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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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Do you find yourself searching for creativity in your work? Running a photography business can leave you drained and uninspired.
In episode 147 of the Bokeh Podcast, Mike Colón discusses his journey to finding inspiration in his career and how you can do the same. Listen as he provides two tips for staying inspired, while also maintaining a successful business as a photographer.
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Time Technique: Share a calendar with your significant other so you can make time for each other.
Lesson Learned: Once you start, you can never stop. - Dennis Reggie
The Gear Bag: Sony a7R III
2 Ways to Stay Inspired:
1. Establish your big picture view and values. What drives you?
2. Find ways to incorporate your passion into your work.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Kenny Kim: kennykim.com
Jeremy Lucero: lucerophotography.com
Wedding Style Magazine: weddingstylemagazine.com
Denis Reggie: denisreggie.com
Gary Vaynerchuk: garyvaynerchuk.com
Links:
Website: mikecolon.com
Instagram: instagram.com/mikecolon
Twitter: twitter.com/mikecolon
Facebook: facebook.com/mikecolon2
Youtube: youtube.com/user/mikecolon
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Does your photography business communicate an openness and excitement to photograph the love story of all couples?
In episode 146 of the Bokeh Podcast, Bobbi Brinkman shares how she ensures her clients are welcomed with love and open arms from the moment they land on her website. Listen as she discusses how you can update your website to attract and embrace every couple, no matter who they love.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique: Educating clients on what your hours are so there is an expectation for when they’ll receive a reply.
Brand Position: She listens so she can better tell your story.
Lesson Learned: You have to stay up to date with technology, not just photo gear, but programs that will enable you to run your business better.
Ways to Welcome LGBTQ Weddings:
1. Add a rainbow badge to your website or make it known that you’re inclusive of all weddings.
2. Find LGBTQ couples to photograph and add to your portfolio, but don’t make it about your portfolio, make it about them.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Knot: theknot.com
Links:
Website: bobbibrinkmanphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bobbibrinkmanphotography
Facebook: facebook.com/BobbiBrinkmanPhotograph
Twitter: twitter.com/BobbiBrinkman
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Being an entrepreneur means you're able to take your work anywhere. Are you utilizing the appropriate tools to better manage your work on the go?
In episode 145 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich share the apps that enable them to mobilize their businesses. Listen as they provide tips to saving time, balancing your workload, and growing your business, all from your phone.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 1:30PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
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Connect:
richsmithphotography.net
instagram.com/richsmithphoto
instagram.com/heathersmithrsp
hayleegaffin.com
instagram.com/hayleegaffin
instagram.com/nathanholritz
photographersedit.com
instagram.com/photogsedit
bokehpodcast.com
instagram.com/bokehpodcast
Apps:
Spark: sparkmailapp.com
Milebug: Since the release of this episode, this app is no longer available.
Quickbooks: quickbooks.intuit.com
Park Mobile: parkmobile.io
Venmo: venmo.com
Bank of America: bankofamerica.com
Expensify: expensify.com/
Prism: prismmoney.com
Mint: mint.com
Sunseeker: bit.ly/ww-sunseeker
Helios: Since the release of this episode, this app is no longer available.
Google Calendar: calendar.google.com
Gmail: mail.google.com
Todoist: todoist.com
Asana: asana.com
Buffer: buffer.com
Dropbox: dropbox.com
Evernote: evernote.com
1Password: 1password.com
Filmic Pros: filmicpro.com
Forrest: forestapp.cc/
Three Tips to Save Time on Your Phone:
1. Organize your apps by categories/usage so you aren't distracted when you go to work on something.
2. Use the Forrest App to eliminate distraction.
3. When in groups with others, put your phone upside down so you aren't on it when you're spending time with others.
Other Links:
Paradox of Choice: http://bit.ly/ww-poc
Garyvaynerchuk.com
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Do you aspire to travel internationally while working as a photographer, yet struggle to find ways of making it a profitable business?
In episode 144 of the Bokeh Podcast, Miriam Salgado shares how she united her love of wedding photography and international travel and built her career. Listen as she provides three steps to becoming an international wedding photographer and how you should be charging for it.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique: Block off your time.
Lesson Learned: You can say no.
The Gear Bag: Pelican Case, Sony a6500, Sony a7r2, Sony a99
Biggest Challenges of Photographing Internationally:
1. Making the time work with you and your family.
2. Knowing how to charge for international travel and wedding.
How to Charge for International Weddings:
1. Charge for Your Work
2. Travel Fees
3. Lodging for the time you’re there for the wedding.
Three Steps to Become an International Wedding Photographer:
1. Make sure this is what you want to do. You’ll be traveling, working with other timezones, putting forth effort to be found, etc.
2. Research and register on wedding websites in the countries you want to shoot in.
3. Reach out to vendors and coordinators on social media in the countries you want to shoot in.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Kenny Kim: kennykim.com
Gary Vaynerchuk: garyvaynerchuk.com
Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/mir.salgados
Instagram: instgram.com/mirsalgadophotography
Twitter: twitter.com/mirsalgado
Snapchat: instagram.com/mirsalgadophotography
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCKl_02KaPeTr7tJKOVutaxw
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Have you noticed a lack of diversity and inclusion in the wedding industry? From portfolios to publications, there is room for each of us to further diversify our businesses, and to encourage others to do the same!
Listen in to episode 143 of the Bokeh podcast, as Jessica Hunt discusses how she was able to develop a more inclusive business model through work with industry publications, and shares ways that we as photographers can be more considerate in our efforts at promoting and exemplifying diversity.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique: Be intentional about when you’re working and when you’re not working.
The Lesson: Don’t compare your success to the success of others. Success is different for everyone.
The Gear Bag: 50mm 1.2 on a Canon 5d Mark III
4 Steps to Getting Published
1. Preparation - Get to know your couple, their vendors, their story, and their wedding day timeline so you can prepare to capture images for them and the publications.
2. The Wedding Day Details - Make sure that what you’re shooting is a comprehensive representation of the wedding. This includes the big venue shot, the ceremony and reception space without guests, etc).
3. Choosing the Photos - You’ll want to submit between 100-150 photos to a publication that capture beauty, details, and emotion to tell a story.
4. Research Publications - Research who you’re submitting to and make sure your work fits their niche and style.
How to Promote Inclusion in Your Business:
1. Reflect and evaluate yourself and see where you sit in your own biases.
2. Reach out to other business owners and start talking about inclusion so you can work together to change.
3. Create imagery of inclusivity and sharing it in your portfolio.
Resources for Diversity & Inclusion:
Catalyst Wedding Co: catalystwedco.com
Tomayia Colvin Education: https://www.tomayiacolvineducation.com
Nova Reed of Nu Bride: nubride.com
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Links
Website: jessicahuntphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jhuntphotos
Email: hello@jessicahuntphotography.com
Nathan’s Email: Nathan@photographersedit.com
Are you able to easily find the files you're looking for on your computer? Staying organized a key component to the success of your photography business.
In episode 142 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nathan, Haylee, Heather, and Rich share the principles that enable them to keep their computer organized and decluttered, and the tools that help them do so . Listen as they provide tips for keeping your computer, files, and business organized.
The audio from Workflow Wednesday episodes is from our weekly Facebook Live videos. Tune in live on Wednesdays at 1:30PM EST, at facebook.com/photogsedit
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Connect:
instagram.com/richsmithphoto
instagram.com/heathersmithrsp
instagram.com/hayleegaffin/
instagram.com/nathanholritz/
instagram.com/photogsedit/
instagram.com/bokehpodcast/
State Farm: statefarm.com
Dropbox: dropbox.com/
Evernote: evernote.com
iCloud: icloud.com
Backblaze: backblaze.com
1Password: 1password.com
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Have you ever wanted to explore wedding photography, but are either new to the industry or stuck in your own niche?
In episode 141 of the Bokeh Podcast, Benjamin Clifford discusses how connecting with other professionals and setting goals can ensure you’re entering the wedding photography industry successfully. Listen as he also provides 3 tips that will help you book weddings when you’re just starting out.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique: Make a list of 3-5 things you need to accomplish each day and live by it. Reevaluate and repeat.
The Gear Bag: Nikon 85mm 1.4
The Lesson: As a business owner, you’re expected to know and do everything.
Ben’s Goals for Starting a Photography Business:
1. Getting to spend time with his family.
2. To fulfill the creative gap that he felt in his career.
3. Being in a role that constantly challenges him.
Ben’s Business Model:
1. Maximize Time (so it can be spent with family)
2. Maximize Profit (to ensure you’re not wasting money)
Brand Position:
We provide a luxurious wedding photography experience to a select number of bride and grooms.
3 Tips to Launching Your Photography Business:
1. Find a Mentor
2. Organize a Styled Shoot
3. Share the types of sessions you want to attract.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dave Ramsey: daveramsey.com
Links:
Website: benjamincliffordphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/benjamincliffordphotography/
The 168 Hours - Laura Vanderkam: amazon.com/168-Hours-Have-More-Think/dp/159184410X
Workflow Wednesday - How to Manage Your Numbers: photographersedit.com/blog/workflow-numbers-accounting/
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Are you spending too much time trying to organize and communicate your services with potential clients when you could be growing in other areas of your business?
In episode 140 of the Bokeh Podcast, Calli Burnett explains how she streamlined her booking process to automate the detail confirmation, contract, and payments for a session. Listen as she provides two key principals to efficient automation.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
Time Technique: Automation in her processes.
Brand Position: Natural light photographer specializing weddings in Noosa and Maleny.
The Lesson: Still to your processes to protect yourself.
The Gear Bag: Canon 5dmkIV w/ 70-200mm and 27-70mm
Two Key Principles to Efficient Automation:
1. Make sure there is a reason for your processes and workflows.
2. Take one step at a time. Start with the thing you’re repeating so often.
Links:
Instagram.com/callib.photography
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Do you struggle to connect with parents during your birth sessions?
In episode 139 of the Bokeh Podcast, Lindsey Harmer explains how becoming a doula helped her not only connect with, but support parents during the birth of their child. Listen as she provides 3 tips to break into the birth photography market.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
The Lesson: Lindsey was trying to do everything in her business alone. It finally downed on me that we don’t have to be in competition with each other.
Brand Position: A birth photographer who is there to be a witness, but also there to be a supporter.
The Gear Bag: Canon 24-105mm and 50mm
What is a Doula?
A doula is a birth buddy (or coach) that is there to be an advocate for and support the mom, know her birthing plan, and do everything to keep that plan in effect.
Primary Characteristics of a Good Birth Photographer:
A photographer has to be trustworthy; the client is letting you in on a very intimate and emotional day, both physically and emotionally.
How to Break Into the Birth Photography Market:
1. Start with the people you already know and have built trust with.
2. Get educated on birth and the process and prepare for what you’re going to see, especially if you haven’t gone through it yourself.
3. Reach out to the community: mom communities, OB offices, etc.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Links:
Instagram: Instagram.com/linzmariephotography
Website: lindseymarie.me
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As a creative, your finances are the last thing you typically want to manage, yet they are paramount to the success of your business.
In episode 138 of the Bokeh Podcast, Colleen Bies reveals the biggest fear for creatives when it comes to accounting. Listen as she shares three tips for overcoming those fears and setting your business up for financial success.
The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.
The Lesson: Allow yourself to be open to the world and the community.
Check out Colleen’s Boudoir Workshop covering:
1. Posing and Styling
2. Marketing
3. In Person Sales
Proceeds will be donated to a local women’s abuse shelter.
Biggest Financial Fear:
Creatives claim to just be creative minded, not business minded.
3 Tips for Finances:
1. Consistently look at your financials.
2. Pay attention to the numbers, where they come from, and what they mean.
3. Get professional help.
The Gear Bag:
Mentioned in this Episode:
Links:
Website: colleenbies.com
Instagram: instagram.com/colleenbies
Facebook: fb.com/colleenbies
Website: thetacticalentrepreneur.com
Instagram: instagram.com/thetacticalentrepreneur
Facebook: fb.com/thetacticalentrepreneur
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