The Tilt and Shift Photography Business Podcast

Have you ever wondered how a photographer’s journey shapes their art and approach to business? In this episode, I have an interesting conversation with Daniel Kim – a photographer who’s not just photographing weddings, but creating art from a deep sense of service. What’s covered in this episode: Discover how significant life changes enhanced Daniel’s photography, making it more intentional and im...

Walk with me through the different stages of your photography business! In this episode, we explore the growth phases of a photography business, from infancy to maturity, drawing parallels to human development. Because you all know how much I love a good metaphor! In this episode, we cover: Understanding the infancy and toddlerhood stage of your photography business, where experimentation and lear...

Have you ever wondered how you can find true joy and fulfillment in your photography career? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Digeso, an extraordinary maternity and newborn photographer and co-owner of the Milky Way photographers’ resource.  Join us as we explore Lisa’s unique journey and her approach to blending creativity with personal happiness. What’s covered in this episode: Discover ho...

Truth talk: Oftentimes what holds our business success back is how we value ourselves.   In this podcast episode, I talk about the vital aspect of valuing oneself, and how self worth plays into entrepreneurship and creativity. This topic highlights a common tendency among creatives to wait for validation or opportunities before investing in their business. But I challenge you to adopt a proactive...

How to find your people, so you can build a sustainable photography business (Insights from the Conversation with John Dolan) From my refreshing conversation with John Dolan, I’ve picked out two encouraging principles that, when diligently practiced, will make a HUGE difference in the way we manage our photography businesses.  The first is the idea that questions are more important than answers, a...

Feeling stumped by how to connect with your people, your raving fans, the ones who NEED YOU to photograph them? Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with renowned photographer John Dolan @johndolanphotog , uncovering invaluable insights and lessons from his storied career built on finding his people. What’s Covered in the Episode: ✔️Saying ‘Yes’ to Opportunities. How embracing fea...

What would doing 100% do for your photography business? Giving 100% is remarkably life-altering, but in the best way! In all honesty, you can never give 100% to something and it will not go well. Don’t believe me? Keep reading…. In this podcast, I delve in the transformative effects of dedicating your full 100% to your photography–whether in short periods of time, or over extended phases of your g...

Are you living your truth, especially in your creative work? In this episode of The Tilt and Shift Photography Business Podcast, we delve into a topic close to my heart: Identity and how it shapes our lives and work. What’s Covered: Identity and Photography: How our true selves impact our photos and careers. Self-Discovery: The ups and downs of accepting who we are. Photography as Expression: Usin...

What would it feel like to fully give 100% of your energy in photography? In this episode, you will meet Abul ( @abul.co ), a destination wedding photographer who dared to chase his dream of becoming a full-time wedding photographer. His story began in 2015, but it was not about stunning images. It was all about resilience and heaps of gratitude, authenticity and personal growth.  From choosing to...

Feeling stuck sucks, right? Here's an easy task to get you unstuck in your photography business and moving in the direction you are meant to go. Spoiler: it involves time travel. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS that elevate your portfolio and ATTRACT HIGHER PAYING CLIENTS? ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this tutorial I made for you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If you loved today's episode, please share y...

Today's coaching tip is inspired by wedding photographer & mentor ⁠⁠ KRISTIN SWEETING'S biggest shift. I've created a journal exercise to help you recognize and change your limiting beliefs so you can make the choices in your life and photography business that truly align with what you desire. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS that elevate your portfolio and ATTRACT H...

Today's conversation with photographer, podcaster and coach ⁠ KRISTIN SWEETING , and we're reflecting on what it takes to make intentional choices in your photography business (and life) that lead to feeling flowy and aligned in your work. Kristin is a renowned wedding photographer and educator, and she is a unique voice in all the fields she moves through. Her community Dangerous Creatives is the...

Sometimes we get stuck doing the same thing over and over... and sometimes we don't even know where to start. Whether you're feeling uninspired in a photography session or looking for a new way to see the same thing... use these four magic words to breathe life into your work and elevate your photography portfolio. Speaking of portfolios... I have free mini portfolio reviews open to any and all do...

My conversation with incredible coach and wedding photographer Kristin Sweeting, from her own podcast, Dangerous Creatives Podcast . This is a chance to get to know a little more about my own story: how I became a documentary wedding and family photographer, why I'm expanding into coaching and what I have to offer you. And to learn what an absolute gem Kristin Sweeting is... you must go follow her...

Want to hit 6 figures as a documentary wedding or family photographer? Hop on a little discovery call with me to learn how to earn more money doing what you love. I’ll give you a portfolio tip or two that will elevate your brand, and you’ll be one step closer to your goals, feeling more confident in your skills and  inspired about your work. It’s 15 min and there’s absolutely no obligation. ⁠⁠CLIC...

Want to hit 6 figures as a documentary wedding or family photographer? Hop on a little discovery call with me so you can start earning more money doing what you love. I’ll give you a portfolio tip or two that will elevate your brand, and you’ll be one step closer to your goals, feeling more confident in your skills and  inspired about your work. It’s 15 min and there’s absolutely no obligation. ⁠C...

Want to make great money as a documentary wedding or family photographer? …. Then I’m inviting you to hop on a little discovery call with me so you can start earning more money doing what you love. I’ll give you a portfolio tip or two that will elevate your brand, and you’ll be one step closer to your goals, feeling more confident in your skills and  inspired about your work. It’s 15 min and there...

Photographer, do you want to know how to price your photography packages? Do you want to make a sustainable living as a photographer? Do you believe, somewhere in your core, that artists shouldn't make lots of money selling their art? Or, have you heard other people say that? Perhaps they've even said that to you, about what you charge for your photography services! This episode is for you! We tal...

There are two things you absolutely MUST DO in your photography business. If you haven't done them yet, today's episode walks you through exactly how to get it done. HINT: your tomorrow's self will thank you. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS that elevate your portfolio and ATTRACT HIGHER PAYING CLIENTS? ⁠ Watch this tutorial I made for you! ⁠ If you loved today's episode...

KT Merry is a luxury wedding photographer and educator , and a leader in both fields. She is also a passionate conservationist . We explore how to beautifully meld financial goals with artistic goals, and why we need to build longevity into our photography business, along with the structure that helps us thrive as creatives. But most importantly, KT shares how finding a bigger purpose in your phot...

Photographer, do get anxious about all the things you need to do in your photography business? Find it challenging to prioritize what you should do next? Get easily distracted? In this episode, we work with a metaphor that teaches us where to focus in our photography business so we can choose the right path for us, and maintain momentum. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS...

Everybody's talking about finding your why. But not many folks talk about HOW. This episode is your introduction to find your why, and how that will undoubtedly improve your photography business. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS that elevate your portfolio and ATTRACT HIGHER PAYING CLIENTS? ⁠ Watch this tutorial I made for you! ⁠ If you loved today's episode, please shar...

Kirsten Lewis is the mother of documentary family photography, but she was first a photojournalist. And before that, an artist. And she remains one, despite years in commercial photography working for clients. She brings a unique perspective to how we create and promote our art. In this episode of the Tilt and Shift photography business podcast, we talk about the intersection of art, ego, business...

Do you Say yes to every inquiry? Photograph things you don't want to? Have a vision for your business? For your art? In this episode, we build on episode 3 and dive deeper into reactive versus proactive states of mind to build a more successful and fulfilling photography business. RESOURCES & LINKS Want to make INCREDIBLE CANDID PHOTOS that elevate your portfolio and ATTRACT HIGHER PAYING CLIE...

Today's episode is three coaching tips inspired by photographer Huy Nguyen's process in building a business: We define success on our own terms, and why that matters to our photography business' longevity. We find a way to avoid comparison syndrome by deliberating choosing to stand out in our photography style and brand. We learn the process of doing things differently, even when we're uncomfortab...