Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast
Let's create the life you always dreamed of
John Mansfield
Show overview
Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 286 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 1h 4m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 56 episodes published. Published by John Mansfield.
From the publisher
Photography education that aren't the same old interviews. We chat life, running a business, serving our clients, and most of all being a good human. I want you to have the life you've dreamed of and there's usually some gold down the tangents we explore. John Mansfield hosts the podcast as it's recorded LIVE so you can join the conversation too.
Latest Episodes
View all 286 episodesCreating an Elevated Client Experience and Wedding Photography FAQs | May Ask Away ep284
Heidi Thompson: More Marketing Doesn't Mean More Bookings | ep283
How Serving Can Replace Selling [from Passion with Purpose] | ep282
Raising Prices, Hot Takes, and Inspiration | April Ask Away ep281
Staci Brucks: You Need to do Things that Scare You | ep280
Photo Stealing AI Scandal | ep279
Answering Your Film Photography Questions | April Ask Away | ep278
Inquiries are Down and This Might be Why | ep277
Lillian Henke: Being Inclusive vs Just Accepting - Ep276
S7 Ep 275275: Advice I Give to Couples - February Ask Away
You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the February Ask Away, where you ask any and all questions and I answer them.We talked about advice I give to couples, how to work with showrunner family members, and what I'm loving this week.Join the March Ask Away LIVE on Patreon - Mar 27, 2026 11am CSThttps://patreon.com/wittpod----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up.allheartphoto.com/sofi----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S7 Ep 274274: What I Learned at Hybrid Co
Open up your happy meal box because I'm sharing some nuggets of wisdom I found during the Hybrid Co conference in Charleston, SC last month.Follow the speakers for the full meals, but you can enjoy a little nugget or two for now.Join the group coaching call on Patreon - Mar 20, 2026 11am CSThttps://patreon.com/wittpod----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Mentioned in the show:The Hybrid Co - thehybridco.comSam Jacobson - ideactionconsulting.comNoella Andres - noellaandres.comJustine Milton - justinemilton.comAshley Rae - ashleyraephotography.comSalted Pages - saltedpages.com----Other episodes you should check out257 - Christi Johnson - How to Work with Your Brain and Not Against It248 - Delaney Rietveld - Become the Most Booked Out Photographer in Your Area122 - Michelle Harris - 3 Reasons Wedding Photographers are Getting Ghosted232 - Christine Wright - Creating a Beautiful Experience for Couples Who Exist in Larger Bodies218 - Justine Milton - Diversify Your Revenue without Overthinking It251 - Noella Andres - Focus on What Makes You Unique and Let AI Do the Rest241 - Kellie Hetler - How to Photograph People with Disabilities206 - Kir Tuben - Fill Your Calendar During the Slow Season----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S7 Ep 273Jona Hysa: Move Your Projects out of the Planning Drawer | ep273
You have so many great ideas and amazing projects and they're just sitting there in your planning drawer waiting to be finished and released into the world.Jona Hysa helps us today with getting through the perfectionism and set up a system to move those ideas, those offers, and those projects into the launching stage.----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Connect with Jonainstagram.com/jona.hysa_digitaltime4pa.com----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S7 Ep 272Networking, Inclusivity, and Skin Care: January Ask Away | ep272
You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the January Ask Away, where you ask any questions you might have and I answer them. We talked about networking, building a podcast audience, skincare routines, and inclusivity in your portfolio.Join the February Ask Away LIVE on Patreon - Feb 24, 2026 11am CST https://patreon.com/wittpod----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Mentioned in the show:Palmer's Coconut Facial Scrub - https://amzn.to/4cjN8QXPalmer's Skin Therapy Oil - https://amzn.to/4qw78ncByoma Brightening Serum - https://amzn.to/4r9TXt9Counter Culture Coffee: Fast Forward - https://amzn.to/4tLekPd----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S7 Ep 271Rachel Larsen Weaver: Spending 24 Hours with My Clients | ep271
If you ever feel rushed during your photo sessions, like bouncing from one prompt to the next pose, this episode is for you.My guest, Rachel Larsen Weaver is a DC based family photographer specializing in long form sessions, up to and over 24 hours long. We talk about how to cultivate a safe place for your clients to let out their true selves, how to show up in marketing, and many more tangents.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up.allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with RachelInstagram.com/rachel.larsen.weaverrachellarsenweaver.com----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S7 Ep 270Rebel Lucas: Are You Stripping Down What Makes You Different? | ep270
EThe market is full of buzz words, from authentic to luxury, to candid and documentary. When everyone is moving the same direction and putting on the same outfit, it easy to get lost in the shuffle.My guest today, Rebel Lucas is here to help us reconnect our brand to what makes us different and unique, therefore setting us apart from the masses.Rebel is the Lead Designer and systems nerd of Lenya Creative, a full-service studio helping ravenous creatives and wedding industry pros build powerhouse brands through personality-packed design, purposeful websites, and powerful systems.Let's find your personality-packed brand----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Connect with Rebelinstagram.com/lenyacreativelenyacreative.comWhen to rebrand - Blog(https://lenyacreative.com/when-to-rebrand-questions-you-need-to-ask-before/)----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S6 Ep 269Best of 2025 - Part 2
We're continuing the count down of your top 5 episodes of the year!Again I'm so grateful for you all, and I thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this year. Y'all are amazing and you are the reason we keep making more episodes and keep bringing on amazing guests like the ones we'll hear from today.We're revisiting your top 2 favorite episodes from 2025.----Sponsor of the show:Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up.allheartphoto.com/sofi----Follow the guestsKaren Williams - Episode 249instagram.com/blackvisualqueenPye Jirsa - Episode 239instagram.com/pyejirsa----Follow the showPatreon: https://patreon.com/wittpodWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S6 Ep 268Best of 2025 - Part 1
It's time to count down your top 5 episodes of the year!First of all, thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this year. Y'all are amazing and you are the reason we keep making more episodes and keep bringing on amazing guests like the ones we'll hear from today.We're revisiting 3 of your favorite episodes from 2025. Next time we'll get your two favorite episodes of the year.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Follow the guestsChristine Wright - Episode 232instagram.com/swishnclickSamantha Eck - Episode 243instagram.com/firestormfinanceMiles Witt Boyer - Episode 259instagram.com/mileswittboyer----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S6 Ep 267Vendor Network Marketing on the Tog Republic Podcast | ep267
As photographers we work with many vendors, especially if you're a wedding photographer. Building and nurturing your relationships with those vendors can be a lasting ticket to amazing photo days, happy clients, and thriving businesses.Back in 2021 I was the guest on Carolina Guzik's podcast, the Tog Republic. We talk about building those connections with vendors, how to nurture them, and how vendor marketing might just be what your business needs to thrive.----Check out The Tog Republic wherever you get your podcaststhetogrepublic.cominstagram.com/thetogrepublic----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S6 Ep 266Investments, Retirement, and Credit Cards - Money Management part 4 - Ep 266
As solo-prenuers we often don't have investment or retirement plans. This episode I share some personal stories of how I've mismanaged money, and how you can avoid those mistakes.We also get in to setting up your retirement and investment accounts, and making sure they are investing your money. PSA 401(k)s and IRAs don't invest for you!And we dive into credit cards. Are they evil? Can they actually help your credit score? Note: I'm not a financial expert, but I have learned from the best. After this episodes you should definitely check out Tori Dunlap - The Financial Feminist, and Katie Gatti Tassin with the Money with Katie Show. Links below.Mentioned in the show: ----Cost of doing business calculator.You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codb----Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Gusto Contractor Payment AppReceive $100 back when you submit your first paid payroll paymentpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gusto----Tori Dunlap - The Financial Feminist Podcast and Her First $100kEpisode about How to Start InvestingCredit Cards to check out----Katie Gatti Tassin -The Money with Katie Show----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents
S6 Ep 265Tax Write Offs for Photographers - Money Management p3 | ep265
Taxes are often overwhelming but today I'm walking through a few important tax deduction categories for you to keep track of so you don't over pay in your taxes, and to make it much easier for your CPA.Mentioned in the show: ----Cost of doing business calculator.You can download yours for free at allheartphoto.com/codb----Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Gusto Contractor Payment AppReceive $100 back when you submit your first paid payroll paymentpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gusto----Mile IQ - https://mileiq.com/Track your car's mileage for easy tax savings----Showit Web Designer - https://showit.com/r/allheartThe best web design platform for easy custom designs and mobile optimized ability.Get a free month when you use my link.----List of 34 Self Employed Tax Deductionshttps://gusto.com/resources/articles/taxes/self-employment-tax-deductionsFollow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents