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160: The Truth about Associate Photographers with Chellise Michael

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Have you heard horror stories about hiring associate photographers (both for them and for the person hiring them)? It happens all the time, so naturally, a lot of photographers are nervous about the thought of hiring an associate/team. ⁠ ⁠

It was a privilege talking with Chellise Michael as she gave some incredible guidance, as well as raw, honest feedback on how to run/start a team of associate photographers successfully!⁠

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Episode 140: What is Ethical Boudoir with Tayanna Nelson

159: Pursuing The Imperfect with John Dolan

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

John Dolan has been in the photography game for a very long time and has made a name for himself in the sphere of weddings. He genuinely shoots some of the highest ticket weddings that I've heard of, but he joins me to share some myth busting moments that he's learned over the years.

He was in the photography industry for over a decade before he ever took his first shot. Once he picked up the camera and started making money from his passion he never looked back. Over the years that he's worked he's gradually increased his rates but released his need for perfection.

What he found was that in almost every circumstance, the imperfect images he shot at weddings and related events were the most dynamic and perfect. He no longer studies the location or the structure. He lets instinct guide him in capturing the most important moments of each wedding he shoots.

Listen in to hear all of his amazing tips and to better understand what it means to be an in-demand and well-paid wedding photographer.

158: Starting an OnlyFans for Boudoir with Karla Mason

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Since we last spoke, Karla Mason has begun building her boudoir teaching offers both on her own site and now on OnlyFans. She's sharing why she chose OnlyFans and her goals around building the learning side of her business.

We also chat about her workflows and how she approaches her shoots, sales, and editing. Her goal is to build a business that supports her family, but that she also enjoys and is passionate about.

Listen as we chat about her goals, what she's looking forward to, and how her OnlyFans is helping her to find more freedom and fulfillment in her business.

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Episode 80: Mastering Boudoir with Karla Mason

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On Photography with Susan Sontag

157: Learn Lighting for Free with Felix Kunze

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Felix Kunze has found a way to marry his passions with his art. His masterful use of lighting helps him to create dynamic portraits of people in extreme or exaggerated situations. Lately he's been spending time photographing the explorers, scientists, and adventurers who are looking for ways to move the world forward.

Listen as we discuss why he's so passionate about lighting, how he gains new clients, and what he's looking forward to in the rest of 2021. This was an amazing conversation with a true master of lighting and portraiture and speaks to the need of following your passion to find your success.

Don't forget to check out his free training, The Lighting Series, and join his group!

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Shattering Cancer with Resonant Frequencies

156: Balancing Motherhood and Business with Laurken Kendall

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Warning… there is very little discussion of photography in this episode, but that's because Laurken Kendall's life does not revolve around photography. She's a brilliant photographer but her goal is to capture the real moments of life, dirty laundry and all.

We chat about her life on the farm, why being the breadwinner in her house makes her happy, and how she's balancing motherhood with business. She's raising wild and free children on her wheat farm in Washington while building a thriving photography business.

You'll also definitely want to grab a copy of her Photo Will and check out the shop on her website. She's adamant that photographers cover their rear ends in business and she provides you the resources to do it.

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The Cosmic Algorithm: Deciphering the Signs

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155: Developing Your Photography Style with David Mendoza

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

David "Doza" Mendoza is an amazing wedding photographer out of Santa Barbara, California who travels the world shooting fantastic images. His work is truly magical, but he's still learning and growing. This was a brilliant conversation that covers everything from how he got into photography, where we met, and the ways in which he is still developing his photography style.

One of my biggest takeaways from our conversation? David is not in this for the awards. He loves to have center focused photos and use elements that photography critics hate, but his goal is to create magic, not follow the rules of accepted photography. Listen in to hear it all!

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All That Glitters Podcast

154: Starting over with A Girl You Might Know

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What happens when your legal name is caught up in a legal battle with your former employer? You give it up and search for a rebirth. Is it easy? No, but if viewed in the right light it can be very liberating.

Listen as A Girl You Might Know chats about legal battles, starting over, and ways to stay positive when your world is imploding.

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Episode 46: Finding Your Niche with Benj Haisch

153: Get Featured by Instagram with Jon Taylor Sweet

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

While he's not married to being a photographer, Jon Taylor Sweet has really enjoyed elevating his skills and sharing his work with the world. It all became possible for him through Instagram and using an iPhone. Listen as he shares how he was followed by Instagram, being featured on Buzzfeed, and reconnecting with his wife.

Jon has seen amazing growth through creating fantastic work and properly using social media platforms. Learn how!

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Episode 6: The Secret to Attracting Better Clients with Abby Grace

152: A Brand Photography Course with Abby Grace

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

I'm so excited to welcome back Abby Grace to the podcast. She's been busy expanding her family and somewhat changing directions in her photography business, so there's tons to talk about. For instance, she is quickly becoming a much sought after brand photographer and is teaching others how to approach brand photography in her course.

Since we last spoke, Abby has become a mom to a wonderful little boy, and it has completely changed her life and priorities. Prior to becoming a mom she worried about how it would affect her business, but what she's found is that her business has been able to shift and pivot to support her creative needs while still allowing her to be the mom she's always wanted to be.

How has she done that?

For one, she's shifted into the much less frenetic realm of branding photography. She's still doing weddings, but she has found a love and passion in helping creative entrepreneurs express their brand and marketing needs visually.

While she does have her own style of photography, she loves digging in and helping her clients approach their marketing materials in authentic and creative ways. Listen as she shares how she's made such big shifts in her business. Plus keep an eye out for when she reopens her brand photography course.

In this episode:

[01:44] Abby and I chat about her now defunct YouTube channel.

[04:12] Her thoughts on becoming a mom and how it has changed her life and business.

[07:06] Just remember not to put a bunch of carts before the horses. Stop putting your life on hold waiting for big life moments.

[10:28] When you're planning something big, you can't live in a suspended state of reality. You have to be able to live in the midst of the mess.

[14:55] What she has had going on since the last time she was on the podcast and why she's transitioned to brand photography.

[23:05] How has her pricing evolved since she's become more intentional about promoting brand photography?

[26:40] People equate cost with quality. That is absolutely true of photography.

[28:32] Why brand photography requires a completely different preparation process.

[32:56] Upper level goals are extremely important for Abby to generate effective marketing materials.

[36:34] The difference between luxury and standard photography and why it matters in brand photography.

[38:52] What it means to be a brand chameleon.

[40:42] How she thinks of her style versus her clients' style and why she's not worried about sharing different kinds of branding aesthetics.

[45:05] Her thoughts on the first steps a photographer should take towards shifting into branding photography.

[46:33] What is the fear or pain point of most high level entrepreneurs when it comes to branding photography?

[51:11] Abby's tips for approaching sales both for weddings and for branding shoots.

[56:00] You can't sell what you don't talk about.

[58:10] Connect with Abby.

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Episode 150: How to Book $20,000 Weddings with Samm Blake

Episode 121: Why Wedding Vendors Suck at Sales with Sam Jacobson

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151: Astro Photography Breakdown with Andrew McCarthy

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

He is literally shooting out of this world pictures, but still considers himself an amateur. Andrew McCarthy is an astrophotographer who has combined amazing skills with a lifelong passion to create truly awe-inspiring works of art. Listen as he shares more about his process and what it takes to create his viral images.

As long as he can remember Andrew has been fascinated with cosmic bodies. He remembers looking at the night sky through his father's telescope and how much he loved seeing these far off bodies become more and more clear.

Then in 2017 the Great American Eclipse was set to happen and he knew he needed his own telescope to see it all. After trying to capture images with his iPhone and getting terrible results, he decided he wanted to know how it was possible to capture images in space.

That curiosity led him down a path that is now appreciated by people all over the world. He recently had an image of the moon go viral that required layering over 50,000 images and a ton of time, but the result was incredible.

Listen as he shares his gear, technique, and some of what he has learned about generating the clearest images. But more importantly, he shares how he's set himself apart within and outside of his niche through targeted social media strategy.

Andrew is anything but an amateur, but his belief in that status keeps him learning, keeps him growing, and keeps him creating these wonderful images. You definitely won't want to miss out on his perspective of the craft.

In this episode:

[01:31] Welcome Andrew McCarthy, a well respected astrophotographer.

[02:30] How he got started in astrophotography.

[05:10] Was he already into regular photography or did he start with space?

[07:03] Andrew shares the differences between cosmic and standard photography.

[08:20] Why any movement near the camera is problematic.

[10:46] Lucky imaging and why good software is required for astrophotography.

[11:57] Andrew breaks down his camera bag.

[16:44] How do long exposure times not result in super blurry images?

[19:22] He shares how he makes money as an "amateur" astrophotographer.

[24:23] Why his viral moon photograph required over 50k images.

[30:10] Andrew chats about getting over 100% engagement and why it's important to get those likes.

[32:02] How does he use Reddit in his social media strategy?

[34:43] Listen as he shares his posting strategy for Reddit.

[38:32] What is his advice for people trying to start doing astrophotography?

[43:31] Learn more about how you can take pictures of a galaxy.

[45:00] Andrew describes his stacking process for creating his work.

[48:23] Does geography matter when you're shooting the galaxy?

[51:50] Connect with Andrew.

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150: Building a Career That Lasts: Creativity, Consistency, and Care with Samm Blake

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Samm Blake is a world renowned wedding photographer with a knack for combining her editorial background with the emotion and beauty of weddings. She's joining me to chat about her background, her path toward weddings, and what it takes to be successful in the New York wedding scene. Listen as she shares her tips and advice on Building a Career That Lasts: Creativity, Consistency, and Care

When it comes down to it, Samm has always had a love of photography. She double majored in photography and journalism, but hated the feeling of invading people's lives when they were at their worst.

So she switched to the very willing group of people who were excited to share their joy through photography.

Her photography shows raw, real emotions with an artistry and grace that is to be admired. How does she do it? By never becoming complacent in her skills. She's always learning, always growing, and always down for a new challenge.

We talk about what gear she's loving now, and what happened when she raised her rates. Samm was a joy to have on the show and her story is definitely a source of inspiration for me.

After you take a listen, bookmark this episode and revisit it when you need a boost of inspiration!

In this episode:

[00:01:01] Does Samm miss Tumblr?

[00:03:26] Samm recounts her trip backpacking around the world.

[00:07:21] How did she start into photography and then wedding photography?

[11:29] Why she feels more comfortable with wedding photography versus photojournalism.

[00:12:45] Her journey to living and working and thriving in New York.

[00:16:25] What are some of the differences between Australian and U.S. weddings?

[00:25:17] Samm shares her average pricing and the number of shoots she's doing per year.

[00:32:20] Learn tips for creating high end imagery that commands a higher price.

[00:37:50] Does she still do family photos? What is her process for getting the best poses and shots?

[00:44:36] How does she curate her feed with candid shots and couple shots while making sure everyone looks good and is comfortable with the imagery?

[00:48:22] Learn more about NDA weddings and her thoughts on increasing her charge for those.

[00:53:27] Her thoughts on signing over copyrights and people using images for commercial use.

[00:56:04] What is she most excited about for 2021 in her life and business?

[00:58:58] Samm shares her favorite lenses for the Fuji medium format.

[01:02:12] Does she shoot with medium format for receptions?

[01:06:50] Has she ever felt content with her gear?

[01:09:36] Connect with Samm.

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149: One thing you're missing when selling albums with Shaun Austin

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:42:05 +0000

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148: Two Mann Studios' Creative Wedding Photography Course

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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147: Leaving toxic situations and not remaining silent with Max Pittman

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

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146: Creating Awesome Work Life Boundaries with Adam McGuffie

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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145: Starting Elopement Photography from Scratch with Nicole Daacke

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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144: Branching Out to YouTube with Eric Floberg and Steven Schultz of Rally Caps

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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143: Growing Your Brand and Client Experience with Tonie Christine

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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142: Designing for Larger Clients and Inspiration with Temi Coker

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000

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141: Becoming an Instagram Influencer & Building Community with Phil Martin

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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140: What is Ethical Boudoir? With Tayanna Nelson

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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139: Photographing the President with Pete Souza

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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138: Diversify Your Income Using Video with Mike Villa

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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137: Founding a Company & Social Media with Luke Beard

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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132: How'd the Wedding Guide launch go? Let's chat

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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131: Kelly Lemon, the One Armed Wedding Photographer

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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130: Navigating Creativity and Business with Delphine Diallo

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

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120: Knowing Your True Value with Ben Hartley

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

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119: Pinterest Tips for Wedding Photographers with Sharee Davenport

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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118: Submitting Weddings for Publication Like a Boss with Kristen Green

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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117: Find Your Why and Purpose with Robert J Hill

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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116: Becoming a Full-Time Graphic Designer with Joe Cavazos

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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115: Successfully Sell Wedding Albums with Melissa Jill

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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114: Molly Stevens and Establishing Your Look

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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113: Starting a Photography Patreon with Sam Hurd

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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112: Developing a Consistent Style with Jordan Voth

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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111: Mastering Wedding Flat Lays with Rebecca Yale

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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110: From Photographer to Sharing Good News with Branden Harvey

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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109: How to Hustle with Dan Newman

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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108: Motivating Yourself and Traveling with Paul Woo

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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107: Aundre Larrow on Putting Yourself Out There

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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106: Creative Editorial Photography with Anisha Spice

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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105: Mastering Drone Photography with Matt Borowick

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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104: Instagram Tricks You Don't Know with Rebekah Viola

Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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103: Make Connections and Rise Up with Kid Noble

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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102: Embracing the Madness with Nessa K Photography

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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101: How to Find Inspiration with Fer Juaristi

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Special Guests and a Surprise!

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000

It's time to celebrate officially hitting 100 episodes of The Bearded Tog podcast! We've got a few special guests and a fun announcement for you!

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099: Terri Baskin on Wedding Vendor Relationships

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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098: Concert Photography with Maurico Castro

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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097: Authentic Client Experiences with Joe Tobiason

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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096: Adonye Jaja & Levi Tijerina of Blacklight Podcast

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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095: Getting Through Winter with Bryan Minear

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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094: Pandas & Peace with National Geographic Photographer Ami Vitale

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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093: Sam Stroud on Building a Team

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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092: Noemie Tshinanga

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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091: Dayo Kosoko

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

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089: Ryan Longnecker

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:55:00 +0000

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088: Why I Stopped Podcasting in 2019

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:19:37 +0000

It's been months since the last episode of The Bearded Tog podcast. What's next for the podcast and the vision of 2020? I share it all here.

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087: Swimwear & Fashion with Joey Wright

Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder what swimwear and fashion photography is like? Joey Wright Photo out of Miami is the absolute master. The best part? He's friendly, fun, and photographs models without being creepy which is a great skill!

In this episode Joey Wright tells his story of how his odd jobs and college education molded him along the journey to becoming a photographer. Now he's full-time in Miami Florida and shooting for brands like Ignite, Sports Illustrated, and more!

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086: Elopement Photography with Maddie Mae

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

If you think you know about elopement photography, think again.

Weddings for Maddie Mae and her Adventure Instead team look much different than they used to look when they were building their business. Maddie's traded huge receptions and Pinterest boards for authentic and intimate true occasions in the most incredibly scenic places of Earth. If you're into adventure, this one's for you.

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085: The State of Instagram with Tyler J McCall

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Why is it so hard to sell on Instagram?

Instagram has changed over the years and it feels increasingly more difficult to gain the attention of even a fraction of your followers. Is Instagram still even a viable lead source for businesses? How can we convert followers to fans of our business?

In this episode returning podcast guest Tyler J McCall returns to talk about where Instagram is, how it's changed and what modern marketing looks like in the day and age of stories.

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084: Finding Confidence and Instagram Hacks with Evie Rupp

Wed, 01 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Are you good enough? Do your clients love you like you love them? Will you ever be good enough?

These are the questions so many creatives ask themselves and often times it can seem like a cross between imposter syndrome and just downright depression.

In this episode, Evie Rupp talks about how her inner confidence branches out into her brand and client relationships. We also talk about her DMs and favorite Instagram hacks.

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083: How to Fight Through Creative Block with Jacob Loafman

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

For artists of all kinds from musicians to photographers, making a living from our art can become this weird thing. You have clients to serve, marketing, advertising, and expectations to make. But how can you balance out what you want to express? Are you ever able to pivot or make something new?

Jacob Loafman, wedding photographer out of St.Louis Missouri believes you can. In this episode, Jacob helps describe the literal action steps he takes to fight creative block and keep his creativity flowing.

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082: Working With Purpose & Real Moments with Montana Dennis

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Chatting with Ventura California Wedding Photographer Montana Dennis in this episode on making your work matter. We've all done shoots and created images with selfish ambition, but what happens when we step back and truly focus on working with purpose and serving our clients?

Real moments happen. Sacred moments that can't be recreated ever again. Montana Dennis shares his journey and how he maintains his sanity and mission while attempting to provide authentic images for couples in California and worldwide.

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081: Conquering Self Doubt and Making What You Want with Phil Chester

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

How do we keep challenging ourselves to be more creative and make work that really resonates with us rather than the work we make on autopilot? Often times, it's a battle against fear and scarcity mindset to make that shift.

With practice, time, and the right motivation Portland Wedding Photographer Phil Chester lets us in on how those factors can help us innovate into the business we want to be. Phil Chester also shares some of his favorite inspirational photographers and his back story as well.

Also, Phil created a special discount for all The Bearded Tog listeners. Use code "BEARDED" at PhilChesterPresets.com for 50% off!

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Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000

The number 1 thing small businesses wonder, especially photographers when they're first starting out is "what do I charge?" and most of the time they get there through guessing.

With Mike Morby of Morby Photography, it's about more than guessing. It's about being able to be confident, knowing your worth, and being able to spend time with your family. In this episode, we discuss the proper way to determine your fixed and variable costs, as well as pricing yourself to clients.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!

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076: Pricing Yourself for Profitability 1 with Mike Morby

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The number 1 thing small businesses wonder, especially photographers when they're first starting out is "what do I charge?" and most of the time they get there through guessing.

Be sure to listen to Part 2 as well!

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075: 10 Ideas to Run Your Business Better with Brandon Scott

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

There are so many facets to running a business, and it's impossible to know all of them. What if we could have a checklist to help us achieve our goals and eliminate pain points in the future?

In this episode, Brandon Scott shares his 10 Ideas to Run Your Business Better with everything from bank accounts to sales tax. As both a tax professional (CPA) and photographer, Brandon is a great resource for photographers hoping to make sure their business is secure and in a good spot.

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074: Achieve Financial Independence and Freedom With Pat Furey

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Are you set up for retirement? Roth - IRA, 401k, SEP IRA, LLC but being taxed as an S-Corp? What does it all mean and most importantly: how can it benefit me as a freelancer?

In this episode, I talk with Pat Furey of Pat Furey Photography about how he achieved a 10 year runway, the benefits of investing and how to get your start.

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*Neither Pat or Adam Mason are financial advisors or accountants in any way. They're both photographers who've been learning through years of trial and error and want to share ideas on what worked for them.

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073: Losing Thousands of Followers with Kent Heckel

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

How would you feel if you lost thousands of followers, when social media marketing was your specialty and your job? That's what happened to 22 year old and social media guru Kent Heckel.

In this episode, we talk about what the heck happened to Kent's followers and accounts, as well as his plans moving forward.

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Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:23:30 +0000

Wedding photographers are always wondering what they can do to level up their business and be better for free. When it comes to getting your wedding published and featured, this can be a free method to get your work noticed and hopefully get you more clients.

In this episode, I chat with Liz Fogarty, a Washington DC Wedding Photographer who has really dialed in getting published. Elizabeth has been published in huge outlets like Martha Stewart, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and the front page of Washingtonian Magazine. We talk about some tools and techniques to get ready to submit your first wedding and get featured!

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065: Outsourcing Your Wedding Editing with Nathan Holritz

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever counted the amount of hours you've spent editing, and then multiplied it by the number of shoots you've done? The number is terrifying! When you see that number, you wonder if your time was worth it or if it could've been spent better elsewhere.

In this episode, I talk with Nathan Holrtiz, founder of Photographers Edit, a custom image editing solution for wedding and portrait photographers about how he built this business and helps photographers get their lives back! No more living life at the desk!

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064: Preparing for Growth, Workflow & Processes with Dave Shay

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

What would your business look like if it suddenly had 10x the clients you currently do? Would your systems, workflows and processes be ready for that?

Knowing your workflow isn't most attractive thing to work on in your business, but it's all about making profit while working less hours to live the life you want. This is the reason we go into freelance!

In this episode, Dave Shay explains the value of workflow and processes while preparing for growth and gives his favorite tips to get started.

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063: What To Know Before You Quit and The Value of Momentum

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Have you ever heard the story of the man who wanted to swim across the Atlantic Ocean? He wanted to swim from the United States to Europe. The story goes that he swam across and got tired when he was halfway. Then he decided to just swim back.

He technically swam the length he'd need to meet the goal, but his perspective and desire made it so he didn't accomplish his goal.

We're talking today about Momentum. Now, this may sound like a foreign term and not as flashy as Facebook Ads or a new camera, but when running a business, it's important.

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062: How To Better Manage Your Time

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

With everyone in the world having the same exact amount of time in their weeks, it's a curious wonder why we still often hear the question "Where do you find the time?"

Time isn't found, it's made.

In this episode I explain the first steps for understanding how much time you have, how you spend it, and seeing the bigger picture when arranging your schedule.

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061: Ask a Lawyer - LLC, Contracts, Contractors and More with Rachel Brenke of The Law Tog

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Should you set up your photography or creative service business up as an LLC, Sole Proprietorship, S-Corp or something completely different? When it comes to starting and running your business, often times the legal side of things is forgotten due to us being scared of choosing the wrong thing.

In this episode, Rachel Brenke aka The Law Tog (we love Togs around here!) answers those common business and legality questions for photographers and sets the record straight on how to manage certain things. We also dive into things like bylaws, contracts, contractors and other legal literature you can have in your business to make sure you're set up properly and secure!

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060: What To Do When Your Back is Against The Wall & Get Out of Financial Scarcity

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Did you lose your job? Is your back against the wall? Watching your bank account drain itself? It doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, I walk you through a basic plan to get out of a scarcity mindset and get dollars in your pocket. This isn't just for those in recent bad situations, for anyone who's looking to level up.

From marketing, to getting 100+ clients quickly, this episode is a long one but a good one as we head into winter.

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059: Diving in & Trusting The Process with Amy & Jordan

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Often times, it's easy for new photographers who are starting out to see a K next to another photographer's Instagram following or tons of comments on a blog post and think "they've never been where I am right now". As many of us know, that's simply not the case and the reality is that the successes shown in public, are the peak of mountains of failure and overcoming obstacles in on the way there.

In this episode, I chat with Amy & Jordan about how they got started, why photography was the career choice for them and the transition from primary photographers to educators.

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058: How To Travel The World Through Photography with Two Mann Studios

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

There are few things more sought after in the photography industry it seems than the ability to travel the world, explore cultures, and simply getting someone to pay you money to get on a plane. Two Mann Studios? They've been doing all of that for years, and have even made it sustainable with two children who are in school!

In this episode I talk with Erika & Lanny Mann of Two Mann Studios out of mid-western Canada about how they became destination wedding photographers and travel the world with their cameras and family. We also chat about the logistics, know-how, and even some funny stories of what traveling as a family can really be like

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057: Focusing on Instagram & Working for Google with Dannie Lynn Fountain

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

As business owners, there is often a common feeling of "I need to be everywhere, all the time" and that is simply not true. Do you need to be present on every social network? Does your email list really need to keep growing?

In this episode with Dannie Lynn Fountain, a a business strategist for creative entrepreneurs, she shares her story of living the nomad lifestyle, speaking at over 60 events in one year and ending up at Google. She also gives her insights about Instagram marketing and how to focus your efforts in social media spaces as a business owner.

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056: Everything About Long Term Mentorship

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I answer all your questions about the next big thing in my business: Long Term Mentorship.

Get the plan and accountability you need to make major progress in your business with a full year of personalized coaching, conversation, and community!

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055: The MagMod Story with Spencer Boerup

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

When it comes to building successful business or projects, Spencer Boerup, the founder of MagMod knows a thing or two about making it happen. He was one of my favorite photographers when I first started and in the past 10 years has created projects such as Presetopia, Workflow, Salesographer and finally MagMod. MagMod is a creative and efficient speedlite or flash modifier system for photographers!

In this episode, Spencer shares the triumphs and struggles of starting a product business and why he went all in on his MagMod idea. This is a good one!

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054: Emboldening Couples & Creating Connections with Corinne Thompson

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Every freelancer does their job, starts their business and takes on their dream for the sake of fulfillment and joy from what they do. Often times our passion can become a chore, something we don't love doing and we stop connecting with our clients.

In this episode, Corinne Thompson, a Baltimore Wedding photographer shares her secrets on how she emboldens couples to be themselves, creates connections with them and leaves a lasting impression which both helps her brand and her bank account.

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053: All About Money with CPA Amy Northard

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Every business owner knows, or eventually comes to know that if you don't get your money right, specifically profit & loss as well as your taxes, you're setting yourself up for some bad news.

I think every business owner should have an intimate knowledge of their numbers, what tax they should be charging and most importantly, what taxes they should be paying to the government. It can be intimidating of course, so for this episode we chat with Amy Northard, the CPA for Creatives about all things taxes, money, write-offs and how creatives and photographers should organize their money!

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052: Hustling On Branding As A Single Mom with Tiffany Tolliver

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Business is hard. Running your own business as a single parent is even more difficult. Tiffany Tolliver of The Emma Rose Agency does it every day and is thriving while doing it! She even moved to Los Angeles from Washington DC to pursue her dream of designing and creative directing for the biggest brands in the world.

In this episode, I talk with Tiffany about being a single mom and her decision to move to LA. We also chat about how businesses can iron out their brands before even touching the design aspects of it.

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051: From Depression to Deep Relationships with Robert J Hill

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

There is a deep and dark place so many freelancers and entrepreneurs get to during the journey of their business. That place is loneliness and depression. It's not talked about enough in our industry, nor any solutions to navigate our way out of it and become successful and more in tune with our businesses.

In this episode I talk with Robert J Hill, a traveling wedding photographer from Portland, Oregon about how he hit the peak of destination wedding photographer goals and how it cost him many personal connections. We talk about how to get out of these rough places, and lead your business in a way that focuses on fulfillment more than finances.

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050: Ordering Your Personal Life So Your Business Can Thrive with Amanda Hedgepeth

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

When it comes to running your business, you're in charge. Often times though our private and personal world can get to a state of disarray if we're not giving it the intentionality it needs, separate from our business.

In this episode I talk with Amanda Hedgepeth, Outer Banks Wedding Photographer, mother of 3 and founder of Lifeflow lists on how keeping her personal life in order helped her business thrive in the way she wanted.

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049: Become a Destination Wedding Photographer with Lindsey Roman

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000

We're back from our July break! I hope you enjoyed the mini-episodes. In our first episode back I chatted with Lindsey Roman, a destination wedding and adventurous elopement photographer based in Maui who within 2 years, changed her entire business to be strictly out door destinations and is booking faster than ever.

We talk Instagram strategy, how to re-brand, and which Taylor Swift boyfriend Tay Tay should've stay stayed with! Take a listen!

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Playing Nice with Other Creatives (featuring Mariah Miranda)

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

For July 2018, we're dropping mini-episodes for you on 4 different topics from advertising and WeddingWire, my favorite business apps, mentorship & coaching and working with other creatives.

This episode is all about playing nice with other creatives and entrepreneurs. Many times our colleagues can be our greatest asset, but sometimes like with any relationship, a mixed expectation creates conflict. We talk about it here!

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Do You Need Mentorship or Coaching? (Yes!)

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

For July 2018, we're dropping mini-episodes for you on 4 different topics from advertising and WeddingWire, my favorite business apps, mentorship & coaching and working with other creatives.

This episode is all about mentorship and coaching! Mentorship is super important to help grow and strengthen your business. Often times we see it as another expense, but the reality is that it can change our lives for the better.

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The Crucial Apps I Use to Run My Business

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

For July 2018, we're dropping mini-episodes for you on 4 different topics from advertising and WeddingWire, my favorite business apps, mentorship & coaching and working with other creatives.

This episode is all about the apps I use to run my business and take care of my contracts, clients, images, backups, mileage and more!

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Is Advertising Worth It? WeddingWire, The Knot, Facebook or Google?

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000

For July 2018, we're dropping mini-episodes for you on 4 different topics from advertising and WeddingWire, my favorite business apps, mentorship & coaching and working with other creatives.

This episode is all about advertising whether it be on WeddingWire or The Knot for wedding professionals, or Facebook or Instagram and whether it's worth the investment.

I also share some tips for those who don't have the cash on hand to advertise.

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048: Succeeding when Passions Change with Jasmine Star

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Have you taken the necessary steps to pursue your passion? Or maybe you've been running a business full-time for years but want something different, something more? This happens to everyone and is super common, even for folks like Jasmine Star.

In this episode, I chat with Jasmine Star about her transition from world-famous wedding photographer to Brand & Marketing Strategist for entrepreneurs and creatives, as well as the founder of Social Curator, a website to help organize, plan and create your social media.

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047: Taking The Unconventional Path and Raising Awareness with Kristi Odom

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000

When it comes to pursuing passion projects, often times we don't know how to go about doing them and there's this tension between our "job" and our passion. For many freelancers, it's between two passions. Maybe the path to get to where you are has seemed unconventional, but the truth is it's that way for most people.

In this episode, Kristi Odom shares her story of first being an engineering student at Georgia Tech then photography taking ahold of her and never letting go. Kristi has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Smithsonian, Rangefinder, Fearless Photographers, even on a billboard in Times Square! She balances wedding photography with her passion of wildlife fine art and conservation.

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046: The Heart Behind Finding Your Niche & Instagram Hacks with Benj Haisch

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000

So often when were starting our photography journey, the order of events is something like this: passion>job>lose passion>burn out. How do we keep the heart in what we do? How do we keep the passion?

It starts with us and how we're doing.

In this episode, Adam and Benj Haisch talk about how they avoid hiccups in weddings, how to find your niche, and how Benj strategies his Instagram into his business and marketing strategy.

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045: Chasing Ideas and Using Your Camera for Good with Jeremy Cowart

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Jeremy Cowart is a fantastic mix of an idea master, but also someone who can execute on those ideas. From photographing Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, Garth Brooks, Tim Tebow and more celebrities than we can list, to launching the first hotel that gives back to those in need around the world, Jeremy is an incredible inspiration to me and many others.

In this episode, Jeremy and I talk about the beginning of his career, finding his first agent, different ideas that have failed and succeeded, and how to keep chasing ideas.

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044: How To Make Your Business Last with Mike Morby

Wed, 30 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Mike Morby of Morby Photography is one of my heroes. His Business Workshop was the first workshop or education I ever paid money to. I had heard so many good things about his business and how he helped others get their numbers straight, I had to attend. It changed my business forever and I'm excited to have him on the podcast!

In today's episode, Mike & I chat to discuss how vendor and venue relationships changed his business, how he runs his associate program and most importantly WHY he runs his business the way he does.

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043: Ask Me Anything! Workflow, Favorite Gear & Apps, SEO, Making Clients Comfortable

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Introducing the very first Ask Me Anything episode on The Bearded Tog! Questions collected via Instagram direct message on any subject and answered on this episode!

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042: Achieving Ultimate Work-Life Balance with Marirosa Anderson

Wed, 16 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

If you do not plan your calendar, your calendar will plan you. Creatives who run their own businesses have ultimate freedom, which is both beautiful and debilitating. Marirosa has been a photographer for 13 years and manages a family, 35 weddings a year and a full-time job in Washington DC. She knows her calendar!

In this episode, learn the tips and tricks to managing your time and making sure you have a healthy hold on your business, what success means to you, and how to start now.

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041: From Photographer to Cloudspot CEO with Gavin Wade

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

After a few years of running your own business, many entrepreneurs wonder "what's next?". For Gavin Wade, founder and CEO of CloudSpot, a lightning fast photo storage and delivery app, it was making the move from full-time wedding photographer, to software creation and sales.

In this episode Adam speaks with Gavin about how he started, what made him switch careers and how he gives back in his free time.

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040: Shooting Your First Wedding - The Gear, Emails, Tips & Tricks

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

The photography industry has been divided for years over weddings. Many photographers I talk to say "I could never shoot a wedding nor would I want to", while I and many others go to work every weekend telling stories in our own way of amazing people.

But shooting weddings can be beneficial to you as a person, and a photographer. In this episode, Adam talks through the proper steps, prep and mindset to successfully photograph your first wedding.

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039: Balancing Business, Marriage and Your Craft with Anchor & Veil Photography

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Kathryn & Devin Robinson of Anchor & Veil Photography have created a successful and sustainable business through their passion for integrity, loving on their clients and their incredible work.

In this episode, we dive into how their business started and how they keep it running well now while always innovating on their work.

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038: Becoming Destination Photographers While Being Married with James & Jess

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Shooting your first destination wedding is no easy task. Becoming a destination photographer, or running a business from two different locations 3,000 miles apart is even more difficult. Doing that, while starting a new relationship and eventually getting married? James & Jess have done it.

In this episode with the incredible James & Jess, they share how they started shooting together, the boundaries they put in place to run a successful destination wedding photography business as a couple, and their inspiration for taking on this bold challenge.

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037: How to Sell More Albums & Intentionally Run Your Business with Alicia Ann Photographers

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Ever sold a wedding album? Even in my years of business, I've sold less than I've wanted to. My friend Alicia has always seemed to sell a ton. Turns out, about 80% of her clients buy her albums! That is insanity! I wanted to interview her on how she achieves numbers like that and runs her business with intention.

I met Alicia Candelora Daw from Alicia Ann Photographers on my second wedding ever! It was so long ago that I was shooting video of the wedding! She's always been an open book with how she runs her business, loves her team and her family. After being in business for years, she possesses a wealth of knowledge about many subjects, but selling more albums is my favorite secret of hers!

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036: Systemizing Your Business and Your Brand with Lauren Louise

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

No matter what stage of business you're in, you need to have a system. A system or process can outline anything from the client onboarding process, to how many steps from shooting to editing an event. When you have a system or process, it'll help you not miss particular steps and make certain pieces of your business repeatable which can help if someone else helps you with your business. Your systems are how things work internally for the brand, but your systems affect your brand which affects how your clients feel.

Someone I look up to in their systemization and branding is Lauren Miller of Lauren Louise Photography, out of Washington DC. Her brand is colorful and consistent. That's her first impression alongside her work. In addition, she's got great systems setup for managing multiple clients and processes to help her business grow and be more streamlined.

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035: The Basics of SEO and What You Can Do Today to Rank with Dylan Howell

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Search Engine Optimization or SEO for short is one of the big topics that's bound to come up during the life of your business. Often times overlooked or taught poorly, making sure your SEO is solid is the difference between staying busy and hoping for leads. After a few years of ranking in Google for a few of my favorite keywords, I too can attest to this.

Dylan Howell is an incredible photographer based out of Portland, Oregon. Not only is his work fantastic but his SEO is super strong and he's learned how to share the basics with us on The Bearded Tog. We talk about Google Analytics and Search Console, Squarespace vs Wordpress, and the best plugins and apps to setup and track your SEO rankings.

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034: Rising Tide & HoneyBook Sexual Harassment Survey Results with Community Support Manager Kait Masters

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Following the rise of the #MeToo movement, stories coming out of Hollywood, news organizations, and other places of power have caused an uptick in much-needed awareness regarding how devastatingly widespread sexual harassment and assault are in today's society, including creative fields.

The leadership at Rising Tide Society and Honeybook wanted to collect data on how widespread these acts are specifically amongst Rising Tide Society members. There was an anonymous survey sent out amongst the members where people could share their stories, how these acts affected their work/creative environment, and other information.

Many entrepreneurs don't have an HR department or someone they can go to from a business perspective but hopefully this episode will shed some light on how widespread sexual harassment and assault are in the occupations of Rising Tide Society and Honeybook members and some advice on what you can do if you or someone you know has been hurt by these acts.

This one is a tough but necessary episode for The Bearded Tog audience. You are not alone. Here are some of the helpful links Kait Masters shares in this episode:

Results & Insights from Sexual Harassment & Assault Survey

Sexual Harassment in the Wedding Industry (Honeybook Blog)

Back Off: How to Confront and Stop Sexual Harassment and Harassers by Martha Langelan

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033: Carl Maynard - Launching an Instagram Community and How to Not Feel Lonely at Meetups

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Ever attend an Instagram meetup and feel like you're not good enough? Carl and I have both been there. You don't have enough followers, your work isn't cool and you leave the meetup wishing you'd have never even attended.

That was before Walk With Locals existed. Carl Maynard or @carlnard founded Walk With Locals organically with friends and a few strangers. From there, he wanted it to simply be about community. No one was ever asked for their social media handle or how any followers they had. Even after a few years of growth and success, Carl still doesn't leverage the influence of Walk With Locals for anything other than the sake of the community.

I chat with Carl about how he launched Walk With Locals and what inspired him to do so. We also discuss feeling lonely or unappreciated when someone asks us "what's your handle?" and we don't have "enough" followers.

If you're looking for community, or simply want to hear a hopeful and optimistic take on Instagram friendships, this episode is for you.

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032: Gary Williams - Racism In The Creative Industry & How To Stay Positive

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

For 2018, The Bearded Tog is diving into topics that may make us feel nervous, embarrassed, or even make us cringe. Despite how we feel, we should always hope to learn perspective and engage with others to help make our creative community a better place.

In this episode, I talk with Gary Williams Jr, founder of the Creative Agency out of Washington, DC about racism and prejudice in the creative industry. From movie nominations, the failed Pepsi commercial to personal stories from Gary's career, we discuss what we can do as creators to help move this world forward.

I'm inspired by Gary and hope you are too.

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031: The Books I Read That Skyrocketed My Business

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Over this year I've read almost 20 books, some of which were business related and other just personal. Of the business books I read, these FIVE incredible books changed how my business was this year but will exist the next decade!

Books take time, but the knowledge is worth it! I'd encourage you to read at least one of these books within the New Year to really take your business to the next level. Here are some affiliate links to the books:

Profit First

10x Rule

How to Win Friends and Influence People

The E-Myth Revisited

Overlap

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030: Why You're Not Booking & What To Do

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:28:50 +0000

Every year around this time, creatives and especially wedding photographers wonder what next year will be like. Some are confident and prepared for the next year: finances are in order, lots of clients are booked for next year, and they can rest easy during the holidays.

For others, it's not that simple. Maybe it's an inconsistent year or you haven't booked what you thought or what you need to make life work. The emails come in, but you're not hearing back from clients after you send them your pricing or maybe they've decided to go with someone else. You feel hopeless.

In this episode, I discuss why you're not being booked, reveal data from over 600 photographers and where they're at for next year and what you can do now to level up during the holiday season.

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029: Sarah Bradshaw - Making The Scary & Huge Decisions In Your Business

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

When you first start any hobby or business, you begin ironing out your processes. Everything from how you collect payments to prepping for a particular gig. Surprises happen and then you learn from those surprises. Eventually, you get into a groove.

But years from now, you, you may need to make bigger and bolder changes. That entire groove you were in, may need to change. It's scary, but sometimes it determines how successful your business will be in the future.

In this episode, my good friend Sarah Bradshaw is honest about the decisions she thought she was "supposed" to make and how after coaching and researching, she decided against making those decisions. Sarah is an incredibly successful and magical wedding photographer in the Washington DC area.

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028: Lauren Carnes - What To Do When Your Brand & Passions Evolve

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

If you're like me, the word "brand" makes you want to throw up in your mouth a little bit. It gets thrown around and honestly, I think that makes many of us not want to work on it.

But the truth is we can't hide the facts that 1) we have a brand 2) it does have importance and 3) we want the brand to reflect what clients we are looking to attract, so we can continue to enjoy what we do.

In this episode, photographer and food-lover Lauren Carnes describes how her background in branding and marketing has helped shape her photography business as well as shape it over the years to reflect her current passions. If you're dying for a change in your business or simply want to try something new, this episode is for you.

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027: Ashleigh Bing - Making Personal Work Profit

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Multiple times in my business, my personal work has captured the attention of those who were willing and ready to pay for it. It was awesome. Ashleigh Bing is a master of that now and has even gone viral in doing so.

Ashleigh Bing has been featured on Inside Edition, The Huffington Post, ABC News, CBS, NBC, Good Morning America, and the Today show just to name a few. All of this from one idea, one post, one piece of personal work she decided to take on. She shares about this and more in this episode!

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026: Katelyn James - Planning For Family Life & Sticky Client Situations

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000

What would happen if you weren't able to work all of a sudden? Do you have a plan in place? People that you'd trust to continue the work for you?

Like many of us, Katelyn James had built her business to rely solely on her ability to show up and make things happen. But when things happened to her like a surprise tax bill or an urgent surgery, she knew she needed to have a plan in place for her sanity and her family.

In this episode, Katelyn James shares the details of adjusting and planning for transition times in her life, dealing with sticky client situations, and talks about her finance philosophy for both her business and personal life.

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025: Tyler McCall: Converting Instagram Followers Into Clients and Dealing With Loss

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Instagram! Everybody loves Instagram but only a portion of those people are generating actual leads and income from the app. Like many of you, I've been there. I put time into Instagram, the feed, the photos, the captions, even the description, but nothing.

It doesn't have to be that way. Through Tyler McCall's education, he's been able to help small businesses convert followers into paying clients and maximize their efforts. He also gets super real and talks about dealing with struggle and loss in his personal life, and how that affected his business.

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024: Shoot More Weddings and Maximize Second Shooting Opportunities

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

New photographers! Want to break into the wedding business? What about second shooting? What if you could use second shooting as a way to grow your own business while still honoring the other photographers in your community?

I see a lot of new photographers make mistakes when they want to start doing weddings and second shooting. In this episode, I'll teach you how to be the most sought after second shooter in your community, make more money, and become a better photographer. From getting second shooting gigs, to maximizing your photos after the wedding, this episode is for you!

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023: Hope Taylor - How to Build a Tribe & Deal With Haters

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

What do brands like Apple, Nike, and Whole Foods have in common? They all have a group of their customers that are their tribe! A tribe is your most supportive past, current and sometimes future customers that end up doing a ton of marketing FOR YOU.

Hope Taylor has done just that with her photography business. Between weddings, education and a thriving senior spokesmodel program, Hope Taylor has created a group of clients who are so ecstatic about her work that they can't help but share about it. She's also been able to formalize the process of getting potential clients excited about working with her, before they even send their first email.

Hope Taylor is 21 years old. She started her business at just 16 and has essentially skipped college to maintain her amazing business. In this episode she shares tips on how to start your own tribe, how she dealt with malicious people, and encourages people to be authentic.

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022: My Backup Strategy & Recommendations

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Have you ever used an external hard drive? Is your data safe? If your computer broke into pieces today, would you have all of your client images?

In this episode, I talk about my backup strategy and how I keep all of my data safe. From my computer to my external hard drives and cloud backup, this is a nerdy episode about everything I do to backup and what you should do too!

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021: Jason Vinson - Shoot What You Love and Be Successful At It

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Jason Vinson is one of the top 100 wedding photographers in North America. Based in Arkansas, he and his wife create unique and innovative images together for their clients. He's a photographer's photographer, always pushing the boundaries and playing around with his gear.

In this episode, Jason talks about how he is able to attract clients that both love and look for his creative work in their images. He also chats about his writing with Fstoppers and transitioning from a traditional full-time job to full-time photography.

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020: Zoe Rain - When to Work For Free (And Macklemore!)

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Zoe Rain is a professional music and fashion photographer, based out of Chicago. She is most known for her work as Macklemore's tour photographer, as well as her recent work with Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, and more.

In this episode, Zoe talks about how she went from studying photography in high school to being on tour with Macklemore and creating a name for herself. She gives insight on when to work for free and how to license your photos to publications and get paid for it!