An Unscripted Podcast for Photographers

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/

Kaley Kocinski, or Kaley from Kansas, as you may know her, is a wedding, elopement, engagement, editorial, and family photographer. Based on how many different types of sessions she does, you wouldn’t think she has a specialty… but she does. Kaley specializes in slow and intentional photography. Her focus is on human connection, light, and perspective. A quick browse of her work reveals a distinct style that’s been honed over years of welcoming new challenges, trying everything, and never letting herself get bored. She studied photography at university, started out shooting still lives for assignments, worked in retail for a bit, and eventually got booked for a friends’ wedding. The rest, as they say, is history. With a little bit of encouragement from her partner, she returned from their epic Scotland wedding with a fire under her bum and a readiness to bring her brand, Kaley from Kansas, into the world more fully. Already a successful wedding photographer in her own right, this spark of inspiration pulled together her love for design, minimalism, styling, and artful honest connection in a way that continues to inform what she does today.In this episode, we dive into how she communicates such a distinct style across genres, where she finds her inspiration, and how she keeps the creative fire within burning bright.Website:https://www.kaleyfromkansas.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kaleyfromkansas/Education:https://www.haveheart.education/

Today, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of the regular programming of tangible tips from fellow photographers, we’re diving a little deeper into the world of your own consciousness.The reason for this is because we see so many newbie photographers lose sight of who they are in the chaos of turning their passion into their dream businesses. When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to feel unsure of yourself. There’s so much pressure from external and internal expectations, but you shouldn’t have to change yourself to be liked.In this episode, we’re joined by Greer Stening – a Human Design coach on a mission to help people feel less stressed, be kinder to themselves, and more connected to who they are at their core. Human design is a system that decodes how we were built and gives us information about how to live as your true self.Hopefully after listening to this, you might start to be able to understand a little bit more about how you’re hardwired as an individual and be kinder to yourself – it’s time we all rewrite the mental stories we have about how we can’t be ourselves. The world needs us to do it.Get your chart:Free BodyGraphFind Greer:Appointments | Human • BY DESIGNhttps://www.instagram.com/human.by.design_/Interested in booking in a session?Plug in unscripted15 at checkout on Greer’s website for 15% off until August 31st, 2022.

Today on the show we have Monique Serra. You may have seen her scroll-stopping wedding photographs, or you might recognize her name from her super helpful Instagram tutorials (like how to swap heads on photoshop). But for those of you out there lucky enough to know her in person, I won’t have to tell you that Monique Serra is a one-of-a-kind, big-hearted individual out there to serve her community. Her whole ‘why’ is centered around the idea of using her camera to make people feel seen, loved, and beautiful. Today, we talk about how to build your confidence as a photographer so you can make your clients feel confident, too. Monique shares tons of helpful advice on how to cultivate this confidence long before the shoot even begins. gives us loads of amazing insight into how your photography career can change to suit you.Monique’s Website:http://moniqueserraphotography.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/moniqueserraphotography/Education from Monique Serra:https://www.maeandcoworkshops.com/courses/confidence-behind-the-lens-monique-serra

Brady Bates is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Portland, Oregon who fell in love with film photography right before the pandemic. After dusting off a couple of film cameras he inherited from his grandpa, he taught himself the ins and outs of shooting not only on 35mm but on medium format, too.So many photographers miss out on the joys of film photography because they think that it’s too expensive, or too confusing, or too complicated… and the truth is, it is kind of all of those things! But it’s also amazing. Brady talks us through how it’s changed his shooting style for the better, and how to get started with film the easy way.Find him here:https://bradybatesphotography.comAnd stay posted for his upcoming film course here:https://www.instagram.com/bradybatesphotography/

Sophie Lea is a family, maternity, and newborn photographer based in Sydney, Australia. For those of you familiar with Sophie’s work, you’ll know she has a super distinct and consistent style – characterised by a relaxed warmth, and those sweet, intimate, and often imperfect details in family life. As newbie photographers, it can often be really hard to define your style. As someone who has been shooting for almost twenty years, Sophie shares so many valuable insights about developing your style as a photographer, and it’s not actually as difficult and complicated as you might expect. Sophie has all sorts of experience in the photography world – from working in marketing at a commercial photography studio to creating a cosy one of her own. Her body of work reflects so many different seasons in her life, and no matter how new you are to the craft, your style probably reflects your life too. This is an amazing episode to tune into if you want to develop your style in a way that feels authentic, drives inspiration, and attracts clients who are right for you. To be the first to know about Sophie’s upcoming workshops, stay posted via her Insta. To see more of Sophie’s offerings, check out her website.Website:https://www.sophieleaphotography.com.auInsta:https://www.instagram.com/sophieleaphotography/

Morgan Olsen is a heart-on-her-sleeve kind of photographer who has an infectious passion for human connection. Having had a camera in her hand since the MySpace days, she’s got quite a few lessons to share about her journey – and she does so freely. Now on the faculty for multiple workshops nationwide, and hosting a couple of her own, she talks to us about one component that is part of every workshop she does: styled shoots. From building your confidence to building your portfolio, the importance of styled shoots can sometimes be overshadowed by the fact that they feel really intimidating for newbie photographers. This podcast shatters the barriers you might find if you’re starting to think about planning a styled shoot. Morgan tells us about how they don’t need to be as complicated as you think they have to be and gives us tons of tangible tips to help you work through the process of creating your own.Check out her workshops here:Honest Chaos: https://inframesphotography.com/honest-chaosSouthern Love: https://southernloveworkshop.com/Morgan’s presets:The Lightning Pack: https://www.gpresets.com/product/the-lightning-pack/And here’s where you can find her:Websitehttps://inframesphotography.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/inframesphotography/