An Unscripted Podcast for Photographers

Michael Betzner is a conceptual portrait photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His sessions are heavily stylized and concept-driven and often feature himself, his friends, and creative reappropriations of domestic objects like televisions, wheelbarrows, and pantyhose. Through the content that he produces, and the way it celebrates the vulnerability of the human form, Michael has created a little corner of the internet that is uniquely safe, welcoming, and honest. One of his offerings is “self love sessions,” and during this episode we talk about the healing potential of photography and how it has the capacity to transform the way you see yourself and others. He shares some wonderful pieces of wisdom about his own personal healing journey, talks about a healthy approach to social media, and gives us the goss on a deliciously scandalous photoshoot gone wrong.His website:https://michaelbetznerphotography.com/His Insta:https://www.instagram.com/michael_betznerphotography/

Trace and Dee are high-volume wedding and elopement photographers, who fly all over the world to shoot weddings from Dubai to Iceland, Bali to California. Based in Japan, they’re founders and creative directors of 37 Frames Photography – a wedding photography business that started out as just the two of them and but has now expanded to encompass wedding and event planning. These guys have been around since before the digital camera revolution and they’ve seen it all. In this episode, we take a little trip from the past into the future – from film to digital to AI – and discuss how photography has changed (and might change) over time. They give us the lowdown on what it means to embrace new things – from living in Japan to adapting to new technological trends – and how to navigate it all while still finding the time to serve your clients with grace. If you want to work your way up to shooting weddings regularly, get the lowdown on how to tailor your workflow to frequent sessions, or just want to hear some incredible stories about Japan, this is the episode for you. 37 Frames would love you to try their fav new editing tool Imagen AI. Edit photos faster than ever before, with your own personal style! Use the link below to download now and get 1,500 free AI edits:https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=unscriptedTheir website:https://www.37framesphotography.com/Their Insta:https://www.instagram.com/37frames/

Cassidy Lynne is a podcast host, photography educator, wedding photographer, and general social media whizz. She’s grown her business from the ground up on a steady diet of trial and error, refinement, and passion. Now, she’s in the flow with a fool-proof social media strategy that connects her to her audience, supports her business, and grants her the freedom to travel the world doing what she loves. This episode, we’re going to dive right into the heart of beast that is social media. We cover SO much, and literally everything is GOLD. Cassidy shares social media tips that are helpful for everyone – to help you share your work, connect with your people, and grow your business. We talk about the highs and lows of having a big following, how to carve out a healthy relationship with your phone, how to engage your audience (and keep them engaged), and how to effectively funnel your energy into content that actually has an impact. No matter where you are on your photography journey, I have no doubt that you will find this podcast full to the brim with advice you can apply to your business today.Cassidy’s website:https://cassidylynnephoto.com/Cassidy’s Insta:https://www.instagram.com/cassidylynne/Cassidy’s podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/oh-shoot-with-cassidy-lynne/id1572832134Cassidy’s education:https://cassidylynneeducation.com/links

Dawn Jarvis is a narrative-led elopement and micro-wedding photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. Scrolling through her feed of warm tones, waterfalls, and wildly beautiful redwoods, you can really feel how much inspiration she takes from human connection and our natural environment. As a young introvert, she hid behind the camera in high school at pep rallies and football games – but now, thirteen years on, she’s well and truly come out of her shell to do what she loves: capture love in all its forms. On this podcast, we talk about the poetic highs and muddy lows of elopement photography. She talks about knowing how to play to your strengths, wearing all the hats, and why she will always choose mother nature over a new client. If you’ve been wanting to get into elopement photography but you’re not quite sure where to start, you won’t want to miss this episode. Dawn is a total powerhouse with so many amazing tips and tricks to share.Dawn’s website:https://dawn-photo.com/Dawn’s Insta:https://www.instagram.com/dawn_photo/Dawn’s education:https://dawn-photo.com/education-home

If you think posing is hard, try doing it underwater! These are the daily struggles of Hawai’i adventure photographer, Jasmine Abbey. Jasmine is a self-taught underwater photographer who’s had to learn her lessons the hard way. After a long period of trial and error that included clients who couldn’t swim, the flooding of a couple of cameras, and learning how to read the tides, currents, and underwater weather patterns, Jasmine has mastered the art of underwater photography. Today, she’s on the show to talk about the logistics of underwater photography, what it actually takes to be a photographer in the big blue, and her deep love for the ocean.You can find Jasmine here:Insta:https://www.instagram.com/newwavehawaiiWebsite:http://www.newwavehawaii.com/

Tim Coulson taught himself how to use a camera and become a successful photographer in one year. For those of you with dreams of doing something similar, you’re in luck. Tim wants to teach you how to do that, too. As someone whose photography journey started at 25 after a quarter-life crisis, Tim has an incredible grasp on both the technical and business side of what it takes to be a photographer in this industry. He went from not knowing how to use a camera to being a booked out international wedding photographer. Because he had to teach himself absolutely everything, he has all this fresh, vibrant knowledge that he gets really animated to be able to share with others. In this podcast, we dive into how to get closer to your goals. From crystalizing what you want, to putting the steps in place to get you there, this is an amazing resource if you want to get clear on your goals and grow your business. Tim shares loads of really amazing tips that help you overcome self-doubt, procrastination, and actually help you achieve the kind of success that you’ve been dreaming of.

Matt and Jess are a wedding and elopement photography/videography duo based out of Ojai, California. Jess had been shooting for about seven years before she brought her partner, Matt into the business. The idea of working with your partner could sound like heaven or hell depending on what kind of partnership you have, it seems like these two have a pretty heavenly life. Travelling the world with your partner/best friend, your two adorable kids, and doing the thing you love – capturing love! What could go wrong? Well, although Matt and Jess have hit a groove with what they do, it wasn’t the easiest road to get there. Over the next hour, we’re going to take a deep dive into what it takes to go into business with your significant other. We’ll talk about the highs, the lows, the red flags, the perks, and what the reality of it actually looks like from the inside out.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wearemattandjess/Website:www.wearemattandjess.com

Even if you’re new to the photography industry, Dawn Charles is one of those photographers who needs no introduction. You’ve probably come across her work from her time as an intimate wedding and couples photographer, but it’s even more likely that you’ve been eyeing off one of her insanely popular preset packs. Having honed her eye for natural skin tones, creamy highlights, rich blacks, and lush greens, her presets have a cult-like following for a reason. Today, we dive into all things editing, and it’s so refreshing to hear Dawn talk about what it was like for her when she was just starting out. From the first presets she ever bought, to how she figured out how to make her own, to all of the tips she gets asked to share about her editing process as an educator, this is an episode jam-packed with value. So settle in and don’t go anywhere, because this is one you won’t want to miss.Enter code “UNSCRIPTED" for 15% off Dawn’s shop!Dawn’s education:https://www.risephotoacademy.com/Dawn’s presets:https://dawncharles.com/collections/dc-presets-for-lightroom-adobe-camera-rawWebsite:https://dawncharles.com/Insta:https://www.instagram.com/dawn.charles/

Today, we’re lucky enough to have Stormy Solis on the show. Stormy is a family photographer who grew up in the pristine natural beauty of the Pacific NorthWest. As a kid, she grew up knowing the best things in life are free – exploring wild and unpredictable landscapes any way she could: on foot, on horseback, or in a kayak. Now, she brings this love for the wilderness to her sessions, capturing what happens when families are able to be around each other in the unadulterated vastness of nature. In this episode, I ask her about the locations that have captured her heart, what it means to her to be able to explore the outdoors conscientiously, and how she got to where she is today.Exclusive Discount:Save $400 on Stormy’s photography course www.stormysolis.com/aha-year-1-the-foundation/Use the code below on checkout: AHALOVESUNSCRIPTEDThis is a good one. Enjoy!Website:https://www.stormysolis.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stormysolis/Education:https://www.stormysolis.com/aha-year-1-the-foundation/

Today on the show we have Naomi Hopkins, a family photographer with an eye for capturing the little moments that bring joy over and over again throughout the years. Having grown up in a family of photographers, Naomi has been living and breathing photography since she was a little girl. But it wasn’t until she had a family of her own that her understanding deepened on what it means to cherish each fleeting moment in a family. For lots of newbie photographers, family photography can be intimidating. There are so many moving parts, and then adding kids into the mix, it’s a lot to keep track of at once. In this episode, Naomi shares her tips for taming wild little ones, embracing the process, and setting expectations.If you’re thinking about dipping your toes into the world of family photography, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naomihopkinsphoto/Website:https://www.naomihopkinsphotography.com/