Take It From Us

Meet Rachel Traxler, wedding photographer, business coach, and creator of the Income to Inquiry Pipeline. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of slow seasons and how you can fill them by working on your client experience. A solid foundation is crucial, and Rachel is here to teach us how to build our contact forms into something that converts. Regardless of what season you're in, grab a pen and take some notes!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/061We are thrilled to be partnering with the world’s largest wedding photography summit! On November 21st and 22nd people from all over the wedding industry will be coming together to hear groundbreaking education from 10 different industry leaders. The summit is for photographers, videographers, vendors, and creative entrepreneurs across all niches. For just $7 you can attend the online photography event of the year. What are you waiting for?! Check out all the details here.HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Reels… every business owner’s struggle right now! Today Dawn and Emily are sharing their experience with reels, alongside their tips for creating content that’s authentic to you. Bottom line, you don’t have to do trending dances to make an impact in our video-driven world. They’re dishing their best tips for reel creation, editing, and engagement. Regardless of where you are in your business, this episode is for you!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/060We are thrilled to be partnering with the world’s largest wedding photography summit! On November 21st and 22nd people from all over the wedding industry will be coming together to hear groundbreaking education from 10 different industry leaders. The summit is for photographers, videographers, vendors, and creative entrepreneurs across all niches. For just $7 you can attend the online photography event of the year. What are you waiting for?! Check out all the details here.HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Meet Kate, Pinterest guru, and owner of Simple Pin Media. She has been in the Pinterest game for almost 9 years now and is joining us on the podcast today to talk all about Pinterest. From where to start, how Pinterest is evolving, and what your next steps can be to thrive on the platform, Kate is spilling it all! If you’re in need of some Pinterest TLC, this episode is for you!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/059Batch.ai is a Lightroom plug-in that has changed the game for photographers everywhere by sorting photos faster and better than ever before. Batch.ai helps you edit your galleries with smart sorting and straightening, unique color correction per image, tool replication, masking auto-computation, and more all with just one click. Batch.ai gives you the freedom to fine-tune 1,000 photos in 1 minute! This plug-in is the best alternative to outsourcing and we can’t wait for it to change the game for your photography biz!We are thrilled to be partnering with the world’s largest wedding photography summit! On November 21st and 22nd people from all over the wedding industry will be coming together to hear groundbreaking education from 10 different industry leaders. The summit is for photographers, videographers, vendors, and creative entrepreneurs across all niches. For just $7 you can attend the online photography event of the year. What are you waiting for?! Check out all the details here.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Meet Andrea, serial entrepreneur and owner of The Legalpreneur. She’s joining us on this episode to talk about all things legal, and to help you get your ducks in a row when it comes to hiring. From when and what you should outsource, to what you’ll need along the way, she’s pouring out all her wisdom and we’re so excited for you to hear from her! If you’re looking for advice on where to take your biz next, then this episode is for you!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/058Batch.ai is a Lightroom plug-in that has changed the game for photographers everywhere by sorting photos faster and better than ever before. Batch.ai helps you edit your galleries with smart sorting and straightening, unique color correction per image, tool replication, masking auto-computation, and more all with just one click. Batch.ai gives you the freedom to fine-tune 1,000 photos in 1 minute! This plug-in is the best alternative to outsourcing and we can’t wait for it to change the game for your photography biz!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

If you’re looking for the key to avoiding burnout as a creative, meet today’s guest, Amanda Jones. Amanda is a filmmaker and the author of Diary of a Freelancer based out of Sydney Australia. In this episode, we’re diving into longevity and burnout in the creative space, and how we can combat it in our daily lives. If you’ve been feeling dragged down by work, this episode has a ton of great takeaways for you!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: https://www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/057Batch.ai is a Lightroom plug-in that has changed the game for photographers everywhere by sorting photos faster and better than ever before. Batch.ai helps you edit your galleries with smart sorting and straightening, unique color correction per image, tool replication, masking auto-computation, and more all with just one click. Batch.ai gives you the freedom to fine-tune 1,000 photos in 1 minute! This plug-in is the best alternative to outsourcing and we can’t wait for it to change the game for your photography biz!Pic-Time is an advanced online gallery platform for photographers offering beautiful galleries, marketing automation, a worldwide print lab network, a built-in print store, and a slideshow creator.  Their new marketing automation system has defined a new way of selling prints online. Pic-Time's automation includes ready-to-go marketing campaigns with a sequence of emails and gallery banners that engage clients to order print products, improving your service and growing your revenue from each shoot! Use code TAKEITFROMUS for one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

You want to start a photography business, and everyone on Instagram is shouting 100 different things that you *need* before taking the leap. If you’re exhausted by the noise, we get it. There’s a lot of misconceptions about what you ACTUALLY need in the photography world, and today we’re breaking down our list of tools from highest priority to lowest priority to get your photography business off the ground. From equipment to CPA’s, we hope this episode gives you some much needed guidance on what direction you should take next!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/056Batch.ai is a Lightroom plug-in that has changed the game for photographers everywhere by sorting photos faster and better than ever before. Batch.ai helps you edit your galleries with smart sorting and straightening, unique color correction per image, tool replication, masking auto-computation, and more all with just one click. Batch.ai gives you the freedom to fine-tune 1,000 photos in 1 minute! This plug-in is the best alternative to outsourcing and we can’t wait for it to change the game for your photography biz!Pic-Time is an advanced online gallery platform for photographers offering beautiful galleries, marketing automation, a worldwide print lab network, a built-in print store, and a slideshow creator.  Their new marketing automation system has defined a new way of selling prints online. Pic-Time's automation includes ready-to-go marketing campaigns with a sequence of emails and gallery banners that engage clients to order print products, improving your service and growing your revenue from each shoot! Use code TAKEITFROMUS for one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Mirror mirror on the wall… what’s the best camera of them all? Meet Josh Rexford, a wedding and elopement videographer and photographer based out of West Michigan. He is the king of all things gear, and today we’re diving into the biggest question for many photographers nowadays: Is mirrorless really worth it? And what the heck is the big deal? Josh has so much wisdom to share, and if you’ve been on the fence when it comes to gear, this episode has a ton of practical takeaways for you!Josh's Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshrexfordFollow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/055Batch.ai is a Lightroom plug-in that has changed the game for photographers everywhere by sorting photos faster and better than ever before. Batch.ai helps you edit your galleries with smart sorting and straightening, unique color correction per image, tool replication, masking auto-computation, and more all with just one click. Batch.ai gives you the freedom to fine-tune 1,000 photos in 1 minute! This plug-in is the best alternative to outsourcing and we can’t wait for it to change the game for your photography biz!Pic-Time is an advanced online gallery platform for photographers offering beautiful galleries, marketing automation, a worldwide print lab network, a built-in print store, and a slideshow creator.  Their new marketing automation system has defined a new way of selling prints online. Pic-Time's automation includes ready-to-go marketing campaigns with a sequence of emails and gallery banners that engage clients to order print products, improving your service and growing your revenue from each shoot! Use code TAKEITFROMUS for one bonus month when upgrading to any Pic-Time paid plan.Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Today we’re back with Emily and her husband, Jeff. From Coffee Meets Bagel to wedding day to stepping in to help as a third shooter, it’s been quite the journey of both creative entrepreneurship and marriage. Today they’re diving into what it’s like being married to a wedding photographer, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and all the fun little details in between. Tune in to hear their story, see if Jeff knows his photography basics, and hang with these two!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/054Flodesk is the best email marketing tool out there, and it just got better! With Flodesk’s new checkout feature you can create high converting sales in 3 easy steps: a sales page, checkout and delivery! Get 50% off your first year with Flodesk by CLICKING HERE using code TAKEITFROMUS.HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between. CLICK HERE for 50% off your first year!Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Meet Tommy J Charles, this episode's comedic relief, and Dawn’s other half! Today Dawn is interviewing him, chatting about their story as well as his photography knowledge (or lack thereof). When they met in college, they were just beginning their careers, and in the past almost 10 years they’ve learned so much about business ownership and family! Buckle up, because this episode is full of laughs and fun!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/053Flodesk is the best email marketing tool out there, and it just got better! With Flodesk’s new checkout feature you can create high converting sales in 3 easy steps: a sales page, checkout and delivery! Get 50% off your first year with Flodesk by CLICKING HERE using code TAKEITFROMUS.Unscripted - Unscripted offers the world’s largest database of poses and prompts, an easy client management system and everything you need to feel confident as a pro photographer. Let us be the first to say – it’s MEGA helpful! CLICK HERE and use code TAKE20 to get $20 off your yearly subscription to the Unscripted Posing App today! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

Meet Morgan, a graphic and brand designer who has worked with Dawn, Take It From Us, as well as a ton of other creatives for over 6 years. You don’t have to spend thousands to have a solid visual brand when you launch your business, and today she’s giving us practical tips on DIY branding, when to hire, and what to do in the in-between with your brand as a whole. She started her design journey back in high school, and has a ton of wisdom to pour onto us in this episode!Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcastCheck out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/052Flodesk is the best email marketing tool out there, and it just got better! With Flodesk’s new checkout feature you can create high converting sales in 3 easy steps: a sales page, checkout and delivery! Get 50% off your first year with Flodesk by CLICKING HERE using code TAKEITFROMUS.Unscripted - Unscripted offers the world’s largest database of poses and prompts, an easy client management system and everything you need to feel confident as a pro photographer. Let us be the first to say – it’s MEGA helpful! CLICK HERE and use code TAKE20 to get $20 off your yearly subscription to the Unscripted Posing App today! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!