Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

Latest Episodes:

Pinterest for Photographers 101 with Eden Strader May 20, 2024

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Eden Strader (@EdenStrader) as she teaches us how to get started with Pinterest for our photography business.

Pinterest Masterclass use code JESSICA for a discount: https://eden-strader-photography.mykajabi.com/a/2147858570/VYKs3wob

Follow Eden: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/⁠⁠⁠

Eden's website for freebies: ⁠⁠⁠https://edenstrader.com/⁠⁠

Eden’s podcast “That’s My Personal Business”

Tailwind website and use code "Eden Strader" for a month free

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Run a Healthy, Balanced Photography Business With Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings May 13, 2024

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) and Kelsey of Honeybee Weddings (@HoneybeeWeddingsMt) as she encourages us to step into our role as CEOs in our business and lives in a healthy, balanced way.

Adventure Elopement Mentoring: https://honeybeeweddingsmt.com/wedding-photography-mentor-program

Follow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/honeybeeweddingsmt/

Kelsey's free photography resources: https://honeybeeweddingsmt.com/category/resources/

Tools Mentioned:

AI Editing with Aftershoot:

"The Body Keeps The Score" book: https://amzn.to/44FFmLu

"Atomic Habits" book: https://amzn.to/3UEfUS0

Virtual Assistants: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant

Associate Team podcast episode with Kelsey: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/V6tPcC1JzJb

Associate Team podcast episode with Cat: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VlKCmKTJzJb

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I Do, But You Don't Pay: A Controversial Take on Free Destination Wedding Photography May 06, 2024

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) for virtual coffee with four amazing photographers in episode 3 of the new podcast series! Every month, different photographers will join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. This month, we're exploring the trend of wedding photographers advertising on social media that they'll photograph destination weddings at no cost to the couple.

Join the discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/QwQa8g5R⁠⁠

Photographers:

Kailan:

@kailancarterphotography

https://kailancarterphotography.com

Rory:

@rorycreelman

rorycreelman.com

Scott:

@sdhpics_

https://www.sdhpics.ca

Isabella:

@isabellavaccaphoto

https://imagesbyisabella.mypixieset.com/

Kylie:

@KylieMcKennaPhotography

kyliemckennaphotography.com

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Controversial Photography Hot Takes Apr 25, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am reading off user-submitted photography industry controversial hot takes.

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How To Grow Your Photography Business by Building a Team with Cat DeLine Apr 18, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am joined by SEO expert and photography marketing maven Cat DeLine (@cat.deline). She's teaching how to grow your photography business by adding lead photographers to create a team.

Listen to the SEO episode we did together here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildandbloom/episodes/How-To-Start-Using-SEO-On-Your-Photography-Website-with-Cat-DeLine-e27kr7k

QUESTIONS ASKED:

1) What is a lead photographer?

2) Why did you add lead photographers to your business?

3) What signs should you look for to know your business is ready to add additional photographers?

4) What has been the biggest obstacle in adding lead photographers to your photography business?

5) What kind of growth have you seen from adding lead photographers in your business?

6) What does a succession/growth plan look like after adding lead photographers?

Follow Cat: https://www.instagram.com/cat.deline/

WHAT’S NEXT:

Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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This podcast has been made possible by:

Business Basics $97 Masterclass

Photography Community Episode: Slow Season Struggles Apr 08, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, join me (@JessicaWhitaker) getting virtual coffee with 4 incredible photographers in this new podcast series. Every month, I'll have different photographers join me on the podcast to discuss hot topics. This month, we are talking about the slow season and how the TikTok ban will affect photographers.

Photographers:

Nikki: Www.spiltcoffeestudio.com

@spiltcoffeestudio

Erica: www.epcreativestl.com

@ep.creative

Janna: www.drishtiphoto.co

@drishti_photo

Tamara: www.tamarabenavente.com

@tamarabenaventephoto & @tamara.benavente

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This podcast has been made possible by:

Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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(Advice Column #2) Juicy Photography Questions Answered Mar 04, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am sharing NIGHTMARE client situations from the Build and Bloom Facebook Group and offering my advice as well as reading off the comments to share other perspectives.

Listen to the first episode in the series here!

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Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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This podcast has been made possible by:

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Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template⁠⁠⁠

How I Moved My Photography Business from Seattle to New York City Feb 26, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) share how I moved my photography business from Seattle to New York City. This is a realistic look at how to use patience, wisdom, and a plan of action to move strategically.

Episodes Mentioned:

My Jobs Before Photography

7 Ways to Start Traveling for Photography

How to Start Using SEO on Your Photography Website

WHAT’S NEXT:

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This podcast has been made possible by:

Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template⁠⁠⁠

Katie Levine: Celebrity Fashion Photographer on Generosity, Discernment, and Spirituality Feb 19, 2024

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am joined by celebrity and fashion photographer Katie Levine (@katielevinephoto). Katie opens up about why she left Los Angeles, her experience assisting Annie Leibovitz, photographing the likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Tan France from Queer Eye, and why she turned down photographing Kanye West for a magazine cover. Katie is a master at artificial studio light and posing her subjects. I loved hearing about her spiritual side and how her faith in Jesus connects to her career.

Follow Katie: https://www.instagram.com/KatieLevinephoto/

Katie's Website: https://katielevinephoto.com/

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This podcast has been made possible by:

Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template⁠⁠⁠

How A Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Photography Business Feb 12, 2024

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Virtual assistants can provide administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients from a remote location. Belco Virtual Solutions is the agency I have been using for 2.5 years and what I have been recommending to my friends. They are fair pay and based in North America. Mention that you came from the Podcast & get 10% off your first month!

Set up a call to see how they can help YOU:

⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant⁠

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