Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsGet Your Shoot Together with Mary & Kira is the photographers podcast to discuss studio, business, life, and keeping it all in line. Hosted by professional photographers, Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, the podcast dives deep into issues facing photographers today from shooting, studio and gear, to marketing, business, and work life balance. Take a break from your "Onepreneur" day and grab a glass of unpretentious fruit wine with the girls as they talk shop. Music courtesy of fyrfly https://songfreedom.com
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Episode 079 - Zoom Revolution
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIt could be said that there's no going back to a pre-pandemic sales process. This week, the girls discuss how the Zoom Revolution has impacted person to person sales techniques, meetings, shooting, etc. It's a brave new world for photographers out there. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by Retouch Up and EditSmart.com Video editing projects start at only $25.00 per video. The typical wedding can be done for $100.00. GYST listeners who sign up on Editsmart.com for a FREE accoun...
Episode 78 - Upgrade Your Mindset
February 18, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we give you updates on Mary's home organizer fiasco and Kira upgrades her home and studio with some new bells and whistles. The girls dive deep into the language of the sales room and believing your own hype. Listen in! This episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Be sure to visit their website at www.retouchup.com and enter the code GYST for special sales and discounts when you sign up! Visit www.getyourshoottogether.com for all your GYST swag! This week's episode i...
Episode 077 - Happier Spaces
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB"Off the rails" is the best way to describe this week's episode! Sometimes you just gotta get it all out. Kira goes to the dentist and experiences the ol' "bait and switch," Mary updates us in real time on how it's going with getting her home professionally organized and somehow they still are able to relate these stories to the photography business. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Get your free account at www.retouchup.com and enter the code GYST to...
Episode 76 - More Than Selling Files
February 06, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMaybe you've been in a digital only business or maybe you've been only selling online. What's the motivation for a client to buy more than digital files? This week we dive into tackling your questions about in person sales and transition from a digital only or online only business model to expanding your business for potentially so much more. Tune in! This week's episode is brought you by our friends at Retouch Up! Visit www.retouchup.com and enter the code GYST when you start your new acco...
Episode 075 - Am I Good Enough?
January 28, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIs there ever a point where you feel like you are good enough? We jump all over that question this week on our 75th EPISODE! Spoiler alert: Nope - At least not when it comes to us! Tune in and commiserate! Remember that you can get ALL your GYST gear at www.getyourshoottogether.com. Thanks for your support! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira ...
Episode 074 - Next Level Learning
January 21, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week we are coming straight out of Imaging USA and sifting through all of the creative and exciting ideas we picked up. There are so many things to be gained from trying something you don't normally shoot so that you can take nuggets and apply it to your daily work. Once you have an understanding of the tools, then you can begin to experiment with how to get creative with them. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a sp...
Episode 073 - Imaging USA Right at Home
January 14, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week is all about Imaging USA! We talk this week about classes and events we are excited about as well as how to put your take aways into immediate action. Don't forget if you miss anything live and register for IUSA, you have all month to be able to watch. Tune in! www.getyourshoottogether.com for GYST SWAG This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and...
Episode 072 - Back in the Saddle
January 08, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHappy New Year, everyone! This week is all about finding that motivation after a long break to get back in the saddle and back in action. We hit the ground running in this episode and we hope you'll join us. Tune in! Remember you can get your GYST swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by ...
Episode 071 - Client Workflow
December 17, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBHow do you get a new client from Point A - Z once they book? This week we talk about building out your client onboarding workflows, keeping in mind you may have different workflows for each type of photography that you do. Organization is the key to success in 2021 so join us this week as we get into it! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account at www.retouchup.com and mention the referral code GYST for some special discounts! Be sure ...
Episode 070 - Online Security
December 10, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBI mean, who wants to talk about securing your online passwords? But imagine that your Facebook profile gets hacked, your business page gets taken over, and now you are locked out and YEARS of work you've put into your business social media presence is destroyed. Getting locked out of your website, your social media profiles, or email can been thousands of dollars in damage to your business and it happens all the time. This week, we talk cyber security with tips and tricks to secure your onli...
Episode 069 - Getting Help
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBCouldn't we all use it? There's only so much you can do on your own before you plateau. Sometimes in order to grow you've got to let go of some tasks so you can make time to pursue the next level. This week Kira and Mary discuss routes to take, Kira's experiences with seeking an assistant so far, and what to look for when seeking help. Tune in! This week's episode is proudly sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Go to retouchup.com and sign up for your free account. Enter the referral cod...
Episode 69 - Getting Help
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBCouldn't we all use it? There's only so much you can do on your own before you plateau. Sometimes in order to grow you've got to let go of some tasks so you can make time to pursue the next level. This week Kira and Mary discuss routes to take, Kira's experiences with seeking an assistant so far, and what to look for when seeking help. Tune in! This week's episode is proudly sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Go to retouchup.com and sign up for your free account. Enter the referral cod...
Episode 068 - Gotta Know Where You've Been to Know Where You're Going
November 12, 2020 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAs the year is winding down, the we discuss looking back on business of 2020 and making some assessments for the year to come. This crucial process is so important for goal setting for 2021. Tune in! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Get your free retouchup account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for special discounts. Get your GYST swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the...
Episode 067 - Is the Customer Always Right?
November 05, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBReviews can make or break a business so we tread lightly to make sure the customer is always satisfied. But at what point has it gone too far? This week we talk about times we've bent over backward for the sake of the client and question when enough is enough. Tune in! Be sure to register for our email list to get access to our FREE webinar happening at 2pm est on November 9th! Only mailing list subscribers will have access so be sure to sign up at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's ...
Episode 066 - Even When You Do Everything Right...
October 29, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBYou've built a brand around creating something that people want to hire YOU for. You educate your clients on what it is you do, what makes you different, what to expect, and what it will cost. You've created a system with rules and you've followed those rules...and then it happens. Somehow, the client didn't connect with what you put out there and sticker shock sets in. What do you do? This week we talk about even when you feel you've done everything right, things can still go wrong. Listen ...
Episode 065 - Befriending Clients
October 15, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBPart of what we do means we get to know our clients In a way that other vendors may not. When you really hit it off with a client the temptation to continue a friendship with them can be pretty enticing. This week we talk about the pros and cons of creating friendships from our clientele. Let's get into it! Thank you to this week's sponsor, RetouchUp! Sign up for your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for special discounts! Get your GYST swag at www.getyours...
Episode 064 - Shoot Anxiety
October 08, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIt's normal to get nervous before a shoot! There are so many moving parts to a photoshoot and to simply running a business. So much can go wrong and even before it does, some of us spin out worrying about if it will. This week Kira and Mary discuss times when things actually HAVE gone wrong and if the freak out was as bad as the reality. This week's episode Is brought to you by our friends at RetouchUp! Sign up for your free account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for s...
Episode 063 - Putting Yourself Out There IPC Edition
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWE. ARE. BACK! After a 3 week hiatus, we are back and ready for action! Catch up with us as Mary recovers from Covid-19 (she's OK!) and as both gals get ready for International Photographic Competition Season. We missed you guys! Thanks for your patience! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at RetouchUp! Sign up for your FREE account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for a special discount! Get your GYST SWAG at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episo...
Episode 062 - Always Thinking Outside the Box
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBKira and Mary have both taken on huge pro bono projects for the community. This week, they discuss both projects, how they are using them as a springboard for social media marketing and PR, and how they are planning their fall sales from the lead generations. Tune in! This week's episode Is brought to you by Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account at www.retouchup.com and enter the code GYST for special sales and discounts. This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use ...
Episode 061 - Slideshow Responsibly
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBTo slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira does. Some listeners wrote in and asked, why?! We thought we'd dig in and dedicate a whole episode to our sales workflow. Join us as we dissect the slideshow! This episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! www.retouchup.com and use the code GYST to receive special discounts! Visit our website at www.getyourshoottogether.com!
Episode 061 - Slideshow Responsibly
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBTo slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira does. Some listeners wrote in and asked, why?! We thought we'd dig in and dedicate a whole episode to our sales workflow. Join us as we dissect the slideshow! This episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! www.retouchup.com and use the code GYST to receive special discounts! Visit our website at www.getyourshoottogether.com! Thi...
Episode 61 - Slideshow Responsibly
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBTo slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira does. Some listeners wrote in and asked, why?! We thought we'd dig in and dedicate a whole episode to our sales workflow. Join us as we dissect the slideshow! This episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! www.retouchup.com and use the code GYST to receive special discounts! Visit our website at www.getyourshoottogether.com!
Episode 060 - Philanthropic PR
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWith so much on the table in 2020, many businesses are looking for ways to give back. This week Mary and Kira talk about the different ways they've produced philanthropic photography to benefit specific public need and how these efforts create PR and awareness for their businesses. This week's episode is of course sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for your account at www.retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST to receive special discounts and promotions! Get your GYST ...
Episode 059 - Staying on Track
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn uncertain times, it's easy to get off track. When it's slow and you get an inquiry to do a type of session that you don't normally do, do you take it? This week we chat about staying on track while keeping to your goals. We can pivot without compromising too much. Tune in! This week's episode Is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! Create your free account at retouchup.com and use the referral code GYST for some special discounts! Be sure to visit our website at www.getyourshoot...
Episode 058 - Seed Planting
July 23, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBYou put in so much effort for a big new idea for your business, but the pay off doesn't come as quickly as you hoped. This week, we talk about seed planting for your long term goals and how to be patient in an instant gratification world. Tune in! This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Retouch Up! www.retouchup.com - Sign up for a new account and enter the code GYST as your referral and receive special coupons and discounts! Order your GYST swag at www.getyourshoottogethe...
Episode 057 - Survival Mode
July 17, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWhen everything Is out of sorts, it's important to keep In mind the things that are going well. This week we talk about being in survival mode with our businesses and our lives and how to maintain when things aren't looking their best. Let's talk about some things we can control! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Sign up for a free account and enter the referral code "GYST" for some special discounts! www.retouchup.com Don't forget to get your swag at www.getyo...
Episode 056 - You Are Your Brand
July 09, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHot off the heels of Mary's Interview with one of our favorite fellow podcasters, this week we springboard off of Jed Taufer's wise words: You are your brand. We dissect what a brand truly is and talk about the quest for the ideal client. Don't miss this one! Digging the tank tops as much as Kira does? Go get you one at www.getyourshoottogether.com! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episode was written a...
Episode 055 - Operating Business in Covid Times
July 02, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThis week Kira gets quarantined after a client session where clients tested positive. As a result, the girls talk about preparing our businesses physically and logistically in the event that an exposure happens or if you test positive. It's never a bad idea to have a plan in place when stuff hits the fan! And spoiler alert: Kira's just fine and her test was negative. Didn't want you to have to wait a week! ;) Show your support and get your GYST SWAG at www.getyourshoottogether.com This...
Episode 054 - What's OK to Share with Clients?
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn the heels of all the current events of 2020, we received a very relevant question from a listener about how to know what's OK to share with your clientele regarding current events, personal positions, political, and religious beliefs. We believe this is such a personal decision and we get into it on this week's episode! Tune in and join the discussion on our Facebook page or email us at [email protected]. This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the...
Episode 54 - What's OK to Share with Clients?
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn the heels of all the current events of 2020, we received a very relevant question from a listener about how to know what's OK to share with your clientele regarding current events, personal positions, political, and religious beliefs. We believe this is such a personal decision and we get into it on this week's episode! Tune in and join the discussion on our Facebook page or email us at [email protected].
Episode 053 - Black Lives Matter
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBWe took a week hiatus to stop, reflect, learn, listen, and take some time to gather our thoughts before podcasting again. This recording was our first week back. While the world doesn't need our commentary, this week we share stories about what we've been watching and experiencing since the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We hope that many of you are having similar discussions and will continue to do so past the news cycle. The world is changing, and while change c...
Episode 052 - Developing Your Product Line
June 11, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis episode originally recorded May 27th, 2020 This week it's all about the product. The girls talk about their philosophies around the mediums they choose to put their images on and how they got there. Tune In! Don't forget you can get your GYST Swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by ...
Episode 051 - The BMW Idea
May 28, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBLuxury service takes many forms. The world has changed and so with it our clients have become more accustomed to using and receiving video communication. This week, Kira and Mary talk about taking a communication idea that BMW service centers are implementing and translating it to our own client communication. It's all about frequent updates and that personal touch. Listen in and don't forget to email us and tell us ways that you have shifted the way you communicate with your clients at girl...
Episode 050 - Remote Consultations & IPS
May 21, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWelcome to our 50th Episode!!! We can't thank you enough for taking this journey with us and hanging out with us each week! This week the girls discuss how they've adjusted to remote consultations and sales since getting back to work and how this may not be a bad thing! Suddenly IPS has become much more accessible to those who didn't have a studio or a place to meet and the client has become much more equipped to meet us halfway. Could this change the way we operate for the foreseeable futur...
Episode 049 - Safely Reopening
May 14, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWith states reopening In phases, many photographers are getting back to work. This week, Mary and Kira discuss reopening our businesses in phases and what things they are changing about interacting with clients in this new work reality. Kira also follows up on some new tricks with Capture One! Let's get back to work, safely and smart! Get your Get Your Shoot Together Swag at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYS...
Episode 048 - Taking the Time To Learn
May 07, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWe've had a lot of downtime and now that it's coming to a close, Kira is cramming to learn Capture One and all about her Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera before we are officially back at work. The girls discuss trying to take on something new, how to overcome challenges when things don't go your way and more. Tune in! Remember to check out bonus content and subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DglG5bQm8ANZ34Gm9r_tQ? And check out even more bonus content on our blog at http://w...
Episode 047 - Know What You're For
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIt's not what you are. It's not what you do. It's what you're for. This week Mary and Kira discuss Jeff Henderson's book, Know What You're FOR. Know What You’re FOR is a growth strategy to help bridge the gap between these two simple questions: What do you want to be known FOR? and What are you known FOR? When these two answers are in sync and match your business will be able to garner the word-of-mouth support and marketing you need to run a great and successful business. You can conti...
Episode 046 - How Do We Implement All This?
April 23, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBNow that you may have had some time to study and learn all kinds of new ideas from all of the free education and content out there - where do you being to even start implementing it? This week the girls discuss steps to sift through the noise and choose things that are going to benefit yourself the fastest. Tune In and let us know what you are working on at www.getyourshoottogether.com This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special d...
Episode 045 - Something to Look Forward To
April 16, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBWhile both Mary and Kira are feeling a little out control, the thing that grounds them both is the prospect of what's to come. This week Mary and Kira talk about not photographing clients to follow with the state stay at home and social distancing guidelines, talking with their clients about sessions and orders to come, and being able to get together again. Let us know what you are looking forward to most at [email protected]! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at R...
Episode 44 - Talking to Strangers
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis episode was previously recorded prior to the pandemic crisis. When you go to an event and you don't know anybody, it's normal to feel uncomfortable. We are taught our whole lives not to talk to strangers, but then we are put Into social situations where people tell us, "Put yourself out there and meet new people!" It's never easy, no matter If you are a natural extrovert or an introvert. This week, the girls discuss trying to meet new people In the industry, putting yourself out there,...
Episode 044 - Talking to Strangers
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis episode was previously recorded prior to the pandemic crisis. When you go to an event and you don't know anybody, it's normal to feel uncomfortable. We are taught our whole lives not to talk to strangers, but then we are put Into social situations where people tell us, "Put yourself out there and meet new people!" It's never easy, no matter If you are a natural extrovert or an introvert. This week, the girls discuss trying to meet new people In the industry, putting yourself out there,...
Episode 43 - Psychology of Sales Samples
April 02, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBKira is updating her samples and wall displays in her studio during the downtime and this sparks an in depth look at the what and the why behind what we should be showing clients in order to make the final sale. Tune in this week for that plus a healthy review of Tiger King that we know you were dying for! Hope you all are staying safe and healthy out there! Don't forget you can email us and let us know how you are doing at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
Episode 043 - Psychology of Sales Samples
April 02, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBKira is updating her samples and wall displays in her studio during the downtime and this sparks an in depth look at the what and the why behind what we should be showing clients in order to make the final sale. Tune in this week for that plus a healthy review of Tiger King that we know you were dying for! Hope you all are staying safe and healthy out there! Don't forget you can email us and let us know how you are doing at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! This...
Episode 042 - Better than Before
March 26, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBMary is excited to share her first book review on the podcast (thank you the nudge Cindy Crofford) and this week we talk about Gretchen Rubin's book Better than Before: Mastering Habits of our Everyday Life. Check it out while you have this extra time at home. Check out resources available to photographers for FREE during this time www.getyourshoottogether.com/blog This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special discount! This episo...
Episode 42 - Better than Before
March 26, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBMary is excited to share her first book review on the podcast (thank you the nudge Cindy Crofford) and this week we talk about Gretchen Rubin's book Better than Before: Mastering Habits of our Everyday Life. Check it out while you have this extra time at home. Check out resources available to photographers for FREE during this time www.getyourshoottogether.com/blog
Episode 041 - In This Together
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBHello out there in social distancing land! This week the world changed and the photography Industry did with It. We spend this week's podcast talking about where we are all at and what we can be doing to get through this time both for ourselves and our businesses. For the next few weeks we are dedicating our content to helping photographers make the most of this gift of time. Join us each week and tell us where you are at at [email protected] This week's episode is sponsored by...
Episode 41 - In This Together
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBHello out there in social distancing land! This week the world changed and the photography Industry did with It. We spend this week's podcast talking about where we are all at and what we can be doing to get through this time both for ourselves and our businesses. For the next few weeks we are dedicating our content to helping photographers make the most of this gift of time. Join us each week and tell us where you are at at [email protected]
Episode 040 - There is No Formula
March 12, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBEveryday we are inundated with one size fits all solutions that work for some, but not for all. The truth is, when it comes to running a photography business, there is no magic formula to copy down and apply that will always give you a successful result. Customization is key to your lifestyle, your market, and your photography. This week, the girls discuss finding and implementing good advice, sinking or swimming, and other hard conversations they've had to have with themselves. Thank you ...
Episode 40 - There is No Formula
March 12, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBEveryday we are inundated with one size fits all solutions that work for some, but not for all. The truth is, when it comes to running a photography business, there is no magic formula to copy down and apply that will always give you a successful result. Customization is key to your lifestyle, your market, and your photography. This week, the girls discuss finding and implementing good advice, sinking or swimming, and other hard conversations they've had to have with themselves. Thank you ...
Episode 039 - IPC Changes
March 05, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's opening week for PPA District Image Competition and what a great time to have a chat about all the new changes for this year's judging. This week the girls talk about the new changes for scoring, loans and much more. Tune in and get up to date and ready to for districts! Love this show? Show your support by checking out our shop! https://getyourshoottogether.com/index.php/shop/ This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Retouch Up! Use the coupon code GYST10 for a special d...