand Audit Workbook HERE Learn more about Gene Designs Join the Free Take Your Shot Community!

Stacy Musgrave is a full-time wedding photographer and business coach who empowers women through her photography and business to show up authentically. In this episode she shares her story, how she came to realize the empowering side of photography and the value of being authentic on social media. Connect with Stacy Musgrave Join the free Take Your Shot Community!

In this episode, I interview Mycah Bain and we talk all about crafting your ideal workday as a business owner and how to set yourself up for success and figure out what works best for you in terms of productivity, structure, and systems. Links: Free Guide to Unlock your Ideal Workday Join the Free Take Your Shot Community!

In this episode we talk all about burnout and the importance of rest. This episode is more of a heart to heart conversation where I open up a bit about the season I'm in and how I plan on navigating the next few months and incorporating a better system of prioritizing rest. Links: Connect with us on Instagram @takeyourshotcollective Learn more about the workshop and Join us in Joshua Tree! Other r...

In this episode, Interview Val DuVick and we talk all about profit first and how to pay yourself as a creative and set yourself up for success when it comes to managing your business's finances. Val is a former photographer turned Profit First business coach who now spends her time empowering creative entrepreneurs to manage their money well. So many creative business owners struggle with the bala...

In this episode, we talk all about reflecting on your business and how to strategically plan for how to invest in your business. I invite my husband, Luke, onto the show and at the end we have a big announcement! Links: Apply for the Take Your Shot Workshop - Feb 2024! Dubsado Discount Connect with us on Instagram @takeyourshotcollective

In this episode I interview Jennine Coosaia, a well-established portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this interview, she shares her top tips about how to increase your profits with portrait photography - without having to do in-person sales. She has a very simplified, easy-to-follow process that allows her to serve her clients well while also not under-valuing her art. Sho...

In this episode, I talk about pricing your wedding photography business. First, we discuss how to determine your pricing. Evaluating the cost of doing business, expenses, financial goals, debts, living expenses, etc… are all really important for establishing your pricing as a wedding photographer. Next, we go over the two main structures that people use for pricing. While there are many variations...

In this episode, I interview Ali Leigh who is a wildly successful and established wedding photographer in the Midwest. She has built up a community of thousands of photographers and also hosts in-person meetups. In this interview, Ali shares her story of how she got started, how community has been a game changer in her business, and gives tips and advice on getting plugged into community or buildi...

In this episode, we interview Drake Frisen CPA from Cinch Accounting where we talk about business structure, staying legal, what an audit is, how to stay organized for taxes, planning for the future, and other misconceptions that business owners have about taxes. Connect with Drake: Instagram @cinch_accounting Website: https://cinchaccounting.co/ Other Links: Join the Free Online Community for Wed...

This episode is a general overview of what you should be thinking about in terms of preparing for booking season. As we get into this season, I'll be sharing more episodes on these topics and want to help empower you as we dive into this season! Free Brand Audit Workbook: https://takeyourshotcollective.com/brandbook Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Halle Heather https://takeyourshotcollective.com/coach...