An Unscripted Podcast for Photographers

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/

KayLa Ruiz is an intimate couples photographer who accidentally went viral after posting her steamy stranger sessions (now called Stranger Sundays). After an unprecedented period of growth, I sit down with her to talk about going full time, how to avoid burnout, and the difference between public perception and private experience. She shares tons of amazing tips on how to lean into your own creativity, whatever that may look like. Here’s how you can find KayLa and her work:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaymruiz/Websitehttps://www.kaylaruizphoto.com/

Kelsey O’Halloran is a professional copywriter helping service-based entrepreneurs (ahem, photographers) turn website visitors into dream clients. Today she’s on the show to teach you how to DIY your way to copy that sounds like yourself, reaches your people, and compels these people to book a session with you.This is an amazing episode to listen to if you, like most photographers, are a visual person and aren’t really sure how to communicate your unique value and offering in words. Kelsey is super generous with her time and knowledge and no matter where you’re at in your photography journey, the tips that she shares will help you get unstuck, get clear, and feel empowered.Here’s how you can find Kelsey. Don’t forget to check out her amazingly generous and value-packed FREE course so you can start diving into writing your own website copy.Website:Kelsey O'Halloran: Website Copywriter for EntrepreneursInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kelseyohalloran/Free course from Kelsey:10 Questions to Turn Your Website Visitors into Dream Clients

Today on the show, we have Kate Emmons, a natural-light family photographer based in Oahu. Kate has become known for her expertise in styled family sessions, and does a wonderful job of finding the balance between taking charge of her art and authentically telling other peoples’ stories. In this episode, we talk about her client closet (what a client closet even is?!), her top tips on how to start one, the logistics of having one, how to think about choosing outfits for the location, and how to bring your clients in on your vision. She gives us loads of super valuable information on how you can fall more in love with your photography while skyrocketing your client experience, too.Here’s how you can find Kate.Insta: @katelarainephotographyWebsite: http://katelarainephotography.com

Cheryl Kitchener, the founder of the Unscripted Posing App, is a busy mom, wife, Groodle owner, perpetual renovator, and now business owner/app creator. More of a behind-the-scenes kinda gal, it took me a little while to wrangle her into the hot seat. But with a bit of gentle coaxing she hopped on the mic ready to share her tips on posing, prompting, and the awkwardness that led her to start Unscripted in the first place. In this episode, we talk about how a simple desire to solve her own posing problem has ended up being the driving force behind encouraging others to get out there and capture real, honest memories for their clients and break down the actual difference between posing and prompting. If you’re trying to create a better shoot experience you know you and your clients will love, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.