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Shoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsGrow on Social Media: A Content Strategy That Will Help Photographers Snowball Their Growth on Instagram & TikTokAre you tired of feeling like just another face in the feed? In this episode, Laura and Dan dive deep into the core principles of content strategy that lead to long-term, "snowball" growth. While social media algorithms are always shifting, the power of brand recognition remains constant. We talk about practical ways that creators are using that kind of brand recognition to be more noticeable and memorable on Instagram and TikTok.We share our personal journey of shifting toward short-form video, how we’re finding clarity in our brand voice, and why being "instantly recognizable" is...
2026-01-3042 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsThe Evolution of Double Exposures: Influential Artists & Interesting Eras of Double Exposure PhotographyIn this episode, Laura and Dan dive deep into the fascinating (and sometimes scandalous) history of double exposures. From the "happy accident" of a horse ordering at a diner to Victorian-era spirit scams and surrealist masterpieces, we explore how this technique evolved from a technical mistake into a powerful storytelling tool.We also tackle the elephant in the room: AI in the photography industry. We discuss the recent controversy surrounding AI headshot generators and why the human connection between a photographer and their subject can never truly be replaced by a prompt.
2026-01-2248 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsPhotographers Stealing Each Other's Work?! Disrespectful Things That Photographers Do On Social MediaIn this episode, Dan and Laura Pinkard dive into a major industry pet peeve: photographers who use other people’s work to advertise their own services. We discuss the ethical and legal realities of "sharing" posts to get clients, the myth of social media as "public domain," and the intentional disrespect of covering up the original creator's name when sharing to IG stories.Join our community: Join "Shoot Bigger" at shootbigger.comTry Imagen AI for free: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=pinckardsKey Takeaways:The "Hire Me" Share: Why using someone else’s...
2026-01-1726 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsPhotography in 2026: Stop Competing on Price & Start Communicating ValueWelcome to the first episode of 2026—and the official debut of the Shoot Bigger Podcast! We are kicking off the year with a major announcement: we are rebranding the "Fully Exposed" podcast to align with our photography community, Shoot Bigger. In this episode, we dive deep into why 2025 felt "weird" for the industry and how you can "lock in" for a successful 2026 by shifting your mindset from "artist" to "business owner." Key Takeaways:The Rebrand: Why we’re moving everything under the Shoot Bigger umbrella. Mind...
2026-01-0739 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsHow to Stay Creative in Photography, Start Trends, and Find Inspiration (Double Exposures, Movies & More)Feeling stuck in the wedding photography "status quo?" In this solo episode, Laura dives into her personal process for finding and staying inspired so you can keep your galleries fresh, unique, and consistent without doing the same thing at every wedding.She shares the unexpected sources of her most viral concepts and trends, including:How an idea for a slow-shutter bridal party trend came from a photo of kids. Taking cinematic inspiration from movies and visualizing a wedding as a film.Turning...
2025-10-1625 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsNot getting inquiries? Try these 5 tips this week to book more photography clientsFeeling stressed about slow bookings? This episode is for you.Try Imagen AI and get 1,500 free edits: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=pinckardsJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepinckardsIn this solo episode, Dan shares five actionable strategies you can implement right now to start getting more inquiries. He covers everything from optimizing your website's first impression and contact form to the power of building a strong referral network with other vendors. Plus, learn why a limited-time offer might be the...
2025-09-1846 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsThe 1% Rule: How Small Habits Create Massive ChangeAre you feeling stuck in the same routine? Do you have big dreams but struggle to find the motivation to achieve them? In this episode, Dan and Laura share their key takeaways from James Clear's "Atomic Habits" and discuss the power of the "1% Rule." They dive into how tiny, consistent changes can compound over time to create extraordinary results in your life and business.A HUGE thank you to Imagen for sponsoring this show. If you haven't already, go sign up for Imagen here and try it for yourself. We will soon be offering our editing profile...
2025-09-0238 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsThe Reality Of Being A Mom & A PhotographerIn this heartfelt and candid solo episode, Laura gets real about the challenges and unexpected pressures of being a new mom while running a successful business. She dives into the emotional tug-of-war between prioritizing her baby and her work, the societal expectations placed on women, and the surprising lack of grace people show to small business owners. Laura shares her personal struggles with mom-guilt, burnout, and the importance of asking for help, while also celebrating the resilience of women who are doing both. This is an unscripted, unfiltered conversation for any "mompreneur" who has felt alone in their journey.
2025-08-2635 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsPhotography Hot Takes: our thoughts on controversial topicsWe took a little break, because we were rearranging our podcast studio, but we're BACK. In this episode, Dan and Laura talk about some controversial opinions in the photography industry.We're curious to hear your thoughts on these, so be sure to comment on Spotify!Send galleries with Pic-Time (free month): https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referralMentorship / coaching for photographers: https://thepinckards.com/photography-mentorship-sessions/Our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepinckards
2025-08-1545 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsInstagram Strategy: focusing IG content on clients, not other photographersIn this episode, Dan and Laura answer the question, "You guys are well known and popular among photographers (for good reason), but what has helped grow your business with clients not in the industry?"Send galleries with Pic-Time (free month): https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referralMentorship / coaching for photographers: https://thepinckards.com/photography-mentorship-sessions/Our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepinckards
2025-08-0227 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsCrazy Wedding Stories (and a HUGE giveaway for photographers!)In this episode of Fully Exposed, a photography podcast by The Pinckards, Dan and Laura read some hilarious stories that actually happened at people's weddings. From uninvited family members crashing the wedding to vendors ghosting at the worst possible moment, we’re diving into some chaotic and downright bizarre wedding stories. GIVEAWAY: We’re also running a massive giveaway right now for photographers. The grand prize is a full-day in-person mentorship with us in a scenic US location — including a styled shoot, deep-dive business coaching, and just time to hang out (valued at over $5,000). Two additional winners will g...
2025-07-2552 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsReading Our Hate Mail: a lighthearted talk about the toxic side of social mediaAnother episode of The Pinckards’ photography podcast, Fully Exposed. In this episode, Dan and Laura talk about hate mail they received a few years ago, along with rude comments that they get frequently. Send galleries with Pic-Time (free month): https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referralMentorship / coaching for photographers: https://thepinckards.com/photography-mentorship-sessions/Our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepinckardsmThis discussion is lighthearted & humorous, making light of negativity, but also touches on some important lessons for photographers who are spending a...
2025-07-2036 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsBeing new parents & full-time photographers: our experienceWhat is it like to be a full-time husband & wife photography team while being new parents? We had no idea what to expect when we found out we were pregnant last year, so we wanted to share some thoughts for any other photographers who have thought about having kids & have no clue what to expect.Questions? Let us know so we can answer them in future episodes!
2025-07-1731 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsElopement Photography: how we got into it & how you can tooIn this episode, Dan & Laura talk about how they got into photographing elopements and share some tips for photographers wanting to get into elopement photography. Curious about our experience getting into elopements about 7 years ago? This episode is for you!Pic-Time free month: https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referralOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinckards
2025-07-1231 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsWhat does it mean to be “original” as a photographer?What does it mean to be original as an artist? Is it even possible to create something original as a photographer?In this episode, we talk about some comments we’ve gotten on Facebook posts and discuss what originality actually means.Pic-Time free month: https://laurapinckard.pic-time.com/referralOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinckards
2025-07-1030 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsStaying Inspired As A Photographer w/ Staci BrucksIn this episode, we talk with Staci Brucks about how she stays inspired as a photographer even after being in the industry for several years. She gives tips and advice on how to not get burnt out while continuing to do what you love! Staci is an incredibly talented photographer and also posts a ton of fun behind the scenes content - so definitely go follow her!Staci’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacibrucksphoto Staci’s website:https://stacibrucksphoto.com
2025-06-1852 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsQuitting the Day Job for the Dream Job w/ Gina FrancescaIn this episode, we sit down with Barbados-based wedding photographer Gina Francesca to talk about the turning point that launched her full-time photography career-becoming a mom. Gina shares how she went from a traditional 9-5 to building a thriving destination wedding business, what it took to make the leap, and the real-life challenges and mindset shifts that came with it. Whether you're on the fence about going full time or just love a good origin story, this one's for you.Gina's Website: https://www.ginafrancescaonline.com/Gina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2025-06-0256 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsBreaking Free from Comparison & Embracing Slow Growth – with the talented Neshaszda Z Photography (who has 100k+ well-deserved followers on IG and TikTok)If you’ve ever felt behind in your photography journey, like everyone else is growing faster, booking more clients, or finding success while you’re stuck—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dan and Laura sit down with photographer Neshaszda (@neshaszdazphotography) to talk about one of the most relatable struggles in the photography world: comparison.They dive deep into the real, often-unspoken mindset challenges photographers face—especially when you're building a business in the age of social media. From battling imposter syndrome to feeling invisible online, this episode reminds photographers that slow growth is still gr...
2025-05-0858 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsHow To Start a Photography Business in 2025Thinking about starting a photography business in 2025? In this episode, we break down exactly how we would start from scratch, covering portfolio building, finding your niche, setting up your website, marketing strategies, and booking clients.We started our business in 2017 with no experience, no portfolio, no formal photography education, and nobody to guide us. It was all trial and error, but that taught us the best (and worst) ways to go about starting and growing a business. Within two years, we had broken six figures, and revenue continued increasing every year.
2025-03-2737 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsSetting healthy boundaries as a photographer (interview with @kailaandco)In this candid and relatable episode of our photography podcast, we sit down with the talented photographer Kaila from Kaila & Company (https://kailaandcompany.com). We have a heartfelt conversation about a topic many photographers can relate to: setting boundaries.
Go follow Kaila on Instagram at @kailaandco!
Kaila shares her experiences and insights on how to handle requests from friends and family who expect discounted or free photos, and how we can communicate and set boundaries better. Additionally, we dive into the importance of setting clear expectations with clients through...
2023-07-2158 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsArtificial Intelligence: Our Thoughts As PhotographersIn this episode of our photography podcast, we dive into the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its game-changing impact on photography. We discuss how we use AI to be more productive and creative as well as why we don’t think it will take away jobs from wedding photographers.
2023-07-1520 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The PinckardsOur initial thoughts on Threads as photographers (Meta's new Twitter-like social media app)Join us in this episode as we discuss Threads, the social media app launched by Meta to compete with Twitter. As photographers, we share our initial impressions of the platform, highlighting what we appreciate about it and discussing what it might look like in the future.
We talk about what makes Threads unique compared to other social media platforms. For example, we love how it encourages conversations and interaction, going beyond the photo-centric nature of Instagram. Threads helps us connect with our followers on a more personal level, fostering a sense of community among photographers.
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2023-07-0918 min
Shoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards8. Why you NEED to set up Google Analytics reports for your photography business now - don't put it off!In a book I'm reading (the 1-page marketing plan), the author said that any small business that doesn't track their marketing data is being an idiot. That motivated me to take the time to get reports set up in Google Analytics for our websites, and you should do the same for yours!
Listen to this solo episode, where I talk about why it's important that you take the time to do this now so you can make data-driven decisions in the future.
2023-02-2105 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards7. Marketing: Setting Up A Drip Email Campaign To Get Referrals From Past Photography ClientsPhotographers! I'm going to start a new series of podcast episodes. Each one will be short and sweet, explaining what I am doing that day to enhance our marketing efforts for wedding photography, elopements, or studio sessions. The goal is to for this series to be a step-by-step "follow along" guide to help you grow your business.
In this episode, I'm talking about setting up a drip email campaign with Klaviyo, which will triggers automatic emails that start after someone has done a session or wedding with us. The goal of this drip email flow is to...
2023-02-1305 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards6. Phone Calls with Wedding Photography Clients | Do's and Don'ts on phone consultations with prospective photography clientsIn this episode, we talk about phone calls with prospective clients (specifically wedding photography clients, but this can apply to most photographers).
What should you talk about? How do you make a personal connection? How do you talk about your prices?
2023-02-0229 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards5. Subscriptions / Software that we use in our photography business | programs that increase our productivity & creativity as photographersHey, photographer!
We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to marketing yourself as a photographer, to making sure your clients have an incredible experience.
In this episode, we're talking about software / subscriptions / programs that we absolutely love using in our photography business. These programs all help...
2023-01-1924 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards4. How To Price Your Photography | 4 factors to consider when setting your prices as a photographer (or when thinking about raising your prices)Hey, photographer!
We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to marketing yourself as a photographer, to making sure your clients have an incredible experience.
In this episode, Dan is on his own, talking about how to price your photography.
What are the factors that y...
2023-01-1814 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards3. Getting ghosted? Here are some tips for photographers to avoid getting ghosted by your leadsHey, photographer!
We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to marketing yourself as a photographer, to making sure your clients have an incredible experience.
In this episode, we are talking about how to avoid getting ghosted by your photography leads.
Do you respond to...
2023-01-1723 minShoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards2. How To Grow Your Instagram (for photographers) | How we grew our Instagram to 70,000+ followers AND use it to book clientsHey, photographer!
We're Dan and Laura Pinckard (@thepinckards on Insta). SO excited that you found our new podcast, Fully Exposed, where we're exposing all of our photography business secrets. Whether you're new to photography, interested in becoming a photographer, or a well-seasoned business owner, there will be something to learn. We'll be talking about everything from artistic inspiration, to marketing yourself as a photographer, to making sure your clients have an incredible experience.
In this episode, we talk about how we grew our wedding / elopement / couples photography Instagram account to over 70,000 followers organically without engagement...
2023-01-1325 min
Shoot Bigger: a photography podcast by The Pinckards1. Starting A Photography Business: How we got started doing wedding + elopement photography full timeFully Exposed is our brand new podcast where we talk about everything photography - from running a photography business, to marketing yourself as a photographer, to taking incredible pictures. And everything in between.
In episode 1, we're talking about how we got started doing photography as our full time jobs & what we would recommend to someone who is thinking about starting a photography business. If you're new to running a photography business or just doing it as a hobby at this point, this episode is for you!
2023-01-1214 min
The PhotoCEO™ PodcastEpisode 17 - Photography etiquette when you're getting inspiration from other photographer's images with The PinckardsAdventure elopement photographers Dan and Laura Pinckard join us on the podcast today to tell us their story on how they got started in photography. They tell us about their creative process from forming a new creative idea to creating the actual image. They also touch on how important the client/photographer relationship is, and how that must take priority over creativity sometimes. They tell us how they balance expressing their creativity in their sessions with also being mindful of what their clients actually want from them. A large part of the conversation also speaks to the different levels...
2021-05-1139 min