Podcasts by Momentum | The marketing podcast for photographers

Kirk Mastin | How to Simplify Your Photography Business from 2023-12-13T15:23:15.052203

Kirk started out in photojournalism, but then the entire print industry went digital. Day rates dropped and Kirk needed another option so he decided to try wedding photography. Determined to mak...

Jamie Larson | How to Serve Your Clients with In-Person Sales from 2023-12-13T15:23:15.047567

In this episode of Momentum, I had the chance to talk to Jamie Larson of The Snap Society. Jamie’s a world-class photographer, photography coach, and guru of in-person sales.

We dive into...

Teri Fode | Creating Clients for Life from 2023-12-13T15:23:15.001387

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Teri Fode, a senior portrait photographer from Sacramento, CA. Teri is truly an inspiration. She’s been in business for 15 years and along the way, sh...

Vanessa Joy | Get the Most Out of Social Media from 2023-12-13T15:23:14.996950

Vanessa Joy has been on the show quite a few times and is always one of my favorite photographers to chat with. In addition to being a talented photographer, Vanessa is also a talented business ...

Todd Watson | Photography Website Essentials from 2023-12-13T15:23:14.985402

Today Todd Watson, Co-Founder and CEO of Showit is on the show. Todd has been helping photographers create beautiful websites that book their ideal clients for 12 years and today, he's here to s...

Shaun Gordon | Albums are the Path to Creating a Sustainable Photography Business from 2023-12-13T15:23:14.979689

Today, we're excited to have KISS Books CEO and Founder, Shaun Gordon on the show.

Before starting Kiss, Shaun was a wedding photographer for 15 years and had photographed over 500 weddin...

Tyann Marcink | Getting Started with Vacation Rental Photography from 2023-12-13T15:23:14.973725

I'm excited to have Tyann Marcink back on the show today. It's been a while since we've talked and I'm excited for you to hear how her Vacation Rental Photography Business has grown and where it...

Nathan Holritz | Be a Proactive, Not a Reactive Business Owner from 2019-04-10T16:35

Today, Nathan Holritz — the owner and CEO of Photographer's Edit and host of the photography podcast Bokeh — is on the show to share a little bit about his journey and why you need a Big Picture...

Dani Diamond | Treat Your Photography Business Like a Business from 2019-03-27T15:50

Dani Diamond, a NYC based fashion photographer and educator, is on the show today to talk about how he answers the question, "Should I become a portrait photographer?"

His refre...

Bill Ramsey | Don't Be Afraid to Pick up the Phone from 2019-03-20T16:02

Professional photographer Bill Ramsey shares the simple marketing tactic that saved his business and shows that marketing doesn't have to be complicated.

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Scott Wyden | The Importance of Having a Lead Generation Strategy from 2019-03-12T17:25

Today we have Scott Wyden on the show. Scott is the Chief Community Officer at Imagely and has been a professional portrait photographer for over 20 years.

The industry has changed a lot ...

Marco Ibanez | Building a Photography Business Based on Passion&Simplicity from 2019-01-15T21:47

On today's show, we have Marco Ibanez, an award-winning boudoir photographer and photography educator from the metro Washington DC area. Marco has an inspirational story to share about a tragedy...

Nina Larsen Reed | The Benefits of Having a Hyper-Niche from 2018-12-19T15:40

Earlier this year, I met Nina Larsen Reed at WPPI. I instantly liked her and new that I had to have her on the show. Nina is passionate about education, quotes the same books I do, and has only ...

Brooke Summer | How to Use Email Marketing to Build Trust, Create Desire, and Book Ideal Clients from 2018-10-31T00:09

Brooke Summer is a boudoir photographer, educator, and overall marketing genius based in Denver, CO.

She’s also one of the most strategically-minded photographers I’ve ever met. As the fo...

Michael Sasser | The Power of Video and Email Marketing from 2018-09-19T14:39

Michael Sasser talks about the value of video on photography websites, tips on email marketing and the hurdles that come with being a male boudoir photographer.

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Matt Mathews | Specializing, Marketing&Increasing Your Sales from 2018-07-24T19:17

When I met Matt Mathews, I knew right away that I had to have him on the show. Matt has a really cool and pretty unusual photography story. I can't wait for you to hear how he went from working ...

Jen Swedhin | Hyper-Niches&Ditching Your TO DO List from 2018-06-21T16:57

Jen Swedhin, founder of Jen Gets Shit Done is on the show to talks to us about the benefits of choosing a hyper-niche, ditching the "To Do" list and why she took email off of her phone...

Tara Giles | Going Full-Time, Specializing and Running a Successful Senior Model Program from 2018-06-20T03:10

Today I'm happy to have Tara Giles back on the show. Tara is a high school senior portrait photographer from Washington state. Her story will be familiar to many of you. Photography was a hobby,...

Ted Leonhardt | Negotiating Strategies for Creatives from 2018-05-30T04:59

Ted Leonhardt is on the show today. We had a great conversation about why it's so hard for creatives to talk about money, negotiate, and charge what we're worth (and tactics for fixing it).

Leslie Kerrigan | There's More Than One Right Way to Run a Business from 2018-05-23T03:20

When Leslie Kerrigan started photographing seniors ten years ago, it was a niche that nobody else in her area was focusing on. Today, that is not the case. The senior market has exploded and she...

Nate Wright | Four Rules for Writing Headlines That Get You Leads from 2018-05-16T00:12

Writing a strong headline isn’t hard. Nate Wright is on the show with four simple rules that will help you write headlines that get you leads, in no time.

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Spencer Lum | Three Ways That Will Help You Stand Out from the Crowd from 2018-04-11T03:41

When Spencer Lum was starting out in the photography industry, he was 100% willing to hustle and do whatever it took to succeed. And hustle he did. He took whatever job came his way and found hi...

Ariana Falerni | You Won't Sell It if You Don't Show It from 2018-03-27T21:43

On our latest episode of Momentum, Ariana Falerni and I talk about the value of showing clients products before their session and some simple ways to share product images in your marketing mater...

Vickie Black | One Photography Business, One Market,&One Big Event from 2018-03-21T01:59

Vickie Black started out shooting weddings, portraits, and even pets, but soon zeroed in on her favorite genre — teen photography!

Not only does Vickie now run a booming teen and senior p...

Cole Joseph | Choosing Investments Over Costs from 2018-03-14T14:58

Meet Cole Joseph — photography coach legend! Cole’s devoted his business to helping photographers improve photography and run a more sustainable business.

He’s just launched some cool new...

Twig&Olive | How to Run a Smooth-Operating Photography Business from 2018-02-20T17:44

I recently had the chance to chat with Doug about the Trifecta, Twig & Olive’s amazing story, and several really cool marketing tactics for photographers. Doug also shared some of his favori...

Lisa Edwards | Creating a New Photography Niche from Scratch from 2018-01-24T03:00

​Lisa Edwards is a photographer based in Butte, Montana. She’s also one of my favorite guests. After years of shooting high school seniors and families, Lisa saw an opportunity for a brand new n...

Cyrissa Carlson | More Bookings Through Facebook Live from 2018-01-16T23:04

Cyrissa Carlson is a photographer, business coach, and probably the most energetic, charismatic person I know. She also happens to be an absolute rockstar at social media for photographers! Cyri...