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The Beginner Photography PodcastHow to Showcase and Share Your Photography with Megan Breukelman#403 In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with Megan Breukelman, a successful NYC wedding photographer and co-founder of a fashion magazine. Throughout the conversation, Megan shared valuable insights on turning passion projects into thriving businesses, the importance of seeking feedback, and the balancing act between technical skills and the creative aspects of photography. So, whether you're a budding photographer or looking to take your passion project to the next level, this episode is filled with practical advice and inspiration. Listen closely as Megan discusses building a community, marketing strategies, and embracing imperfection. Then, take action by...
2023-08-3149 min
The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #39: Booking Wedding Photography Clients with TikTok | Guest: Kristen BoothWe're back on the TikTok topic this week! TikTok for photographers has been such a wild journey and there is still so much to learn. Kristen Booth lends her expertise with a massive, highly-engaged following on the elusive platform. We're talking about speaking directly to clients who want to book you. Plus - should you be posting photography education?
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2021-04-0633 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #38: Photography Client Journeys Through Copy | Guest: Erica Comitalo of The Write LensErica Comitalo of the Write Lens talks about the photography client journey from first-time web visitor to inquiring potential client. Plus, learn how to stand out in your market with a unique voice as a photographer. And finally... should you list prices on your website? Learn more about the customer experience with this week's episode.
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2021-03-3040 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #37: How TikTok Turned Her Into a Destination Wedding Photographer | Guest: Sami Rose TanselSami Rose is absolutely crushing it on TikTok. From a year with 6 total weddings booked to 25+ and counting, she's being flown across the country to capture special days for couples. Learn how Sami is using TikTok as a photographer to win couples over... before they've even looked at her site! Her photography TikTok strategy is just downright impressive.
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2021-03-2329 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #36: Automated Photo Culling – Yes, Really | Guest: Patrick Hulce of OPTYX AIYup, seriously. We're talking all things automated with co-founder of OPTYX AI, Patrick Hulce. OPTYX has completely transformed my wedding culling workflow, and I had to get Patrick on here to talk about automated culling. We're talking about the good, the bad, and the terrifying. Plus, check out the handy dandy resources for 20% off this amazing software!
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2021-03-1624 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #35: Marketing with Vendor Directories, Bringing Personality into Your Wedding Business | Guest: Cindy SavageLook at that, my first real *explicit* episode! Today we're chatting with Cindy Savage of Aisle Less Traveled, a Seattled based wedding planning service. Cindy's brand is REAL personal and yells exactly who she is at her target audience. She also successfully uses vendor directories to bring leads into her business.
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2021-03-1033 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #34: Dog Photography, Cultivating Meaning in Personal Work | Guest: Erin GriffithErin Griffith, dog photographer based out of Montreal, started the Eva Effect, a series on women and their dogs. Photographing these special bonds nationally, Erin collects stories in photographs, podcasts, and videos. Learn more about dog photography and cultivating meaning in personal work with Erin Griffith.
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2021-03-0222 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #33: Breaking into Elopement Photography | Guest: Courtney Lynn PhotographyAdventure elopement photographer Courtney Lynn Photography discusses breaking into the elopement photography market. We're talking elopement coordination, creating a unique client experience, and the difference between elopements and weddings with this episode of the Photo Opp Podcast.
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2021-02-2324 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #32: Stand Out with Your Photography Brand | Guest: Marisa MessickMarisa Messick, founder of Quill & Co Design, joins the Photo Opp Podcast to chat about your photography brand. Going beyond your brand fonts and colors, we're diving deep into brand definition. Learn more about defining your unique brand as a photographer, and SO much more!
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2021-02-1623 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #31: Curating a Photography Portfolio | Guest: Lisa RamsayNYC photographer and educator, Lisa Ramsay, brings her expertise in portfolio building to the Photo Opp Podcast. Lisa discusses building your portfolio, distinguishing yourself and your practices, and so much more. Join us for a conversation on how to properly curate a photography portfolio.
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2021-02-0927 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #30: Wedding Photography Album Sales | Guest: Ryanne HolliesToronto-based wedding photographer Ryanne Hollies discusses selling wedding photography albums... without the icky feeling of being "salesy." Join us for an in-depth conversation on communicating the value of wedding albums to your photography clients, and learn more about Ryanne's course 'The Album Workshop.'
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2021-02-0223 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #29: Running a Wedding Venue, Working with Wedding Venues as a Photographer | Guest: Alison FaulknerAlison Faulkner chats with us today about how photographers can create relationships with wedding venues. Listen to the story of how Alison built her venue specifically with photography in mind, and so much more.
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2021-01-2638 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #28: Juggling Creative Disciplines, Pivoting, Creating Opportunity | Guest: Alexis BurykBuckle up, we’re going all over the place with this one! Guest Alexis Buryk takes us through having multiple creative disciplines as a wedding photographer, pivoting, and creating career opportunities.
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2021-01-1931 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #27: Destination Wedding Photography | Guest: Grace TroutmanThis episode of the Photo Opp Podcast features Grace Troutman, destination wedding photographer. Grace shares advice on breaking into destination wedding and elopement photography (no matter where you are!), and carving out your niche in destination weddings. Grace resides in Iowa and shoots weddings all over the place. She shares her take on booking weddings anywhere for the wanderlust photographers out there.
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2021-01-1228 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #26: Breathing Life into SEO Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Sarah WayteThis episode of the Photo Opp Podcast features Sarah Wayte, copywriter for photographers. We discuss writing for SEO while maintaining personality, and so many other important factors in photography copywriting. Sarah is a professional copywriter working with photographers and creatives to improve their website SEO, email copy, blog posts, lead magnets, and more.
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2021-01-0526 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#229 Brooklyn Photographer - A Fresh PerspectiveMegan Breukelman, a Brooklyn Wedding Photographer, has had a hell of a year! Like so many of you, her clients have had to change their plans. Listen in as Megan tells Michelle and Christy her lessons learned and how couples can work with their photographer now as they reschedule and change their wedding plans. Megan works together with her husband Kenneth in their photography business capturing natural moments and comforting couples.Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:
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2020-12-2358 min
Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for PhotographersEpisode 155: Grow Your Business on Instagram Without Losing Your Mind with Megan BreukelmanMegan Breukelman is a photographer, educator and podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. She works on wedding photography with her husband in the New York City area. With her podcast and magazine, Megan seeks to help photographers build on their passion. After working in fashion and marketing, her experiences have informed the way she sees, thinks, produces and educates. Megan has worked in agency environments, magazines, and with brands. You can find her in the heart of Brooklyn photographing weddings with Brooklyn Wedding Photo.Find More From Megan:MeganBreukelman.comThe Photo Op Podcast@MeganBreukelman@brooklynweddingphoto@minis.by...
2020-11-2538 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #25: Forensic Photography & More | Guest: Dawn HesterRetired forensic photographer for the FBI & photographer for the Air National Guard, Dawn Hester, walks us through the process of being a forensic photographer. Plus, don’t miss Dawn’s advice on breaking into the industry and learn more about her podcast, Photography Adventures. We’re covering:
· The details of forensic photography
· Preparing to shoot on a crime scene
· Building a portfolio to become a forensic photographer
· So much more!
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2020-09-3029 min
The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben HartleySFPP 157: Creative Ideas To Attract Clients Featuring Megan BreukelmanNew some fresh ideas on how to attract new clients?
Well, you’re in luck!
Megan Breukelman joins me on the podcast today to talk about creative ways you can start getting more clients for your wedding photography business.
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2020-08-2645 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #24: Branding Photography 101 | Guest: Mandy LizWe’re looking into one of the hottest topics for photographers out there: branding photography. Whether you’re just picking up branding photography, looking to pivot niches, or looking to boost your brand, this is the episode for you. Our guest Mandy Liz breaks down:
Pivoting into branding photography
The basics of a branding photo shoot
Distinguishing your own brand as a photographer
So much more!
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2020-08-2627 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #23: Streamlining Business with Photography CRMs | Guest: Jenn Bays of Success Beyond the LensWhen you’re a photography business owner, there is never enough time in the day to do everything you need to do. Guest Jenn Bays of Success Beyond the Lens dives into using a CRM to streamline your photography business. We’re covering:
Setting healthy boundaries in your business
When to consider hiring a virtual assistant or business manager
What a CRM can do for you photography business
So much more!
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2020-08-1931 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #22: Having Multiple Niche Photography Businesses | Guest: Anabel DFluxEver struggled with trying to niche down your business? Turns out, you may not have to. Guest Anabel DFlux chats with us about her multiple photography business and how she makes it work across a variety of unrelated niches. We’re talking about:
Ambassadorship with brands
Marketing to different photography niches
Keeping consistent with your strategy
Saying YES to everything you can
So much more!
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2020-08-1230 min
STICKY RICEMEGAN BREUKELMAN & the importance of nurturing relationships in your photography businessIn this episode I chat to Megan Breukelman, a Brooklyn-based photographer and educator with experience in the fashion industry and, more recently, has taken the wedding industry by storm. She also hosts her own podcast called the Photo Opp Podcast. One of her many strengths is marketing, and we take a deep dive into some of the strategies she uses when it comes to promoting and growing her own business. You can check her work on her website https://meganbreukelman.com/.
2020-08-1146 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #21: Boudoir as Sex Therapy, Carving Out a Niche | Guest: LeZandra PhotographyToday’s episode is so exciting! We’re chatting with LeZandra Photography about all things boudoir. LeZandra is an incredible photographer based out of Virginia, trailblazing in her area with her boudoir studio.
• Sex therapy in boudoir
• Carving out a niche in your market
• Opening a boudoir studio
• Couples boudoir sessions
• SO much more!
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2020-07-1526 min
Wedding Photographers UniteWPU 138: Side Hustling
Jul 10, 2020
Episode 138 of Wedding Photographers Unite! In this episode Andy and Lindsay are joined by recurring guest Nick Dantonio and special guest Megan Breukelman as we discuss:
-2020 is all about the side hustle…-What happens and how do you sustain yourself when you go full time wedding photographer two weeks before the rona?-More thoughts on our experience shooting our first post-rona weddings-Now listen here…why you NEED a retirement account as a business owner-Congratulations Canon hold-outs! We discuss the new R5 and R6 announcement and it turns out thes...
2020-07-101h 26The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #20: What We've Done as Photographers During COVID-19An update from my perspective as a wedding photographer during the COVID-19 pandemic. How we're keeping cash flow in our photography business, the ups and downs of moving from a photo business that generated five-figures monthly to a high three-figures.
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2020-07-0809 min
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2020-06-3029 min
Business of Photography PodcastWorking for Free to Grow Your Business with Megan BreukelmanEpisode 434 of the Business of Photography Podcast, powered by Sprout Studio. Helping you build a thriving business doing what you love.
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2020-06-3029 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #19: What Wedding Photographers Can Do During COVID-19 | Guest: Leah Weinberg of Color Pop EventsWe’re in the middle of a very strange time. But what can photographers actually do during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep moving the needle in their business? Leah Weinberg of Color Pop Events chats with us about using this time to your advantage. We’re covering:
Connecting with other vendors
Ways to build passive income streams
How to connect with wedding planners (the right way)
Using social media to your advantage
So much more!
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2020-05-2736 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #18: Search Engine Marketing for Photographers | Guest: Deirdre Andrews of Define MarketingForget Facebook ads – search engine marketing is where it’s at! Today we’re chatting with Deirdre Andrews, owner of Define Marketing. We’re diving deep on SEM, covering:
The basics of search engine marketing
Long tail keywords, negative keywords
Copywriting for your Google Ads
Remarketing campaigns
So much more!
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2020-05-2030 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #17: Your Cost of Doing Business | Guest: Lindsay DuncanToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets right to the good stuff with photographer Lindsay Duncan. We’re talking all things involved in cost of doing business, including:
• Calculating your cost of doing business
• What to do when clients ask you to lower your rate
• How to communicate about finances as a photographer
• So much more!
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2020-05-1328 min
The Beginner Photography PodcastUnlock Your Creative Potential Through a Personal Photography Passion Project with Megan Breukelman#199 Megan Breukelman is a new york city-based wedding photographer who had an unconventional start into the industry. Today I'm excited to chat about how to grow a Personal Passion Project.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Megan got started in photographyHow Megan shot her first wedding at 14What Megan struggled with most when learning photographyWhat is a photography passion projectWhy you would you want to grow a photography passion projectHow much detail we need to have when putting together a plan to start a personal projectWhat to do if we dont have everything we...
2020-05-121h 01The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #16: Bring in Clients with Blogging, Resource Sharing, Reviews | Guest: Elisabeth KramerToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast dives into blogging and resource sharing as a photographer. We’re talking with day-of coordinator Elisabeth Kramer about:
• Creating resources to gain clients
• Blogging for your business
• Creating evergreen content
• The value of reviews
• So much more!
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2020-05-0634 min
Success Beyond PodcastSocial Media Marketing Tips for Photographers with Megan BreukelmanWhen you think social media marketing… what comes to mind? If your first thought is to run away screaming… then you’ve obviously never talked with Megan Breukelman. She is a social media marketing guru on top of running her own successful photography business and is dedicated to helping other photography professionals build profitable businesses. One of the biggest challenges photographers face is maintaining a stable and profitable business. She wants to help change that through solid social media marketing strategy. Megan has worked in and around fashion and marketing, and her experiences shape the way she...
2020-05-0426 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #15: Creating a Personal Commercial Photography Experience | Guest: Dylan Johnston of Prospect StudiosToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast went in so many awesome directions! Guest Dylan Johnston of Prospect Studios chats with us about creating additional income streams for photographers, a personal commercial client experience and more. Hear more about:
• Opening your own studio
• Creating additional streams of revenue
• Tangible takeaways for commercial clients
• Creating community IRL & digitally
• Sooo much more!
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2020-04-2929 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #14: Personalizing Your Photography Brand | Guest: Clarisse RaeToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers personalizing your brand with wedding photographer and designer Clarisse Rae. We’re covering how to get personal with your brand to build up your business, with topics like:
• Writing emails (that don’t suck!)
• Defining the ideal client
• Getting creative with your website
• Personalizing your client experience
• SO much more!
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2020-04-2227 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#370: A Healthy Working Relationship with Your Romantic Partner - Megan BreukelmanHave you considered working with your romantic partner, but fear the strain it could put on your relationship?In episode 370 of the Bokeh Podcast, Megan Breukelman joins us to discuss the challenges you may face while working with your partner, how to be open-minded in your business, and work well together. Listen in as she describes her and her husband's different working behaviors, along with roles and responsibilities in the business.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the B...
2020-04-201h 09The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #13: Get Published as a Fashion Photographer | Guest: Sean Charles of KAVYARToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast tells you all about getting published as a fashion photographer. Sean Charles, co-founder of KAVYAR
• How to get published as a fashion photographer
• Submitting your work to fashion magazines
• How to put together a fashion shoot to get published
• Improving your fashion photography work with networking
• So much more!
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2020-04-1534 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #12: Get Your Wedding Photography Published | Guest: Meghan Brown of Two Bright LightsToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores the benefits of getting your wedding photography published. Finding time to take the initiative and get your work published can be super beneficial to your photography business marketing. Guest Meghan Brown of Two Bright Lights chats with us about:
• How to get your wedding photography published
• What editors are looking for in magazine submissions
• Exclusive vs. non-exclusive submissions
• So much more fun stuff!
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2020-04-0837 min
Profitable Photographer Podcast046 Megan Breukelman: New York Photographer & Tips for Creating Cash FastLuci's guest, Megan Breukelman is a photographer, magazine editor and hostess of Photo Op Podcast. She loves to help photographers with their podcast and magazines to build their passion. She is based in Brooklyn New York and works as a wedding photographer with her husband.In this episode, Megan Breukelman she shares tips to keeping your photography business afloat during this pandemic.Key Points:• Advice for future photographers, is to have a nest when you leave your previous job to ensure that you are covered because anything can happen.• Reaching out to p...
2020-04-0700 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #11: Branding & Marketing Your Wedding Photography Business | Guest: Joy MichelleToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers branding and marketing with photographer, YouTuber and educator Joy Michelle. Recorded during the coronavirus pandemic, we’re chatting about how photographers can flesh out and define their brand, expand their marketing and more. We’re chatting about:
• Defining your wedding photography brand
• Building out a client experience for couples
• Taking some time to reset during crisis
• Staying motivated during COVID-19
• SO much more!
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2020-04-0134 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #10: Growing a Fashion Photography Business in a Time of Crisis | Guest: Olivia BossertToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast goes off-script in a candid conversation with fashion photographer and educator Olivia Bossert. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re focusing on growing your fashion photography business – even in times of crisis:
• What to be doing next in your fashion photography business
• Gaining fashion photography clients no matter where you live
• Weathering the storm through the coronavirus pandemic
• SO much more!
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2020-03-2541 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #9: Ensuring Stability in Your Photography Business | Guest: Rachel Brenke of The LawtogToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers a WHOLE bunch of good stuff, plus we touch down on some of the issues photographers are facing in the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest Rachel Brenke breaks down:
• Contracts
• Insurance
• Housekeeping items for your business
• Creating stability in a freelance schedule
• Scaling and outsourcing
• And a whole lot more!
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2020-03-1833 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #8: Including LGBTQ+ Clients in Your Wedding Photography Business | Guest: Kirsten & Maria Palladino at Equally WedToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers creating an inclusive and diverse wedding photography business with Kirsten & Maria of Equally Wed. We’re covering:
• Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ clients in your business
• Using thoughtful language for a comfortable environment
• Creating community with likeminded vendors
• Avoiding tokenization of LGBTQ+ clients
• Education & the Equally Wed Certification
• So much more!
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2020-03-1140 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #7: Crafting a Comfortable & Creative Client Experience | Guest: Jessica HuntToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast talks about client experience, getting published, and creating a comfortable space for your wedding couples. We chat with real-life unicorn Jessica Hunt about:
• How and where to get published
• What publishing can do for your brand
• Building a comfortable client experience
• Building a welcoming brand in a conservative market
• Plus: We chat about recent changes with the Knot & Pinterest regarding plantation weddings
• SO much more!
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2020-03-0455 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #6: Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn WritesToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets into the details of copywriting and brand messaging for photographers. The amazing Ashlyn Carter joins us to talk shop about:
Differentiating your brand with copy
Common mistakes photographers make with copywriting
Finding your unique brand voice
Resources for creatives to boost their copywriting
How photography businesses are impacted by copywriting
Soooooo much more!
If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.
2020-02-1246 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #5: Photography Accounting 101 | Guest: Helena Swyter at Sweeter CPAToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is getting to the basics of accounting for photographers. We’re chatting with Helena Swyter, co-owner of Sweeter CPA, to get down to the nitty-gritty, including:
Business structures for photographers
What to consider for tax season
What makes a photography business unique in its finances
Common mistakes photographers make with their accounting
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2020-02-0531 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #4: Shooting Weddings on Film, Diversifying Income & More | Guest: Kate Ignatowski at Locust CollectionToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers SO much exciting stuff, from shooting weddings on film, to prop styling, to diversifying your income as a photographer. Wedding photographer and founder of the Locust Collection, Kate Ignatowski, dives into the nitty-gritty of what it took to start her own business beyond her own photography, and pursuing projects that really matter. Quick talking points include:
Shooting film photography for weddings
The importance of prop styling for wedding photographers
Diversifying your income stream as a photographer
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2020-01-2934 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #3: Making Print Sales a Part of Your Client Experience | Guest: Karen Clouse at ShootproofToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers making print sales a part of your client experience. Print sales can make a good source of additional income for your business but making it a part of your client experience can make it a consistent and permanent source. We explore how to create a unique client experience around print sales with Karen Clouse at Shootproof.
Why photographers should even bother with print sales
How to easily add print sales to your business
Selling prints without being pushy
Advice for photographers expanding their consumer photography businesses
If you ar...
2020-01-2233 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #2: No-Cost Instagram Marketing Strategies for Wedding PhotographersToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is all about how to market your wedding photography business on Instagram – for free. We’re skipping FB/IG ads and going straight to the no-cost strategies for wedding photographers to market their brands on Instagram. In this episode, we’re discussing:
Instagram Stories
Instagram Live
Engaging with potential clients
Leveraging community to gain clients
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2020-01-1508 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #1: Protect Yourself with Photography Contracts | Guest: Annette Stepanian of Your Legal BFFToday’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores photography contracts with Annette Stepanian, founder of Your Legal BFF. Annette talks about the best (easy) ways to protect your photography business. In this episode, we’re discussing:
When photography contracts are required in your business
Common mistakes photographers encounter legally
Differentiating contracts between photography jobs
Potential repercussions for operating without a contract
Advice for photographers to grow their business–– safely and legally!
If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I'd love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Face...
2020-01-0836 minThe Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #0: Welcome to the Photo Opp PodcastWelcome to the Photo Opp Podcast, where we’re finding opportunities in the photography business. Hosted by photographer, marketer and resident sleepy person Megan Breukelman, we’re exploring the photography industry and opportunities for your business. With insights from professionals in and around the business of photography, the Photo Opp Podcast aims to serve photographers who are looking to grow and scale their businesses.
If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, we would love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the...
2020-01-0502 min
The Fashion Photography ShowS1 Ep7 How To Get Published By Magazines with Megan BreukelmanIn this episode, we chat all about how to get published in magazines as a fashion photographer, what factors come into play when choosing imagery, mistakes that photographers make, and why you should even bother submitting to magazines at all!
2019-03-0628 min