

Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast
Kristin Sweeting
If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place.
You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like:
“How do I make money as a photographer?”
“How do I scale my creative business?”
“How to I price my photography or creative work?”
“What types of marketing are most effective?”
“How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?”
“How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?”
“What income streams can I have as a creative?”
Thanks for being here!
-Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger
You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like:
“How do I make money as a photographer?”
“How do I scale my creative business?”
“How to I price my photography or creative work?”
“What types of marketing are most effective?”
“How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?”
“How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?”
“What income streams can I have as a creative?”
Thanks for being here!
-Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 23, 2023 • 10min
Restructuring My Pricing and Transforming my Bookings in just 3 months: A Dangerous Creatives Case Study with Zoya Dawn
Today, Jen sits down with Zoya Dawn, a member of the Dangerous Creatives Advanced mastermind for a quick case study about her experience. Zoya shares how, in just three months, she booked 2 of the highest packages of her career as well as some of the highlights she's experienced as a Dangerous Creative this year.
Apply for the Mastermind
Dangerous Creatives Mastermind
Currently Launching:
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with Zoya:
Instagram @zoya.dawn
Website www.zoyadawn.com
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Nov 20, 2023 • 40min
149. The Art of Fucking Off (The Year of Yes) with Jessie Watts
Today Jessie Watts joins us on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast. She is a photographer, multi-passionate creative, and mental wellness advocate. After a breakup in 2021, Jessie found herself experiencing burnout and struggling with her mental health which led her to "a year of yes" where she leaned into her intuition and began her healing journey. On this episode, Kristin and Jessie dive into the art of rest and what that may look like when you're experiencing burnout. You should never feel guilty for taking a step back when needed. Jessie describes how rest and different healing practices allowed her to come back as a better photographer and creative person overall.
Jessie Watts is a photographer and mental wellness advocate based in Nashville, TN. She has traveled extensively throughout the country for her work (and will happily travel anywhere she's invited!). Jessie specializes in lifestyle, branding, and elopement photography, and is always, always aiming to capture the beauty and authenticity of a moment. Her style has been described as the “classic candid,” and has been featured in GOOP, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES. With a keen eye for detail and a love of adventure, Jessie has shot in some of the most stunning locations across the country, from the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the high desert of New Mexico. Her portfolio is a love letter to capturing the essence of a place and its people. Jessie enjoys putting clients at ease, making them feel good in their skin, and making a little magic. When she's not behind the camera, you can hear her doing voice over work or hollering at any dog who might be in need of some pets.
Become a Dangerous Creative
Join our online course and business coaching community Danger School here.
Connect with Jessie:
Instagram: @jessiewatts
Website: www.jessiewattsphotos.com
Currently Launching:
Advanced Photographers Mastermind - APPLY NOW!
Study Abroad Trips
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Nov 13, 2023 • 41min
148. A Heart on Fire with Danielle Coke
Artist, activist, and entrepreneur, Danielle Coke Balfour, from Oh Happy Dani, joins us today on the Dangerous Creative podcast to give us a life and business update, as well as talk about her brand new book “A Heart on Fire.” Kristin chats with Danielle about the idea of present purpose and purpose-driven work, late-diagnosed neurodivergency, business transitions, the creative process of writing her book, recovering from perfectionism and so much more.
Danielle Coke Balfour is an artist, activist, speaker, and entrepreneur who creates art about living a more just and hopeful life. Through content creation, resources, products, and experiences, she aims to inspire everyday advocates (like you!) to do good daily, right where you are.
Become a Dangerous Creative
Join our online course and business coaching community Danger School here.
Connect with Danielle:
Instagram: @ohhappydani
Website: https://ohhappydani.com
Currently Launching:
Advanced Photographers Mastermind - APPLY NOW!
Study Abroad Trips
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Nov 9, 2023 • 19min
Expanding my business into new horizons and 3x-ing my investment: A Dangerous Creatives case study with Praise McKenna
On this bonus episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Jen interviews Praise McKenna about her experience in the Dangerous Creatives Advanced Mastermind. Praise shares her previous panic-mode experiences when it came to money, her highest bookings, new opportunities and launches since joining, and her favorite things about being part of the Dangerous Creatives community.
Apply for the Mastermind
Dangerous Creatives Mastermind
Currently Launching:
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Danger School Online Course
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with Praise:
Instagram: @comeplum
Website: www.comeplum.com
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 21min
147. Creating Something that Stands out with Pic-Time Founders Nirit and Amir
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin interviews the founders of Pic-Time, an innovative online photo gallery platform. Nirit and Amir walk us through their business journey and evolution and give us insight into the twists, turns, and unique intuitive moments that lead them to where they are as industry leaders in their field. They also talk about surprising joys, the photographer community, and the up-and-coming features in Pic-Time that will serve the community even further.
Pic-Time was founded by Nirit and Amir, husband and wife. The company grew out of their life passions - Nirit as a photographer with a clean minimal aesthetic vision, and Amir as a computer expert with much experience in the printing industry. In this partnership lies the power of Pic-Time, built on two main foundations - Design and Technology.
Check Out the Mastermind
Dangerous Creatives Mastermind
Connect with Nirit & Amir
Wesbite www.pic-time.com
Instagram @pictime_us
Currently Launching:
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Oct 30, 2023 • 24min
146. 9 Ways to Boost Your Visibility
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin delivers a short and sweet visibility workshop that packs a major punch. If you’re ready to book more dream clients, feel better about your slow-season income, and gain some easy tools to help keep your business flowing all year- this episode is for you!
Get the checklist HERE!
Check Out the Mastermind
Dangerous Creatives Mastermind
Currently Launching:
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Oct 23, 2023 • 29min
145. How to Use AI to Get an Edge with Business and Marketing with Katelyn Mallett
On today’s episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin talks with Katelyn Mallett who helps demystify the role that AI can play in your business. They walk through how to make Chat GPT work for you and talk about how, why, and when to use AI programs for everything from trip planning to photo editing, to course writing and more. If you have ever had questions or concerns about how AI fits into your creative business, this is the episode for you!
Katelyn is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Maine. Her approach to photography is based on adventure and meaningful, present moments with her couples. Katelyn also mentors photographers through group coaching and workshops she hosts. She empowers photographers by guiding them through setting up their foundations to pave the way for success in their careers.
Join our Money Mindset Workshop:
Mastering Money Mindset
Connect with Katelyn:
Instagram: @katelynmallettphoto
Website: https://katelynmallett.com
Currently Launching:
Study Abroad Trips
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Oct 16, 2023 • 46min
144. The Psychology of Entrepreneurship and Business: An Interview with Kristin Sweeting by The Motherhood Anthology
This episode is all about the psychology of entrepreneurship and business, with photographer & creator of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast and Danger School (now Road to 100k Mastermind): Kristin Sweeting.
In this episode, we're talking about:• the 4 pillars of Danger School (now Road to 100k Mastermind), business coaching for creatives• abundance and motivation• mindset tips for leadership and success• pricing psychology• and of course, Motherhood Anthology's signature question - what success means to Kristin
Join our Money Mindset Workshop:
Mastering Money Mindset
Connect with Motherhood Anthology:
Instagram: @themotherhoodanthology
Website: www.themotherhoodanthology.com
Currently Launching:
Study Abroad Trips
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 29min
143. Balancing Art and Commerce with John Dolan
On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin talks with John Dolan, a highly decorated photographer whose career spans 30 years. They dive into the nuances of a decades-long career as a wedding photographer, the idea of taking risks to avoid burnout and find your strengths, and that keeping things fresh and sustainable over the years is found in the making of art, not just commerce.
John Dolan has woven a career of advertising, editorial, and fine art photography over the past 30 years. He is the author of The Perfect Imperfect The Wedding Photographs of John Dolan, published by Damiani Books. Recent clients include Naomi Biden, AnnaSophia Robb & Kate Bosworth.
Study Abroad with Us!
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with John:
Instagram: @johndolanphotog
Website: www.johndolan.com
Currently Launching:
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
142. I'm Moving AND Pivoting My Photography Business. How Do I Rebuild in a New City and Find the Clients Who Want What I Offer?
Creative Photographer Marijka van Kuik joins Kristin for a live coaching call on this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast. She is right smack in the middle of a move to a new city and is preparing to rebuild her business in a way that can support her dreams and needs. They talk about raising prices, prioritizing yourself as a creative, and ways moving can actually build your business to be stronger than ever.
Marijka van Kuik is a creative portrait photographer, soon to be based out of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. She first picked up a camera at the age of 10 as a 4-H project, and now is working to take her photography business full-time at age 22. Creative portrait photography inspires her as it allows her to bring to life the magic within each model and show them how beautiful and amazing they are, and she hopes to make these portrait sessions a bigger part of her business moving forward. She brings a part of who she is to each photoshoot, especially through her Invisible Illness Awareness Project - where she acknowledges the hard things while also working to find the beauty in each individual story.
Check Out the Mastermind
Dangerous Creatives Mastermind
Connect with Marijka:
Instagram: @photographybymarijka
Website: photographybymarijka.com
Currently Launching:
Danger School Online Course
Book a discovery call to see which one of our programs might be best for you!
Study Abroad Trips
Connect with Kristin:
Instagram @kristinsweeting
Credits:
Music by @shammydee
Produced by Jen Madigan Creative


