Podcasts by Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast
Get Your Shoot Together with Mary & Kira is the photographers podcast to discuss studio, business, life, and keeping it all in line. Hosted by professional photographers, Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, the podcast dives deep into issues facing photographers today from shooting, studio and gear, to marketing, business, and work life balance. Take a break from your "Onepreneur" day and grab a glass of unpretentious fruit wine with the girls as they talk shop. Music courtesy of fyrfly https://songfreedom.com
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Episode 114 - Your Ego is Not Your Amigo from 2022-02-17T00:00
Are you operating out of ego? This week we check ourselves and get down to why we sometimes we make decisions based on our ego rather than what's best for us. Tune in!
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Episode 113 - Tax Time from 2022-02-10T00:00
It's that time of year! This week we discuss preparing for tax season, reviewing things that changed the way we organize our finances in the last year, and discuss crucial tax items that ha...
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Episode 112 - When the Bad Outweighs the Good from 2022-01-27T11:00
With so much good going on - why is it the one bad thing that can totally derail us? This week we discuss why we hang on the negative instead of the positives. We get some perspective this week ...
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Episode 111 - It's time to Assess! from 2022-01-06T00:00
You worked hard to meet your goals and got to the finish line. Now it's time to start all over! For those of you finding restarting your goals for 2022 daunting, know that you are not alone...
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Episode 110 - Protect Yourself from 2021-12-16T00:00
Are you properly utilizing model and usage releases? This week Kira gets contacted by a lawyer over a past session and the girls reevaluate their release documentation as a result. Tune in this ...
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Episode 109 - Imaging USA 2022 Part 2 from 2021-12-09T00:00
Welcome back! This week's episode continues our two part Imaging USA prep coverage. Tune in this week to talk all things Imaging USA 2022 program, events, and more!
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Episode 108 - Imaging USA 2022 Part 1 from 2021-11-04T00:00
Get geared up for Imaging USA 2022 in National Harbour with this week's first part of a two part episode! This week we talk Imaging USA planning and deep dive into tips for attending and pr...
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Episode 107 - Marketing Without Fire Sales from 2021-10-28T00:00
The holidays are easily many portrait photographers busiest shooting time of the year. So why do many photographers heavily discount their sessions when there are more clients needing their serv...
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Episode 106 - Pick a Lane from 2021-10-21T00:00
Creating work you become known for takes time, but it's that moment when you get recognized for it by your clients that really shows your brand is doing it's job. This week we talk abo...
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Episode 105 - Build Up Fatigue from 2021-10-14T00:00
It's part of the job to make our clients feel good and look good. But overtime, building up others about their physical appearance several times a day while you may not be feeling your best...
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Episode 104 - Your Ideal Client from 2021-10-07T00:00
Who is your ideal client? Defining that is so much more than where does your client shop and what kind of car do they drive. This week we talk ideal clients, their needs, and the problems we sol...
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Episode 103 - Pay Yourself from 2021-09-30T13:00
What's the difference between paying yourself and paying yourself profit? This week Kira figures out she needs to pay herself more, thanks to Mary and Profit First. The girls discuss the in...
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Episode 102 - Problem Solving from 2021-09-23T00:00
Spinning lots of plates? Us too! This episode we cover a multitude of topics from how to say yes the right way, how to market smart, and more! Tune in!
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Episode 101 - Post IPC Wrap Up from 2021-09-16T00:00
It's photographer sports week, better known as International Photographic Competition week. Mary and Kira wrapped judging AND competing and get a little inside baseball on the experience. T...
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Episode 100 - If You Could Do it All Again from 2021-09-02T08:00
WE ARE BACK WITH OUR 100TH EPISODE! Welcome back to the program, kids! This week we recap the last few weeks you've gone without us PLUS dive deep into a great topic: If you were to start a...
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Episode 099 - Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop from 2021-07-22T00:00
It seems like we are always looking for extra time in our businesses, but then when we have it, we panic that we aren't busy enough! This week we talk about anxiety over those times when we...
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Episode 098 - Collaborating with Other Businesses from 2021-07-15T11:00
Crossover ventures with other influential businesses can be a huge benefit to increasing your client lists, but only if you benefits both businesses equally! This week we talk about collaboratin...
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Episode 097 - Updating Your Samples from 2021-07-08T00:00
How often do you update your studio samples to freshen things up? How do you know it's time? This week the girls discuss grounds for sample replacement in the salesroom and what to do with ...
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Episode 096 - Trading and Bartering from 2021-07-01T00:00
If you've been a photographer for any length of time, no doubt you have had the amazing opportunity presented to you to photograph something or somebody and be paid in loads and loads of ex...
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Episode 095 - Review Anxiety from 2021-06-24T00:00
Online reviews can yield you excellent search results and click conversions, but they are also volatile. This week Kira gets a bad review from someone she hasn't worked with and the girls b...
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Episode 094 - Converting Clients Between Brands from 2021-06-17T00:00
How do you convert your volume or wedding clients to your higher end brand? This week we answer a listener question and dive deep into solutions to avoid that dreaded client sticker shock. Thank...
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Episode 093 - Dems the Breaks from 2021-06-10T00:00
It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of an atypical shoot when you are feeling creatively "meh." Inevitably those shoots that fall outside of your regular formula can crea...
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Episode 092 - Business Planning from 2021-06-03T12:00
A good foundation for business is more than just keeping track of where you are. It's knowing where you want to be and where you've been that sustains growth. This week we talk data po...
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Episode 091 - You Gotta Be Seen to Be Seen from 2021-05-27T09:00
Networking events are back, but the girls are feeling a little reluctant to get back out there and connect. Kira ventures out to one such event and the results are better than she expected. This...
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Episode 090 - Repeater Business from 2021-05-20T09:00
When you create something that somebody has to come back to you for, it can be incredibly lucrative. This week Mary & Kira discuss creating a brand, service, and product that leaves a client...
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Episode 089 - Same Day Sales from 2021-05-13T16:00
What could be more efficient than completing the shoot and the sale all in one day? This week we talk about how Kira applies same day sales to her Headshot sessions and discuss all the different...
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Episode 088 - Buckle Up from 2021-05-06T16:00
Fresh off Texas School and a trip to Las Vegas, the girls are feeling a little hit in the face with reality. As vaccinations take hold and things begin to look normal again, they question, are w...
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Episode 087 - Clients for the Distance from 2021-04-29T08:00
Are you working for the one off or are you curating clients for the long haul? This week we clients who return to you year after year not just for milestones, but to help them remember the impor...
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Episode 086 - CTRL ALT DEL Retreat! from 2021-04-22T00:00
Over the last 2 years, Mary and Kira have been serving up weekly photography business and shooting nuggets for photographers on the GYST Podcast. Now, get ready for a fully immersive experience ...
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Episode 085 - The 4 D's of Business from 2021-04-15T00:00
Doing, Deciding, Delegating and Designing! This week we discuss the 4 D's of business! Tune in and get your weekly dose of photog business goodness.
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Episode 084 - Shoot for You from 2021-04-01T00:00
While things are outwardly going well, inside you are ready to shake things up. This week we discuss shooting projects that are just for fulfilling your creative engine. We figure it out the sec...
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Episode 083 - The Callback from 2021-03-25T00:00
Image Competition Season is upon us! As judges, sometimes we see an image pass through a panel and we can't get it out of our minds. This week we chat about image competition and when an im...
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Episode 082 - Discounting from 2021-03-18T00:00
When and where is it OK to give a discount off of your services? This week we talk about times where discounting is appropriate and times where discounting affects yourself and your brand. We di...
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Episode 81 - Artist Projects from 2021-03-11T00:00
This week we dive into Artist Projects! What are they? Why would you want to do one? There are ways to both scratch your creative itch AND fill your bank account. We talk ideas and execution th...
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Episode 080 - Gratitude from 2021-03-04T00:00
It's PPA New Year and Mary's first week as President of PPA and Kira's first week as treasurer! The girls take a moment to reflect and take stock of the people who have helped al...
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Episode 079 - Zoom Revolution from 2021-02-25T00:00
It could be said that there's no going back to a pre-pandemic sales process. This week, the girls discuss how the Zoom Revolution has impacted person to person sales techniques, meetings, s...
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Episode 78 - Upgrade Your Mindset from 2021-02-18T09:00
This week we give you updates on Mary's home organizer fiasco and Kira upgrades her home and studio with some new bells and whistles. The girls dive deep into the language of the sales room...
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Episode 077 - Happier Spaces from 2021-02-11T00:00
"Off the rails" is the best way to describe this week's episode! Sometimes you just gotta get it all out. Kira goes to the dentist and experiences the ol' "bait and swit...
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Episode 76 - More Than Selling Files from 2021-02-06T10:00
Maybe you've been in a digital only business or maybe you've been only selling online. What's the motivation for a client to buy more than digital files? This week we dive into ta...
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Episode 075 - Am I Good Enough? from 2021-01-28T16:00
Is there ever a point where you feel like you are good enough? We jump all over that question this week on our 75th EPISODE! Spoiler alert: Nope - At least not when it comes to us! Tune in and c...
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Episode 074 - Next Level Learning from 2021-01-21T12:00
This week we are coming straight out of Imaging USA and sifting through all of the creative and exciting ideas we picked up. There are so many things to be gained from trying something you don&...
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Episode 073 - Imaging USA Right at Home from 2021-01-14T11:00
This week is all about Imaging USA! We talk this week about classes and events we are excited about as well as how to put your take aways into immediate action. Don't forget if you miss any...
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Episode 072 - Back in the Saddle from 2021-01-08T10:00
Happy New Year, everyone! This week is all about finding that motivation after a long break to get back in the saddle and back in action. We hit the ground running in this episode and we hope yo...
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Episode 071 - Client Workflow from 2020-12-17T11:00
How do you get a new client from Point A - Z once they book? This week we talk about building out your client onboarding workflows, keeping in mind you may have different workflows for each type...
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Episode 070 - Online Security from 2020-12-10T12:00
I mean, who wants to talk about securing your online passwords? But imagine that your Facebook profile gets hacked, your business page gets taken over, and now you are locked out and YEARS of wo...
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Episode 069 - Getting Help from 2020-12-03T10:00
Couldn't we all use it? There's only so much you can do on your own before you plateau. Sometimes in order to grow you've got to let go of some tasks so you can make time to pursu...
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Episode 068 - Gotta Know Where You've Been to Know Where You're Going from 2020-11-12T12:00
As the year is winding down, the we discuss looking back on business of 2020 and making some assessments for the year to come. This crucial process is so important for goal setting for 2021. Tun...
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Episode 067 - Is the Customer Always Right? from 2020-11-05T12:00
Reviews can make or break a business so we tread lightly to make sure the customer is always satisfied. But at what point has it gone too far? This week we talk about times we've bent over ...
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Episode 066 - Even When You Do Everything Right... from 2020-10-29T10:00
You've built a brand around creating something that people want to hire YOU for. You educate your clients on what it is you do, what makes you different, what to expect, and what it will co...
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Episode 065 - Befriending Clients from 2020-10-15T09:00
Part of what we do means we get to know our clients In a way that other vendors may not. When you really hit it off with a client the temptation to continue a friendship with them can be pretty ...
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Episode 064 - Shoot Anxiety from 2020-10-08T11:00
It's normal to get nervous before a shoot! There are so many moving parts to a photoshoot and to simply running a business. So much can go wrong and even before it does, some of us spin out...
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Episode 063 - Putting Yourself Out There IPC Edition from 2020-10-01T09:00
WE. ARE. BACK! After a 3 week hiatus, we are back and ready for action! Catch up with us as Mary recovers from Covid-19 (she's OK!) and as both gals get ready for International Photographic...
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Episode 062 - Always Thinking Outside the Box from 2020-08-27T08:00
Kira and Mary have both taken on huge pro bono projects for the community. This week, they discuss both projects, how they are using them as a springboard for social media marketing and PR, and ...
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Episode 061 - Slideshow Responsibly from 2020-08-20T00:00
To slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira does. Some listeners wrote in and asked, why...
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Episode 060 - Philanthropic PR from 2020-08-13T09:00
With so much on the table in 2020, many businesses are looking for ways to give back. This week Mary and Kira talk about the different ways they've produced philanthropic photography to ben...
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Episode 059 - Staying on Track from 2020-07-30T08:00
In uncertain times, it's easy to get off track. When it's slow and you get an inquiry to do a type of session that you don't normally do, do you take it? This week we chat about s...
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Episode 058 - Seed Planting from 2020-07-23T09:00
You put in so much effort for a big new idea for your business, but the pay off doesn't come as quickly as you hoped. This week, we talk about seed planting for your long term goals and how...
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Episode 057 - Survival Mode from 2020-07-17T10:00
When everything Is out of sorts, it's important to keep In mind the things that are going well. This week we talk about being in survival mode with our businesses and our lives and how to m...
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Episode 056 - You Are Your Brand from 2020-07-09T00:00
Hot off the heels of Mary's Interview with one of our favorite fellow podcasters, this week we springboard off of Jed Taufer's wise words: You are your brand. We dissect what a brand t...
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Episode 055 - Operating Business in Covid Times from 2020-07-02T00:00
This week Kira gets quarantined after a client session where clients tested positive. As a result, the girls talk about preparing our businesses physically and logistically in the event that an ...
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Episode 054 - What's OK to Share with Clients? from 2020-06-25T10:00
On the heels of all the current events of 2020, we received a very relevant question from a listener about how to know what's OK to share with your clientele regarding current events, perso...
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Episode 053 - Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-18T11:00
We took a week hiatus to stop, reflect, learn, listen, and take some time to gather our thoughts before podcasting again. This recording was our first week back. While the world doesn't nee...
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Episode 052 - Developing Your Product Line from 2020-06-11T09:00
This episode originally recorded May 27th, 2020
This week it's all about the product. The girls talk about their philosophies around the mediums they choose to put their images on ...
Episode 051 - The BMW Idea from 2020-05-28T11:00
Luxury service takes many forms. The world has changed and so with it our clients have become more accustomed to using and receiving video communication. This week, Kira and Mary talk about taki...
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Episode 050 - Remote Consultations&IPS from 2020-05-21T00:00
Welcome to our 50th Episode!!! We can't thank you enough for taking this journey with us and hanging out with us each week! This week the girls discuss how they've adjusted to remote c...
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Episode 049 - Safely Reopening from 2020-05-14T14:00
With states reopening In phases, many photographers are getting back to work. This week, Mary and Kira discuss reopening our businesses in phases and what things they are changing about interact...
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Episode 048 - Taking the Time To Learn from 2020-05-07T00:00
We've had a lot of downtime and now that it's coming to a close, Kira is cramming to learn Capture One and all about her Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera before we are officially back at wor...
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Episode 047 - Know What You're For from 2020-04-30T08:00
It's not what you are. It's not what you do. It's what you're for. This week Mary and Kira discuss Jeff Henderson's book, Know What You're FOR. Know Wh...
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Episode 046 - How Do We Implement All This? from 2020-04-23T00:00
Now that you may have had some time to study and learn all kinds of new ideas from all of the free education and content out there - where do you being to even start implementing it? This week t...
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Episode 045 - Something to Look Forward To from 2020-04-16T12:00
While both Mary and Kira are feeling a little out control, the thing that grounds them both is the prospect of what's to come. This week Mary and Kira talk about not photographing clients t...
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Episode 044 - Talking to Strangers from 2020-04-09T00:00
This episode was previously recorded prior to the pandemic crisis.
When you go to an event and you don't know anybody, it's normal to feel uncomfortable. We are taught our who...
Episode 043 - Psychology of Sales Samples from 2020-04-02T08:00
Kira is updating her samples and wall displays in her studio during the downtime and this sparks an in depth look at the what and the why behind what we should be showing clients in order to mak...
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Episode 042 - Better than Before from 2020-03-26T18:00
Mary is excited to share her first book review on the podcast (thank you the nudge from 2019-10-10T00:00
Get your notebooks out kiddos, because Kira's talking fast about her favorite websites, apps, and software that she's using to to make being a one person shop a little easier. From onl...
Episode 018 - Have We Oversubscribed? from 2019-10-03T00:00
Did you know there's a subscription for EVERYTHING? Toilet paper, personal shopping, smoothies, cat litter, there's something for everyone out there to make their lives easier. As clie...
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Episode 017 - Creating a Sense of Urgency from 2019-09-26T00:00
ACT NOW OR YOU'LL MISS OUT! We are inundated with this type of messaging in our everyday marketing and for good reason. We don't want to miss out! Are you creating the right calls to a...
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Episode 016 - Mini Sessions Done Right from 2019-09-19T00:00
Mini Sessions are a great way to hit the holiday shooting season hard, but are you Mini Sessioning yourself right out of business? This week Mary & Kira discuss creating a mini session event...
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Episode 015 - Shiny Things from 2019-09-12T00:00
It's so easy to get distracted by something shiny on Social Media, a phone call, an email. Productivity killers are everywhere these days! This week the girls tackle sifting through the noi...
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Episode 014 - What Are You Putting Out There? from 2019-09-05T00:00
What sets you apart from the competition and how are you marketing yourself to stand out from the crowd? In this week's episode, Mary & Kira share ideas on how they market their brands,...
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Episode 013 - How Was it Made? from 2019-08-29T00:00
You are looking through a magazine and a stunning portrait catches your eye. You sit there, look at the catch light, size, position, the softness of the light, the rest of the scene. You start t...
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Episode 012 - Better Life Through Photography Community from 2019-08-22T00:00
So you say you're not a joiner? That's cool. But what if we told you that you are missing out on some of the best friendships, community, and education of your life as a photographer? ...
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Episode 011 - Studio Efficiency from 2019-08-15T00:00
No, we're not talking about your first apartment! This week is all about being more efficient in the photography studio. From air conditioning to gear, Mary & Kira talk about creating i...
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Episode 010 - Finding Your Style from 2019-08-08T00:00
They say the moment you stop looking for something, you find it. This week, Mary and Kira discuss that search for uniqueness and when it's time to take a step back and revaluate. It's ...
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Episode 009 - Constructive Critique and Feedback from 2019-08-01T00:00
Constructive Critique from the right source can be an incredible learning tool, but are your ready to hear it? In this episode Mary and Kira discuss seeking out critique for your images and busi...
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Episode 008 - Protecting Your Copyrights from 2019-07-25T00:00
Just because we are artists doesn't mean we have to be starving! Kira's just back from Capitol Hill where the Senate Judicary Committee passed the Case Act, something that Professional...
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Episode 007 - Shooting for the Sale from 2019-07-19T00:00
You've had the consult. You've done the planning. You've photographed the client. They are about to walk into your salesroom and you have no idea what they are going to buy! We&ap...
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Episode 006 - Lights&Modifiers from 2019-07-11T00:00
The world of off camera light is vast and wonderful, and hard to sift through. In this episode, Mary and Kira discuss their choices for creating light for their clients and what tools are workin...
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Episode 005 - Outsourcing from 2019-07-04T00:00
Ever wonder how some folks seem to do it all? It's probably because they aren't actually doing it all. Entrepreneurs are often control freaks and Mary and Kira can certainly identify! ...
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Episode 004 - So What is StoryBrand? from 2019-06-27T00:00
What is all the buzz about StoryBrand? Is it about telling a Story or is it just a new way to Brand your business? Actually it is neither. The StoryBrand concept is from the best selling book...
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Episode 003 - Leveling Up and Unlocking Achievements from 2019-06-20T00:00
Complacency is the death of progress, right? In this episode, Mary and Kira discuss getting into ruts both in business and the studio, and how to break that by adding new tools to your bag. Whet...
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Episode 002 - Improving through Image Competition from 2019-06-13T00:00
What was that judge thinking??? Fresh from Professional Photographers of America District Image Competition, Mary and Kira discuss give a little insight into competition from a juror's pers...
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Episode 001 - Celebrate the Wins from 2019-06-05T00:00
Keeping yourself motivated by setting and achieving goals is a great way to find success as a professional photographer. But once you scratch those things off your to-do lists, are you giving yo...
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Episode 001 - Celebrate the Wins from 2019-06-05T00:00
Keeping yourself motivated by setting and achieving goals is a great way to find success as a professional photographer. But once you scratch those things off your to-do lists, are you giving yo...
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Episode 001 - Celebrate the Wins from 2019-06-05T00:00
Keeping yourself motivated by setting and achieving goals is a great way to find success as a professional photographer. But once you scratch those things off your to-do lists, are you giving yo...
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