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Host Nathan Holritz and his guests will help you build your brand, focus your marketing efforts, refine your workflows, and dial in your photographic technique – all with efficiency in mind.
In the end, we not only want you to succeed as a photography business owner, but to still have a life through it all.
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Have you found a way to serve your boudoir clients in a way that goes beyond the camera?
In episode 317 of the Bokeh Podcast, LeZandra Persinger shares how she enables sexual healing during her boudoir sessions, and provides support beyond photography on her journey to becoming a sex therapist.
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Brand Position: Empowering women to own their sexuality.
Knowing Who You Are (7:56)
Technique for Time: Create a firm schedule. (11:37)
Content Recommendations: Tim Ferris - tim.blog (17:53)
The Gear Bag: Yoga Mat and Yoga Blocks
The Topic of Sex (26:02)
Sexual Healing Through Boudoir Photography: (33:16)
1. The photographer is a guide in the shoot and in the healing.
2. Discuss with clients their potential triggers, along with what they want to express and feel.
Sessions with LeZandra: (37:23)
1. Initial inquiry ensures the session type and price is what they’re looking for.
2. In-person consultations to discuss expectations, followed with email series to prep them for the session.
3. At the session, they’ll sit in hair and makeup while chatting.
4. They’ll look over wardrobe choices.
5. After the stylists leave, they get into a deeper conversation about why they’re having the session done.
6. Then they get started with shooting while playing music. (Bonus: Clients can bring their own alcohol, but they have a 2 drink max.)
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Does the thought of learning a new editing program keep you from adding video to your marketing efforts?
In episode 316 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan and Haylee demo a brief introduction to their preferred video editing softwares. Listen in as they walk Heather and Rich through Adobe Premier Pro CC and Final Cut Pro.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 2:00PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit.
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Haylee's Ad from this Demo:
https://youtu.be/61qD1OqkY-E
Nathan's Ad from this Demo:
https://youtu.be/4_f9mCrdY5M
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Are you ready to take your elopements to the next level for your couples by planning a unique experience that will leave their day stress-free?
In episode 315 of the Bokeh Podcast, Maddie Mae describes how her team utilizes their experience to guide clients while planning their elopements. Listen in as she shares how you can get started in creating amazing elopement experiences for your couples.
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Specializing in Elopements (4:48)
Brand Position: Elopement photographers and guides to your wildly different wedding experience that is completely yours. (13:40)
Advice for Photographers: Use your creativity as an asset, not just with your work, but in your business and marketing. (24:07)
Time Technique: Don’t be afraid to ask for help and create a team. (30:24)
Book Recommendation: (38:13)
Blue Ocean Strategy - bit.ly/bp-blueoceanstrategy
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - bit.ly/bp-storybrand
Start With Why by Simon Sinek - bit.ly/bp-startwithwhy
Scary Close by Donald Miller - bit.ly/bp-scaryclose
The Gear Bag: (42:46)
Nude Leggings - bit.ly/bp-fleeceleggings
The State of the Industry | Elopement Photography (46:45)
No industry standards.
Getting Started in Elopement Photography:
Niche Down - There are so many types of elopements.
Build your portfolio on your own travels
Second shoot lots of weddings.
Travel with your gear.
Create valuable content.
Why Maddie Added Guiding to Her Services: (1:00:34)
It allowed her to create a better experience for her clients.
Maddie’s Favorite Question to Ask Her Couples: (1:09:26)
Why did you decide to elope?
Links:
instagram.com/adventureinstead
Lateral Thinking by Edward Bono - bit.ly/bp-lateralthinking
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Are you looking to capture family portraits in a raw and impactful way that highlights their everyday lives?
In episode 314 of the Bokeh Podcast, Leslie Kershaw gives us a look at her interpretation of documentary family photography. Listen in as she discusses capturing real moments that contribute to a family's history and legacy.
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Brand Position: Capture the soul of everyday family life. (07:05)
Advice for Photographers: To not get stuck in fear. (11:39)
Technique for Time: Develop habits and stick to what works. (23:24)
Atomic Habits - bit.ly/bp-atomichabits
Science of Habits - bit.ly/bp-scienceofhabit
Book Recommendations: (30:27)
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - bit.ly/bigmagic
The Artist’s Way - bit.ly/bp-artistsway
Leslie’s Style (32:45)
Black & White Photography (37:14)
Driving Ideas to Leslie’s Documentary Style: (41:49)
1. Mindfulness
2. Intentionality
3. Creativity
4. Mastery
Contribution to Family History (50:40)
Links:
instagram.com/lesliekershawphoto/
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - bit.ly/bp-storybrand
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Have you ever made a mistake in your business that left you feeling defeated or helpless?
In episode 313 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lindsay Collette opens up about the biggest mistakes she's made in her business and the steps she took to correct them. Listen in as she shares practical advice on learning from and moving on from the mistakes you make in your business.
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Brand Position: To timelessly and artistically preserve every wedding, portrait session, and lifestyle session with fresh eyes, an open heart, and a little bit of cheek. I believe in the beauty and power of the in-betweens, the differentiating moments that bind your story together. (2:34)
Advice for Photographers: Stay in the race. (10:41)
Time Technique: Stop when you’re tired. (19:04)
Content Recommendations: (23:16)
Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations - supersoul.tv
OSSC - Father Richard Rohr - bit.ly/bp-ossc-richardrohr
OSSC - Iyanla Vanzant - bit.ly/bp-ossc-iyanlavanzant
False Power of Ego with Oprah Winfrey - bit.ly/bp-ossc-falsepowerego
The Four Agreements - bit.ly/bp-fouragreements
The Law of Attraction by Ester Hicks - bit.ly/bp-lawattraction
Jim Carrey’s Commencement Speech - bit.ly/bp-jimcarrey-commencement
The Gear Bag: Ice Packs & Playlists (36:30)
My Biggest Mistakes: (39:27)
Not going for it and doing what you want to do.
Comparing myself to others.
Not listening to what my clients were telling me about what they love.
Not taking care of your health.
Quotes mentioned in this Episode:
Kenny Clapp - there is no failure, just learning experience.
"You can fail doing what you don’t want to do so you may as well take a chance an do what you love." - Jim Carrey
'Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world." - Jim Carrey
Links:
instagram.com/lindsay_collette/
Making a Choice by Gary Vaynerchuck - bit.ly/bp-garyvchoice
Vickie Black's Episode - bit.ly/bp-288
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Is there a goal that you're afraid to chase because it requires a bit of risk in your business?
In episode 312 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jennifer Garcia opens up about how risks can sometimes be rewarding when you face them with a plan. Listen in as Jennifer shares how she decided to take a risk by opening her own photography studio!
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Brand Position: Inspiring confidence in her sessions, while building a brand on experience and design. (2:43)
Advice for Photographers: Realize talent is not enough. (7:24)
Time Technique: Working out every morning. (11:52)
Book Recommendation: (17:55)
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Book - bit.ly/bp-bigmagic
Audible - bit.ly/bp-bigmagicaudible
Relentless by Tim Grover - bit.ly/bp-relentless
The Gear Bag: iPhone for Instagram Stories (22:54)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UxC0ulBPP/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ciElPAEiO/
Risk: Making a move that leaves you with the potential to fail. (35:55)
Jennifer’s Big Risk: Opening a photographer Studio. (40:39)
Why Jennifer Took the Risk: (43:00)
She wanted a challenge.
She craved change.
Jennifer's Hesitations: (45:25)
Not finding the right space, but once she found a space that she could see working, she just knew this was the space. Finances and time also were a factor in deciding what spaces were worth the risk.
Being a Calculated Risk-Taker (48:35)
Two Factors To Move Beyond Risk & Take Action (54:10)
1. Don't force things to happen.
2. Always move forward and take steps in the direction you want to go.
Links:
instagram.com/jencykphotography
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Have you dreamt of photographing your favorite musicians at awards shows, concerts, and events?
In episode 311 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan Armstrong walks us through his journey to becoming an entertainment photographer, and what that role entails. Listen in as he shares the elements of good entertainment photography, providing real-time content, and how you can break into the industry.
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Brand Position: Speed, Trust, and Relentless Consistency for the Entertainment Industry. (4:12)
Time Technique: Block Scheduling and Adding a Block for Smaller Tasks (21:52)
Content Recommendation: (28:46)
Bobbycast - bit.ly/bp-bobbycast
Dave Ramsey - daveramsey.com/show
Passion City Church DC - bit.ly/bp-passionchurchdc
The Gear Bag: Jason Cases (33:03)
Entertainment Photography: Capturing the people and elements and events that define our culture. (36:15)
instagram.com/p/Bw8gJFLBVqw
How Nathan Got Started in Entertainment Photography (41:52)
Breaking into Entertainment Photography: Find a local publication that needs a photographer for events; they can request press passes for that event from the venue or artist. (43:50)
instagram.com/p/ByTFtlDJm3r
Elements of Good Entertainment Photography: (47:59)
1. Understand the existing lighting in a venue and use equipment that can handle low light scenarios.
2. Access and trust (beyond the photo pit and soundboard).
3. Know the artist and their popular songs.
Building Relationships at the Shows: (55:44)
1. Connect with the tour managers.
2. Be kind to the security guards.
Links:
Chris J Evans Episode bit.ly/bp-289
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In an age where we're bombarded with digital images, are you leaving a lasting impact on your clients by providing heirlooms through prints?
In episode 310 of the Bokeh Podcast, Yaneck and Sasha Wasio discuss their passion behind providing prints and albums that preserve their clients' memories. Listen in as they share their workflow to selling physical products that their clients can cherish for a lifetime.
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The Gear Bag: Gummy Bears (8:02)
Book Recommendation: (8:30)
How to Write Copy that Sells - bit.ly/bp-copythatsells
Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity -bit.ly/bp-gettingthingsdone
The Starbucks Experience - Five Principals of Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary - bit.ly/bp-starbucksexperience
Onward by Howard Schultz - bit.ly/bp-onward
Advice for Photographers: (18:10)
Understand your business financially
Care about your client experience vs what you want
Time Technique: Time blocking, automation, and outsourcing. (20:52)
Automation Software:
Acquity Scheduling - acuityscheduling.com
Followup CC - followup.cc
Template Emails in Gmail
Táve -tave.com
The Gear Bag (Part 2): Altoids and Loupe (25:37)
The Importance of Prints (27:08)
Influential People in their Business: (27:20)
Steve Saporito on Experience and Print Sales - stevesaporitoeducation.com
Maureen - Graphistudio.com
Wedding Print Sales Workflow: (35:32)
Set the expectation that prints will be delivered before they book with you.
They include a print credit so the client can decide what to use the print credit for.
After the engagement session, they have a reveal and offer prints.
During the wedding, get to know the families, as they may want to order as well.
After the wedding, they have another reveal for ordering prints.
In-House & Outsource Printing: (44:55)
Wasio Master Print and Graphi Studio
Links:
info@wasiophotography.com
Have you assessed your talents to determine where your strengths lie in your business?
In episode 309 of the Bokeh Podcast, Brittney Rossie discusses how knowing your strengths can help you build and succeed in your business. Listen in as she shares how you can use your core strengths to develop a brand position without getting distracted by what everyone else is doing.
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Brand Position: Help personal brands figure out what makes them captivating to build a business around their lives with a strengths based personal brand. (2:01)
Advice for Photographers: Mission transcends fear. (5:35)
Brittney’s Mission: To impact people. (8:30)
Technique for Time: (9:59)
There is an ebb and flow with time as an entrepreneur.
Work in 90 day blocks with ideal week structures.
Book Recommendation: (18:01)
Strengths Finder 2.0 - bit.ly/bp-strengthsfinder2
The One Thing - bit.ly/bp-theonething
Simple Ways to Learn Your Strengths
1. Self-reflection
2. Work with someone else
3. Strengthsfinder personality assessment
Boxing Yourself in with Labels (23:45)
Brittney’s Perspective on Insecurity in Our Culture (28:16)
Developing a Brand Position Based On Your Strengths (37:01)
Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome (42:13)
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Have you attempted to break into senior photography, but can't quite figure out how to get started with this clientele?
In episode 308 of the Bokeh Podcast, Ike and Tash share three steps to getting started in senior portrait photography, along with their favorite educational platforms. Listen in as they discuss the state of the industry regarding senior photography and what it means for your business.
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Brand Position: Black photographers with a diverse portfolio with a mission to pour into their community. (15:19)
Advice for Photographers: (25:23)
1. Outsource
2. Understand where you’re investing your money.
Technique for Time: Schedule your time. (27:16)
Content Recommendation: Gary Vaynerchuck (31:35)
The Gear Bag: Candy, JB Clip, Cold Brew Coffee, & Kombucha (35:03)
The State of Senior Portrait Photography (37:46)
Education for Senior Photographers (44:54)
Senior Online Summit with Amanda Holloway - amandahollowayphotography.com/product/senior-online-summit-ct
Kitchen Sink Workshop with Amanda Holloway - seniorphotographyworkshop.com
Push Conference - push.vickiesblack.com
Getting Started in Senior Portrait Photography (49:12)
1. Focus on Your Relationships
2. Asking Questions
3. You Have 2 Clients: Senior & Parent
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