Photo Fuel
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As you’re taking some time over the next month to think big and set your photography business goals, I want propose a temporary pause to think past your gut reactions for what you “need” to do and how you’re going to “get back on the horse.” Whether you’re feeling burnt out on social media or
As we’re approaching the end of the year, maybe you’re looking for a good book to kick back within the new year. So today I’m sharing 5 of the most influential books that have shaped my photography business, art, and life. Most of them are not even classified as “business books,” but somehow, they top
It’s time to start winding down your business from 2024 and whew, that’s an exciting time right? But before you can move onto goal-setting and projects, this last month of the year is a beautiful time to take the pulse of your business. It’s the imperative FIRST STEP to any kind of planning for the
How do you find joy in photographing the holidays for your personal memories when your work is as a family photographer? How can you distinguish photographing in your regular life as fun, creative fuel vs obligation or “work?” (even if you love your work!) I hear a lot of guilt from photographers around not making
The end of the year is a great time for photographers to look ahead and get intentional about the resources they need to focus on to make improvements and productive changes in the year ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a run-down of the 4 categories of investments that serve as umbrellas for all the
As the person in your earbuds each week bringing you photography education and industry stories, I felt it was time to give you a little more context. In this episode, I’m sharing about my history and experience getting to this place in my photography business and as an educator. I don’t have a fancy background
You likely have passion and excitement to create beautiful photos, but have you ever found yourself working behind the computer and thinking what the heck am I doing? Imposter syndrome is so real in the world of entrepreneurship and creativity, and the impact of a supportive guide goes totally underrated – till you’ve seen what
Not *everyone* experiences that “busy fall” photographers like to talk about. Maybe you’re reflecting on what this fall looked like for you and instead of being filled with clients sessions, it was kind of stale. If that’s you, you’re probably finding yourself wondering if there’s a way you can still capitalize on all the fall
Ever had a heart-stopping moment when you realize your camera is dangling too close to the ocean or you check your camera back 100 times on the way to a session because you irrationally think you forgot all your gear? Or show up to the wrong house? Or loose images from a session? Photography business fears
Sabrina Gebhardt is a long time photographer who’s made it her mission to coach family photographers through bettering themselves and building thriving photography businesses. Sabrina is doing all kinds of work in the education space for photographers right now, but she is also photographing families and has been for 14 years. In this episode, we
In this episode, I’m talking through the complexities of Black Friday for family photographers, looking to maintain their artistic integrity and profitability. Rather than crafting a sale for your services, I want to propose some more creative thinking about how you might use this time of increased buyer attention to set yourself apart in a
This episode is airing originally in the fall, and because this podcast is specifically for family photographers, many of you are in your busiest part of the year. You’re traveling to a lot of shoots. Even if you don’t have a ton of family photography work right now, every time you do go to a