Photo Fuel
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If you have ever felt overwhelmed by how loud and crowded it feels online with the constant posting, optimizing, and trying to stay visible, you are not alone. Over the past few years, I have found myself quietly moving toward something slower, more personal, and more sustainable: analog marketing. This shift started with my newsletter,
Does your quiet January inbox have you spiraling about your prices? You’re not alone. This time of year has a way of bringing out the darkest corners of our business fears. Questions like, “Did I price myself out of my market?” or “Will I ever get inquiries again?” swirl in the silence of a post-holiday
Dave Herring is a photographer, educator, founder of Very Good Co, and a longtime friend. He’s also what you might call a creative nomad—someone who has consistently followed curiosity, values, and people rather than forcing himself into a predefined box. In this episode of Photo Fuel, Dave and I chat about how curiosity led him
What if the answer isn’t a full rebrand, a new niche, or burning your business to the ground—but a small, thoughtful shift instead? In this solo episode of Photo Fuel, we’re talking about micro-pivots: small, intentional changes you can make in your photography business that restore energy, clarity, and alignment—without starting over. This conversation is
In this episode of Photo Fuel, I’m kicking off a short series all about pivoting, evolving, and exploring new creative seasons as a photographer. Specifically, we’re going to hear from someone who recently made the shift from family to brand photography – what it took, how it’s going, and everything in between. It’s so easy
This episode releases on the week of Thanksgiving, which is also a big time for holiday deals and making purchases for your photography business – so I have a recommendations. This chat is a short and sweet touchpoint to share the Big 4 in my business – aka, the four software tools that are essential
In this episode of Photo Fuel, a family photography education podcast, I’m joined by the wise and wonderful Brooke Schultz — photographer, educator, and creative force behind Heartful Magazine — for a deep dive into the art and evolution of a career in family photography. Brooke has built a career that’s as intentional as it
Have you ever had a photo session that lit you up — where something clicked and you thought, this is the kind of work I want to make more of… but then you got home and thought, okay but… how? Maybe you’re stuck doing holiday minis for a super low price, or maybe your clients
In this episode of Photo Fuel, I’m joined by Michelle Franzetti for a conversation that will knock your socks off, make you laugh, and make you think. It’s part photography marketing lesson, part mindset shift, and all about building a family photography business that actually works in today’s world. Michelle shares how her background in
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Lyndsay McNiff of Lyndsay Hannah Photography. This one’s packed with the kind of perspective that only comes from learning through the doing (for a very long time!) and so much knowledge about creative growth in family photography. We talk about what it really looks like to
Fall busy photography season is almost here here, and if you’re a family photographer, you know what that means for your calendar. While fall can be your most profitable season, it can also become your most overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Let’s break down the four biggest pitfalls when it comes to the fall season
In this podcast episode of Photo Fuel, I sit down with Annemie Tonken—photographer, educator, and host of the This Can’t Be That Hard podcast—for a thoughtful, no-fluff (but metaphor filled!) conversation about what it really takes to run a sustainable photography business in a changing world. This conversation goes beyond productivity hacks or pricing formulas,