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Photography and Videography WorkflowsClient Communication and Involvement for Smooth Photo Sessions with Allie SiartoJoin the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Allie Siarto is an award-winning photographer with a focus on visual brand storytelling. She runs The Photo Field Notes Podcast, sharing photo, business, and marketing advice for photographers. Allie's background is in advertising and public relations—she teaches as an adjunct instructor and co-leads a study abroad program in Rome through Michigan State University's Advertising + PR department.Allie's photography work has been published in Pop Sugar, Country Living, Apartment Therapy, Houzz, The Knot Wedding Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Every Last Detail, and ot...2022-05-0136 min

Law Chat with GirijaJourney of Establishing Your Brand as a Creative Business Owner & Being Visible to Your Audience with Allie SiartoReady to establish your brand as a creative business owner? Tune in to find out how! Episode Introduction: In today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija, our guest Allie Siarto shares her experience of becoming a professional photographer and the “opportunities” she turned down to give herself the freedom to choose her lifestyle over money. She also talks about establishing your brand as a creative business owner. Episode Summary: Allie Siarto walks us through her journey of creating a brand that stands out. She talks about the process...2022-03-1753 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 178: How to Create Evergreen Funnels to Get Consistent Photography Leads with Kate KordsmeierResources:Learn more about Allie's virtual product sales process to sell more products without in person salesSuccess With Soul PodcastSuccess with Soul IncubatorThe Six-Figure Blog Academy 2022-01-1229 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 162: How to License Your Photos with Adam TaylorAdam has a course all about how to make more money by licensing your photos available at LicenseYourPhotos.com.Listeners will receive 25% off the “Learn to License Your Photos” course by visiting licenseyourphotos.com and entering promo code ALLIE at checkout. 2021-02-1041 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 152: How to Diversify Your Photo Business with Photography Classes (Even with Social Distancing) with Cyrissa CarlsonFREEBIE: 8 steps to teaching your own photo classThe sparkle academy workshop30% off discount code for your people: PHOTOFIELDNOTESFind Cyrissa on Instagram at @sparkle.society 2020-05-2530 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 151: Episode 151: How to Find Your First (or Next) 10 Photo Clients with Emily JenksEmily Jenks is a San Francisco based photographer, attorney, and educator. What makes her most happy in her work life is to have happy clients - whether it is a photography, legal, or photography education client.Find Emily on Instagram at @emilyjenksphotographySee more at photofieldnotes.com. 2020-05-1331 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 150: Stand Out by Tapping into the Unique Stories of Clients with Stormy SolisThis episode is brought to you in part by my Virtual Product Sales course in partnership with Design Aglow. Learn how to sell photography products without in person meetings.Check out Stormy's All Heart Access online workshop.See the photos we talked about in this episode.See more at photofieldnotes.com. 2020-05-0732 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 149: The Five Steps of the Selling Staircase with Nikki RauschThis show is brought to you in part by the Book More Weddings Summit. This free summit was created to help you attract more of your ideal clients and book more weddings so you can be more profitable and grow your wedding business. You’ll learn from 20+ incredible wedding industry speakers with topics ranging from How Engaged Couples Are Using Instagram to 4 Steps to Book High-Paying Clients, and everything in between. The summit kicks off on April 20th and it’s going to be 4 action-packed days that you won’t want to miss. Get your free ticket here. 2020-04-1738 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 148: Navigating Unemployment and Accounting as a Photographer in the Age of Coronavirus with Andrew JordanTopics from today's show:Learn about resources for handling the crisis of unemploymentHow to adjust estimated taxes while income is at a standstillShould we be paying sales tax on deposits collected but not completed?For solo business owners who have payroll set up (S-corp), should we just stop payroll? Learn more about Big Picture CPA:Book a free 15 minute call with an accountant at Big Picture CPAListen to my previous episode with Andrew Jordan: 5 Reasons Photographers Pay Too Much in TaxesGet more tips for navigating the income loss during Covid-19 quarantines on the Big Picture CPA F...2020-04-0311 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 147: Why Google Ads and Remarketing Could Be Game Changers for Your Photography Business with Deirdre AndrewsQuick Resources:Sign up to join the free Book More Weddings Summit from April 20-24 (This is an affiliate link; consider using this link to support the show. The summit is free to attend live, and each day's presentations are going to be available for 24 hours. After that, attendees can upgrade to the All-Access Pass which includes lifetime access to all of the trainings and worksheets, transcripts, and $2200 worth of speaker bonuses)Get Deirdre's free Google Ads Cheat SheetGet more tips from Deirdre's blog 2020-03-2632 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 146: Quick Tips for Running Successful Mini Photo Sessions with Jess MajchrowskiLearn more about Jess at https://www.bellatuphotography.comThis podcast is brought to you by the Photo Field Notes Shop. Find resources to grow and run you photo business at https://photofieldnotes.com/shopGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com 2020-02-2643 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 145: How to Dig Deep to Understand Your Ideal Clients with Erin YoungrenToday I'm talking with Erin Youngren, who runs three distinct photography brands along with her husband, Jeff: The Youngrens (https://theyoungrens.com), their associate brand, Clove & Kin (https://cloveandkin.com), and their commercial brand, Bauman Photographers (https://baumanphotographers.com). Erin walks us through her approach for digging deep to truly understand what our ideal clients value. She also tells us why she and Jeff chose to separate out their three brands rather than keeping them under one brand. Access Erin's class to dig deeper on understanding your ideal client at https://theyoungrens.com/dreamie-class This episode is supported by my...2020-02-2047 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 144: How to Write Copy That Gets You Booked as a Photographer with Rachel GreimanSee full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/episode-144-how-to-write-copy-that-gets-you-booked-as-a-photographer-with-rachel-greiman 2020-02-0534 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 143: How to Design a Money-making Website with Amanda Shuman of Carrylove DesignsSee full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/episode-143-how-to-design-a-money-making-website-with-amanda-shuman-of-carrylove-designs/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=1568 2020-01-2832 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 142: How to Boost Photography Inquiries Through Your Website with Britt and Kelsey from Launch Your DaydreamSee full show notes at photofilendotes.com 2019-12-0535 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 141: How to Set up Outsourcing Before You Need it With Nathan Holritz - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Nathan Holritz, founder of Photographer’s Edit and the Bokeh Photography Podcast. We’re covering work life balance and how to set up a successful outsourcing relationship before you need it. Listen to my episode on the Bokeh Podcast. About Nathan Holrtiz Nathan Holritz is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN. Starting in professional photography 17 years ago, Nathan helped bring a modern style of premium wedding photography to the Chattanooga market via Holritz Photography. While helping run Holritz Photography, Nathan saw both a personal and indust...2019-10-0345 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 140: Where Has Allie Been? - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersYou’ve all been asking where I’ve been and asking for more episodes. I promise that they’re coming, but in the meantime, here’s a quick update about what I’ve been up to over the summer (and what my work/life balance experiment over the summer ended up turning into). The post Episode 140: Where Has Allie Been? appeared first on Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers. 2019-09-1008 min

Startup ParentRedefining Startup Success: Shutting Down A Lucrative Startup With Allie Siarto#121 — Redefining Startup Success: Shutting Down A Lucrative Startup What happens when your vision of success changes while you're building a wildly "successful" company? Allie Siarto built an incredibly successful company by all of today’s metrics and standards. She and her partner were ready to sell the company—but then she hesitated. What changed? In today's episode, we talk with Allie about how walking away from a “successful” business taught her to rethink what success really looks like. Together, she and her spouse decided to shut down a wildly crazy successful bus...2019-07-0858 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 139: How to Build a Photography Business with Intentionality with Shaunae Teske - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersToday on the podcast, I’m chatting with photographer Shaunae Teske about planning out your life and business with intentionality. We’re going deep about “the meaning of success,” how much is enough, and how to drive businesses to meet the needs of our lives versus the other way around.We’re also talking about social media, and how personal we like to get with our clients on social media. 2019-06-1331 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 138: How to Create an Overwhelm Smashing Photography Marketing Plan with Heidi Thompson - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Heidi Thompson is the best-selling author of Clone Your Best Clients and the founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business where she specializes in business and marketing strategy for wedding professionals. She helps wedding professionals grow their businesses and reach their goals without going crazy in the process. Her business & marketing expertise has been featured on several wedding and business outlets including The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner, Wedding Business Magazine, Sprouting Photographer, Photo Biz Xposed, Honeybook, WeddingWire World & she’s an advisory board member for the UK Academy Of Wedding & Event Planning. Today on...2019-05-2931 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 137: How to Print Your Own Professional Photographs with Ben Hartley - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers I had fellow podcaster, Ben Hartley, on for episode 60 – how to stand out in a crowded market, and today, he’s back to talk about printing your own photos as a professional photographer Questions From Today’s Episode: What made you decide to start creating your own client prints?How does this help your business stand out? What do you print yourself versus outsourcing to another lab?How did you decide on which printer gear to purchase? What does your general printing process look like? Was it hard to master? How long did it take t...2019-05-0838 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 136: The Evolution of Photography Marketing with Mikkel Mihlrad - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers I’ve had Mikkel on my podcast a few times since we first met as “blind” roommates at WPPI in 2011. Today, Mikkel is back to talk about her changing experiences with marketing her photography business, including styled shoots, getting published, blogging, Pinterest and SEO. Check out Mikkel’s previous episodes: Episode 93: Should Photographers Share Images with Vendors? An Open Conversation with MikkelEpisode 29: Allie Siarto on Entrepreneurship and a Fulfilling CareerEpisode 24: Mikkel Mihlrad on Leaps of Faith and Re-establishing in a New City Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to b...2019-04-2443 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 135: 5 Reasons Photographers Pay Too Much in Taxes with Andrew Jordan - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Tax day is coming up. Are you ready? Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Andrew Jordan, the CPA behind Big Picture CPA, a company that specifically works with photographers across the U.S. Related Resources: Book a free 15 minute call with an accountantLearn more about Big Picture CPA Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To get future episodes and other goodies, be sure to subscribe in iTunes, follow @photofieldnotes on Instagram, and sign up to get bonus guides, fr...2019-04-1032 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 134: What to do When Your Photography Client Isn’t Happy With Your Photos - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Every photographer dreads the moment that a client comes back unhappy with his or her photos. So what can we as photographers do when this happens? In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to avoid those moments in the first place, and what to do in cases where clients do come back unhappy (including a few personal experiences from my own business). Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To get future episodes and other goodies, be sure to subscribe in iTun...2019-04-0412 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 133: Photographers Share Their Most Cringeworthy Moments Behind the Lens (Part 2) - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersI shared my first episode of cringeworthy stories that fellow photographers shared back on Halloween, and it was so much fun that I knew I wanted to put together another episode of cringeworthy photographer stories. Today I’m sharing part 2 with even more (and even more horrifying) real life photographer stories. And a quick disclaimer this time around – these stories are not all appropriate for children, so if you’re listening with children around, you may want to hit pause and wait until later to listen (but I promise that it’s worth the wait for some of these...2019-03-2008 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 132: How to Handle Bad Weather as a Photographer - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersRain, wind, and dark clouds can be a photographer’s worst enemy. In this episode, I’m talking about how I approach bad weather for portraits versus weddings. Learn how I handle rain as a photographer, when I reschedule, and how you can better prepare yourself for bad weather in your own photo business. Announcements: There’s still time to enter my Mini Portfolio Critique Giveaway. I’ll announce the winner on March 11. Get a second entry by commenting on any post @photofieldnotes to tag a friend who might enjoy the podcast. After many requests, Design Aglow an...2019-03-0715 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 131: How to Treat Your Clients Without Buying Them Physical Gifts - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Today on the podcast, I’m sharing the ways that I treat my clients without buying them physical gifts. I’ll tell you how many of you buy gifts for your clients, and I’ll share how I’m spending my money differently these days when it comes to creating a remarkable client experience. And be sure to grab my list of five free apps to share with engaged couples. Share these on your private Facebook group for clients, or incorporate them into an email as a touchpoint to stay in touch with your clients. S...2019-02-2006 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 130: How to Make Your Photos Look More High End - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Today on the podcast, I’m sharing ten easy ways to make your images look more high end. Do you have other tips or ideas for how you make your images stand out? Message me through @photofieldnotes for a chance to be featured on a future episode. Related Resources: Portrait Style Guide template with tips to prepare your clients (the full Virtual Product Sales for Portrait Photographers course is coming soon!) Download free product mockups to share your images. Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode up...2019-02-0612 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 129: Are Photo Contests Worth it? Here’s How to Approach Them - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers This week I’m sharing my experiences and perspectives around photo contests. Are they worth it? Should you pay for them? How should you approach them? If you missed last week’s episode about how to sell more photo products in your business without adding any more meetings to your plate, check it out here. Related Link: Shoot and Share Contest Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To get future episodes and other goodies, be sure to s...2019-01-2308 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 128: How to Sell More Products in Your Photo Business Without In Person Sales - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Today’s show is a special episode—this is essentially the audio version of the Facebook Live webinar that I’m putting on with Design Aglow to walk through my four step process for selling more products to my clients without using in person sales. Listen in for quick tips, or jump over to the Facebook Live recording to see me, see the visuals, and leave questions. Want the full step-by-step directions to set up your virtual sale and the customizable style guide to share with your clients? Get the Course: Virtua...2019-01-1032 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 127: Sharing My 2019 Goals for my Photography Business - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersToday I’m sharing my top photography business goals for 2019, including what I want to focus on, what I’m going to experiment with, what I’m going to change, and areas that are still big question marks. Related Resources: Planning For a Successful New Year in Your Photography Business Mastin Labs Presets (affiliate link) Zero Waste Home Trash is for Tossers TerraCycle (recycling difficult to recycle items) Be sure to mark your calendar for January 10 at 4:00 PM ET. I’ll be hosting a webinar on Facebook with Design Aglow about how to make more product s...2019-01-0215 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 126: Planning For A Successful New Year in Your Photography Business - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers Today on the podcast, I’m talking about the steps I take to plan for a successful new year in my photography business, including balancing my books each month, budgeting, and setting up my calendar to make sure that I know how much work I need to book and when I’m willing to work. Download my free profit planning worksheet to follow along with this episode. Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To get future episodes and othe...2018-12-1910 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 125: How to Create an Impactful Photography Website with Britt and Kelsey of Launch Your Daydream - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersToday on the podcast, I’m hanging out with Britt Hyatt and Kelsey Christine, co-founders of the virtual branding studio, Launch Your Daydream. Here’s what we’ll cover: The biggest mistakes that photographers makes on their websites. The must-have information that many photographers forget to include in their websites. How to get started on your website if you’re new or looking to upgrade. Quick tips for standing out in your market. Quick Resources: Get Britt and Kelsey’s free download: WTF is branding? Katie Norris of Foto Strap is offering listeners free monogrammin...2018-12-1240 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 124: How to Make Clients Fall in Love with Your Photography BrandI took a last minute trip to Rome in November, and being in a foreign culture gave me a big “aha” moment about how our clients often feel when they head into a photo session with us as photographers. Listen to the full episode to hear what I learned and how it can be applied to our clients to make sure they have an amazing experience that keeps them coming back (and recommending us to others). Stay in the Loop Follow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To g...2018-12-0511 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 123: Taking Action on Big Dreams With Fotolanthropy’s Katie Norris - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersKatie Norris is a Dallas-based photographer and filmmaker who took a leap of creative faith when she founded the nonprofit Fotolanthropy six years ago. Fotolanthropy has produced more than 20 films that share the inspiring true stories of remarkable people who have defied great odds. Katie is the producer of 2 award-winning films Travis: A Soldier’s Story and The Luckiest Man and she is currently working on her new documentary project titled 7 Yards. Katie is also the founder of the Fotostrap, a beautiful genuine leather and customizable camera strap that also supports the mission and work of Fotolanthropy. Fi...2018-11-2831 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 122: How to Survive in a Changing Photography Market with Troy Christopher Plota - Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersToday I’m talking with Troy Christopher Plota, creator of the Plotagraph, about the future of photography. What do we as photographers need to do and know to keep up in ever changing and ever more competitive markets?Related Links:Plotaverse in the Apple app storeCheck out Plotaverse ProCheck out Troy’s TED Talk: The Future of PhotographyStay in the LoopFollow @photofieldnotes for quick tips, episode updates, and to be featured in a future episode. To get future episodes and other goodies, be sure to subscribe in iTunes, follow @photofieldnotes on Inst...2018-11-1425 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 121: What to Put on Your Photography About Page with Chris ScottGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/put-photography-page-chris-scott 2018-11-0836 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 120: Photographers Share Their Most Cringeworthy Moments Behind the LensView show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/crazy-and-embarrassing-stories-from-professional-photographers 2018-11-0113 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 119: Taking Control of Your Money with Megan LaneGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/taking-control-money-megan-lane 2018-10-2638 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 118: Getting Through the Hard Stuff in Your BusinessGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/getting-through-the-hard-stuff-in-your-business 2018-10-1813 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 117: How to Make Kids and Families Look Great in Photos with Jessica WeinstockGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/make-kids-families-look-great-photos-jessica-weinstock 2018-10-0432 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 116: What it Costs to Run a Photography BusinessGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/costs-run-photography-business 2018-09-2820 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 115: A New Way to Price Your Photography Services With Blair EnnsGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/a-new-way-to-price-your-photography-services-with-blair-enns 2018-09-1943 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 114: 10 Ways to Add Value (and Charge More) as a PhotographerSee full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/how-to-add-value-and-charge-more-as-a-photographer 2018-09-1217 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 113: Understanding Consumer Psychology as a PhotographerGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/understanding-consumer-psychology-as-a-photographer 2018-09-0517 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 112: Conquering the Technical Side of Photography with Dawn RichardsonGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/conquering-the-technical-side-of-photography-with-dawn-richardson 2018-08-3043 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 111: Photographers: How to Deal with Photoshop Retouching RequestsGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/retouching 2018-08-2211 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 110: 10 Tips for Better (And More Profitable) Group PhotosGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/10-tips-for-better-and-more-profitable-group-photos 2018-08-1625 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 109: Bartering Ideas for Photographers (Listener Contribution Episode)Get full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/barter 2018-08-0823 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 108: Why You Should Over-Communicate With Your Photography ClientsGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/why-you-should-over-communicate-with-your-photography-clients 2018-08-0117 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 106: Selling and Producing Albums for Your Photography ClientsGet full show note at https://photofieldnotes.com/selling-and-producing-albums-for-your-photography-clients 2018-07-0814 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 105: Quick Holiday Thoughts From Allie SiartoGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/quick-holiday-thoughts-from-allie-siarto 2018-07-0405 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 104: Social Media Marketing for Photographers with Cyrissa CarlsonGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/social-media-marketing-photographers-cyrissa-carlson 2018-06-2747 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 103: Your Photography Business Marketing PlanOn last week's podcast episode, I talked about why you should consider paid advertising to market your photography business. This week, I'm talking you through a marketing plan for using "free" tactics to grow your photo business. The main key is focus—no matter which marketing tactic you choose, make sure that you're dedicating enough time to that tactic to really master it. If you dabble in everything, you're less likely to do any of it well, so pick your focus, and really go for it. Listen to the full episode for more details on which photography marketing tactics I re...2018-06-2019 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 102: How to Use Paid Advertising to Market Your Photography BusinessGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-06-1314 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 101: My Photography Backup WorkflowGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/my-photography-backup-workflow 2018-06-0614 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 100: Spencer Lum on Standing Out as a Photographer with a Unique Style and Brand VoiceGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/spencer-lum-on-standing-out-as-a-photographer-with-a-unique-style-and-brand-voice 2018-05-3044 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 99: Working With Friends as a Professional PhotographerGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/friends 2018-05-2313 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 98: Finding Opportunities in the Failures and Diversifying Your Photography Income With John GreengoGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/finding-opportunities-in-the-failures-and-diversifying-your-photography-income-with-john-greengo 2018-05-1633 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 97: Bonus Mother's Day Episode: Katrina Russo on Running a Photography Business as a MotherGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/bonus-mothers-day-episode-katrina-russo-on-running-a-photography-business-as-a-mother 2018-05-1321 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 96: Getting Clients to Feel Natural in Front of the Camera with Cathrine TaylorGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/laughter 2018-05-0929 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 95: How to Use Automation in Your Photography BusinessGet full show notes at https://photofieldnotes.com/automation 2018-05-0213 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 94: CloudSpot's Gavin Wade Offers His Counterpoint: Should Photographers Share Images with Vendors?See full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-04-2535 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 93: Should Photographers Share All Images with Vendors? An Open Conversation with Mikkel MihlradSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-04-1848 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 92: How to Book Destination Weddings and Attract Clients at Home With Jacqui ColeSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-04-1132 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 91: What I Learned About My Photography Business From Six Weeks Traveling the CountryView full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-04-0314 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 90: A Photo Field Notes AnnouncementI have a little update for my Photo Field Notes listeners today—listen in to find out what's new. 2018-02-1404 min

The Beginner Photography Podcast086: Allie Siarto - The Wine Tasting Experience: Photographing World Class MemoriesToday's guest is Allie Siarto. A wedding and lifestyle photographer from East Lansing Michigan. She is also the host of the Photo Field Notes Podcast where she focuses on business growth by interviewing other successful photographers. Allie shares some great tips on how to deliver an experiences that will blow your clients away!In this episode you'll learn:How Allie left her corporate job to pursue photographyWhat Allie learned while working at a big ad agencyHow Allie booked her first wedding clientThe importance of becoming a photography apprenticeThe first lens Allie bought for her cameraTips on...2018-02-1258 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 89: Dealing with Rejection as a Creative Business OwnerSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-02-0710 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 88: What I'm Changing in my Photography Business This YearSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-01-3109 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 87: Analyzing Your Photography BusinessSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-01-2408 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 86: How to Buy and Maintain Your Photography Gear Without Going BrokeSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-01-1711 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 85: Growing Your Photography Business with Ashton Songer FergusonSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-01-1034 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 84: Marketing Your Photography Business Through Partnerships with Zara AshbySee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2018-01-0333 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 81: Creating Lasting Client Relationships - with Photographer, Emily HinsonSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-12-1452 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 80: How to Create Systems for Your Business and Life with Amanda HedgepethSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-12-0637 min

The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben HartleySFPP 53: Finding Your Own Style With Allie SiartoMeet Allie Siarto. Allie always thought that she was going to pursue a career in corporate America and work her way up the ladder… …that was until her boss told her she couldn’t go to the dentist because they were too busy That’s the moment she knew she needed a change. Today, Allie is a professional portrait and wedding photographer based out of East Lansing, Michigan. In this episode, Allie and I talk about the importance of finding your own style and figuring out what kind of message...2017-12-0446 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 79: The Photographer’s Wish List: The Best Gifts to Get a PhotographerGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-11-2911 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 78: The Best Client Gifts for PhotographersSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-11-2217 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 77: Stress and Anxiety as a Photography Business Owner with Tarah MunterGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-11-1528 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 76: Easy Ways to Give Back With Your Photo BusinessSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-11-0833 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 75: The 7 Biggest Mistakes I've Made as a PhotographerGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-11-0114 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 74: Photography Tips: How to Take Portraits in Full SunGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com.Be sure to download my free guide for more tips and examples to go along with the episode. 2017-10-2517 min $Jon Nastor\'s Hack the Entrepreneur$ Jon Nastor's Hack the EntrepreneurHTE 374: Doing Things Before You Are Ready | Allie Siarto In 2009, my guest co-founded and was Director of Analytics at Loudpixel, a successful social analytics company. After many successful years, she realized it wasn’t quite what she wanted to be doing, so she made a change. Today my guest is an independent wedding and lifestyle photographer. In a market that most people struggle to start a business in, my guest has managed to build a business to where she works part-time and makes a full-time income. This allows her time to spend with her 1-year old daughter. She also runs an interview podcast series for...2017-10-2000 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 73: Collaboration, Creativity and Connection for Photographers with Khalid IbrahimSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-10-1828 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 72: Seeking Mentorship as a Photographer With Molly SanchezSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-10-1120 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 71: The Pros and Cons of Having a Studio as a PhotographerSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-10-0423 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 70: How to Run a Hybrid Film + Digital Photography Photography Company with Stephanie FishbeinSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-09-2731 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 69: Selling as a Photographer With Sales Coach Maria BayerSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-09-2027 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 68: How to Cut Your Photography Editing Time in Half with Andy Hayes of PaletteSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-09-1331 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 67: Balancing Client Relationships and Workload in Your Photography Business With Christa MazakSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-09-0625 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 66: A Week in the Life of a Professional PhotographerSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-08-3018 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 65: Diversity and Inclusion in Your Photography Business with Laylee EmadiSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-08-2324 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 64: 3 Ways to Work More Efficiently in Your Photography BusinessSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-08-1620 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 63: Defining Your Own Success as a Photographer and Business OwnerSee full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-08-1014 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 62: Valuing Your Work and Pricing Yourself as a Photographer With Jeanette MenesesGet full show notes at photofieldnotes.com. 2017-08-0317 min

Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 29: Allie Siarto on Entrepreneurship and a Fulfilling CareerAfter my interview with my friend and fellow photographer, Mikkel from Mikkel Paige Photography, she came back and told me that she wanted to interview me for the podcast so that I could tell my own story. It was fun to be on the "other side" of the interview for this one and share how I went from running a multiple six figure marketing company with my husband to essentially quitting it all to focus on photography full time.Sadly, the Get it Together Kit that I mentioned in the interview is no longer available. I'll have...2015-07-0148 min

Biz Women RockBWR 078: Allie Siarto: How to Get a $250,000 Client (As Your FIRST Client!)How do you say secure a quarter million dollar contract on your first try? Listen to our Interview with Allie Siarto, Co-Founder of Loudpixel to find out! How do you say secure a quarter million dollar contract on your first try? Listen to our Interview with Allie Siarto, Co-Founder of Loudpixel to find out! Allie Siarto co-founded Loudpixel with her husband Jeff in 2009. The company reads social media conversations and collects the data in a way that makes it easy for a company to make marketing and business decisions. In this inspiring interview, Allie shares why she started the...2014-08-0852 min