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Focus on Business with Jane Goodrich | A Podcast For PhotographersCapturing Moments: Connecting with Clients Through Authenticity with Chelsy WeiszIn this episode of "Focus on Business," join host Jane Goodrich, as she chats with photographer, business coach, and entrepreneur Chelsy Weisz about the art and business of photography. They delve into identifying the right clients by asking specific questions, the significance of celebrating successes, and the power of vulnerability in building genuine connections with your audience. Chelsy offers a few memorable wedding photography experiences, insights on overcoming challenges, adapting to different shooting locations, and the importance of sharing one’s creative journey to cultivate a supportive community. She emphasizes the importance of client fit, and shares a f...2024-07-3042 min
The Wise Photographer PodcastWork Life Balance as a PhotographerThe early months of my business were tough, there were a lot of tears, both from me and my 6-month-old daughter. I was trying to find my place in the new roles of mom and wife, and I was barely keeping my head above water. My journey into motherhood came a little sooner than I had thought it would. I was a sophomore in college when I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy brought my collegiate rodeo career to a sliding stop. Skyler was born in August we got married in October and I took on my fi...2021-04-1530 min
Next Brave Step PodcastWork Life Balance as a PhotographerThe early months of my business were tough, there were a lot of tears, both from me and my 6-month-old daughter. I was trying to find my place in the new roles of mom and wife, and I was barely keeping my head above water. My journey into motherhood came a little sooner than I had thought it would. I was a sophomore in college when I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy brought my collegiate rodeo career to a sliding stop. Skyler was born in August we got married in October and I took on my fi...2021-04-1530 min
Agriculture's Top HandsEpisode 10: Chelsy WeiszChelsy is a Wedding Photographer, Farmer/Rancher and helps operate their family greenhouse, so she has seen Ag from many sides. Listen here to get some great advice and words of wisdom from Chelsy!
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https://chelsyweiszphotography.com/category/the-wise-photographer-podcast/2021-03-1638 minNext Brave Step Podcast5 Tools for Photographers as Bookings Increase After COVIDRestrictions are starting to lift, and brides who have held off on planning weddings are starting to come out of the woodwork. 21 and 22 are shaping up to be very busy for a lot of photographers including myself, which is super exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. My inbox has been flooded with inquiries lately which I am super thankful for, and I hope yours is too! With the sudden onslaught of inquiries and bookings, there are some key tools and resources I have been using every day to keep things running efficiently. Today I’m sharing the top 5 tools...2021-03-1530 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast5 Tools for Photographers as Bookings Increase After COVIDRestrictions are starting to lift, and brides who have held off on planning weddings are starting to come out of the woodwork. 21 and 22 are shaping up to be very busy for a lot of photographers including myself, which is super exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. My inbox has been flooded with inquiries lately which I am super thankful for, and I hope yours is too! With the sudden onslaught of inquiries and bookings, there are some key tools and resources I have been using every day to keep things running efficiently. Today I’m sharing the top 5 tools...2021-03-1530 minNext Brave Step PodcastHow to Define Your Ideal Client as a PhotographerYour ideal client is someone who vibes with your tribe. It’s one of those topics that we say yeah, yeah I know I should do that I kinda have it figured out but not really. Or you are super afraid to get very specific on who you are looking to serve because the idea of leaving someone or some money out makes you sweat. I am right there with ya! It took me entirely way too long to actually sit down and grind out the nitty details on who my ideal client was. If you are listening to this w...2020-10-1311 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHow to Define Your Ideal Client as a PhotographerYour ideal client is someone who vibes with your tribe. It’s one of those topics that we say yeah, yeah I know I should do that I kinda have it figured out but not really. Or you are super afraid to get very specific on who you are looking to serve because the idea of leaving someone or some money out makes you sweat. I am right there with ya! It took me entirely way too long to actually sit down and grind out the nitty details on who my ideal client was. If you are listening to this w...2020-10-1311 minNext Brave Step PodcastHarness the Power of Your Instagram Bio Link2020-10-1307 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHarness the Power of Your Instagram Bio Link2020-10-1307 minNext Brave Step PodcastEasy Social Media Strategy for PhotographersGetting the word out about your new photography business can feel like a giant hurdle. There are so many places to share online: Facebook Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook Stories, Facebook groups, Instagram stories, Instagram reels, IG TV, Snapchat, TicTock, Twitter, LinkedIn, the list goes on. Then add in adds on Facebook Instagram and Pinterest and it can get expensive fast. This list is enough to make anyone’s head spin! Today we are breaking this down, taking away the fear, and arming you with an action plan you can use week after week to show up on social media, to serv...2020-10-0613 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastEasy Social Media Strategy for PhotographersGetting the word out about your new photography business can feel like a giant hurdle. There are so many places to share online: Facebook Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook Stories, Facebook groups, Instagram stories, Instagram reels, IG TV, Snapchat, TicTock, Twitter, LinkedIn, the list goes on. Then add in adds on Facebook Instagram and Pinterest and it can get expensive fast. This list is enough to make anyone’s head spin! Today we are breaking this down, taking away the fear, and arming you with an action plan you can use week after week to show up on social media, to serv...2020-10-0613 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast5 Things Your Photography Website Needs to Book Clients Getting started with building a website can feel totally overwhelming. Choosing fonts, picking out colors, The way the design looks is super important, but the content it contains is where the magic happens. Whether you are hiring a designer or doing it yourself, there are things you need to think through before you even begin. Today we are chatting all about the 5 things you need to have on your photography website. These could be individual pages or different sections of a one-page website. No matter the formatting you go with, your photography website needs to contain these 5 thin...2020-09-0800 minNext Brave Step Podcast5 Things Your Photography Website Needs to Book Clients Getting started with building a website can feel totally overwhelming. Choosing fonts, picking out colors, The way the design looks is super important, but the content it contains is where the magic happens. Whether you are hiring a designer or doing it yourself, there are things you need to think through before you even begin. Today we are chatting all about the 5 things you need to have on your photography website. These could be individual pages or different sections of a one-page website. No matter the formatting you go with, your photography website needs to contain these 5 thin...2020-09-0811 minNext Brave Step PodcastStarting a Photography Business on a Budget Starting a photography business can be expensive when you really start to look at the cost of things like equipment, advertising, and education. It’s crazy how fast things can add up, $12 monthly subscription here, new lens there, oh, and you probably need some new props right. Before you know it, you’ve spent more money then you made this month, which is not the point of a business right! We go into business to make money, not lose money, yet I often hear about photographers who are losing money on their business. That i...2020-09-0115 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastStarting a Photography Business on a Budget Starting a photography business can be expensive when you really start to look at the cost of things like equipment, advertising, and education. It’s crazy how fast things can add up, $12 monthly subscription here, new lens there, oh, and you probably need some new props right. Before you know it, you’ve spent more money then you made this month, which is not the point of a business right! We go into business to make money, not lose money, yet I often hear about photographers who are losing money on their business. That i...2020-09-0100 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast5 Things I Did Right When Starting My Photography Business Starting a photography business can seem so overwhelming. There are a million things to do and learn equipment and editing techniques to master. Then you step back and wonder if you’re even doing any of it right, or are you wasting time and money on things that don’t matter in the long run. I get it I was there once. It’s completely overwhelming! I got really hung up on making sure I was doing things right. While I did a lot right, I also got stuck in research mode and didn’t actually...2020-08-2500 minNext Brave Step Podcast5 Things I Did Right When Starting My Photography Business Starting a photography business can seem so overwhelming. There are a million things to do and learn equipment and editing techniques to master. Then you step back and wonder if you’re even doing any of it right, or are you wasting time and money on things that don’t matter in the long run. I get it I was there once. It’s completely overwhelming! I got really hung up on making sure I was doing things right. While I did a lot right, I also got stuck in research mode and didn’t actually...2020-08-2509 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastThe Biggest Secret to Strategic Portfolio Photoshoots You just booked one of your first clients. You pull up to your session only to find your clients are wearing miss-matched clothing with big logos. One of them is in bright neon pink, throwing some seriously scary color casts on everyone’s skin. You had been so excited about these images to be the face of your new photography business. While you are super excited to be getting real clients, it’s just not the dream session you had hoped for. I see you; I get it. I’ve been there too. What if I told...2020-08-1900 minNext Brave Step PodcastThe Biggest Secret to Strategic Portfolio Photoshoots You just booked one of your first clients. You pull up to your session only to find your clients are wearing miss-matched clothing with big logos. One of them is in bright neon pink, throwing some seriously scary color casts on everyone’s skin. You had been so excited about these images to be the face of your new photography business. While you are super excited to be getting real clients, it’s just not the dream session you had hoped for. I see you; I get it. I’ve been there too. What if I told...2020-08-1911 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastThe Forced Sabbatical Was Exactly What I Needed Welcome back, my friend! How are you! I’ve missed you guys. I know things kind of abruptly stopped for the wise photographer podcast, and I’m sorry for that. But I had to take a step back for my mental health. This spring, when COVID 19 hit, I suddenly had a lot on my plate. Between becoming a homeschool teacher overnight, moving our greenhouse online, calving, and helping our church navigate streaming online, I started to feel overwhelmed. before COVID was a pandemic Then the...2020-08-1100 minNext Brave Step PodcastThe Forced Sabbatical Was Exactly What I Needed Welcome back, my friend! How are you! I’ve missed you guys. I know things kind of abruptly stopped for the wise photographer podcast, and I’m sorry for that. But I had to take a step back for my mental health. This spring, when COVID 19 hit, I suddenly had a lot on my plate. Between becoming a homeschool teacher overnight, moving our greenhouse online, calving, and helping our church navigate streaming online, I started to feel overwhelmed. before COVID was a pandemic Then the...2020-08-1114 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastMarketing Tips for PreSchool Photographers with Emily Davis and KiddiClicks PhotographyJoin host Chelsy Weisz and Emily Davis of KiddieClicks Photography as they walk through marketing tips for preschool photographers, how to get your foot in the door with preschool directors, and build a relationship that creates repeat schools season after season. Emily is also offering listeners an exclusive offer for 20% off her premiere preschool course where you will learn everything from lighting and backdrop choices to posing, marketing and so much more! Find out more at emilydaviseducation.com and use code: WISEPHOTOGRAPHER at check out. Check out the show notes here! 2020-05-1500 minNext Brave Step PodcastMarketing Tips for PreSchool Photographers with Emily Davis and KiddiClicks PhotographyJoin host Chelsy Weisz and Emily Davis of KiddieClicks Photography as they walk through marketing tips for preschool photographers, how to get your foot in the door with preschool directors, and build a relationship that creates repeat schools season after season. Emily is also offering listeners an exclusive offer for 20% off her premiere preschool course where you will learn everything from lighting and backdrop choices to posing, marketing and so much more! Find out more at emilydaviseducation.com and use code: WISEPHOTOGRAPHER at check out. Check out the show notes here! 2020-05-1522 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastKicking Imposter Syndrome to the Curb with Dr. Tiffany EurichResearchers say that imposter syndrome has a tendency to affect women more often than men. Today I'm sitting down with Tiffany Eurich to share 5 way you can kick imposter syndrome to the curb!2020-05-0600 minNext Brave Step PodcastKicking Imposter Syndrome to the Curb with Dr. Tiffany EurichResearchers say that imposter syndrome has a tendency to affect women more often than men. Today I'm sitting down with Tiffany Eurich to share 5 way you can kick imposter syndrome to the curb!2020-05-0642 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastBookkeeping for New PhotographersStephanie Thacker is the founder and CEO of Steadfast Bookkeeping Company. After seven years in small businesses and corporate, Stephanie started Steadfast Bookkeeping in 2011, because of her passion for helping business owners achieve their dreams. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs as well as running a few businesses herself, she realized that bookkeeper is just one of the many hats that business leaders wear today. Links for Stephanie www.steadfastbookkeeping.com https://www.facebook.com/steadfastbookkeeping/ Instagram - @steadfastbookkeepingco2020-04-1700 minNext Brave Step PodcastBookkeeping for New PhotographersStephanie Thacker is the founder and CEO of Steadfast Bookkeeping Company. After seven years in small businesses and corporate, Stephanie started Steadfast Bookkeeping in 2011, because of her passion for helping business owners achieve their dreams. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs as well as running a few businesses herself, she realized that bookkeeper is just one of the many hats that business leaders wear today. Links for Stephanie www.steadfastbookkeeping.com https://www.facebook.com/steadfastbookkeeping/ Instagram - @steadfastbookkeepingco2020-04-1723 minNext Brave Step PodcastClient Workflows for PhotographersToday we are chatting all about client workflows. So what is a client workflow? I want to quickly break this down so you know exactly what it is I’m talking about today! For me when I talk about client workflow, it's a list of all the steps that you do to book your client, get them ready for their photoshoot, deliver your images, and what happens after that. Listen in as I break down the essentials of a workflow and how they can change the process and easy for your business! Sign up for...2020-04-0913 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastClient Workflows for PhotographersToday we are chatting all about client workflows. So what is a client workflow? I want to quickly break this down so you know exactly what it is I’m talking about today! For me when I talk about client workflow, it's a list of all the steps that you do to book your client, get them ready for their photoshoot, deliver your images, and what happens after that. Listen in as I break down the essentials of a workflow and how they can change the process and easy for your business! Sign up for...2020-04-0900 minNext Brave Step PodcastThe Truth About Outsourcing Editing - Nathan HolritzToday's guest is Nathan Holritz. Nathan is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Nathan photographed weddings for over a decade before becoming the founder and CEO of PhotographersEdit.com. He's also the host of the Boca podcast. In his free time, Nathan enjoys spending time with his two children, his family and his friends. He also enjoys reading, playing soccer and riding motorcycles. I reached out to Nathan to come on the show today for a few different reasons. A lot of my coaching clients have been looking at their businesses and really starting to break them down to...2020-04-0128 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastThe Truth About Outsourcing Editing - Nathan HolritzToday's guest is Nathan Holritz. Nathan is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Nathan photographed weddings for over a decade before becoming the founder and CEO of PhotographersEdit.com. He's also the host of the Boca podcast. In his free time, Nathan enjoys spending time with his two children, his family and his friends. He also enjoys reading, playing soccer and riding motorcycles. I reached out to Nathan to come on the show today for a few different reasons. A lot of my coaching clients have been looking at their businesses and really starting to break them down to...2020-04-0100 minNext Brave Step PodcastDealing with Uncertainty and Fear Caused by COVID19Hey, guys, this is a little bit of a different podcast then what we have been doing lately. Today I’m going to be chatting about recent events. But as a quick little PSA, if you are listening around little ones I would suggest popping in some headphones. While there is nothing graphic or explicit in today’s episode I just want you to be aware that we are going to be chatting about the COVID 19 virus and its implications on our lives and communities, and I know in our household our first grader has been listening to a lot...2020-03-3111 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastDealing with Uncertainty and Fear Caused by COVID19Hey, guys, this is a little bit of a different podcast then what we have been doing lately. Today I’m going to be chatting about recent events. But as a quick little PSA, if you are listening around little ones I would suggest popping in some headphones. While there is nothing graphic or explicit in today’s episode I just want you to be aware that we are going to be chatting about the COVID 19 virus and its implications on our lives and communities, and I know in our household our first grader has been listening to a lot...2020-03-3100 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#361: A Smart Client Workflow - Chelsy WeiszHave you set up amazing and efficient client workflows in your business?In episode 361 of the Bokeh Podcast, Chelsy Weisz joins us to discuss important principals behind a smart client workflow, along with the primary stages you should plan to incorporate. If your workload feels light due to rescheduling sessions due to COVID-19, now is the time to prepare for when you hit your busy season and don't have as much free time!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subsc...2020-03-3148 minNext Brave Step PodcastHow to Get Started in Product Styling Photography with Erica SteevesI was so excited to interview Erica, who is a Commercial Photographer! She launched her business seven short months ago, and she, like many creative businesses, are still trying to figure things out and put the pieces together. She started as a prop stylist, dominated the niche and now and it's her primary expertise. Taking the leap to branch on her own, her experiences, the opportunities that she has worked for and her vision of what makes a commercial photographer is a breath of fresh air. She is the real deal, and a woman many photographers should look up...2020-03-1822 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHow to Get Started in Product Styling Photography with Erica SteevesI was so excited to interview Erica, who is a Commercial Photographer! She launched her business seven short months ago, and she, like many creative businesses, are still trying to figure things out and put the pieces together. She started as a prop stylist, dominated the niche and now and it's her primary expertise. Taking the leap to branch on her own, her experiences, the opportunities that she has worked for and her vision of what makes a commercial photographer is a breath of fresh air. She is the real deal, and a woman many photographers should look up...2020-03-1800 minNext Brave Step PodcastHow I Get Everything Done | Batching! | The Wise Photographer PodcastWe as busy mamas and photographers have to wear a lot of hats. We are chauffeurs, personal shoppers, and chefs, bookkeepers, client relation specialists, editors, website designers, house cleaners, copywriters, stylists, lifeguards, we do all the things. It can feel like the only way to get everything done is to multitask it all. But here is the thing there really is no such thing as multitasking. What we are really doing is task switching. Task switching can look like a little reading, write a post, respond to some emails, scroll Instagram, then do it all over again. We are...2020-03-1118 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHow I Get Everything Done | Batching! | The Wise Photographer PodcastWe as busy mamas and photographers have to wear a lot of hats. We are chauffeurs, personal shoppers, and chefs, bookkeepers, client relation specialists, editors, website designers, house cleaners, copywriters, stylists, lifeguards, we do all the things. It can feel like the only way to get everything done is to multitask it all. But here is the thing there really is no such thing as multitasking. What we are really doing is task switching. Task switching can look like a little reading, write a post, respond to some emails, scroll Instagram, then do it all over again. We are...2020-03-1100 minNext Brave Step PodcastIs Your Website Legal? Interview with Attorney Paige HulseToday I'm sitting down with Paige Hulse. Paige is the founder and lead attorney at the creative law shop and online resource for contract templates and business tools for creative entrepreneurs. After working as a contract litigator by day and pursuing her creative outlet of calligraphy by night, Paige recognized the need for legally sound resources for the creative business owners and be in her own law firm. Page hosts law as well as the creative law shop back in 2017 now, Paige is thrilled to be able to support creatives around the world with the shop as well as...2020-03-0437 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastIs Your Website Legal? Interview with Attorney Paige HulseToday I'm sitting down with Paige Hulse. Paige is the founder and lead attorney at the creative law shop and online resource for contract templates and business tools for creative entrepreneurs. After working as a contract litigator by day and pursuing her creative outlet of calligraphy by night, Paige recognized the need for legally sound resources for the creative business owners and be in her own law firm. Page hosts law as well as the creative law shop back in 2017 now, Paige is thrilled to be able to support creatives around the world with the shop as well as...2020-03-0400 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastWhat Does Coaching Look Like?We are 8 weeks into the new year. By now the surge of energy and hype of the new year has worn off, and it’s possible you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. Friend, it is okay to feel the way you do, because here is the thing at some point during your entrepreneurial journey you might feel tired, you might feel overwhelmed and stretched too thin like you’re trying to find that light at the end of a tunnel. You know if something doesn’t fundamentally change in your business, you will have to go bac...2020-02-2600 minNext Brave Step PodcastWhat Does Coaching Look Like?We are 8 weeks into the new year. By now the surge of energy and hype of the new year has worn off, and it’s possible you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. Friend, it is okay to feel the way you do, because here is the thing at some point during your entrepreneurial journey you might feel tired, you might feel overwhelmed and stretched too thin like you’re trying to find that light at the end of a tunnel. You know if something doesn’t fundamentally change in your business, you will have to go bac...2020-02-2609 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastWhy Words Matter with Ashlyn CarterI’m really excited for today’s guest. Ashlyn Carter is a conversion copywriter and marketing strategist specializing in wedding & creative industries. She traded Fortune 500 clients in corporate marketing to bring in more than seven-figures in her business writing for creatives like Jenna Kutcher, Beth Kirby of Local Milk, Julie Solomon, Katelyn James, Hilary Rushford, Lara Casey/Cultivate What Matters, and more. Her launch funnels have generated upwards of $500 thousand in revenue for clients. She's been a contributing educator with Creative Live, ConvertKit, and HoneyBook, and has been featured in Southern Living, Style Me Pretty, and more. Ashlyn lives in A...2020-02-1900 minNext Brave Step PodcastWhy Words Matter with Ashlyn CarterI’m really excited for today’s guest. Ashlyn Carter is a conversion copywriter and marketing strategist specializing in wedding & creative industries. She traded Fortune 500 clients in corporate marketing to bring in more than seven-figures in her business writing for creatives like Jenna Kutcher, Beth Kirby of Local Milk, Julie Solomon, Katelyn James, Hilary Rushford, Lara Casey/Cultivate What Matters, and more. Her launch funnels have generated upwards of $500 thousand in revenue for clients. She's been a contributing educator with Creative Live, ConvertKit, and HoneyBook, and has been featured in Southern Living, Style Me Pretty, and more. Ashlyn lives in A...2020-02-1938 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast10 Tips to Shooting Your First WeddingWedding photographers are some of the strongest, smartest, and most creative people I know. Wedding photography is not for the faint of heart. Weddings are long days, where you are on your feet all day. You carry a lot of weight on your shoulders. Quite literally with all your gear, but also the weight of responsibility that comes with weddings. There are no do-overs, things don’t get canceled for rain, and lighting is definitely going to change throughout the day. Shooting weddings is extremely hard on your body too I mean they call it a “wedding hangover” for a reason...2020-02-1200 minNext Brave Step Podcast10 Tips to Shooting Your First WeddingWedding photographers are some of the strongest, smartest, and most creative people I know. Wedding photography is not for the faint of heart. Weddings are long days, where you are on your feet all day. You carry a lot of weight on your shoulders. Quite literally with all your gear, but also the weight of responsibility that comes with weddings. There are no do-overs, things don’t get canceled for rain, and lighting is definitely going to change throughout the day. Shooting weddings is extremely hard on your body too I mean they call it a “wedding hangover” for a reason...2020-02-1219 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastWork-Life Balance with Shay CochraneI have so much respect for Shay as an entrepreneur, as a photographer and as a mom and wife. She has been so honest about what her journey has looked like to grow her business and finding this balance between being a wife and a mom to two beautiful daughters. Today, we are talking about her journey to find this balance, what it’s has looked like and she is also sharing some of her best tips for other photographers to do the same. Shay has built a business just her in her dark guest bedroom to be...2020-02-0500 minNext Brave Step PodcastWork-Life Balance with Shay CochraneI have so much respect for Shay as an entrepreneur, as a photographer and as a mom and wife. She has been so honest about what her journey has looked like to grow her business and finding this balance between being a wife and a mom to two beautiful daughters. Today, we are talking about her journey to find this balance, what it’s has looked like and she is also sharing some of her best tips for other photographers to do the same. Shay has built a business just her in her dark guest bedroom to be...2020-02-0541 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastWhat is a Model Release, and Why you Need One in Your Photography ContractSo let's start with the basics, what is a model release? A model release is a document that is signed by the subject (your clients) of a photograph, giving you the photographer permission to use the images taken of him or her. It is a legal document between the subject and the owner of the photograph (which is you, the photographer) in which the subject gives their permission for you to use the images for your marketing, website, blog, etc. So why do we need a model release? By having a model release in...2020-01-2900 minNext Brave Step PodcastWhat is a Model Release, and Why you Need One in Your Photography ContractSo let's start with the basics, what is a model release? A model release is a document that is signed by the subject (your clients) of a photograph, giving you the photographer permission to use the images taken of him or her. It is a legal document between the subject and the owner of the photograph (which is you, the photographer) in which the subject gives their permission for you to use the images for your marketing, website, blog, etc. So why do we need a model release? By having a model release in...2020-01-2906 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast5 Things You Must Have on Your Website as a PhotographerYour website is your online store, its where people can learn more about you, see your vibe, check out your work, and connect for more information. I absolutely love web design; I think I was a website designer in another lifetime, if this photography thing didn't work out for me, I would have totally gone into that! If social media is the introduction or the invitation, your website is the party! You have complete control of your user's experience, and there are so many fancy things you can do! With all the fancy bells and whistles you ca...2020-01-2200 minNext Brave Step Podcast5 Things You Must Have on Your Website as a PhotographerYour website is your online store, its where people can learn more about you, see your vibe, check out your work, and connect for more information. I absolutely love web design; I think I was a website designer in another lifetime, if this photography thing didn't work out for me, I would have totally gone into that! If social media is the introduction or the invitation, your website is the party! You have complete control of your user's experience, and there are so many fancy things you can do! With all the fancy bells and whistles you ca...2020-01-2210 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastPersonal Branding and Marketing for PhotographersIt seems like someone is opening a photography business around every corner. With the affordability of digital cameras, and allure of a fun, creative outlet you can make money from, its easy to say the market feels oversaturated. On the surface level, each photographer isn't all that different, we all have access to the same equipment, with the right amount of funds we have access to the same training, and resources. But there is one thing that can't be duplicated, and that is the YOU factor. YouR=r personality; your likes dislike, experiences are what...2020-01-1600 minNext Brave Step PodcastPersonal Branding and Marketing for PhotographersIt seems like someone is opening a photography business around every corner. With the affordability of digital cameras, and allure of a fun, creative outlet you can make money from, its easy to say the market feels oversaturated. On the surface level, each photographer isn't all that different, we all have access to the same equipment, with the right amount of funds we have access to the same training, and resources. But there is one thing that can't be duplicated, and that is the YOU factor. YouR=r personality; your likes dislike, experiences are what...2020-01-1612 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastEditorial Calendars for PhotographersYou might already have a blog alongside your website, or you are considering getting one. We have all heard that we should have a blog. But here is the thing about a blog, if it's not updated frequently it can send our potential clients the message that we are no longer in business! So besides that, why is blogging so important as a photographer? Photography is a service and a personal one at that. Your clients are letting you into their lives, and trusting you with some pretty big moments. The more you can give them a...2020-01-0800 minNext Brave Step PodcastEditorial Calendars for PhotographersYou might already have a blog alongside your website, or you are considering getting one. We have all heard that we should have a blog. But here is the thing about a blog, if it's not updated frequently it can send our potential clients the message that we are no longer in business! So besides that, why is blogging so important as a photographer? Photography is a service and a personal one at that. Your clients are letting you into their lives, and trusting you with some pretty big moments. The more you can give them a...2020-01-0838 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastStart Living the Life you Want This YearToday is January first, and that means goal-setting is on everyone's mind!! while I don't think there is really anything super special about January first. You can start a goal at any time, so if you are listening to this some time in the middle of the year, that is totally fine; all of this will still apply no matter the time of year! So this February I am finally getting my farming and ranching husband off the ranch, and we are taking a trip to San Antonio, the only reason he is going there is so...2020-01-0100 minNext Brave Step PodcastStart Living the Life you Want This YearToday is January first, and that means goal-setting is on everyone's mind!! while I don't think there is really anything super special about January first. You can start a goal at any time, so if you are listening to this some time in the middle of the year, that is totally fine; all of this will still apply no matter the time of year! So this February I am finally getting my farming and ranching husband off the ranch, and we are taking a trip to San Antonio, the only reason he is going there is so...2020-01-0114 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastTips for Moving Your Photography Business to a New State, or CountryToday I'm interviewing Myrna of Myrna Loy photography. Myrna is a military spouse currently located in Guam. Though the first time I met Myrna was when her family was based in Los Vegas. Myrna is an exceptionally talented photographer who photographs families maternity and boudoir. Myrna is a dear friend of mine! I'm so excited for her to be one of my first interviews. Today we are talking about steps to take when relocating your photography business. Myrna is also launching a new online course with the step by step guide she has used as she moved her family...2019-12-1800 minNext Brave Step PodcastTips for Moving Your Photography Business to a New State, or CountryToday I'm interviewing Myrna of Myrna Loy photography. Myrna is a military spouse currently located in Guam. Though the first time I met Myrna was when her family was based in Los Vegas. Myrna is an exceptionally talented photographer who photographs families maternity and boudoir. Myrna is a dear friend of mine! I'm so excited for her to be one of my first interviews. Today we are talking about steps to take when relocating your photography business. Myrna is also launching a new online course with the step by step guide she has used as she moved her family...2019-12-1815 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastWhat photographers should do during the off season!Get the most out of your offseason as a photographer. This list of 11 things to work on will have your photography business running like the well-oiled machine it could be! Don't just shut the door for the down season use it wisely! WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/2019-12-1100 minNext Brave Step PodcastWhat photographers should do during the off season!Get the most out of your offseason as a photographer. This list of 11 things to work on will have your photography business running like the well-oiled machine it could be! Don't just shut the door for the down season use it wisely! 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Today we are chatting about what a brand is, and how we as photographers can work at building a brand instead of just a business. what is a brand trying to find a good...2019-12-0400 minNext Brave Step PodcastWhy You Want to Build a Photography Brand not a BusinessA brand and a business sound pretty similar but in all reality, they are really different. A business is offering a product or service and delivering it. A business is only able to stand apart and compete on price. a brand has a personality, has interests, things that make it stand apart, it evolves over time, it grows just like we as individuals grow. Today we are chatting about what a brand is, and how we as photographers can work at building a brand instead of just a business. what is a brand trying to find a good...2019-12-0415 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHow To Book More Clients as A Photographer - Create an Amazing Client Experience! Show Notes Instagram Website Facebook Insiders Group Trello for Photography One of the most frequently asked questions I get from new photographers is how do I book more clients? I always ask what their client experience looks like. If you can create a client experience that wows your clients, they are going to become walking talking billboards ready to sing your name each and every time someone they know is looking for a photographer. We all know word of mouth advertising is one of the best forms of advertising but how do...2019-11-1400 minNext Brave Step PodcastHow To Book More Clients as A Photographer - Create an Amazing Client Experience! Show Notes Instagram Website Facebook Insiders Group Trello for Photography One of the most frequently asked questions I get from new photographers is how do I book more clients? I always ask what their client experience looks like. If you can create a client experience that wows your clients, they are going to become walking talking billboards ready to sing your name each and every time someone they know is looking for a photographer. We all know word of mouth advertising is one of the best forms of advertising but how do...2019-11-1413 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastHow To Be More Productive When Working From Home Connect on Instagram Complete Show Notes Trello for Photography As photographers, we have the blessing of being able to work from home for 90% of our job. This sounds like an amazing concept, we get to start our day whenever we want, yoga pants are always acceptable, and no makeup is required. You get to be home with your kids to watch them grow and make memories! You can travel if you want, and have complete control right! There is an overwhelming sense of freedom as if you could accomplish almost anything. The...2019-11-0600 minNext Brave Step PodcastHow To Be More Productive When Working From Home Connect on Instagram Complete Show Notes Trello for Photography As photographers, we have the blessing of being able to work from home for 90% of our job. This sounds like an amazing concept, we get to start our day whenever we want, yoga pants are always acceptable, and no makeup is required. You get to be home with your kids to watch them grow and make memories! You can travel if you want, and have complete control right! There is an overwhelming sense of freedom as if you could accomplish almost anything. The...2019-11-0618 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastFastest Way to More Profits, and Joy as a PhotographerFind us on WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ Sponsor for this episode: http://trelloforphotography.com When we are just starting it’s so exciting to shoot anyone and everything we can get in front of our camera Think it’s necessary to shoot a little bit of everything when you are starting to find what your niche is and where our passion lies. How will you know if you are a magic baby w...2019-10-3000 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastCombating and Avoiding the Comparison and Envy TrapConnect online! WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ Sponsor for this episode: http://trelloforphotography.com Complete Show Notes- http://chelsyweiszphotography.com/eipsode3/ It might not be something other people talk about but I guarantee I’m not the only one to have these thoughts floating around my head, or maybe I am, in that case, this episode is for me to listen to the next time I find myself falling do...2019-10-3000 minNext Brave Step PodcastCombating and Avoiding the Comparison and Envy TrapConnect online! WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ Sponsor for this episode: http://trelloforphotography.com Complete Show Notes- http://chelsyweiszphotography.com/eipsode3/ It might not be something other people talk about but I guarantee I’m not the only one to have these thoughts floating around my head, or maybe I am, in that case, this episode is for me to listen to the next time I find myself falling do...2019-10-3017 minNext Brave Step PodcastFastest Way to More Profits, and Joy as a PhotographerFind us on WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ Sponsor for this episode: http://trelloforphotography.com When we are just starting it’s so exciting to shoot anyone and everything we can get in front of our camera Think it’s necessary to shoot a little bit of everything when you are starting to find what your niche is and where our passion lies. How will you know if you are a magic baby w...2019-10-3013 minThe Wise Photographer Podcast1. My Story My VoiceEverything I've read about starting a podcast advises against starting off with an episode telling your whole life story, but with a story like ours, I felt you should hear it. This is the story of how heart surgeries made me a better wife, mom, and photographer. This is the story that has led me to start this podcast! WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ 2019-10-2400 minNext Brave Step Podcast1. My Story My VoiceEverything I've read about starting a podcast advises against starting off with an episode telling your whole life story, but with a story like ours, I felt you should hear it. This is the story of how heart surgeries made me a better wife, mom, and photographer. This is the story that has led me to start this podcast! WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ 2019-10-241h 13Next Brave Step PodcastThe Wise Photographer Podcast Trailer WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ As busy photographers and mama’s, we need to be wise in how we use those that time, on both our business and in our homes. If we’re not being wise with how we spend our time it can leave us feeling burnt out, uninspired, and overwhelmed. Join me, Chelsy Weisz, the host of the wise photographer podcast. Each week I’ll be sharing tactical tips and tricks for creating a more...2019-10-1200 minThe Wise Photographer PodcastThe Wise Photographer Podcast Trailer WISE PHOTOGRAPHER FB COMMUNITY // https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER IG// https://www.instagram.com/wisephotographerpodcast/ WISE PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE// http://wisephotographerpodcast.com/ As busy photographers and mama’s, we need to be wise in how we use those that time, on both our business and in our homes. If we’re not being wise with how we spend our time it can leave us feeling burnt out, uninspired, and overwhelmed. Join me, Chelsy Weisz, the host of the wise photographer podcast. Each week I’ll be sharing tactical tips and tricks for creating a more...2019-10-1200 min