Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

Classy and sassy: two words that somewhat clash in meaning. Finding a way to capture the feel of both words in a boudoir image? Golden!In episode 507 of The Bokeh Podcast, Magdalena Iskra of Pure Boudoir describes how she uses a minimalistic approach when creating these classy but sassy images with her clients.  Listen in to hear how she aims to produce tasteful and elegant images while showing off the bold and confident side of the women she photographs.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing.  You can also 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 (6:53)Creating a great customer experience (8:45)Technique for time management (11:40)Outsourcing/Delegation (15:10)Workshop Recommendation

What are you doing to stand out amongst the throngs of photographers in your market? A strong, distinct brand positioning is a great place to start.In episode 506 of the Bokeh Podcast, Loren Haar of Lore Photography joins Nathan to refine her brand positioning and develop a clear and distinct position statement to capture the specific style she offers to clients. Listen in to hear the recommendations and ideas that will help her stand out from her competition!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing.  You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Location of Loren's photography business:  Ventura County, CA (2:40)Definition of a Brand Positioning Statement: (3:55)A unique value proposition (UV

"You need to work more." "The house isn't clean enough - why are you resting when you should be cleaning?" We all have that inner critic that we tend to listen to, causing us to feel overwhelmed and always "busy."As business owners, it is easy to get caught up in feeling stressed and overwhelmed, causing us to run our businesses in a way that is not productive. In episode 505 of The Bokeh Podcast, Aja White of Fur and Lace Photography shares not only what causes us to feel overwhelmed, but also practical tools for helping to change our mindset in order to be more positive and productive in life and business!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing.  You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Bra

Are you genuinely engaging with your clients and potential clients in a way that makes them feel like more than a number? Don't they deserve to feel valued and appreciated?John Mansfield of All Heart Photography truly lives out the name of his business - he puts his heart into his interactions with clients. When potential clients shared with him that they have felt like a number with photographers, he made it a goal to change that perception. Listen in to episode 504 of The Bokeh Podcast to hear his proactive approach to building genuine relationships with his clients.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also 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 (7:43)Creating a great custom

You know the feeling - a knot is forming in your stomach and your hands begin to sweat. It's time to make a sales call to a potential client, and you'd rather be doing anything but this.Not Carissa! Carissa Woo has found a strategy that combats the uncomfortable, dreaded sales call! Listen in to episode 503 of the Bokeh Podcast to hear how she structures her call to include fun, upbeat conversation, along with a journey through a previous wedding album, to earn the trust and affection of her potential clients. The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You're Photographing.  You can also 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 (4:26)Creating a great customer experience (6:50)Technique for time management (10

Space is limited. Elite members only.  Reservations required. All of these statements elicit the assumption of exclusivity, right? How would you like for your photography business to be thought of in that way?Michael Sasser of Sasser Stills Boudoir has created processes in his photography business that have made him more desirable to clients, due to the feeling of exclusivity! In episode 502 of The Bokeh Podcast, he shares the steps clients must take in order to book a session with him, as well as the benefits he has seen both financially and personally.  Listen in as he shares his strategy, along with a hard lesson learned in the process.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You're Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stit

What are you doing to stand out amongst the throngs of photographers in your market? A strong, distinct brand position is a great place to start.In episode 501 of the Bokeh Podcast, Nadine Nasby of Nadine Nasby Photography joins us to refine her brand position as a senior and wedding photographer. Nadine has extensive experience in documentary photography and would love to incorporate more of that style into her brand. Listen in to hear the recommendations and ideas that will help her stand out from her competition!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You're Photographing.  You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Definition of a Brand Positioning Statement: (3:45)A unique value proposition (UVP) that sets your business

The adversities of 2020 caused suffering in multiple areas of life - both personal and professional. How can we move forward from those experiences to get back to a forward-moving, proactive life?Dee and Kris Robinson were thrown not only into the pandemic, but also dealt with wildfires, riots that caused damage to their studio, racism, and more. In episode 500 of The Bokeh Podcast, Dee and Kris share with us how they dealt with both business and personal adversities, yet found opportunities to move forward and find positivity in times of struggle.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing.  You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. Dee and Kris's Brand Position (9:28)Creating a great customer

You're ready to hire an assistant. You have a friend who would be PERFECT for the position. Could it work?Andrejka Hirschegger and Becky Gast have been friends since college, and are now in a boss-employee relationship as well! Listen in to episode 499 of The Bokeh Podcast to hear their advice for ensuring your friend is the "right" person for the job, as well as suggestions for how to set boundaries once the working relationship is in place.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Andrejka's experience of delegation through working with Photographer's Edit (4:32)What was Andrejka's impetus for hiring an assistant? (14:45)How did Andrejka and Beck

How often do your clients respond with extreme emotion when you deliver their wedding day memories to them? If you aren't experiencing that on a regular basis, maybe it is time to start adding video into your packages!Taylor Jackson has not only become an expert in providing his clients with a hybrid photo + video package, but also teaches other photographers how to do the same! Listen in to episode 498 of The Bokeh Podcast to hear his advice for what to do and what to avoid when getting started in the hybrid market.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Taylor's Brand Position (19:36)Creating a great customer experience: (26:28)Keep efficiency at th

We all make mistakes. How we respond to them determines whether we fail forward or fail backward.Madison Banks faced several moments of failure over the last few years, including being bullied on social media. Listen in to episode 497 of The Bokeh Podcast to learn how she was proactive in her response to those situations, which allowed her to not only move forward, but also boost her business and personal growth to the next level.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Best piece of advice for new photographers (6:33)What does the word "failure" mean to Madison (14:47)Examples of "failures" Madison has had over the past few years (19:25)What

Have you considered offering more than the traditional photography package to your clients? Diversifying can set you apart and lead to exponential growth in your business!In episode 496 of The Bokeh Podcast, Kelli White introduces us to the steps we can take to include video in our photography packages! Listen in to hear how with a few simple changes, you too can be a one-stop-shop for your clients!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also 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 (4:43)Creating a great customer experience (10:08)Technique for time management (16:40)Outsourcing/Delegation (20:15)Book Recommendation (26:43)Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertThe War of Art by Steven Pre

Sometimes your "why" and your business aren't aligned. When that happens, it might be time to pivot!Chelsea Hollis found herself needing to pivot more than once since beginning her professional career. In episode 495 of The Bokeh Podcast, she shares how she successfully transitioned to not only a new industry, but also new market segments within the photography industry. Listen in to hear her 4 key steps for making a successful pivot.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also 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 (5:57)Creating a great customer experience (16:47)1. Constant and clear communication while serving them well2. Show your face and heart in marketingTechnique for tim

Are you including an album in your wedding packages? The simple step of adding a basic album to your most popular package could actually generate thousands of dollars in additional income on each wedding!In episode 494 of The Bokeh Podcast, James and Jess share with us the steps that they used to not only provide their clients with a physical wedding album, but sell albums to family members of the bride and groom as well! Listen in to hear how using these simple steps generated $60k in additional income in one year!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also 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 (11:06)Creating a great customer experience (19:32)Technique for time manageme

Pala Mikayla Kovacs booked 40 weddings in the first 6 months of starting her photography business. How is that even possible?In episode 493 of the Bokeh Podcast, she outlines the key strategies that were used to quickly build her business to a level that many photographers spend years working to attain. Listen in for marketing tactics, relationship-building processes, and time management strategies for building and maintaining a highly successful photography business.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also 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 (3:12)Building relationships with clients (4:55)Creating a great customer experience (15:18)Techniques for time management: (20:43)1

"Pinterest is just for moms." "People only use Pinterest to find recipes and cute ideas." Are these common misconceptions keeping you from using Pinterest as a marketing platform?Not Carolina! In episode 492, Carolina Guzik walks listeners through practical steps of how to utilize Pinterest as a search engine in order to reach potential clients. Listen in to hear how Carolina has leveraged Pinterest to be one of the top platforms for driving potential clients to her website!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Carolina's Brand Position (2:25)Providing a great customer experience (7:43)Time Management Techniques (10:15)Book Recommenda

You've likely heard of brand ambassadors, or even ambassadors for senior portrait photographers, but have you ever considered incorporating ambassadors into your family photography business?In episode 491, Heather Floyd gives away her secrets of how she developed an ambassador program for her adventure family photography business! Join in to hear the most important components for selecting ambassadors, as well as the value proposition for the ambassador. Sign us up!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Heather's Brand Position (4:30)How Heather began marketing the adventure family photography idea (7:41)What brought about the idea of start

Which is more effective in booking clients - the attractive elements of a website or the practical information shared on the pages?Both! Karie Denny shares with us in episode 490 of The Bokeh Podcast that a professional website should be both aesthetically appealing AND informative! Listen in as she shares tips for what to avoid when designing your website, as well as key elements that are must-haves!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Ace and Whim's Brand Position (5:15)Creating a great customer experience (9:33)- Honesty- Patience- PersistenceBalancing time between family and running a business (17:49)Book Recommendation (23:51)Building a StoryB

How can personal faith and values transcend into the world of business? Do the habits and tendencies that we possess in our personal lives also shape how we run a business?Loyalty, trust, honesty and intentionality are not only the core values on which Demetrius Neal built his business, but also the driving motivators in his personal life. Listen in to episode 489 of the Bokeh Podcast to hear how his faith and morals are at the foundation of his business, and how his work ethic is shaped by these guiding principles.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Demetrius' brand position (1:15)Values that drive Demetrius' work ethic: (13:55)1. Loyalty2. Trust

We all want to feel accepted as we are, and nowhere else does this hold more true than when we have a little less clothing on than normal!In episode 488 of the Bokeh Podcast, Jessica Hunt shares how she is intentional about making every client feel comfortable, cared for, and celebrated - regardless of body type, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual preference. Listen in to hear how she structures her boudoir sessions to turn them into an empowering, confidence-inspiring experience!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Jessica's entrance into and inspiration for boudoir photography (5:32)Jessica's brand position (19:44)How does Jessica define "bo