Passion With Purpose - Photography Podcast, Creative Business, Six Figure Photographer

Latest Episodes:

"The other photographer can do it cheaper." (live coaching call with Rebecca Z) Sep 23, 2026

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Have you heard this from a client?

"The other guy can do it cheaper." or "They have an all-in-one package for the venue, photographer, and planner." blah blah blah.

We've all heard these types of objections from clients probably at least once in our careers, and so how do you still win over the client, even when you're NOT the cheapest option?

In this live coaching call with a photographer named Rebecca, we tackle exactly how to handle these situations, what to actually say back to them, and how to attract a better client in the first place. Press play to listen.

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Rebecca's links:

Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccazphotos

Website: rebeccazphotos.com

5 signs you’ll be a successful photographer. Sep 16, 2026

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These are the traits/signs that separate the winners from the losers.

After coaching & meeting hundreds (or thousands) of photographers at this point, I can spot the ones who will be successful, even when they are early on in their growth.

Don't have these traits yet? No worries. You can start implementing them as soon as today.

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"How do I speak to my ideal client?" (live coaching call with Holly Jones) Sep 09, 2026

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Today's episode is a live coaching call with podcast listener, Holly (@lumiere_photographie_ and lumierephotographie.com) who asks me all about how she should "speak to her ideal client" as the industry tells us to do.

But what does that even mean as a photographer?

We break all of that down in this episode with tangible, tactical, and mindset shifts that will help you do the same thing Holly has set out to do.

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Why most photographer websites fail. (and how NOT to) Sep 02, 2026

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I'm fired up about websites in the photography industry. Because there are too many bad ones out there.

So this episode covers how to make yours rise above the industry (hint: it's not that hard. MOST people do it so so wrong).

Do these 4 things, and put yourself at the head of the industry. Period.

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How I blog a full photoshoot in 5 MINUTES FLAT using Narrative or Pic-Time.

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How you *actually* raise your prices as a photographer. (YouTube episode) Aug 26, 2026

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Most photographers just check their competitors' pricing. Most educators just say "you just have to show your value." Most amateurs just guess.

And that's how the majority of the photography industry raises their pricing.

I've found that this is all wrong. There's no quick fix for raising your pricing, but there is a specific way to do it the right way, so that you actually get BOOKED at those higher prices, you feel CONFIDENT when you show them, and you know mathematically that you are WORTH those prices.

This is an episode straight from my YouTube channel, and I wanted to bring it over to the podcast today while I'm out of office this week, speaking in California for a photography workshop.

ENJOY (and take notes!).

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Mistakes I've made... RECENTLY. (and how I handled them) Aug 19, 2026

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Have you ever messed up? Failed? ME TOO.

This episode is reminder that we all do it. Come here the tea on the mistakes I've made recently as a photographer, business owner, and coach. Yes, recently. I still make em.

And then let's talk about what to do with those mess-ups, and how to not let them beat you.

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He made $12k last year. Last month he hit $168k. (with Business Blueprint student, Jalen Moore) Aug 12, 2026

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In this episode, I sit down with Business Blueprint student Jalen Moore, who went from roughly $12K in annual revenue to $168K+ booked in 2026 while preparing to leave a nine-year Air Force career.

This conversation is such a powerful reminder: if you’re good at something you’re NOT passionate about, imagine what could happen when you put that same energy into something you ACTUALLY love.

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Jalen's Links:

https://www.instagram.com/moorefocusphotography/

https://moorefocusphotography.com/

Is Instagram still worth it for photographers? Aug 05, 2026

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Is Instagram still worth your time in 2026, or is it time to get photography clients elsewhere?

In this episode, I share what I've learned after coaching hundreds of photographers and where I believe client marketing is headed next.If you've been feeling discouraged by social media, I hope this episode gives you clarity and confidence to market your business with purpose.

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She's 25. Hit $120k this year (so far). Here's how... (with BB Student Olivia DAmato) Jul 29, 2026

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Want to build a business that supports your FUTURE LIFE goals? Perfect. Today I sit down with Olivia, a student in my Business Blueprint coaching program, to dive into her journey from burnout to intentionally growing a six-figure photography business, why saying “no” creates better opportunities, and how focusing on the right clients—not more clients—changed everything.

Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

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Follow along with Olivia:

Website: Stately Photos

Instagram: @statelyphotos

The "middle-class" photographer is dying. Get out now. Jul 22, 2026

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The middle class is disappearing... and photographers who keep doing what everyone else is doing are going to feel it first. "

Average" is going to feel like POOR in the photography industry in a few years, and if not, it already does.First time home buyer age has now risen to a whopping FORTY YEARS OLD.

This is one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded. If I could sit across the table from my 24-year-old self, this is exactly what I'd say. If you're tired of surviving, settling, or wondering why your business still isn't creating the life you want, don't skip this conversation.

This is where you turn the car around.

Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT

Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.

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