Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

Over the past 100 episodes or so, I've been asking my guests this question and it's created some amazing advice. It's “Is there a piece of advice or a lesson you’ve learned over the years that changed your outlook on business or just life in general.”So I've put together some of my favorites in today’s episode.Sponsor: GustoGet $100 after your first paid payroll at Lightdarkco.com/gustoErika + Lanny Mann of Two Mann StudiosEpisode 87 - Trusting The ProcessInstagram.com/twomannstudiosBritney JeanineEpisode 101 - Pivoting with PurposeInstagram.com/britneyjeanineLindsey Roman of The Heart UniversityEpisode 76 - Working Efficiently from HomeInstagram.com/mrslindseyromanJames and JessEpisode 110 - Create Raving Fans and Sell More AlbumsInstagram.com/jessfairchildInstagram.com/jameswittyWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares why your work life balance isn’t working and how to assess your where you are, where you want to be, and how to steer in that direction.Sponsor: ScanDisk Extreme Pro SD cardsCheck out our favorite SD cards at Lightdarkco.com/scandiskFind John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/educationWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Melanie Anne is a wedding photographer based in the Fort Lauderdale, FL. She's an amateur chef who loves to make pasta. She’s sharing about you can become a better storyteller by elevating your client experience and by honing in on your editing style.Sponsor: TáveReceive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at Lightdarkco.com/tave Find Melanie at:melanieannephotography.cominstagram.com/melanieannephotoinstagram.com/melanieannestorytellersWhat Are We Loving?What Melanie is loving:TV Show - Master Chef (Hulu)Somebody Feed Phil (Neflix)What John is loving:Podcast - Money with Katie ShowWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Nathan is a wedding photographer from Western Michigan. He is also a business coach and podcast host for the Passion with Purpose podcast.Today Nathan is sharing how you can take your passions and incorporate them into your brand.Sponsor: TáveReceive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at Lightdarkco.com/taveFind all the shownotes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/137Find Nathan at:Nathanchanski.coInstagram - NathanchanskiTikTok - NathanchanskiPodcast - Passion with PurposeWhat Are We Loving?What Nathan is loving:Mid-day walks around the neighborhoodWhat John is loving:House PlantsWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

This Mini Episode, John shares why you don’t need to look rich, but instead you need to be wealthy.Sponsor: ScanDisk Extreme Pro SD cardsCheck out our favorite SD cards at Lightdarkco.com/scandiskAfter hearing the same sentiment from both The Money with Katie Show and Jasmine Star, I knew it was something I needed to take to heart. And that was, “You need to LOOK RICH, you need to Be WEALTHY.”Being rich is having a lot of money. Being wealthy is having an abundance of the thing you prioritize.What do you prioritize? Money, quality time with family and friends? Free time to yourself?What it looks like to Look Rich - Buying the latest gear, showing off on social media, and spending beyond your means just to impress other people.What it looks like to Be Wealthy - Having an abundance of what you value most. Time, money, care. Filter your decisions through the question, “Does this get me closer to my being wealthy or is this just to look rich?”Find John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/education

Tonka is a Colorado based pet photographer specializing in fine art gothic style cat portraits. She is bringing education about cats to the forefront and show a different side of cats than most people see.Today Tonka is sharing her tips on photographing animals, pets, and especially cats and how you can create some amazing images and moments with your animal clients.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits. Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomCats can be trained just like dogs too. Most cats work well in a wildlife, free range photoshoot.A lot of pet photography is End of Life or Rainbow Bridge photos to remember the pets after they’re gone.Spend a lot of time around animals and get to know their body language. That will help you photograph them and communicate with them much better.With a telephoto lens, you can have the owner close with their pet to calm them and get them into certain positions that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. But be careful because if you shoot with too open of an aperture, the entire face may not be completely in focus.Photoshop is your friend for cleaning up collars and harnesses, and also the possible people in your background.Find Tonka at:Purfectpose.comTiktok - The.cattams.familyInstagram - purfectposeWhat Are We Loving?What Tonka is loving:Cats and learning about cats and anything spooky.What John is loving:Movie - NOPE (trailer) by Jordan PeeleWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Jai is a business coach for photographers and creative entrepreneurs and helps you make your break and live your day dream. He also hosts the Make Your Break Podcast and leads the Six Figure Business Map Course.Today Jai is sharing how we can overcome the fear of rejection and remove those roadblocks in your life and in business.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits. Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomYou business needs to either be LOVED or it needs to be NEEDED. As a luxury service like wedding photography, we’re not needed. So focus on creative desire and love around your brand.In the US 70-80% of all weddings don’t get photographed, either due to budget or lack of need for professional photography.Look at your recent wedding gallery and see if you can choose 20 frames that tell the full story of the day. And at your next wedding, try to shoot 20 frames that tell more of the story. Still shoot more than 20, but focusing on those 20 will mold you into a better photographer who can tell more in one frame than most can in many.We have a fear of truly putting ourselves out there because what if we draw the attention of someone who would reject us. We often play it safe instead of doing what we love.Business and life is a continuum and too often we think that if we fail in one things, that’s it. But it’s the same as ending a day and then waking up for the next. You can move forward again.You bet on your business every day. If that fails one day, you can still save up money to begin again. Every time you try, you are learning something new, you’re build your confidence, your knowledge of business, and how to interact with people. You’re setting yourself up for success.Competence equals confidence. The more you learn about what you need to be doing, the more confident you will be in doing that thing.Find Jai Long at:jailong.coMake Your Break PodcastWhat Are We Loving?What Jai is loving:Getting to speak on stage again. What John is loving:Dancing in the rain with the familyWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.