Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

On today's episode, I'm sharing why CONSISTENCY is SO important when building your brand and how taking control of your light is the easiest way to do it!  SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/consistency-when-building-your-brand LINKS: Get my equipment list: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-blueprint-to-craft-your-ideal-light/ Find your new photography BFFS in our F...

What does it mean to create a “real” or “authentic” portrait?  That's what I'm asking on today's episode, and I'd love to hear YOUR thoughts.  Have a listen, and then send me a DM on Instagram! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/create-authentic-portrait LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.c...

In today's episode, I'm sharing the #1 business mistake I see SO many photographers make and how to avoid it making it in your own business. Also, the doors to the Six Figure Studio group coaching program are opening on Aug. 21st!   SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/business-mistake-how-to-avoid LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Stu...

In today's episode, I talking about my favorite light modifier and address why I use it the wrong way!  SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/light-modifier-wrong-on-purpose LINKS: See my equipment setup: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5ICsNAv0_/   My go-to modifier: https://www.fjwestcott.com/7-diffusion-umbrella?acc=c7e1249ffc03eb9ded908c236bd1996d Find your new...

Today's episode is a recording I made with California Film Photographer Jennifer Brotchie back in December (2019).  In this episode, Jennifer shares how she used her family's move from Hawaii to California as an opportunity to rebrand her photography business.  She also shares why she's come to love using film and strobes in her work, and why she believes all photographers (film and digi...

In today's episode, I share the simple (but kind of scary) thing you need to do to stand out in a saturated photography market. SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/stand-out-saturated-photography-market LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BFFS in our Faceboo...

In today's episode, I'll share what a STRONG photography brand is (and isn't) and what you need to do to start building a solid brand for yourself! SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-makes-strong-photography-brand LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BF...

On today's episode, I'm asking the question what is the ACTUAL cost of being a natural light photographer?  Many photographers believe that one of the benefits of working exclusively with natural light is that it's free.  But what I know after over two decades of working as a professional photographer is that there IS a cost to natural light...and it may be more than you realize. SHOWNOT...

Do you hate that harsh "flashy" looking light that comes from working with strobes and flash?  Me too!  On this episode, I'll share three common mistakes photographers make when working with artificial light that leads to that look, and what you need to know to avoid making those mistakes! Want to learn more?   SHOWNOTES:   https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/avoid-hars...

Chicago newborn and family photographer Kate Weingarten joined the Missing Link just seven months ago.  Since then, she’s gone on to use her new skill with artificial light to completely transform her business, including bringing in over 6K in just four hours through her incredible Santa Sessions! Oh… and she’s doing this kind of business without even having a website!!  Amazing!  L...

In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on how photographers can use the slowness of "The Great Pause" and Covid-19 to work on our businesses so that we come out of this time stronger then we were before.  SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/your-photography-business-covid-19 LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-phot...

Welcome to Beyond Natural Light: A Photography Podcast.  I'm your host, Sandra Coan, and on this first episode, I wanted to introduce myself and share a little bit of my story, and let you in on my plans for this podcast.  I'm so excited to be on this journey with you. SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/welcome-to-my-new-podcast LINKS: Be the first to hear when doors...