Photographers Like You
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAre you a photographer? Come gather 'round the campfire. Photographers Like You is a place for photographers to share their epic wins and fails in the business of photography. Topics range from marketing, branding, how to make money as a photographer to dealing with crazy church ladies and that one time you lost a card at an important shoot.
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Creatives: How are we going to survive this? /// EP016
April 10, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBCovid-19 is hitting every photographer hard right now. There are very few photographers on this planet actively shooting for pay. How are we going to survive this? In this episode, I give some tips for surviving quarantine and my predictions for what will happen in the photography industry this year.
Where Do You Work? Photographer Workspaces With Kelly Wood /// EP015
September 05, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBMost photographers I talk to work from home- for better or worse! Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's a nightmare. But the prospect of signing a commercial lease is intimidating and often breaks the budget. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of working from home, but we also talk about the new option of co-working spaces, which are a great in-between solution.
Where Do You Work? Photographer Workspaces With Sarah Parent /// EP014
August 22, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBPhotographers are often working on location, which varies greatly. But what about the desk work that needs to be done? The emails, the phone calls, the blog posts, the consultations? This is the first episode of a mini-series where we talk to photographers who share their workspace situation. Some work from home, a favorite coffee shop, or co-working space. Others have a dedicated studio space or some combination of the two. Hopefully hearing from other photographers will give you some idea...
SEO for Photographers with Brendan Hufford /// EP013
August 03, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBHow much thought have you given to your website SEO? Hear from an SEO specialist on some of the challenges photographers face and how to best handle them.
From High School Hobby photographer to Hollywood Director: Lou Lesko /// EP012
July 13, 2017 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBHere's a wonderful conversation I had with fashion photographer and director Lou Lesko. Lou is an absolute veteran of the biz and shares his story on going from high school hobbyist to Hollywood director- and trust me, it’s a cool story, so do stick around! Lou also created Blinkbid, a cloud-based estimating, production, and invoicing software for creative professionals. In this episode we talk about the common struggles photographers have like pricing their services, being bold, and why ...
Using Instagram for Business with Taylor Loren /// EP011
July 07, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBHave you ever struggled with how to use Instagram for your business? Taylor Loren, a successful travel blogger and Instagram marketer shares some of her insight on best practices for the best reach and engagement when using Instagram for business. We cover the controversial topic of how to use hashtags, the Instagram algorithm, using Instagram Stories for business and even some tips on using Instagram Live to promote your business. Also- a quick reminder that I want to see how many review...
Topics and Mindset For Outsourcing Wedding Post Production /// EP010
June 28, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBOutsourcing wedding post production services is not an easy proposition! It's incredibly personal, subjective requires trust. In this episode, I discuss some common topics and mindset photographers should consider when it's time to start outsourcing.
Shooting City Hall Weddings with Emily Gutman /// EP009
June 15, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBAs a wedding photographer, your weekends are dominated by the wedding season. It involves a year's worth of planning, hours of driving, hours of shooting and hours of post production. But not for Emily who made a single blog post that completely changed the course of her business. Now she shoots during business hours during the week and enjoys her weekends with friends! Hear her story of how this came together and what a typical day of shooting looks like for her. -------- This podcast i...
Before & After Shoot Routines with Nikki Smith & Lanie Lucas /// EP008
June 15, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.92 MBPhotographers are creative people and this extends into the routines that they perform in order to prepare for and recover from a good day of work. I talk with two photographers who give us insight into their routines before and after the shoot. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial ava...
Misconceptions of Being a Photographer with David Manning /// EP006
June 14, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about those backhanded compliments and snide remarks that people say to photographers. We also cover topics of adding value, how to price your wedding photography services, and what to do with negotiating clients. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available:...
Buying Camera Gear with Sage Justice /// EP007
June 14, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBSage admits he’s got a problem with having too much gear and I thought he’d be a great person to talk with on the topic of building your kit. As a brand new photographer, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with decisions about gear- not only lens and camera choices but how that affects you financially. Should you borrow, rent or just get a credit card and go into massive debt to get the gear you need to shoot professionally? We share our thoughts and strategies on the subject and I hope you’ll e...
Using Instagram to Travel the World with David Pomfret /// EP005
June 12, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBDavid Pomfret is living the life we all wish for! His world travels are being funded largely by his work on Instagram. Hear David's story of owning a successful design agency to leaving it all behind to be a photographer and world traveler. David also shares some of his best Instagram tricks and tips for engagement. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, frien...
Wedding Post Production: You're Doing it Wrong! /// EP002
June 09, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBYour host Leon Sandoval chats with Justin Hadley about 7 things photographers are doing wrong when it comes to post-production. Both own post-production companies that serve photographers all around the world and get to see all the problems and pitfalls photographers experience. We talk about why you should never edit by the pool and how you can become faster at editing your own photos. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design ...
How to Make Money as a Photographer with Becker /// EP003
June 09, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBWhy do so many photographers go out of business? Becker dives deep into this topic as he shares from his 21 years of experience in pricing your photography services, branding and client experience. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com
Personal Branding for Photographers with Melissa McClure /// EP004
June 09, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBDoes your brand match your personality? As a photographer, how do you brand your business to attract your ideal clients? Melissa is a photographer who loves to travel and she shares how that influenced her branding. We look at her website, talk about the entire client experience and how all of that supports her brand. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, frie...
Start here. /// EP001
June 08, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.31 MBWhat is the vision of this podcast? In short, this is a place for photographers to talk about their stuff. This can range from business, marketing, photography, to rants about crazy church ladies and biggest fails as a photographer. The idea is that we are stronger together than divided. Through sharing stories and ideas my hope is that photographers like you become inspired and connected. I hope you will join the conversation! -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. ...