Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

Caitlin runs a wedding photography business and after building it to six-figures she now also shares the knowledge she's built over the last six years as a photographer with other small business owners.Today she's sharing knowledge with us about some tips and tools for introverted business owners to grow and thrive in business. I loved this conversation and I know you'll get a lot out of it, even if you aren't an introvert yourself.Sponsor: Imagen AIGet your first 1500 images edited for free with Imagen AI at allheartphoto.com/aiFollow along with Caitlin at:caitlinwilcoxphotography.cominstagram.com/caitlinwilcoxphotographyyoutube.com/@caitlinwilcoxphotographyFreebie - caitlinwilcoxphotography.com/personal-content-freebie

There are a lot of educators out there with a lot of different platforms and ways of teaching. This episode I'm walking you through how to find the right educators for you and your way of learning.Sponsor: Imagen AIGet your first 1500 images edited for free with Imagen AI at allheartphoto.com/aiFollow along with John at:allheartphoto.com/educationinstagram.com/allheartphotoinstagram.com/witt.pod

Johl Dunn is a mindset coach based in Melbourne, Australia and helping ambitious photographers build highly profitable businesses by creating sales and marketing engines and by completely rewiring their subconscious programming.Today Johl is taking us through some limiting beliefs we should work on silencing as well as a few mindset shifts that will lead to a more successful and fulfilling life and business.Sponsor: Our ResourcesFind valuable and FREE resources for your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Johl at:johldunn.cominstagram.com/johldunnFollow to the show at:instagram.com/witt.podinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Gina Paulson is a Pacific Northwest Wedding and Elopement Photographer, based in Washington. She's been full time with weddings for 8 years, and in the last few years she has moved into education and done mentorships, one on one coaching and a workshop. While she still shoots a lot, she's really found a happy place being able to help other photographers grow and build their businesses too! Today Gina is sharing how we can get more leads today.This episode is sponsored by Our Seattle Workshop - on Sept 18, 2023https://allheartphoto.com/seattle-workshop and choose "This. Will. Be. Epic." for $100 offFind Gina at:ginapaulson.cominstagram.com/gina.paulson

Katelyn Workman is a wedding photographer, educator, wife, mama, and host of the Create Retreat. She started her business while taking pictures of her foster daughter and sharing about her fostering journey and who she was, and then quickly built a personal brand without any business or marketing experience. Now, when she is not photographing weddings with her husband, she loves coaching other entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses they love!Today Katelyn is sharing how we can use connection marketing on Instagram to broaden our circle of influence and grow our businesses.Sponsor: Sept 18th Workshop in Seattlehttps://allheartphoto.com/seattle-workshop and choose "This. Will. Be. Epic." for $100 offFind Katelyn at:katelynworkmanphotography.cominstagram.com/katelynworkmanphotographyyoutube.com/@katelynworkmanShownotes and resources at podcast.allheartphoto.com

Irwin is the Founder of web design agency Chromatix where they build website that make you money. And he's a founder starting ConversionCow, a dedicated conversion SaaS tool that helps businesses fast forward their sales process and see better results with leads and conversionsToday he shares about the psychology behind the influence you hold, both in your business through marketing and client experience and in your life.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Irwin at:Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/irwinhau/Websites:https://www.chromatix.com.au/https://www.conversioncow.com/

Michelle is a Financial Coach and founder of Wallet Therapy, a virtual financial coaching business. She uses her many years of experience supporting her clients with establishing a budget, debt payoff strategies, money mindset, credit repair, and understanding their numbers. She is very passionate about helping others reduce their money stress and learn more about themselves in the process. Today she shares money mindsets, and ways to use your money as a tool to work for you instead of you working for the money. This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Michelle at:Website: wallettherapy.netInstagram.com/wallet_therapy

Vikrant is a publishing entrepreneur with a laser-like focus on his own life, who has transformed it and built a company that has become a global success story. He is a businessman and a bestselling author who has devoted his life to helping Entrepreneurs, coaches, experts, and thought leaders reach their fullest potential in business and their brand by writing a bestselling book.Today he walks through how anyone can write a book, and how he helps people become best selling authors. Let's get into the episode.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Vikrant:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrantshaurya/Website: http://bestsellingbook.com/His Book: How to Write a Best Seller: https://amzn.to/3XLfFpt

Hope Taylor is a senior portrait photographer serving both Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. She has been photographing clients for over a decade, and now teaches other photographers through her YouTube channel, courses and membership!She's got a great view of email marketing and how your business can thrive by cultivating your list. And she breaks it down for us in today's episode.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Hope at:Website: hopetaylor.comInstagram: @hopetaylorphotographyYouTube: @HopeTaylorEmail Quiz Template FreebieEmail Marketing Class - June 12

We're answering your questions in these summer series minisodes. To submit your question, DM us at instagram.com/witt.pod or answer the Q&A on Spotify.Sasquatch Mansfield, my brother, joins us back on the podcast as we answer Ayla's question of what new marketing apps we're using for social media.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind us at:Website: podcast.allheartphoto.comSasquatch: sasquatchstudio.usInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/sasquatchmansfieldInstagram: instagram.com/witt.pod

Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach who inspires creative entrepreneurs, artists, and makers to build a life of artistic growth, wealth, and personal power with carefully curated strategies in marketing, mindset, sales strategy, and self care through excavating her client's unique brand of magic.Today Eden is sharing how we can create a more aligned and data-driven business through strategy, our systems, and putting in that soul into our work.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Eden at:Website: edenstrader.comInstagram: @edenstraderPodcast: That's My Personal BusinessIntuitive Marketing Quiz: Amara Creative AgencyFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphotowww.tiktok.com/@allheartphoto

Hunter Myers is the founding creative director and lead designer at Verdure Design Co., where they have a human-centered approach to branding and graphic design.Today Hunter is sharing how you can build a strong brand by "dating" your ideal buyers.This episode is sponsored by GustoPay your contractors and receive $100 by trying Gusto at podcast.allheartphoto.com/gustoFind Hunter at:Website: verduredesignco.comInstagram: @verduredesigncoFree Mini-course: How to "Date" Your BuyersFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphotowww.tiktok.com/@allheartphoto

Nathan Cassar, Australia’s premier master of ceremonies. With over 10 years in the entertainment industry spanning from the cruise industry to live entertainment as a professional MC, Nathan transforms weddings, corporate events, festivals, gala evenings, award nights, and everything in between into truly unforgettable experiences.Join us as we delve into Nathan's award-winning career and uncover his secrets for overcoming the fear of public speaking and how to nail that presentation.This episode is sponsored by GustoPay your contractors and receive $100 by trying Gusto at podcast.allheartphoto.com/gustoFull Shownotes at podcast.allheartphoto.comFind Nathan at:Website: nathancassar.com.auInstagram: @NathanCassar_MCYoutube: @NathanCassarMCFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphotowww.tiktok.com/@allheartphoto

If you've ever thought about starting a podcast, this series is for you. And even if you aren't planning a podcast, you can get a lot out of the questions we'll be covering in this episode.This episode is brought to you by our Resources.Grab some freebies to help you move your business forward, save you time, and create an amazing client experience.podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesPodcast Gear Listpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gearCheck out my gear list as well as the notes from both part 1 and part 2 in the shownoteshttps://podcast.allheartphoto.com/166-how-to-start-a-podcast

If you've ever thought about starting a podcast, this series is for you. And even if you aren't planning a podcast, you can get a lot out of the questions we'll be covering in this episode.This episode is brought to you by our Resources.Grab some freebies to help you move your business forward, save you time, and create an amazing client experience.podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesPodcast Gear Listpodcast.allheartphoto.com/gearFind John at:Website: allheartphoto.com/educationInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/witt.podShownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.com

Cameron & Tia are wedding photographers and photography business coaches based in Minneapolis, MN. They teach others to create flexibility and freedom in their own businesses.Today we are talking about AI, what it is and how you can adapt to using artificial intelligence in your business.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Cameron & Tia at:Website: cameronandtia.comInstagram: @cameronandtiaTiktok: @cameronandtiaList of AI software and appscameronandtia.com/wittFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Molly McCauley is based in Los Angeles and NYC and is an editorial wedding photographer with a background in design and fashion.With an MFA in Fine Art Photography, Molly has always had her sights set on education. She created Make Pretty Workshops for hands-on photo education and mentorship for the fashion-forward, design-driven photographers who want to refresh their brand’s aesthetic and gain the experiences needed to grow their business. Today she's sharing how you can transform your brand by curating your portfolioThis episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Molly at:Website: mollymccauley.comWorkshops: makeprettyworkshop.comInstagram: @mollymccauley_photo@makeprettyworkshopFull Shownotes at podcast.allheartphoto.comFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Melese Miller is a brand photographer who transforms women’s brands with experimental portrait & product photos. And that style really sets her apart from the "saturated market" of brand photographers.Today she's sharing how you can set yourself apart and attract your dream clients.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Melese at:Website: melesemiller.comInstagram: @melesemillerFull Shownotes at podcast.allheartphoto.comFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Sandra Henderson is a business coach for wedding photographers, and she specialized in systems and workflows for business owners who have chronic illnesses.Sandra is sharing how you can have securing in knowing that your clients are having an amazing experience by implementing systems into your business structure.This episode is sponsored by GustoPay your contractors and receive $100 by trying Gusto at podcast.allheartphoto.com/gustoFind Sandra at:Website: simplysandrayvonne.caInstagram: @simplysandrayvonne@lifeisbeautifullondonPodcast: Keeping it Candid Podcast

Get your notepad out for today's episode. I recently attended the Thrive Photo Conference in Santa Barbara, CA and I wanted to share a few of my takeaways from the week.This episode is brought to you by our Resources.Grab some freebies to help you move your business forward, save you time, and create an amazing client experience. podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesThrive Photo Co. is not a sponsor, these are just my opinions.Full show notes at podcast.allheartphoto.com

Megan Molix is an executive assistant focusing on marketing and design work in her company with her mom, Molix and Company.Megan is sharing why you need to stop your preparation, and start becoming the person you need to be for your business.This episode is sponsored by GustoPay your contractors and receive $100 by trying Gusto at podcast.allheartphoto.com/gustoFind Megan at:Website: meganmolix.comFacebook: facebook.com/meganamolixInstagram: instagram.com/iammeganalexandria/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meganmolix/Follow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Rachel Traxler is a wedding photographer and a photography business coach based in Wisconsin.She shares some avenues you can market your business that aren't on social media. When you have multiple avenues for leads to come in, they'll be much more consistent. This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Rachel at:Website: racheltraxler.comInstagram: instagram.com/racheltraxlertiktok: tiktok.com/@racheltraxlerPodcast: The Gold Biz Podcast

Jessica Lowell is a wedding photographer and educator based in Georgia and she shares why boundaries are important for your business, how to determine which ones to set, and how to set them.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Jessica at:Website: fivefourteenphoto.comInstagram: instagram.com/fivefourteenphotographytiktok: tiktok.com/@fivefourteenphotographyFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Create purposeful and meaningful captions for social media that house keywords and provide value for your target client.I'm diving into caption writing as well as some recent Instagram updates that can benefit your business.For help with creating purposeful captions that sound like a human, utilize keywords, and provide value to your target client, check out my free guide to purposeful captions atallheartphoto.com/captionsWe've all struggled with using hashtags in your social media posts. With the new Instagram search update, hashtags hold less weight and keywords are driving search results now.Using SEO style keywords in your captions, bio, title, and alt text descriptions will help your posts get seen in search results for your target clients. The people searching for what you offer.Find John at:Website: allheartphoto.com/educationInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/witt.podShownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.com

Nicola Dixon is a UK-based launch strategist for photographers and helps you scale your photography business using digital products.Today she's sharing so much goodness, inspiration and tangible steps to create and launch your next digital product.Even if you don't plan on launching a digital product, you definitely want to listen because you may be surprised on how you feel about it afterward.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Nicola at:Website: nicoladixonphotography.com &nicoladixon.co Instagram: instagram.com/nicoladixon.coCreate and Launch PodcastFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

From the wise words of a baby chicken on a children's show about an egg trying to find their mother, I found some wisdom for our businesses.No One Can Determine Your Expiration Date. You're in charge of that.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesShownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.comFind John at:Website: allheartphoto.com/educationInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/witt.podShownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.com

Jess Golden is a wedding photographer based right here in Houston, TXThey bring such an authentic feel to their photos and presence.Today we're talking about how we evolve as business owners and how that brings in more of your target clients. Having both been photographers for over a decade, we've evolved a few times.This episode is sponsored by Our ResourcesCheck out some free resources to help grow your business at podcast.allheartphoto.com/resourcesFind Jess at:Website: itsjessgolden.comInstagram: instagram.com/itsjessgoldenFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Ivan Wognin is a midwest-based and traveling wedding photographer located in Fargo, North Dakota with a purpose of helping people be present on wedding days.Today we're talking about how you can connect with your clients on a deeper level and create an experience beyond the photos.Find Ivan at:Website: ivanamssanphoto.comInstagram: instagram.com/ivanamssanFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt.podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Thank you to all who listened and supported this podcast in 2022 for the 3rd season of the Wisdom in the Tangents (formerly Light and Dark Photography) Podcast.To all the listeners, new and OG, to all the guests and experts, to all the sponsors and those who trusted me as your business coach.Thank you all.Shownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.comThis episode is sponsored by Inquiry Email TemplatesDownload all my inquiry email templates from start to booking at allheartphoto.com/emailguideInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/witt.pod

Whether you're searching for a little something for a photographer friend or for yourself, this is a great gift guide for tools and gear that a photographer might want but not purchase for themselves.A lens, or some SD memory cards might come to mind, but unless you know exactly the brand, size and capacity your photographer friend uses, it's best to avoid those gifts.Share this list with a friend, or save it for anytime you need to buy something for a photographer friend.View the entire list and links to the products at podcast.allheartphoto.com

Change can be scary sometimes, and today John is talking all about change, why some of us don't like it, and how it might just be the best thing for you.Also changing is this podcast's name. The Light and Dark Photography Podcast will now be the Wisdom in the Tangents Podcast. Subscribe wherever you listen and we'll keep dropping in your feed.Find John at:Website: allheartphoto.com/educationInstagram: instagram.com/allheartphotoInstagram: instagram.com/witt.podShownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.com

Will Basta found his passion as an entrepreneur in the passive income world.Along with his business partner he saw a gap in the e-commerce industry and knew that they could executed better. This lead them to create Ascend Ecom, an e-commerce automation agency and investment management company, the only company in the industry capable of mixing up logistics, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce growth all into one.Today we're talking about how you can increase your streams of revenue no matter your current wealth.This episode is sponsored by GustoReceive $100 after your first paid payroll with Gusto at Lightdarkco.com/gustoFind Will at:Website: ascendecom.comInstagram: instagram.com/ascend_ecomInstagram: instagram.com/wbastaYoutube: youtube.com/@ascendecomFull Shownotes: podcast.allheartphoto.comFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt_podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Dave Moss is a wedding photography and business coach based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.He was taught by Oprah's life coach to become a life coach himself and he brings that into his business coaching to take people to a deeper level.Today we're talking about how you can become a stronger entrepreneur by bettering yourself and growing as a person.This episode is sponsored by GustoReceive $100 after your first paid payroll with Gusto at Lightdarkco.com/gustoFind Dave at:Website: davemosscoach.comInstagram: instagram.com/davemosscoachTiktok: tiktok.com/@davemosscoachFacebook Group: Business As An AdventureFollow alongwww.instagram.com/witt_podwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Stephen Lo is a wedding photographer based in Columbus Ohio and today we're talking about a topic a lot of people often shy away from, Pricing.Stephen shares why it's probably time for you to raise your prices, and some steps to take to really define why you charge what you do so you can more confident in your pricing.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits.Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomFind Stephen at:Website: lightandlo.comInstagram: instagram.com/lightandloCost of Doing Business Calculator - Download this free calculator to help determine what it takes to run your business and get a better idea of what you should charge.Follow alongwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Akua Konadu is storytelling strategist who empowers creative entrepreneurs to form captivating stories that connect with their audience and create results.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits. Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomFind Akua at:akuakonadu.cominstagram.com/akuakonadu_Here’s the Tea with Akua PodcastStorytelling QuizWhat Are We Loving?What Akua is loving:TV Show - Abbott Elementary (Hulu)Podcast - Self Love FixWhat John is loving:TV Show - Hasan Minhaj Comedy - The King’s Jester (Netflix)We record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.

John shares why you should stop setting goals, but rather set up systems that allow you to continuously grow toward your goals and ever surpass them.This idea is from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Sponsor: GustoGet $100 after your first paid payroll at Lightdarkco.com/gustoThe full shownotes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/145Find John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/education

Abby Grace Springmann is a wedding photographer turned branding photographer, business coach, educator, speaker, and podcast host of The Artisan CEO podcast.Today she is sharing with us how she transitioned from photographing weddings to branding sessions and how you can make the change and reshape your mindset into branding.Sponsor: GustoReceive $100 after your first paid payroll with Gusto at Lightdarkco.com/gustoFind Abby at:abbygracephotography.comThe Artisan CEO Podcastinstagram.com/abbygracephotoWhat Are We Loving?What Abby is loving:Book - 101 Podcast Templates by David HooperBook - Deep Work by Cal NewportWhat John is loving:Book - Atomic Habits by James ClearWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Laylee is a business coach teaching creatives how to become educators. She's an educator, speaker, and host of the So, Here’s the Thing podcast as well as her Creative Educator Conference.And on the show today we're talking about how you can overcome imposter syndrome and showcase more of your true self in your business and brand.Sponsor: GustoReceive $100 after your first paid payroll with Gusto at Lightdarkco.com/gustoFind Laylee at:layleeemadi.cominstagram.com/laylee_emadiSo Here’s the Thing PodcastWhat Are We Loving?What Laylee is loving:Fitness - Orange Theory Fitness Software - CloudspotWhat John is loving:TV Show - Great British Bake Off (Collection 10 on Netflix)Old Gregg with Noel FieldingWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Ty Z Wilson is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Seattle, Washington. Today he is sharing how we can identify our values and use them to guide our business decisions. Sponsor: TáveReceive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at Lightdarkco.com/taveWe don’t know what your values are but here are a few examples of values many photographers have in their life and business.Body Inclusivity LGBTQ+ InclusivityDiversityLeave no Trace in NatureIntegrityResponsivenessTravel and Engaging with other CulturesFind Ty at:tyzwilson.cominstagram.com/tyzwilsonWhat Are We Loving?What Ty is loving:TV Show - House of the Dragon (HBO Max)The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime Video)What John is loving:Camera - Paper Shoot Camera

John shares 10+ simple blog topics that will set you apart as a professional in your client’s and potential client’s eyes. Download the whole list as well as the Wedding Blog Questionnaire at allheartphoto.com/blogideasSponsor: GustoGet $100 after your first paid payroll at Lightdarkco.com/gustoFind John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/educationWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Over the past 100 episodes or so, I've been asking my guests this question and it's created some amazing advice. It's “Is there a piece of advice or a lesson you’ve learned over the years that changed your outlook on business or just life in general.”So I've put together some of my favorites in today’s episode.Sponsor: GustoGet $100 after your first paid payroll at Lightdarkco.com/gustoErika + Lanny Mann of Two Mann StudiosEpisode 87 - Trusting The ProcessInstagram.com/twomannstudiosBritney JeanineEpisode 101 - Pivoting with PurposeInstagram.com/britneyjeanineLindsey Roman of The Heart UniversityEpisode 76 - Working Efficiently from HomeInstagram.com/mrslindseyromanJames and JessEpisode 110 - Create Raving Fans and Sell More AlbumsInstagram.com/jessfairchildInstagram.com/jameswittyWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares why your work life balance isn’t working and how to assess your where you are, where you want to be, and how to steer in that direction.Sponsor: ScanDisk Extreme Pro SD cardsCheck out our favorite SD cards at Lightdarkco.com/scandiskFind John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/educationWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Melanie Anne is a wedding photographer based in the Fort Lauderdale, FL. She's an amateur chef who loves to make pasta. She’s sharing about you can become a better storyteller by elevating your client experience and by honing in on your editing style.Sponsor: TáveReceive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at Lightdarkco.com/tave Find Melanie at:melanieannephotography.cominstagram.com/melanieannephotoinstagram.com/melanieannestorytellersWhat Are We Loving?What Melanie is loving:TV Show - Master Chef (Hulu)Somebody Feed Phil (Neflix)What John is loving:Podcast - Money with Katie ShowWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Nathan is a wedding photographer from Western Michigan. He is also a business coach and podcast host for the Passion with Purpose podcast.Today Nathan is sharing how you can take your passions and incorporate them into your brand.Sponsor: TáveReceive an extended 60 day free trial of Táve at Lightdarkco.com/taveFind all the shownotes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/137Find Nathan at:Nathanchanski.coInstagram - NathanchanskiTikTok - NathanchanskiPodcast - Passion with PurposeWhat Are We Loving?What Nathan is loving:Mid-day walks around the neighborhoodWhat John is loving:House PlantsWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

This Mini Episode, John shares why you don’t need to look rich, but instead you need to be wealthy.Sponsor: ScanDisk Extreme Pro SD cardsCheck out our favorite SD cards at Lightdarkco.com/scandiskAfter hearing the same sentiment from both The Money with Katie Show and Jasmine Star, I knew it was something I needed to take to heart. And that was, “You need to LOOK RICH, you need to Be WEALTHY.”Being rich is having a lot of money. Being wealthy is having an abundance of the thing you prioritize.What do you prioritize? Money, quality time with family and friends? Free time to yourself?What it looks like to Look Rich - Buying the latest gear, showing off on social media, and spending beyond your means just to impress other people.What it looks like to Be Wealthy - Having an abundance of what you value most. Time, money, care. Filter your decisions through the question, “Does this get me closer to my being wealthy or is this just to look rich?”Find John atallheartphoto.cominstagram.com/allheartphotoallheartphoto.com/education

Tonka is a Colorado based pet photographer specializing in fine art gothic style cat portraits. She is bringing education about cats to the forefront and show a different side of cats than most people see.Today Tonka is sharing her tips on photographing animals, pets, and especially cats and how you can create some amazing images and moments with your animal clients.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits. Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomCats can be trained just like dogs too. Most cats work well in a wildlife, free range photoshoot.A lot of pet photography is End of Life or Rainbow Bridge photos to remember the pets after they’re gone.Spend a lot of time around animals and get to know their body language. That will help you photograph them and communicate with them much better.With a telephoto lens, you can have the owner close with their pet to calm them and get them into certain positions that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. But be careful because if you shoot with too open of an aperture, the entire face may not be completely in focus.Photoshop is your friend for cleaning up collars and harnesses, and also the possible people in your background.Find Tonka at:Purfectpose.comTiktok - The.cattams.familyInstagram - purfectposeWhat Are We Loving?What Tonka is loving:Cats and learning about cats and anything spooky.What John is loving:Movie - NOPE (trailer) by Jordan PeeleWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Jai is a business coach for photographers and creative entrepreneurs and helps you make your break and live your day dream. He also hosts the Make Your Break Podcast and leads the Six Figure Business Map Course.Today Jai is sharing how we can overcome the fear of rejection and remove those roadblocks in your life and in business.This episode is sponsored by Freedom Edits. Get 30% off your first order by going to lightdarkco.com/freedomYou business needs to either be LOVED or it needs to be NEEDED. As a luxury service like wedding photography, we’re not needed. So focus on creative desire and love around your brand.In the US 70-80% of all weddings don’t get photographed, either due to budget or lack of need for professional photography.Look at your recent wedding gallery and see if you can choose 20 frames that tell the full story of the day. And at your next wedding, try to shoot 20 frames that tell more of the story. Still shoot more than 20, but focusing on those 20 will mold you into a better photographer who can tell more in one frame than most can in many.We have a fear of truly putting ourselves out there because what if we draw the attention of someone who would reject us. We often play it safe instead of doing what we love.Business and life is a continuum and too often we think that if we fail in one things, that’s it. But it’s the same as ending a day and then waking up for the next. You can move forward again.You bet on your business every day. If that fails one day, you can still save up money to begin again. Every time you try, you are learning something new, you’re build your confidence, your knowledge of business, and how to interact with people. You’re setting yourself up for success.Competence equals confidence. The more you learn about what you need to be doing, the more confident you will be in doing that thing.Find Jai Long at:jailong.coMake Your Break PodcastWhat Are We Loving?What Jai is loving:Getting to speak on stage again. What John is loving:Dancing in the rain with the familyWe record each episode LIVE in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join at Light + Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.

This Mini Course helps you define your brand, identify your target clients, and market to them clearly and intentionally. Find the workbook to go along with these episodes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/131.I highly encourage you to download it and fill it out as you’re listening. It’s only 3 pages long so don’t worry about endless forms and questions. This will get you started with becoming a better marketer of your services.To watch the full videos and slides presentation you can find them in the Facebook Community and search for Marketing.