An Unscripted Podcast for Photographers

Stephanie Fisher, AKA From the Daisies, is a super talented, world-class wedding photographer with a passion for connection and an editorial eye. Today, we get into the mystifying world of advertising for photographers. I asked her questions like, “Where do you buy ads? How do you get them? Is there a way of making sure your money is having an impact?” Having bounced around from Illinois to Colorado, New York to California, she’s had to build and rebuild a client base after every relocation and creating ads for herself has helped her find work wherever she goes. And although this was originally meant to be a conversation strictly about ads and marketing, I couldn’t help but ask her about her photography, too! Obviously. Because scrolling through her feed, it’s easy to lose track of time and get sucked into her stunning world of beautiful images and emotive stories. In this episode, we talk about how to create your first ad, what the pros and cons are of paid advertising, how to attract clients who trust you, and why she got summoned to the Judge Judy courtroom once upon a time. This conversation is informative, funny, relatable, and so so packed with value you’d be silly to miss it!Her website:https://www.fromthedaisies.com/Her Insta:https://www.instagram.com/fromthedaisies/

Wedding photographer Nathan Chanski makes a case for depth as well as reach when it comes to community. The thing is, if you want to build a business that lasts, you need to create a solid foundation, and the way you do this is being someone that your community knows, likes, and trusts. You have to provide value. You need to show up with all your quirks and vulnerabilities. With almost 90,000 followers, Nate has learned how to create a successful online community and he shares so many incredible tips with us today. We talk about how to navigate the balance between providing education and information, how to be funny, when to be serious, and how to gather a group of people who want to be positive, support each other, learn from each other, and rally around a cause.If you want to learn how to create the kind of community you want to be a part of, from the ground up, this is the episode for you. Nate’s website:https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/Nate’s podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-with-purpose-photography-podcast-creative/id1617838824Nate’s Insta:@nathanchanski

Aida Glowik is an intimate wedding and elopement photographer based in Salem, Germany, and today she’s on the podcast to talk about organizational strategies that she’s learned over the years that are essential for helping a photography business grow. As self-described “chaotic person” in rehabilitation, she’s had to force structure into her life and she’s seen her creativity skyrocket and her overwhelm disappear as a result of that. From tips on batch working, to workflows and strategies that support her through the slow season, she’s here to show you that it’s possible to get everything done and not burn out.Her website:https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/Digital Planner: https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/plannerHer podcast:https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/Her Insta:https://www.instagram.com/aidaglowik/Wedding Photography Retreat in Corsica, France: https://wedding-photography-podcast.com/book-a-wedding-photography-workshop-in-corsica-france

Jai Long is a businessman. He’s been a cafe owner, an electrician, started a fashion label, renovated a house, ran workshops, and is now a wedding photographer, business mentor, and podcast host. He’s super passionate about everything he does, and today, we’re going to talk about pricing. The question of how much to charge as a beginner photographer is one that comes up a lot. Nobody really knows what they’re doing, and it can feel like pulling random numbers out of thin air. What do you base your rates on? What are the factors to consider? How do you know when you should raise your prices? Will anyone book you at the price you want? How do you communicate your prices to your clients in a way that doesn’t feel awkward? All of these questions, and more, are answered in depth in this episode. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing your worth, or how much to charge, or how much work you should be doing for free, you’ll wanna give this one a listen. His website:https://jailong.co/His Insta:https://www.instagram.com/jailong.co/

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.