Business of Photography Podcast
442 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 256 ratingsWe help you make a living doing what you love – photography!
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320: Bryan and Rob – Free course coming soon – 5 steps to help you book more clients
September 26, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode #320 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Strategy and tactics, attracting awareness and encouraging engagement. The post 320: Bryan and Rob – Free course coming soon – 5 steps to help you book more clients appeared first on Sprout Studio.
319: Phillip Van Nostrand – How to think like an entrepreneur and build a solid foundation for passive income
September 21, 2017 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode #319 of the podcast features an interview with Phillip Van Nostrand. Discussion topics include: Side Hustles, streamlining your business and photographer vs. entrepreneur. The post 319: Phillip Van Nostrand – How to think like an entrepreneur and build a solid foundation for passive income appeared first on Sprout Studio.
318: Bryan and Rob – 3 Key steps for building your content marketing plan
September 19, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode #318 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Importance of content marketing, what people want to hear and how they want to hear it. The post 318: Bryan and Rob – 3 Key steps for building your content marketing plan appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Don’t spend a dime on marketing unless you have these 5 things in order.
September 13, 2017 00:00We’ve all heard the expression “don’t put the cart before the horse.” That simply means the cart is the vehicle which is usually pulled by a horse, so putting the cart before the horse is an analogy for doing things in the wrong order. That’s an important bit of advice for anyone with a photography business. One […] The post Don’t spend a dime on marketing unless you have these 5 things in order. appeared first on Sprout Studio.
317: Bryan and Rob – 5 Things every business owner should be evaluating on a regular basis
September 13, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBEpisode #317 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Optimizing workflow, monitoring finances and evaluating lead generation. The post 317: Bryan and Rob – 5 Things every business owner should be evaluating on a regular basis appeared first on Sprout Studio.
316: Easton Reynolds – How to maximize your marketing and target your ideal client using Facebook Ads
September 07, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode #316 of the podcast features an interview with Easton Reynolds. Discussion topics include: Maximizing your budget, understanding the tools and targeting vs. retargeting. The post 316: Easton Reynolds – How to maximize your marketing and target your ideal client using Facebook Ads appeared first on Sprout Studio.
315: Bryan and Rob – 5 Reasons to collect feedback from your clients and improve your business
September 06, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 43 MBEpisode #315 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Setting expectations, making improvements and checking temperature. The post 315: Bryan and Rob – 5 Reasons to collect feedback from your clients and improve your business appeared first on Sprout Studio.
314: Ashley Siegert – The wonder of birth photography and how to break into it
August 31, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBEpisode #314 of the podcast features an interview with Ashley Siegert. Discussion topics include: Breaking into birth photography, pricing models and building the industry. The post 314: Ashley Siegert – The wonder of birth photography and how to break into it appeared first on Sprout Studio.
313: Bryan and Rob – 6 Deadly photography pricing mistakes and how to avoid them
August 29, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBEpisode #313 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Showing what you sell, factoring in time and leading with value. The post 313: Bryan and Rob – 6 Deadly photography pricing mistakes and how to avoid them appeared first on Sprout Studio.
312: Melissa Baker – How to filter prospective clients so you can do the work you love
August 24, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBEpisode #312 of the podcast features an interview with Melissa Baker. Discussion topics include: Filtering your inquiries, taking risks and enjoying the work. The post 312: Melissa Baker – How to filter prospective clients so you can do the work you love appeared first on Sprout Studio.
311: Bryan and Rob – How to use persuasion effectively so you can convert more sales
August 22, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode #311 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Sales and persuasion, moving towards action and why people buy. The post 311: Bryan and Rob – How to use persuasion effectively so you can convert more sales appeared first on Sprout Studio.
310: Ashlyn Carter – How to use copy to sell the story of your brand and convert clients
August 17, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBEpisode #310 of the podcast features an interview with Ashlyn Carter. Discussion topics include: Creating copy, coaching a conversion and copy drives design. The post 310: Ashlyn Carter – How to use copy to sell the story of your brand and convert clients appeared first on Sprout Studio.
309: Bryan and Rob – How to create your ideal workflow so you can optimize your time
August 15, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBEpisode #309 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Optimizing your time, creating a workflow and customizing your process. The post 309: Bryan and Rob – How to create your ideal workflow so you can optimize your time appeared first on Sprout Studio.
308: Brady McCloskey – How to create strong relationships with your industry peers and build your network
August 10, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode #308 of the podcast features an interview with Brady McCloskey. Discussion topics include: Collaborating with peers, growing your network and sharing ideas. The post 308: Brady McCloskey – How to create strong relationships with your industry peers and build your network appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Satisfactory service does not create loyalty
August 08, 2017 04:00The portrait below is of Tanya Memme and her beautiful daughter Ava. I first met Tanya when she came to my studio for model portfolio photos when she was only 15 years old. She came back for several sessions and she started to compete in pageants. She won the Miss Niagara crown and went on […] The post Satisfactory service does not create loyalty appeared first on Sprout Studio.
307: Bryan and Rob – How to analyze your competition so you can craft your message to attract lifetime clients
August 08, 2017 00:00 - 4 minutes - 7.11 MBEpisode #307 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Analyzing your competition, structuring your sessions and attracting lifetime clients. The post 307: Bryan and Rob – How to analyze your competition so you can craft your message to attract lifetime clients appeared first on Sprout Studio.
306: Candice Cusic – How to educate your clients so you can focus on capturing amazing moments
August 03, 2017 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBEpisode #306 of the podcast features an interview with Candice Cusic. Discussion topics include: Moments vs. poses, putting heart into your work and educating clients. The post 306: Candice Cusic – How to educate your clients so you can focus on capturing amazing moments appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Taking the fear out of sales
August 02, 2017 00:00The word “sales” is common to just about every entrepreneur on the planet. Creative types such as photographers, however, seem to have a real disdain for sales and avoid the idea of “selling” to their clients. Many photographers have told me personally that they just don’t like being a “salesperson.” They just want to take […] The post Taking the fear out of sales appeared first on Sprout Studio.
305: Bryan and Rob – How to step away from creative mode so you can strategically build your business
August 01, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode #305 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Worker bee vs. CEO, stepping outside the hustle and fighting your resistance. The post 305: Bryan and Rob – How to step away from creative mode so you can strategically build your business appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Taking great photos means nothing if you’re missing this
August 01, 2017 00:00It was 9 pm on a Saturday, and I had just received five back-to-back missed calls from the same number, all a few minutes apart. As a wedding photographer, this is my worst nightmare. I always worry about situations like this. Did I miss a wedding? Did I forget about a shoot? What’s going on? […] The post Taking great photos means nothing if you’re missing this appeared first on Sprout Studio.
A man with dreams needs a woman of vision
July 28, 2017 00:00I absolutely love the portrait we’re going to discuss today! This couple came to me by way of a campaign I was photographing for the Niagara Community Foundation. This foundation improves the quality of life in Niagara through philanthropy. The couple pictured here in this portrait are philanthropists who have given to this foundation and […] The post A man with dreams needs a woman of vision appeared first on Sprout Studio.
304: Kerstin Pressler – Understanding your process so you can execute with intention
July 27, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBEpisode #304 of the podcast features an interview with Kerstin Pressler. Discussion topics include: Laying your foundation, making mistakes and evaluate and strategize. The post 304: Kerstin Pressler – Understanding your process so you can execute with intention appeared first on Sprout Studio.
303: Bryan and Rob – How to navigate the changes in an evolving photography landscape
July 25, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode #303 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Observing and analyzing, anticipating trends and creative vs. business evolution. The post 303: Bryan and Rob – How to navigate the changes in an evolving photography landscape appeared first on Sprout Studio.
302: Mike Lloyd – How to overcome your fears and find your true passion
July 20, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBEpisode #302 of the podcast features an interview with Mike Lloyd. Discussion topics include: Finding your passion, getting more creative and battling your fears. The post 302: Mike Lloyd – How to overcome your fears and find your true passion appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Why relevance is the key to selling beautiful wedding albums to every client
July 20, 2017 00:00It was the Fall of 2012, and I was looking to buy a new car. I had done some preliminary research online, and after talking with a few friends, my heart was set on getting a Volkswagen SUV. I knew there were a few options, but I wasn’t quite sure of the difference, so my […] The post Why relevance is the key to selling beautiful wedding albums to every client appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Come Rain or Shine
July 19, 2017 00:00The star of today’s image is a bride who knows what’s really important in life. In the photo we see her umbrella in hand standing in a downpour with an enormous smile on her face. I have yet to meet a bride who wants a wet day for her wedding. Most brides pick their wedding […] The post Come Rain or Shine appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Create the success you want with action. Do the Hustle!
July 19, 2017 00:00Do the Hustle. I’m not referring to that catchy disco tune released in 1975 by Van McCoy. Although, if you like to dance while you read, please be my guest. Hustle. I use that word quite often when I’m teaching my college photography students, especially in our business class. I encourage them to hustle because […] The post Create the success you want with action. Do the Hustle! appeared first on Sprout Studio.
301: Bryan and Rob – Discuss how to create magic moments for your clients – Part 2
July 18, 2017 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode #301 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Digital file presentation, anniversary follow-ups and setting intentional expectations. The post 301: Bryan and Rob – Discuss how to create magic moments for your clients – Part 2 appeared first on Sprout Studio.
300: Andrew Hellmich – Using Facebook Ads to book more sessions and build your portfolio
July 13, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBEpisode #300 of the podcast features an interview with Andrew Hellmich. Discussion topics include: Using Facebook Ads for marketing, booking more sessions and building your portfolio. The post 300: Andrew Hellmich – Using Facebook Ads to book more sessions and build your portfolio appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Breaking the ice can warm things up!
July 13, 2017 00:00This print reminds me how important my role can be to my wedding couples on their wedding day. Every couple about to be married goes about the task of asking their very closest friends to stand with them as they take their wedding vows. We call that group of friends the wedding party. The very […] The post Breaking the ice can warm things up! appeared first on Sprout Studio.
You need to give yourself clues
July 11, 2017 00:00I had been here before, but never quite like this. On July 10, 2010, I watched my future wife, Ally, walk down the aisle. Although I had been here before and photographed this moment hundreds of times as a wedding photographer, I had never been here before as the groom – the one being photographed. […] The post You need to give yourself clues appeared first on Sprout Studio.
299: Bryan and Rob – Discuss how to create magic moments for your clients – Part 1
July 11, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode #299 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci and Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Mapping out customer journey, creating magic moments and why first impressions are key. The post 299: Bryan and Rob – Discuss how to create magic moments for your clients – Part 1 appeared first on Sprout Studio.
298: Ning Wong – How to use videography to add value to your work and grow your business
July 06, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBEpisode #298 of the podcast features an interview with Ning Wong. Discussion topics include: Growing your videography skill set, videography for marketing and building videography packages. The post 298: Ning Wong – How to use videography to add value to your work and grow your business appeared first on Sprout Studio.
It’s all in the Details
July 05, 2017 04:00The photo I’m sharing today is a portrait of an extraordinary individual. Terry O’Malley is a bit of an advertising legend in Canada. He is the former creative director and partner in the Toronto Advertising agency, Vickers and Benson. Long before I focused mostly on portraits and weddings, I spent a full twelve years shooting […] The post It’s all in the Details appeared first on Sprout Studio.
How to create strong foundations in your life and business
July 05, 2017 00:00When we think of our health, we tend as a whole to think primarily of our physical health. Many articles have of course been written on the benefits of taking a more holistic and well balanced approach to looking at our health. That means giving our mental, emotional and spiritual health as much intent as […] The post How to create strong foundations in your life and business appeared first on Sprout Studio.
The greatest tool you have as a photographer isn’t in your camera bag
July 04, 2017 00:00We were right back where it all started. Just eight months earlier, on a cold winter night, Mike got down on one knee and expressed his love to Courtney. He asked her her hand in marriage. The snow fell slowly from the sky and the Toronto skyline twinkled in the distance as the sun went […] The post The greatest tool you have as a photographer isn’t in your camera bag appeared first on Sprout Studio.
297: Bryan and Rob – Discuss the five foundations of customer experience design
July 04, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBEpisode #297 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Designing your customer experience, meeting client expectations and understanding needs. The post 297: Bryan and Rob – Discuss the five foundations of customer experience design appeared first on Sprout Studio.
296: Kirk Mastin – Building a personal brand that attracts the perfect clients
June 29, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBEpisode #296 of the podcast features an interview with Kirk Mastin. Discussion topics include: branding matters the most, building a unique brand and Filmborn the app. The post 296: Kirk Mastin – Building a personal brand that attracts the perfect clients appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Turn your inspiration into perspiration
June 28, 2017 00:00Often, as photographers, we can get into a rut with our photography and our business. We end up using the same old poses and our online work can start to look repetitive. People get excited by new and different and even if we have a signature style, sometimes just by showing something out of the […] The post Turn your inspiration into perspiration appeared first on Sprout Studio.
295: Bryan and Rob – Discuss new interactive content for Sprouting Photographer
June 27, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBEpisode #295 of the podcast features a discussion with Bryan Caporicci & Rob Nowell. Discussion topics include: Upcoming interactive content, new weekly discussion podcasts and master class articles. The post 295: Bryan and Rob – Discuss new interactive content for Sprouting Photographer appeared first on Sprout Studio.
If you don’t care, why should anyone else?
June 27, 2017 00:00I was exhausted. We had already been photographing for 10 hours and had several more to go. I had just spent the whole day on my feet in the heat. The wedding reception is often a welcomed break where we can finally sit, enjoy a quick bite to eat and slow the pace down a […] The post If you don’t care, why should anyone else? appeared first on Sprout Studio.
294: David duChemin – How to deepen your creativity to connect better with your audience
June 21, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBEpisode #294 of the podcast features an interview with David duChemin. Discussion topics include: Connecting to your audience, deepening creativity and becoming more curious. The post 294: David duChemin – How to deepen your creativity to connect better with your audience appeared first on Sprout Studio.
Why you must always take the blame and learn from your mistakes when your clients get upset
June 20, 2017 00:00It was Wednesday afternoon, and my bride for Saturday had just text-messaged me to confirm a couple of details. After going back and forth a few times, I reminded her that my wife would be coming to the wedding as my second shooter and assistant. She replied – confused and surprised – asking if it’s […] The post Why you must always take the blame and learn from your mistakes when your clients get upset appeared first on Sprout Studio.
293: Andy Hayes – How to edit your weddings at lightning speed!
June 14, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode #293 of the podcast features an interview with Andy Hayes. Discussion topics: Workflows, productivity and efficiency, knowing your camera, and digital tools. The post 293: Andy Hayes – How to edit your weddings at lightning speed! appeared first on Sprout Studio.
292: Leeann Marie Golish – The Hands On/Hands Off photography business
June 07, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode #292 of the podcast features an interview with Leeann Marie Golish. Discussion topics: Automation, building your workflow, setting expectations, and consistency. The post 292: Leeann Marie Golish – The Hands On/Hands Off photography business appeared first on Sprout Studio.
291: Andy & Abigail Lydick – Creating with emotion and trust
May 31, 2017 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBEpisode #291 of the podcast features an interview with Andy & Abigail Lydick. Discussion topics: Telling the story, perspective, inspiring experiences, and building relationships. The post 291: Andy & Abigail Lydick – Creating with emotion and trust appeared first on Sprout Studio.
290: Andy & Amii Kauth – Getting work/life balance all figured out
May 24, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBEpisode #290 of the podcast features an interview with Andy & Amii Kauth. Discussion topics: Setting deadlines, business mode vs. family mode, planning for balance, and designing your business. The post 290: Andy & Amii Kauth – Getting work/life balance all figured out appeared first on Sprout Studio.
289: Jenika McDavitt – How to build an irresistible website
May 18, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBEpisode #289 of the podcast features an interview with Jenika McDavitt. Discussion topics: Online presence, understanding your message, self selling, and connecting with visitors. The post 289: Jenika McDavitt – How to build an irresistible website appeared first on Sprout Studio.
288: Dennis Walker – Breaking down your post-production workflow
May 10, 2017 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode #288 of the podcast features an interview with Dennis Walker. Discussion topics: Workflows, efficiency, consistency, templates and shortcuts. The post 288: Dennis Walker – Breaking down your post-production workflow appeared first on Sprout Studio.
287: Keri Meyers – Being proactive in your communications and focusing on giving a great customer experience
May 03, 2017 00:00 - 30 minutes - 43 MBEpisode #287 of the podcast features an interview with Keri Meyers. Discussion topics: Setting expectations, being proactive vs. reactive, communicating value, and suggestive selling. The post 287: Keri Meyers – Being proactive in your communications and focusing on giving a great customer experience appeared first on Sprout Studio.