Grow Your Photography Business Podcast
Studio Ninja
Ninjacast is your go-to podcast for growing a successful, sustainable photography or videography business - brought to you by Studio Ninja, the trusted studio management software built specifically for creatives behind the camera.Hosted by Studio Ninja’s own Sally, Ninjacast features real, honest conversations with leading photographers, educators, and creative entrepreneurs. Each episode delivers practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you elevate your brand, attract your ideal clients, and run your business with clarity and confidence.Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, you’ll discover how to simplify your workflows, sharpen your marketing, and build a business that supports both your creative ambitions and your personal well-being. Expect candid chats, zero fluff, and plenty of value - so you can spend less time on admin and more time behind the lens.
Episodes
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Sep 29, 2020 • 49min
012: Lisa Devlin - The Importance of Injecting Personality Into Your Customer Experience & Being Yourself!
After 10 years as a music industry photographer, Lisa fell into weddings when she shot her agent’s wedding in 2000. Lisa figured she would only have to work one day a week and for half the year. Sadly, in her own words, she was deluded! In 2011 Lisa founded Photography Farm, nurturing other wedding photographers with training and support. Lisa is a much-loved and respected influence in the photography community and it is a pleasure to have her with us!
Sep 18, 2020 • 47min
011: Chris Scott - How to Go From Shoot & Burn to Print Sales Master - Let's Make More Money!
Chris Scott is a print sales expert, specializing in helping Shoot & Burn photographers make the switch to selling printed products. His work, tools and education have been featured by Rangefinder Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine, CreativeLive, Click Magazine, SLR Lounge and countless blogs, print labs and podcasts. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Adrienne, their two kids and their adopted dog, Todd.
Aug 31, 2020 • 56min
010: Jeremy Chou - Achieving That Fine Art Look, Making The Switch To Shooting Film & How To Market for Destination Weddings
Jeremy is a fine art film wedding photographer, who has traveled extensively throughout the world capturing beautiful weddings. Trained as an architect, Jeremy has a unique ability to incorporate the environment into his images while telling a compelling story. His work has been seen in all major US wedding blogs & select print publications. He also have taught workshops through out US, Europe & Asia.
Aug 19, 2020 • 36min
009: Fer Juaristi - How To Challenge The Norm, Find Your Uniqueness & Be Thankful For The Little Things In Life
Fer Juaristi is an insanely talented Mexican based photographer with 14 years of experience. Fer has travelled the world teaching photographers & shooting weddings. His mission in life is to empower his kids to become superheroes & good people.
Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 11min
008: The Wisdom Mill - The Importance of Believing in Yourself & Investing In Your Business
Ian & Pippa have been building their very successful photography business since 2005. They have photographed 300+ amazing weddings and events around the world, and are recommended photographers at numerous luxury venues in the UK and work with some of the top luxury wedding and event planners both in the UK and overseas. With over 45 years of combined experience, we are very excited to welcome them onto NinjaCast.
Jul 15, 2020 • 53min
007: James Broadbent - Top Tips for Nailing Your Marketing Techniques & The Motto of 'Stop Thinking - Start Doing'
Today we are joined by James Broadbent – Owner & Photographer at Chasewild and also Founder of the software we all know and love – Narrative.Sit back and listen about James’ journey so far, his top tips for improving storytelling skills, how to nail your blogging technique, how to attract your ideal client & so much more.
Jul 8, 2020 • 56min
006: Love Luella – How to Run an Inclusive Business & Be A Positive Influence In The Industry
With the events currently unfolding in the world around the Black Lives Matter movement, we are very privileged to invite Tash Jones of Love Luella Photography onto the show to talk about her experiences as a Black Wedding Photographer and her advice on how to ensure we are promoting diversity and inclusion in our every day lives.
Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 2min
005: Two Mann - How To Become In-Tune With What Interests You & Shoot For Maximum Emotional Impact
In this episode, we welcome the one and only Two Mann! Erica & Lanny talk about their journey in business so far, how they home-schooled their two children whilst travelling for 3 years, how they create such unique frames and how to maintain curiosity throughout a Wedding Day.
May 29, 2020 • 30min
004: Ben Sowry - Capturing Images That Will Be Cherished & The Importance of Staying Humble
Today's episode is a truly special one. We have the pleasure of welcoming Ben Sowry onto the show.Ben's journey to becoming a Wedding Photographer was far from easy. He shares the loss of his sisters and his grandparents so openly and urges all wedding photographers to give the gift of preservation to their couples. Each and every time you capture a portrait - you are giving someone an incredible gift. Ben is an insanely talented photographer who has shaped his business around his life experiences and presents beautiful, moving and heart-felt galleries to his couples. Not only this, Ben has been recognised for his talents by being named one of Rangefinders Top 30 Rising Stars, WBWP's Top 100 Wedding Photographers and Junebug's Best of The Best - 2 years running!Get ready to listen to an episode that will totally transform the way you shoot candid images forever.
May 18, 2020 • 55min
003: Sam Docker – Nailing your Branding & Being Yourself Consistently
Sam Docker is a creative and award winning destination wedding photographer based in Derby. Sam shoots a combination of documentary and reportage wedding photography, with a touch of fine-art thrown in for good measure. Sam is known for his merging of several styles to create a creative collaboration through his work rather than pigeon holing himself into one set genre of photography.
