Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

In the season of turning your hobby into a profession, there are key components you'll want to know before starting your business as a professional photographer. In Bokeh Podcast episode 48, Emily Reiter of Anna Delores Photography shares what she feels are the most important elements of starting a photography business while minimizing stress. Learn more about Emily's journey of transitioning from desk job to full-time photographer overnight.The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app or add to your playlist on Stitcher.Show Notes:Website: Annadelores.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaDeloresPhotography/Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/annadelores/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annadelores/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/annadelores/Twitter: https://twitter.com/an

Learning how to effectively use natural light in your photography can be challenging enough, but adding other external sources of light to your photographic process can be just plain overwhelming!    Enter Francisco Joel Hernandez, photographer, educator, and Sony Alpha ambassador.    On today's Bokeh podcast episode, Francisco shares simple tips and inexpensive tools to help you get started in the world of off-camera lighting, enabling you to become a more skilled photographer and set your work apart!    The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer.   Show Notes:   Website: http://www.fjhphoto.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fjhphoto/   Youtube: Youtube.com/fjhphoto   Adorama XPLOR 600 Light:  https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%20%20868364.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8IXMBRB8EiwAg9fgMJ8QalLle8slOGW9UhhO7ZggDqM7TQS7-bu7uh33dofQ7zmy_ztseBoCtTUQ

Are you interested in making a more personal connection with your clients in order to grow your photography business? Listen in to Bokeh podcast episode 46 as Michael Sasser shares three simple steps to begin using video as a marketing tool in your photography business! Bonus: We also dive into how to more effectively run ads for your business, and you might be surprised on which platform Michael sees the best results! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. Show Notes:  Website: sasserstillsboudoir.com Instagram: @sasserstillsboudoir See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a time when technology enables almost anyone to take a decent picture, it’s more important than ever to figure out other ways to make one’s photography business stand out. The fastest track to a next-level business is designing a killer client experience, and in today’s Bokeh podcast episode, the affable Joel and Amber Palmer share how they’ve done just that! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer.  Show Notes:  FREE DOWNLOAD: 5 Tips to Improving Client Experience This Week! Book: The Long Tail, Chris Anderson  Website: joelandamber.com Facebook: facebook.com/joelandamber Instagram: instagram.com/joelandamber See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Update: As of 1/17/19, Turner Web Services is no longer in business. We still encourage you to listen to this episode as the content is valuable and still applicable for your business!If we want to build and sustain our photography businesses, we must have a significant presence online. Part of establishing that presence is making sure that we can be found easily, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of the most vital elements of that process. And yet, not enough photographers are spending time on SEO for their websites, and even if they are, the resources dedicated toward that effort have been misplaced in many cases.Enter Ben Turner, owner of Turner Web Services, and the solution to your SEO woes! Ben joins today's podcast episode to share the biggest mistakes photographers are making when it comes to their website and SEO, and how to address those mistakes. Listen in carefully - Ben has some valuable information to share that could make a big difference in your online presence right away!&

Are you moving your photography business into a new market, and curious how to do so successfully? Or maybe you have an established photo business, but you're trying to figure out how to develop relationships with the local market in order to grow your company? In today's Bokeh podcast, the refreshingly passionate Yanek and Sasha Wasio share how they planned and executed a move from one major market to another, and reached profitability within just two months of the move! We talk about the significance of strategy in running a successful business, creative approaches to marketing, and the importance of developing relationships to catapult the growth of business.  The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. Show Notes: WASIOphotography.comWASIOfaces.comThe Wasio's Instagram accountThe Wasio's YouTube channel Marketing VideoTuesdays Together The Starbucks Experience Onward E-Myth Revisi

Are your ready to get your life back by outsourcing your editing, but nervous about making the leap? In today's Bokeh podcast episode, Nathan Holritz - former wedding photographer and current owner at Photographer's Edit - discusses what it means to outsource your editing, the benefits of outsourcing your image editing, common apprehensions to outsourcing editing (and their potential solutions), and the actual process involved in outsourcing your image editing.  You can learn more about Photographer's Edit at photographersedit.com, and you can also find Nathan online at nathanholritz.com. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Am I being too pushy? Am I charging too much? Am I charging too little? Does the client even want this product?   Do you find it easy to get stuck in your head when trying to sell your photography? In today's Bokeh podcast episode, Tina Doshi shares three simple ways to improve your sales process, including one step that will enable you to overcome the self doubt that is inhibiting your sales! Listen in to take your business to the next level!    You can find Tina online at ksdweddings.com, at tinashahdoshi.com, and on Instagram @ksdweddings. You can also find the free resource Tina put together for the Bokeh podcast listeners at tinashahdoshi.com/bokeh.   The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“That’s the thing, friend - It’s not just about you anymore. Getting organized, creating a system, and taking back your time is about every single person and every single relationship in your life. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to quit a 9-5 to work 24-7. That you don’t have to sacrifice your dream life, or any relationships, for your dream job.”   Does that quote resonate with you? Curious to know how to run a successful business, while still focusing on the important relationships in your life? Listen in to this Bokeh podcast interview with Laura Neff to learn more!    You can find Laura online at imlauralee.com, lauraleecreative.com, and on Instagram @lauraleecreative. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you lie awake in bed, mind racing with all of the things that you have to get done for your business the next day? Are you having a difficult time keeping up with all that you have to get done, wasting lots of time because of the disorganization?  In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Nathan Holritz - host of the Bokeh podcast and CEO at Photographer's Edit - shares how you can be well on your way to a calmer mind and a more productive work day by applying just a few simple principles and utilizing one very powerful tool!  You can find Nathan online at nathanholritz.com, and on Instagram @nathanholritz. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if you could sell your photographic artwork more effectively, AND have extra time in your day to dedicate to the important people in your life? You can, and in the this episode of the Bokeh podcast, the lovely Sarah Petty shares how!   Listen in as Sarah talks about building a business that serves her focus on family, the mental block that keeps many photographers from making more money, 3 steps to becoming a better salesperson immediately, and much more! You can find Sarah online at sarahpetty.com and thejoyofmarketing.com, and on Instagram at @sarahpetty14. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nathan Siner is nothing if not committed to prioritizing his family, and he and his wife, Ashley, have done an amazing job of creating a photography business that supports that focus. But family life isn’t always easy, and Nathan has faced growing pains as a parent this year. In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Nathan shares his recent struggles as a parent of two young children, the lessons he’s learned through those struggles, and how those lessons have translated to being a better photography business owner. You can find Nathan and Ashley online at thesiners.com, and on Instagram @nathansiner_dad and @ashley_siner.  The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From his personal relationships to the way he starts and runs his businesses, Gavin Wade is an all-in kind of guy. Listen in to today’s Bokeh’s podcast as Gavin shares how this hyper-focus not only led to an amazing relationship and partnership with his wife, Erin, but two wonderful businesses, and a decision to photograph in JPEG instead of RAW. Learn how Gavin made the decision about this controversial format, and how he maintains quality and consistency in his work despite its possible shortcomings! Website: Gavin Wade Photography, CloudSpot IG: @gavinwadephoto The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Morgan Holland has a bubbly, energetic personality paired with a sense for business that you can’t help but love and admire! She’s been an event planner in Chattanooga, TN for over 10 years, and the owner of Soirees for almost as long. In this endearing episode of the Bokeh podcast, Morgan shares how to best approach what is the most important business relationship a wedding photographer can develop, their relationship with wedding planners. You’ll love Morgan’s stories of not only some of the horrors of working with wedding photographers, but also about some of her best experiences, and bonus: you’ll learn what made the difference! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Bokeh podcast, Makayla and David Harris discuss just what it means to stay true to yourself while running a successful business. They tackle this with one key step: decide what your values are and define yourself with them. When you’re building a business, it’s important to decide what’s important to you and let that shine through in your work – especially in something so personal as photography.  “Your brand doesn’t always have to be perfectly polished. You can sprinkle in a little personality in there as well.” - Makayla Harris The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“You only live life once, so you might as well do it as loud as possible.” So says today’s Bokeh podcast guest, Carrie Swails. A photographer and a blogger, Carrie has not only learned to leverage her personality to attract a unique client, but has created a popular blog (over 8 million unique visitors!) called Photography Awesomesauce. In this Bokeh podcast episode, Carrie discusses the significance of being yourself in business, the value of blogging in 2017, how important Pinterest can be in that process, and how automation can help you create more freedom as a business owner. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The primary benefit of running your own business is being your own boss, and yet so many photographers let their business run their lives. In this Bokeh podcast episode, Matt Grazier shares how he and his wife, Enna, have been proactive in creating a photography business that enables the life they want as they prioritize time with family, and time building community in the photography industry. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing who your clients are is half the job of marketing, and part of attracting that client is establishing a clear brand position. In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, Petronella Lugemwa recounts her fascinating journey from Uganda, to getting an MBA, to becoming a wedding photographer, and shares how her unique story enabled her to clearly establish her clear brand position as a photographer. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for theWedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You're probably on Instagram, but do you know how to effectively use the social media platform to build your photography business? In this episode, Lacey Oltman walks us through how to build a purpose-driven Instagram account, and then how to create more compelling Instagram posts - both for the purpose of attracting the right client for your business! The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is strength in numbers. Just ask Andrew Barlow, who manages Shoot and Share, a photography community of over 30,000! In this Bokeh podcast episode, Andrew explains what it takes to create a real community, how community engagement can help build your business, and why personal success doesn't always equate with personal fulfillment. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.