Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

Latest Episodes:

056: Love Dark & Moody Photography? This Episode Is for You! Nov 23, 2021

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I'm turning 50 this week, and to celebrate I'm have a HUGE sale! One of the things on sale is my NEW lighting course, Dark & Moody. In this course, I teach my one light approach to create beautiful dark & moody lighting with strobes and flash!

On today's episode, I'm talking to photographer Kristina Mullen. Kristina was one of the first people to enroll in Dark & Moody and she's sharing what she learned and how she's using it in her business!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/love-dark-moody-photography

LINKS

You can see Kristina's work here: https://www.instagram.com/kristina_mullen_photography/

Save 50% on the course, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/dark-moody-a-one-light-approach-to-dramatic-portraits

Follow this link to learn more about The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

Shop the Birthday Sale here: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/birthdaysale

055: The Story of My FREAKING Life! Nov 16, 2021

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My birthday is on Nov. 28th. Which means, it's always overshadowed by Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Well, this year I'm turning 50, and I'm not going to let the big Holiday week steal my thunder! On today's episode, I'm sharing my plans! And spoiler: they involve HUGE savings for you!

LINKS

Find your new photography BFFs in our Beyond Natural Light Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

054: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: "What is going on with your Instagram?!" Nov 09, 2021

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Have you noticed things looking a little different lately on my Instagram feed? If so, you are not alone! On today's episode I'm sharing a conversation from my Six-Figure Studio coaching call, all about what is going on with my Instagram, as well as how to handle making changes to your own brand and business.

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-is-going-on-with-your-instagram

LINKS

Find your new photography BFFs in our Beyond Natural Light Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

053: What to Do If You're Not Busy During the Busy Season Nov 02, 2021

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This is the time of year that photographers love to get on social media and complain about how busy they are.

I’ll admit it. I’ve done it too.

And while it can be hard to keep up with the Fall and Holiday rush, it’s even harder to hear about others who are exhausted from all the work coming their way when you’re inbox is empty.

So what do you do if you’re not busy in the busy season? That's what we're talking about today!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/not-busy-during-the-busy-season

LINKS

For more information on The Mini Method, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/the-mini-method

Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

052: My $20k Email Oct 26, 2021

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Last week I sent an email out to my client list that has since generated $20K in booked revenue for my studio! In today's episode, I'm going to tell you what that email was about and what you can do in your own business right now to start getting similar results!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/my-20k-email

LINKS

For more information on The Mini Method, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/the-mini-method

Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

051: Stop Asking the WRONG Questions! Oct 19, 2021

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If you are a natural light photographer who is ready to learn how to create your own "natural light", the first thing you need to do is STOP asking the wrong questions!

In today's episode, Sandra shares some of the most common questions photographers ask about strobes and flash that lead to poor results, wasted money and a lot of frustration. And she'll share what to ask instead that will get you the results you want!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/stop-asking-the-wrong-questions

LINKS

Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

050: 3 Things You Must Know to Eliminate the Slow Season from Your Photography Business Oct 12, 2021

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Friends. The dreaded slow season is just around the corner! On today's episode, I'm sharing the 3 things I did in my own business to eliminate the slow season and ensure that I'm consistently booking clients all year long!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/eliminate-slow-season-from-photography-business

LINKS

Download my free guide to getting started with strobes and flash: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-blueprint-to-craft-your-ideal-light/

Grab my business and marketing guide: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/c58ac67241

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 Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

049: Letting Go of the “Shoulds” Oct 05, 2021

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On today's episode, I'm sharing what happened in my own business when I stopped comparing myself to others people's work and businesses and instead, focused on my own artistic voice and vision.

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/letting-go-of-the-shoulds

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 Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

048: It’s NOT about the Gear! Sep 28, 2021

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Have you ever had someone say "Wow! That's a great picture... you must have a really good camera!"⁠. It drives you crazy right?! Because every photographer knows that it's not about the gear... it's about the person using it!⁠ Well, the same thing can be said about lighting equipment.⁠ You do not need a ton of gear or the most expensive brands to create beautiful natural-looking light!⁠ You can create the same look with an inexpensive Speedlight and a $25 umbrella.⁠ It's not about the gear. ⁠It's about knowing how to use it.⁠ And that is what I'm talking about on today's episode!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/its-not-about-the-gear

LINKS

Learn to create natural looking light in 7 days or less in The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/

Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

047: Using Flash on Location for Birth Photography Sep 21, 2021

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On today's episode I'm talking to Florida Birth Photographer Natalie Zepp about how she uses what she learned about creating light inside of The Missing Link to photograph labor and delivery photos for her clients. If you've ever wondered about taking your lighting equipment on location, this episode is for you!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/using-flash-on-location-birth-photography

LINKS

Learn to create natural looking light in 7 days or less in The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/

Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!