Brighten Up With Our 8 Tips for Mastering Cloudy Day Photography

Brighten Up With Our 8 Tips for Mastering Cloudy Day Photography

Worried about those clouds rolling in on a session? Don’t stress! Here’s how to use those clouds to your advantage! There appear to be rumors going around that clouds during a photo session are a terrible thing! Sure, you won’t often get that spectacular glow or that amazingly killer sunburst on these days, but we’re…

Easter Mini Sessions (That Will Even Impress the Easter Bunny)
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Easter Mini Sessions (That Will Even Impress the Easter Bunny)

Easter always seem to be around the corner (anyone else lose track of 2020)?! Planning and executing Easter mini sessions can be a really feel stressful at first, but with some proper organization, they can be a fun addition to what you can offer your amazing clients! What is an Easter Mini Session? Easter mini…

Grow Your Love for Valentine Mini Sessions
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Grow Your Love for Valentine Mini Sessions

Who doesn’t love photos full of love? Valentine’s Day is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and run some fun mini sessions. Sometimes the idea of running mini sessions can bring about stress, but trust us, mini sessions can be fun AND a vaulable part of your business. Here are some…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 48
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 48

How One Photographer booked 33 Session in Her First 30 Days of Business with CC Seder How you launch your business is what determines how quickly you book clients and earn a steady income. Today we speak with CC Seder, a full-time special needs teacher and photographer who booked 33 mini-sessions in her first 30…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 43-47
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 43-47

Mini-session Challenge Day 1: Choosing a Theme and Dates Episode 43: Show Notes. Welcome to the five-day mini-session challenge! This challenge is designed to help you plan your mini-sessions for the year. By the end of the week, you will have gained a bunch of useful knowledge that’ll assist you in knowing what to charge,…

Your Guide to (Stress-Free) Fall Mini Sessions
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Your Guide to (Stress-Free) Fall Mini Sessions

The fall season can really get busy, as the weather tends to be nice, and the holidays are soon upon us! This is a great time to get out of your comfort zone and run some fall mini sessions. Maybe just the thought of mini sessions bring about panic and heart palpitations, but they don’t…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42

Let’s Get Organized! Managing Content Calendars, Social Media Scheduling, and More! With Mandy Liz Marketing ourselves on social media can feel overwhelming with many asking themselves — “where should I start, what should I post, and how can I drive engagement with my audience?” In today’s episode, we chat to photographer and personal brand expert…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 41
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 41

DSLRs vs. Mirrorless Cameras — Is it Worth the Switch? With Shalonda Chaddock Many photographers are currently considering moving from their tried and trusty DSLR camera to a newer and shinier mirrorless model. If you are one of them, this is definitely the episode for you! Shalonda Chaddock joins us on the podcast again to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40

Avoiding Sparkly Object Syndrome: Top Investments for Your Business Episode 40: Show Notes. As photographers, it is always easy to get excited about the latest and greatest piece of equipment and imagine how it will be improving our photos and upping our game. In this episode, we explore why this mindset can often be the…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39

Mentors and Masterminds in Photography with Jenni Maroney. Episode 39: Show Notes. Pivoting into education is not always the right move for everyone, and it is by no means a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be passionate about helping others do the things that you have managed to do successfully in your business. Our guest…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 38
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 38

How to Capture Emotion that Will Help You Stand Out From The Crowd Episode 38: Show Notes. While it is necessary to focus on your niche, applying lessons from other photography genres can help you stand out from the crowd. Today we speak to Nikon ambassador Kristi Odo whose work capturing wildlife and their emotions…

How to Effectively (and Easily) Deliver on Client Expectations
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How to Effectively (and Easily) Deliver on Client Expectations

Managing your photography client’s expectations is just as important as taking spectacular photos. It’s extremely important HOW you deliver on client expectations. You want to set expectations from the first interaction. Here are some tips to make sure they walk away feeling excited, fulfilled, and already wanting to book next year’s session. Communicate CLEARLY (and…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 37
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 37

Finding the Work-Life Balance with Morgan Williams Episode 37: Show Notes. Creating a balance between your professional and private life can be a tricky task, especially if you’re a business owner. We sit with Morgan Williams, a photographer, business owner, and mother who has spent the last five years refining her business process. Today she…