Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Have you asked yourself lately if what you're doing in your life and your business is helping you move forward? In episode 568 of The Bokeh Podcast, Cindy Ames joins us to provide advice on how to move beyond introversion tendencies when running your photography business. Tune in to gain insight about behavioral tendencies, limiting beliefs, and ideas on how to shift your perspective to get the most out of your life and your business. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (3:16) Creating a great customer experience (9:31) Technique for time management (13:52) Book recommendation (17:41) Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Fierce Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff https://bokehbookshelf.com Defining Introversion (23:25) Is introversion learned or innate? (23:

Underwater photography is a beautifully unique and niche market to pursue, but before you dive in and buy all new shiny equipment, it's important to know if you're ready for a whole new world of photography! For episode 567 of The Bokeh Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Blank to talk about the ins and outs of underwater portrait photography and how to get started! From learning about the intricacies of shooting in a different environment down to the importance of knowing why you want to pursue a niche genre, Elizabeth covers both the exciting and challenging aspects of underwater photography. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (3:38) What type of environments is Elizabeth photographing in? (5:56) Was the choice of underwater photography intention

Usually, when you think of livestreaming you think of trouble logging in, lousy wifi, and "Grandma can you hear me? Flip your camera!" And in the world we live in now, with smaller weddings, elopements, and destination weddings, even if everyone can't be in attendance, clients still want to share their special moments with loved ones. So, how can you provide a service that's simple to use, and helps your clients, while also growing your business? Our guest, Julia Eskin of EventLive.pro is here to help in episode 566 of The Bokeh Podcast! Tune in to hear how EventLive started and how it can help you create more income for your wedding photography business while also giving your clients the opportunity to share their wedding with guests that couldn't be in attendance. Definitely a win-win for both parties! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spo

Taking the leap from journalism photography to wedding photography isn't an easy feat, but if you're going to make the jump, the best way to do it is to land in a (brand) position that you've planned for! In episode 565 of The Bokeh Podcast, we sit down for a brand consultation with Alex MacNaughton on how to create a wedding photography business with affordable pricing in mind. Listen in to hear advice on branding, marketing, creating a website, and many more facets of a photography business, plus amazing resources to get started! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Alex's Photography Background (6:36) What drew Alex into wanting to shoot weddings (14:07) Thoughts on reaching financial goals without becoming burned out (20:51) Brand Positioning of Competition (24

Surprisingly, having an affinity for Sesame Street can be a great way to market your business. But it's all up to how you can turn that interest, or any part of your brand personality, into value for your clients! In episode 564 of The Bokeh Podcast, we have our amazing returning guest, Lisa Aihara, join us to talk about branding and how to find a balance between presenting personality and value proposition. Tune in for advice on defining both your personality and the value of your brand and how to effectively market your brand to potential clients through your website. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Do you think there's a reason why photographers follow brand style trends? (10:16) Why is "filling your cup" as a photographer important when the industry is abo

You could always photograph a wedding just to document it, but where's the fun in that? A picture is worth a thousand words, so why not create a beautiful story! In episode 563 of The Bokeh Podcast, Tom Russo shares the importance of details when photographing a wedding story and how the moments around the typical wedding shot list are just as vital and cherishable to storytelling as the main event! Tune in to hear great advice on how to plan and what to consider when photographing a wedding story. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (5:02) Creating a great customer experience (6:19) Technique for time management (25:32) Outsourcing/Delegation (30:05) Book/Educational recommendation (35:38) https://bokehbookshelf.com How Tom Defines Storytelling (40

There are very few people that fall into the 1% of modeling perfection, so why in the world would we expect that of teenagers who are still learning and growing? In episode 562 of the Bokeh Podcast, Mary Vance explains how she photographs "the other 99%" of seniors with a focus on inclusivity and authenticity. Tune in to hear great advice on how to simplify your approach to senior photography and tips on how to successfully engage with teenagers to simple ways on how to pose seniors during their session. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (5:05) What is it like to be inclusive with seniors who are more outside of the box (6:45) Creating a great customer experience (12:48) Technique for time management (15:25) Outsourcing/Delegation (18:59) Book rec

From the extreme of over-sharing on social media to hiding behind color schemes and logos, it's important to learn how to find a sense of branding balance for yourself and successfully build a connection with your clients! In episode 561 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kelsey Kurtis gives fantastic insight on how to build a brand through connection in a thoughtful and balanced way! Listen in to hear more great advice and learn even more in-depth information from her book "The Connection Method". The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (3:47) Creating a great customer experience (7:14) Technique for time management (8:56) Outsourcing/Delegation (10:57) Book recommendation (15:21) Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Alter Ego by Todd Herman WTF Moment (17:23) Motivati

Want to really grab the attention of potential clients? Save the flowery wording for poems and spring flowers! In episode 560 of the Bokeh Podcast, our host Nathan Holritz goes solo to give insight and advice on how to define your brand position, with a new and improved worksheet to guide you along the way! Tune in and be sure to download the FREE worksheet from mybrandposition.com to have a step-by-step guide through the episode. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Download the Free Updated Brand Position Worksheet at http://mybrandposition.com Definition of a Brand Position Statement (5:19) 5 Benefits of a Clear and Distinct Brand Position (6:08) 1. Enables my business to stand out amidst the masses 2. Potential clients immediately know my unique value propositi

Yes, trips to Dubai and Cancun are exciting, fun, beautiful, and sunny (gosh we wish we were there), but how does a photographer, even without a large social media presence, become so successful? It's all about the values cultivated behind the scenes that build a business! In episode 559 of the Bokeh Podcast, Andre Brown speaks on the principles for building a business based on important values and multiple learning experiences. Tune in to hear all the amazing advice and insight on the importance of consistency, networking, and most of all, integrity! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. What is the intention of not posting everything happening in your business? (8:26) Why do you think you have successful business while not having much social media presence? (11:17

Want to know how to find the right target market for your brand? The first step is to text your mom! (She's probably waiting for you to call anyway.) On episode 558 of the Bokeh Podcast, we're so happy to have our returning guest, Taylor Fisher, on to talk about how refining your brand cannot only make you more money but also create loyalty with your clients. Listen in to hear some great tips and advice on how to strategically refine your brand through finding your target audience to create an unforgettable brand experience. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (7:14) Creating a great customer experience (9:39) What differentiates your business from others (12:16) Technique for time management (21:24) Outsourcing/Delegation (27:11) Book recommen

Sometimes you go into survival mode and come out with a different perspective on both your life and your business realizing that some things are worth the trip! In episode 557 of the Bokeh Podcast, Madison Hernandez speaks on what led her to run a long-distance business and the valuable lessons she learned along the way! Listen in to hear Madison give so many amazing tips on how to successfully run a long-distance business, from pricing with travel in mind to resources for time management! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (3:46) Creating a great customer experience (8:22) Technique for time management (11:59) Outsourcing/Delegation (22:22) Book recommendation (28:34) The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel

Curious as to why posting cute photos on social media isn't creating business growth? Let's go past surface-level marketing and get into why relationship marketing with clients AND vendors can be the missing piece to a successful business! In episode 556 of the Bokeh Podcast, we welcome returning guest, Ashley Freehan, to give insight and recommendations on how to successfully use relationship marketing in your business. Learn how to connect with clients and vendors in ways that can create an authentic and valuable relationship for both parties.  The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Ashley's Take on word-of-mouth referrals and relationship marketing (4:57) What is the mental block that many photographers have in regards to having an active strategy for ref

Some might think, "My client received their images so they don't need me anymore." WRONG! There's so much more you can do to retain clients for future shoots! In episode 555 of the Bokeh Podcast, we talk to returning guest, Gavin Wade, about how to continue a relationship with your clients after their images are delivered. Also learn how important print and product sales are for your business including how you can use cloudspot.io to make it easier for clients to purchase prints from you! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (4:36) Creating a great customer experience (14:04) Technique for time management (16:08) Outsourcing/Delegation (18:53) Book recommendation (22:42) Extreme Revenue Growth by Victor Cheng https://bokehbookshelf.com WTF Mome

There is so much hard work done behind the glitz and glam of fashion photography — although the gorgeous outcome can be worth it. And just like wedding photography, the "dirty work" is usually the key to the best results. In episode 554 of the Bokeh Podcast, we have Rago Alasa come on to explain ways you can use skills from fashion photography to implement in wedding photography and vice versa! Listen in to learn tips and recommendations about how to pose clients in a more fashion forward approach and also develop a consistent style in your photography! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (5:00) Creating a great customer experience (8:43) Technique for time management (13:05) Outsourcing/Delegation (18:15) Book recommendation (20:47) Rising Str

You might be thinking to yourself, 'Why would I charge spokesmodels to advertise for me?' The answer is more simple than you might expect! In episode 554 of the Bokeh Podcast, Leslie Kerrigan joins us to explain the benefits of implementing a senior spokesmodel program for both photographers and clients! Tune in to learn where to start and what mistakes you should avoid while creating a spokesmodel program that fits best for you and your potential clients! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position Photography (2:25) Education (4:53) Creating a great customer experience (7:05) Technique for time management (9:54) Outsourcing/Delegation (11:56) Book recommendation (15:26) #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso Favorite piece of gear (18:27) How did Lesl

Sometimes one moment of chaos — in this case a muddy dog — can make you realize that your workflow needs to change! In episode 552 of the Bokeh Podcast, Leah O'Connell explains how to create a simplified workflow that fits you — and it's not as difficult as you would think! Listen in to hear Leah give advice and recommendations on how to create a workflow that works best for your business, and how to notice issues before a complicated workflow turns into complete chaos! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer.  You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (3:04) Creating a great customer experience (8:17) Technique for time management (11:56) Outsourcing/Delegation (16:46) Book recommendation (22:40) Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Leaders Eat Last: Why Some

What does a Dorito chip have to do with using natural light for boudoir photography? Jason Sebastian can explain! In episode 551 of The Bokeh Podcast, Jason explains how to approach natural lighting from a technical mindset - but don't worry! It is a super simple principle and strategy! Listen in to hear tips for how to set the expectations with clients around natural lighting, and the strategies for capturing the best images through intentional posing and placement! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer.  You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (4:12) Creating a great customer experience (11:04) Technique for time management (12:53) Outsourcing/Delegation (17:29) Book recommendations (22:36) The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber The On-Purpose Person by Kevin McCarthy https://bokehbook

Do you feel that your brand conveys the appropriate message about who you are and what your business offers to potential customers? If not, maybe it is time to rebrand! Lisa Aihara joins us for episode 550 of The Bokeh Podcast to share insight into why intentionality in branding is so important, and why your brand isn't simply pretty colors and photos on your website.  Listen in to hear the building blocks of brand design, as well as how you can create a balance of infusing your personality into your brand while keeping the practicality of a clear value proposition. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer.  You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (2:19) Creating a great customer experience (5:34) Technique for time management (9:21) Outsourcing/Delegation (10:51) Book recommendatio

How important is it to have an insurance policy for your business? As long as you take care of your equipment, you're ok without it, right? Wrong!! Ashley Strickland is here to dispel the misconceptions and share the reasons why it is crucial for all photographers to have a policy to protect not only their equipment but themselves as business owners! Listen in to episode 549 of The Bokeh Podcast to hear both how you can proactively protect yourself and your business as well as the key ideas to keep in mind when shopping for the right insurance policy. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer.  You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Brand position (4:00) Creating a great customer experience (6:27) Technique for time management (12:17) Outsourcing/Delegation (15:28) Book recommendation (18:39) Rise of the Youprenuer by Chris Ducker Favorit