Podcasts by The Stay Focused Podcast

SFP 146 Focusing on the Simple Parts of Starting A Photography Business An Interview With Mac Hughes from 2022-05-26T14:20:08

Oh the joys of starting a photogrpahy business...it seems like a good idea at first....

but then all this confusing techy stuff bombards you.

Mac Hughes from Honeybook joins us today to s...

SFP 145 How Photography Helps With Grief and Other Uncomfortable Emotions An Interview with Shannon MacFarlane from 2022-05-12T01:46:38

There is just as much meaning in a hard time as there is in a celebration.

Shannon MacFarlane is a photogrpaher that has taken a different approach to her art and her business and shares ...

SFP 144 Styling Your Clients...and Yourself! An Interview with Georgia Michalopoulou from 2022-04-28T00:38:06

Ever been asked the question:  "What should I wear for my pictures?"

If you are unsure about what to say...this episode is for you!  International stylist, Georgia Michalopoulou joins us ...

SFP 143 Optimizing Your Photography Brand Story from 2022-04-20T15:49:53

Digital marketing guru, Sarah DeGeorge is on the show today sharing with you how to build your photogrpahy business in the digital world!

Here is the breakdown of today's show:

1.How solo...

SFP 142 How To Start Your 401K When You're A Photographer An Interview With Matt Ruttenberg from 2022-04-13T11:00:59

Being a photographer is fun and creative, right?  But when you are your own boss AND have your own business you might not think about things like....retirement. That's not quite as fun and creat...

SFP 141 Move Your Photography Goal Forward With This Easy Strategy from 2022-04-06T11:00:01

Feeling "stuck" with your photography goals lately? Not seeing much progress with what you want to achieve?  Or maybe a bit overwhelmed with all there is to learn?

If you said yes then th...

SFP 140 What? You want me to get on video! Getting Comfortable IN FRONT of the Camera An Interview with Rick Toone from 2022-03-30T11:00:56

From Los Angeles to the Carribean, videographer Rick Toone joins us today talking with you not only about how to get comfortable in front of video but oh so much more...

As someone who ha...

SFP 139 How to Build an Engaged Community on Instagram An Interview With Stephy Rigby from 2022-03-23T11:00:03

Instagram making you want to pull your hair out a bit?  I mean really, we're photographers, why can't we just post our pretty pictures over on IG and call it a day. Stephy Rigby with @yourconten...

SFP 138 Crafting Your Perfect "About Me" Page An Interview with Sami Miles from 2022-03-16T11:06:44

Does your about me page read something like this:  "My name is ______.  I love taking pictures and would love to capture your family!"

Sorry, but that is boooorning.  And a lot like every...

SFP 137 Ease-ify Your Content Creation For Photographers! An Interview with Jen Liddy from 2022-03-09T12:33:29

It's possible to create content that makes you FEEL GOOD - and not overwhelming or gross! On the show today, Jen chats with Emily about how to do it in a way that works for your style, your brai...

SFP 136 Getting Your Work Published! An Interview with Lexi Clifford from 2022-03-02T16:56:48

Ever wonder how to get your work featured on the cover of a magazine or online publication?

It's not as hard as you might think! On today's episode Emily talks with Belle Lumiere Magazine...

SFP 135 The mistakes you are making marketing your photography business An Interview with Tammy Johnston from 2022-02-23T12:00:32

With over 20 years in helping small businesses thrive, Tammy Johnston knows a thing or two about how to market your photography business.  She has also witnessed the mistakes many small business...

SFP 134 Creating Your Own Opportunities An Interview With Christi Pratte from 2022-02-16T17:05:28

Ready to feel empowered? Christi Pratte, found of HustlePretty.co joins Emily today to spark that fire in to you so you feel confident taking risks, creating your own oppourtunities and telling ...

SFP 133 Get Organized With your Social Media An Interview With Nichole Howson from 2022-02-09T12:00:46

Social media, marketing, video...oh my! It's enough to make any photographers head spin.  On today's epsiode, Emily chats with social media and merketing expert, Nichole Howson on how you can stay ...

SFP 133 Get Organized With your Social Media An Interview With Nichole Howson from 2022-02-09T12:00:46

Social media, marketing, video...oh my! It's enough to make any photographers head spin.  On today's epsiode, Emily chats with social media and merketing expert, Nichole Howson on how you can stay ...

SFP 132 Can photographers learn from influencers? This might surprise you. from 2022-02-02T17:31:17

Can photographers learn from influencers? This might surprise you.  In this epsiode learn how a simple conversation with a coul dbe infulcers can really change your perspective about why your shoot...

SFP 132 Can photographers learn from influencers? This might surprise you. from 2022-02-02T17:31:17

Can photographers learn from influencers? This might surprise you.  In this epsiode learn how a simple conversation with a coul dbe infulcers can really change your perspective about why your shoot...

SFP 131 Copywriting for artists, makers, doers, and dreamers! An Interview with Olivia Carson from 2022-01-26T12:00:26

Sought-after copywriter for creatives, Olivia Carson teaches YOU how to free yourself from chronic writer’s block so you can return to taking pictures!  We chat personality packed copywriting & how...

SFP 131 Copywriting for artists, makers, doers, and dreamers! An Interview with Olivia Carson from 2022-01-26T12:00:26

Sought-after copywriter for creatives, Olivia Carson teaches YOU how to free yourself from chronic writer’s block so you can return to taking pictures!  We chat personality packed copywriting & how...

SFP 130 Photography Finances 101An Interview With Kelly Mathis from 2022-01-19T17:03:56

Business finances anyone? It's not the most glamorous part about photography, but it is an important part!, Photographer and financial expert, Kelly Mathis joins us today chatting about how to figu...

SFP 130 Photography Finances 101An Interview With Kelly Mathis from 2022-01-19T17:03:56

Business finances anyone? It's not the most glamorous part about photography, but it is an important part!, Photographer and financial expert, Kelly Mathis joins us today chatting about how to figu...

SFP 129 How to Find The Right Photography Education An Interview with Colleen Channer from 2022-01-12T12:00

Newer to photography and feeling overwhelmed with all the choices on how to learn? Past Cozy Clicks student, Colleen Channer shares her photography education journey sharing with you what worked, w...

SFP 129 How to Find The Right Photography Education An Interview with Colleen Channer from 2022-01-12T12:00

Newer to photography and feeling overwhelmed with all the choices on how to learn? Past Cozy Clicks student, Colleen Channer shares her photography education journey sharing with you what worked, w...

#128 Answers to Your Questions! from 2021-12-27T12:00

Have photography questions no one is answering for you? No worries, I gothca! On today's episode Emily is going through some of your most asked photography questions and giving you the answers!<...

127 Creative&Custom Marketing Strategies For Your Photography Business from 2021-12-22T12:30

Wanting some fresh new ways to market your business and find clients in your photography business? This is the episode you'll want to listen too! Jana Contreras is on the show with Emily today t...

126 All Things Instagram Reels-Photographer's Edition from 2021-12-15T12:30

Instagram reels have you feeling a little confused? Learn how to film & edit reels on a consistent basis, come up with ideas & use reels to actually grow a photography business, and make it wort...

125 This one is all about MINI SESSIONS! from 2021-12-08T12:30

Ever try to promote mini sessions and have them be a big flop? You might be setting them up wrong. Learn the importance of mini-sessions being structured (and priced) correctly to bring in a pro...

#124 Releasing the Pressure of Perfection from 2021-12-01T17:26:02

Do you ever find yourself trapped in that awful comparison game? It's not fun, I've been there. Master results coach, Larisa Makuch chats with Emily on the show about how to break past perfectio...

123 How To Set Boundaries With Friends&Family from 2021-11-24T12:00

Family asking you to bring your fancy camera over for holiday parties? Or maybe they just want you to bring it along to grab a quick family pic for their holiday cards. It is inevitable that onc...

122 Creating a Killer Client Experience! from 2021-11-17T12:00

Want clients that keep coming back again and again AND refer you out to everyone they know! Sounds great right? Kate Dye teaches you how to create your own killer client experience with actionab...

#121 How to not get caught up in "procrasti-branding" and instead actually launch your biz from 2021-11-10T12:00

Think of starting your photography biz, but just don't have everything all lined up neat and pretty yet? Don't let perfectionism keep you for ever beginning! On the show today, branding expert E...

#120 Simplifying the process of progress toward your photography goals from 2021-11-03T11:00

Ever feel like all having so many goals that you want to accomplish is actually getting you nowhere? You might want to start a business, take better pictures, master Photoshop...but all of those...

#119 How To Get Past Being An Outsider Looking In With Your Photo Goals from 2021-10-27T11:00

As a photographer you have big dreams...putting yourself out their to reach those dreams can be intimidating. You might feel like you will just never reach you goal or get to the level or place ...

#118 Getting into Equestrian Photography + how to serve your clients! from 2021-10-20T11:00

On this week's episode we are talking about taking gorgeous photos with horses, how to break into equestrian photography and how to serve your clients so that you are the talk of the town!

#117 Where have I been? + Your permission to do THIS. from 2021-10-13T09:30

The Stay Focused Podcast is back! So excited to be back with season 2 to help you take and edit better pictures and build the photography business of your dreams!  This podcast is perfect for be...

116 How To Get Things DONE! Being a mom + business owner from 2021-06-03T11:00

Are you a parent also trying to start up your photography business?

Then this episode is totally for you.  Advanced email marketing specialist, Bev Feldman shares her strategies for worki...

115 How We Can All Learn From Each Other from 2021-05-26T11:00

Come learn a little more about a fun opportunity for YOU and how you can learn and teach from other photographers just like you! Listen in the this short and sweet episode of the Stay Focused Po...

#114 Your EXACT Steps To Breaking into Headshot Photography! from 2021-05-19T11:00

Interested in taking headshots? This is a market that is full of all kinds of opportunity that is just waiting for you! Everyone needs at headshot at some point, but not many photographers jump ...

#113 How to Get Over feeling like an Imposter Photographer! from 2021-05-12T11:00

Feeling like a bit of an imposter? It's easy to feel like a fraud or not "real" when you're just getting starting in photography (hey, even when you've been at it awhile you can feel this way to...

#112 Email Marketing 101 for Photographers from 2021-05-05T11:00

Looking to start a photography business? One of the most important parts of your biz is starting a email list. I know what you might be thinking...I'm a photographer, not a writer, I don't want ...

#111 How Tapping Into Your Intuition Could Make You An Extraordinary Photographer from 2021-04-21T11:00

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Feeling stuck with Photography lately?

At some point we all feel that way. Recognizing t...

#110 So Many Ways YOU Can Make Some Extra Cash with Your Photography Passion! from 2021-04-14T11:00

When you understand how to use the camera, there are so many things that you can do to earn a little extra money with your skills! Even if you are not a full on photography business, there are w...

#109 The Beginners Guide To Conceptual Photography from 2021-04-07T11:00

Ever wonder about conceptual photography? Maybe you haven't even heard the word before...or maybe it's seems a little bit intimidating to you. Conceptual and composite photographer Sandy Taylor ...

#108 Give Yourself Permission To Get It Wrong from 2021-03-31T11:00

New to the world of photography business? At first EVRYTHING seems overwhelming, right? It's like you want to make sure that you have everything perfectly in place before you show off to the wor...

#107 Where should you "be at" online? from 2021-03-24T11:00

Not sure where you should be spending your time building your online presence? As a new photography business it can be overwhelming with all the choices out there . Todays episode tackles the nu...

#106 Think Outside the Box: Push Your Creativity from 2021-03-10T18:40:27

Ready to think outside the box a bit?  Push your creativity in photography by being intentional and trying new things out!  Join Cozy Clicks guest instructor, Nicole LaPointe on the show today a...

#105 6 Creative Tips To Level up Your Photography! from 2021-03-03T12:00

Feeling a little blah with your photos lately?  Looking for a way to boost your creativity and level up the way your pictures are looking?  Well, look no farther! On today's episode of the podca...

#104 5 Specific Ways To Make Taking&Editing Your Photos Simpler from 2021-02-24T12:00

Feeling frustrated with photography?  There's a lot to it.  Shooting, focus, posing, editing, the list can just keep going, right?  Want to make it seem a little bit simpler?  Listen in today as...

#103 Why Being In Front Of The Camera is Absolutely Necessary For Photographers from 2021-02-17T12:00

As a photographer you love being behind the camera.  That's where all the magic happens right?  But what about being in front of the camera....not so magical, huh?  In fact it can be downright s...

#102 The Misconceptions You Believe About Editing Your Pictures from 2021-02-10T18:48

Editing your photos can be tough, right?  Especially when you are new to the world of Photoshop or Lightroom.  You might wonder if there is something you're missing when it comes to editing beca...

#101 The Most Important (but sometimes scary!) Thing to Focus On With Your Photo Biz from 2021-02-03T12:00

Kendra Swalls shares her journey through photography to full on business woman and entrepreneur who now helps photographers get their business going too! Listen in to her journey and hear her #1...

#41 The FIRST Things You Need To Do To Start Your Photography Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just starting your photography business? Look no further. Congrats on taking the first step into starting your photography business! It’s fun and challenging at the same time. It can also feel comp...

#37 Feeling Stuck? The #1 Question To Ask Yourself To Get Better With Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When things get challenging with your photography goals or progress, a lot of times people give up. They don't think they can figure it out or think it's just too hard or they will just never get i...

#29 How To Achieve Bokeh In Your Photos In Camera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The word is bokeh on today's episode of the Stay Focused Podcast! Ever wonder how to get those beautiful blurry backgrounds with gorgeous bokeh? Today's episode is going to teach you some technique...

#10 All Things Lightroom For Beginners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you a new photographer trying to understand Lightroom?  It can be a little confusing, but listen today as Heather Ford with Two Blooms breaks down some common myths and features of Lightroom.  ...

#8 How To Loose The Overwhelm in Photoshop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you are a new photographer who struggles with Photoshop or maybe you are to nervous to get into Photoshop yet, this episode answers all your questions to common Photoshop questions to help you f...

#7 The Simple Plan For Marketing your Photography Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you a new portrait photographer wondering how to start getting photography clients for your business? This episode covers all things marketing for portrait photography business, especially what...

#6 Successfully Photographing and Working With Large Groups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Photographing large groups of people or extending families can be incredibly difficult. Taking photos of large groups of people takes time, practice, skill and lots of patience.  There are things y...

#5 How To Set Yourself Up For Success In Newborn Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode is is right up your alley if you are thinking that newborn photography is the way you want to go! Photography tips for newborn photographers from expert newborn photographer, Jenni Mar...

#4: How To Master Getting A Blurry Background In Your Photos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to learn how to master getting a blurry background effect in your photos?  It's easier than you think to get a blurry background in your pictures!  Learn how to get a blurry background with th...

#2: How To Stop Comparing Yourself to Others To Help YOU Become A Brilliant Photographer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode tackles something that I think every single photographer has felt and had to deal with at one time or another. That is comparison. Here you learn how to stop comparing yourself to othe...

# 3: Giving Your Subjects the BEST Photo Taking Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn some extremely easy strategies to make people have a fantastic photo-taking experience with you! And guess what? These strategies will not cost you a dime! Plus you're going to help evoke com...

#1: Easy Things You Can Do NOW to Start Getting Sharp Photos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A podcast for new and intermediate portrait photographers  This episode covers photography tips for getting your pictures sharp and in focus.  Learn easy strategies that you can apply to your portr...

#100 The Biggest "Ah-ha" Moments in Photography from 2021-01-27T12:00

Ever wonder what the biggest turning points were for some of the big name photographers out there?  What exactly was there a-ha moment that elevated their photography goals?  In today's very spe...

#99 Are Doing These 3 Things Keeping You From Your Photography Goals? from 2021-01-20T12:00

Are YOU the one keeping yourself from achieving your goals?

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#98 The 3 Important Things You Should Be Implementing in Your Photography Business NOW from 2021-01-13T12:00

Feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to starting your photography business?  I get it.  There are a lot of things to think about, but when you break down some of the smaller parts that hav...

#97 Your Top Editing Questions: ANSWERED! from 2021-01-06T12:00

Have a question about editing?

I'm sure you do! I get emails and messages from photographers all the time, but you know what? The majority of their questions are the same ones? (And I'm g...

#96 How to Smash Your 2021 Photography Goals {the smart way!} from 2020-12-30T12:00

Wanting to create a photography new years resolution that will actually stick this year?  Goals are often created and quickly lost.  But they don't have to be! Listen to today's episode and lear...

#95 Get Intentional About Your 2021 Photography Goals! {How To Do it!} from 2020-12-23T12:00

Wanna get clear about your goals for 2021?  Listen today with expert guest, Christina Dunbar from Intentional Ten as she shares with us ways that journaling, mindset,  daily routines and living ...

#94 Juggling Motherhood&Photography-How To Do it! from 2020-12-16T12:00

Are you a mom trying to juggle learning photography ...or maybe even learning how to start your own photo biz too?  As a mom of 4, I understand the stress and pressure of trying to "do it all" a...

#93 Creating Stories In Your Images from 2020-12-09T15:03:11

Our very own guest editor inside the Cozy Clicks Ultimate Pro Editing membership chat with me this weeks sharing with you her photography journey and how she creates storytelling in her magical ...

#92 What's New With Pinterest? (Plus Some Tik Tok Talk Too!) from 2020-12-02T12:00

Are you new to Pinterest?

This is the perfect time ...

#91 Understanding Instagram REELS: Photographer Edition! from 2020-11-25T12:00

Confused by IG Reels?

Well, my friend, you are not alone. Instagram recently unrolled their new "reels" feature...a...

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#90 Adjusting Your Mindset To Get Clarity Over Your Photography Goals! from 2020-11-18T12:00

Feeling unclear  about your photography goals? Lost in a sea of overwhelm or comparison?  Don't worry we ALL feel that way from time to time.  Good thing is, there are things we can do to adjust...

#89 Helping the Parents When Taking Pictures of Young Kids from 2020-11-11T12:00

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#88 Understanding Content Marketing For Your Photography Business from 2020-11-04T12:00

Ok, for real, do you know what content marketing is?  How about content in general or repurposing when it comes to marketing for your photo biz?  If it sounded like I was speaking gibberish righ...

#87 Growing Your Instagram to 100K! from 2020-10-28T11:00

Wanna know the secrets to growing your Instagram to over 100k followers?  Travel photographer, Cat Griffin shares what she did on The Stay Focused Podcast today to reach her following to over 10...

#86 What I Wish I Had Known In The Beginning As A Photographer from 2020-10-21T11:00

When we look back at things in our life we often wonder: "what would I have done differently or better if I would have known what I know now?"

In today's episode I rewind time a little bi...

#85 How To See the Biggest Improvements in Your Photography! from 2020-10-14T11:00

On this week's episode of The Stay Focused Podcast Sally Kate Molhoek from SallyKate Photography joins you and she is helping all you photogs out there by laying it all out real to you.⁠
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#84 Inspiration for Creating Stylized Fine Art Photography from 2020-10-07T11:00

Learn how to create styled fine art photos. If you've ever wondered how some photographers create those dreamy styled photos, then you are in the right place today! Erin Marrero teaches you toda...

#83 Brand Photography&Your Business. What You Need to Know. from 2020-09-30T11:00

Ever wonder what brand photography is?Think that it might be something you need for your business? If you are just starting out your photography business brand photography might just be the thin...

#82 Get Started In Product Photography. Here's How To Do It! from 2020-09-23T11:00

Wanna get started shooting product photography?  Ashley Green from Ashley Green Company breaks down for you today exactly what product photography is, how to get set up (for seriously just dolla...

#81 How Much Should You Spend On Photography Stuff? from 2020-09-16T11:00

There are so many photography gadgets out there! How do you know what you should (or shouldn't be) spending your cash on.  Photography can be expensive...but only if you let it.  There are defin...

#80 Pro Tips For Shooting Dog Photography from 2020-09-09T11:00

Ready to "unleash" your creativity? Magical dog photographer, Alicia Michele joins us on the podcast today to chat about how she got into dog photography, where she gets her unbelievable ,creati...

#79 Want Your Photography Calendar Booked? Here's How. from 2020-09-02T11:00

Looking for more photography clients? We all want them...but how do you find them? How do you book your calendar so you are the most desired photog in your town. There is no magic way, but there...

#78 How To Get Over The Fear Of Sharing Your Photos from 2020-08-26T11:00

It's a scary thing. When you post your work for others to see, you never know how others will react, right? And It's their reactions and their comments that can leave you almost terrified of evr...

#77 What Words Should I Write? Copywriting 101 For Photographers from 2020-08-19T11:00

Your words are important. And I know, I know...as a photographer, you probably don't really love to write, you love the visual-- the pictures! BUt your works and what you write and super importa...

#76 How To Shoot Underwater Photos: An Interview With Elizabeth Blank from 2020-08-12T11:00

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#75 What Should My Camera Settings Be? And the questions you really should be asking instead. from 2020-08-05T11:00

What should my camera settings be? The answer will always be a bit complicated. There are a lot of reason why too. So if you've ever asked a fellow photographer and they haven't really given you...

#74 Ready To Quit Your Day Job&Start Your Photography Biz? from 2020-07-29T11:00

Ready to begin a new chapter in your life?

Maybe yo...

#73 What is Branding? And How Can It Help Your Photography Business? from 2020-07-22T11:00

What in the world does it mean to "brand" your photo biz?You may have heard of "branding" your business before and that it can be very helpful for your business. Thing is, most photographers aut...

#72 How Do You Find Photography Clients? from 2020-07-15T11:00

Know where to find photography clients? This is a huge question that a lot of new photographers wonder. You figure out how to work your camera, you know how to edit and pose people, but now you ...

#71 How You Can Take Better Pictures Of Animals from 2020-07-08T11:00

Animals make for the cutest photos, am I right? Especially if they are paired with little kids! But if you've actually ever tried to take a photo with animals, it is definitely not as easy as it...

#70 Wanna Start Shooting Weddings? Here's how. from 2020-06-24T11:00

I can't really help you break into the wedding photography biz.

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#69 How To Fix Underexposed Photos...And Why You Might WANT to Underexpose! from 2020-06-17T11:00

Maybe you forgot to change settings, or maybe you really weren't sure how to see your exposure in the first place ...or maybe you purposely did it (and yes, there are reasons why you might wanna...

#68 How To Ask for&Give Constructive Criticism from 2020-06-10T11:00

Asking for and giving constructive criticism is an important part of growing as a photographer. Another set of eyes and an extra opinion is always a good idea...especially if you've been startin...

#67 The Beginners Guide To Filming Video from 2020-05-27T12:00

If you are a photographer and have ever wondered how to incorporate video in your business or life…or really how to even film video , you are in luck because that is exactly what we’re talking a...

#66 What's Most Important When Starting Your Photography Business from 2020-05-20T11:30

The answer might surprise you a little. Julie Christie who is a master photography marketer with Togs In Business is on the show today and really makes you think about how you should set yoursel...

#65 Cool Ideas For Posing Kids! from 2020-05-13T11:30

All kids wont waan pose for the camera. Actually most kids. But that's not what we're really taking about today. Today we're talking about ways you could pose kids- when they actually will let y...

#64 Pro Tips For Shooting Great Beach Photos! from 2020-05-06T11:30

Wanna learn how to take better photos at the beach? My friend and pro beach photographer Brooke Modifica is just the person to teach you! Taking photos at the beach is a whole other ball game an...

#63 What Every Photographer Needs To Learn About PINTEREST! from 2020-04-29T11:30

Pinterest is a platform that photographer should definitely be using to help create brand awareness, crank up their SEO juices AND provide value! Not sure where to even start when it comes to Pi...

#62 CREATING THAT WOW FACTOR: HOW TO MAKE YOUR IMAGES POP-NO EDITING REQUIRED! from 2020-04-22T11:30

A lot of photographers instantly think that Photoshop has got to be the way that photos have that special pop to them. ( and it does help ) BUT knowing a few things before you even press that sh...

#61 EXACTLY How Kids Want To Have Their Picture Taken from 2020-04-15T11:30

Guess what? So does every other photographer parent! Kids have got their own ideas of what makes taking pictures fun and what they'd rather be doing instead. In this episode I did something real...

#60 How To Use Window Light To Create Many Different Looks in Your Photos! from 2020-04-08T11:30

Looking for ways to stay creative while you are staying inside and at home? Window light is an awesome light source that can give you tons of different types of looks in your photography! Take a...

#59 Wanna shoot high school seniors? Your exact blueprint here. from 2020-03-25T11:30

Did you have senior photos taken? It was a BIG DEAL in my hometown and I can remember the excitement around getting your senior photos done. Waaaaay back then though, I never thought of the phot...

#58 How To be A Photographer in Uncertain Times from 2020-03-18T11:30

Feeling very uncertain because to things that are happening in the world?  It's scary.  Here are some things you can do as a photographer- either a hobbyiest or business owner during these times...

#57 Do you have to shoot weddings to be a successful photographer? from 2020-03-11T11:30

A lot of times I think people automatically assume that when you tell them you are a photographer, it means that the bulk of your work is in weddings. Guess what? If it's not your thing, you don...

Bonus Pop Up Episode! Photo Friday! 3/6 from 2020-03-06T17:53:31

Quick and easy little photography lesson to focus on this weekend to help you improve your photography skills.  Check out this and all the pop up episodes  for quick little tips and tricks.

#56 How Do You Know If You're Getting Better? from 2020-03-04T12:30

Ever sit back and wonder if you are getting better in your photography?  Wanna really know if you are improving or on the right track?  This episode is the one for you then! If you've been just ...

Photo Friday BONUS POP UP Episode 2-28 from 2020-02-28T17:10:26

Be inspired with these short and sweet little tips and tricks that you can do over the weekend to help see creativity in your photography!

#55 How To Travel The World Shooting Photography! from 2020-02-26T12:30

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel the world shooting photos? Me too. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do that....yet. But, I do know someone that has. Cozy Clicks student and memb...

54 Figuring Out your Photography Niche from 2020-02-19T12:30

Think you can do it all when it comes to photography?   As photographers I know that a lot of times you want to be the master of it all, but when you niche down and really start understanding yo...

Photo Friday BONUS POP UP Episode 2-14 from 2020-02-14T18:25:01

Take a listen to this Photo Friday Bonus episode.  Short and sweet with actionable technique that you can try on your photos this weekend!

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#53 Can You Make Extra Money With Real Estate Photography? from 2020-02-12T12:30

Ever wonder about getting into real estate photography?  As a portrait photographer you might have wondered if taking real estate photos might be a way for you to earn a little extra cash on the...

#52 Get Great Looking Skin In Your Portraits- The Easy Way! from 2020-02-05T12:30

Get Great Looking Skin In Your Portraits- The Easy Way! Skin tones, skin blotchiness, wrinkles, softness, dimension... so many think about with the skin in portraits! It's no wonder it's one of ...

Bonus POP UP Episode&Photo Exercise 1/31 from 2020-01-31T16:17:26

Come listen and then try out this mini photo exercise this weekend! Make sure to tag Emily on Instagram @cozyclicks or post your shot over in the Cozy Clicks Facebook group to show us what you'v...

#51 Breaking Down The Mirrorless Camera + Where To Learn More from 2020-01-29T12:30

Confused by all of those camera choices out there?  Canon and Nikon seem to be the front runners of the camera world, but you may have heard about the So...

Bonus POP UP Episode! Photo Exercise For YOU! from 2020-01-24T17:49:04

Come listen to this very special pop up episode which teaches you a quick technique you can try with your photography this weekend! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch future POP UP e...

#50 Creating A Styled Photo Session from 2020-01-22T12:30

Ever think about styling your own photography session?  It’s really not as hard as you might think! And it doesn’t have to cost a lot either! Sometimes when photo...

#49 The #1 Thing to AVOID When Learning Photography from 2020-01-15T12:30

 Learning photography can be incredibly overwhelming.  I get it. And there are many , many other photographers that are feeling the pain too.  You are not alone. On today’s episode I talk with l...

#48 The Exact Techniques To Take Better Pictures Of Your Own Kids from 2020-01-08T12:30

Struggling with the right balance of documenting your kids life without feeling like a paparazzi?

#47 Making ALL Your Photography Goals Reality from 2019-12-18T12:30

Is there something you really want to happen in 2020 with your photography goals?  I mean really happen, something specific.  I want to help you make them a reality.  Listen here to learn what y...

#46 Super Easy Ways to Get More Efficient and Speed Up Your Editing! from 2019-12-11T12:30

Do you feel totally overwhelmed when it comes to editing your photos? Is it taking you WAAAY longer than you think it should?  You're probably looking at the process a bit wrong.  Listen here an...

#45 Want Your Subject to Look and Feel More Comfortable? Do this. from 2019-12-04T12:30

When you are photographing people there are certain things that you can say and do that will help your subject feel a lot more comfortable with you and with the whole process of having their pic...

#44 Your Photography Website Audit from 2019-11-20T12:30

Is your photography website missing something mega important? Find out here.

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#43 How To Tune Out Your Photography Competition from 2019-11-13T12:30

Want to tune out your photography competition? It is so easy to look at other photographer's work and instantly think "oh I'm not that good" or "I'm not good enough". I want you to straight up s...

#42 The INexpensive Photography Stuff To Keep In Your Bag from 2019-11-06T12:30

I don't think there is a photographer out there that has said that photography is a cheap art form to take up. Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist , photography gear can get pretty pric...

#40 Unusual places for photo locations from 2019-10-23T11:30

Photographers are always in constant search for locations that give great inspiration and are fairly easy to access. Trouble is, when one photographer finds a great spot, it’s not long before ev...

#39 The 5 Things You Should Be Doing To Successfully Take Photos of Younger Kids from 2019-10-16T11:30

If you are a family photographer or a child photographer, then you probably already know that working with and taking pictures of young kids can be tricky sometimes. But there are things that yo...

#38 How To Get Started in Lifestyle Photography from 2019-10-09T11:30

Brooke Jefferson, who is a seasoned lifestyle photographer, shares exactly what lifestyle photography is. Plus some of the struggles and what you can do to make it work for you! Learn how to get...

#36 How To Find Your "Why" For Shooting Photography from 2019-09-25T11:30

If you've ever asked yourself "Why am I doing photography?" or "What is my purpose?", then this episode is for you.  Understanding your why will help you get clear about your photography goals.  In...

#35 Taking the Confusion Out Of Instagram: How to Use Instagram As A Photographer from 2019-09-18T11:30

If you are a photographer who has felt lost with the social media platform Instagram, you will love this episode.  Emily break down if and why you should be on Instagram.  Hels make it a little les...

#34 How She Went From Department Store Studio to High End Portrait Photographer from 2019-09-11T11:30

This week, learn all about the journey of high end newborn studio photographer, Kirsten Spencer.  She share with you her struggles of building a business as a single mom and her journey from where ...

#33 My Photography Journey: How Goals & Success Can Instantly Change from 2019-09-04T11:30

If you've ever wondered about how certain photographers got to where they are or why it seems so simple to them.  You'll want  to make sure to listen to the next new segment of the Stay Focused Pod...

#32 All Things Editing! from 2019-08-28T11:30

This episode is all about editing your photos.   I'll talk with you about the different options you have for editing, what you should be working on first and finally the resources that are out ther...

#31 13 Ways To Start Getting Better At Taking Pictures from 2019-08-21T11:30

I want to chat with you today about what you can start doing now to take better pictures! If you are newer to photography it can seem overwhelming to try to learn all there is to learn.  On today's...

#30 How To Name Your Photography Business from 2019-08-14T11:30

Ever wonder what you should name your photography business? There are definitely things to think about when selecting a name for your photo company.  This episode gives you a lot to think about whe...

#28 How To Set Photography Goals, Keep Them & See Results! from 2019-07-31T11:30

Photographers always have lots of goals swirling around in their minds that they want to accomplish.  There are so many new photography things to learn that it can be overwhelming when you try  to ...

#27 All Things Posing! Tips To Help Make Your Subject Look Their Best from 2019-07-17T11:30

Need help with posing your subject? There is a lot to pay attention to to make sure that your subject looks the best they can.  Learn how to pose, things to really watch out for and learn specific ...

#26 What's In My Camera Bag NOW...and What Should Be In Yours! from 2019-07-10T16:27:55

What should you keep inside your camera bag? Some of the things might not be what you think.  Learn exactly what is in my bag now and what should be in your camera bag too! Great photography tips f...

#25 What To Do When A Client HATES Your Work from 2019-07-03T11:30

At some point you are going to come across the person who does no like the photos you took of them.  I'll even go as far as to say they hate your work.  They don;t like the way they look or anythin...

#24 Want To Shoot Photos in A Public Place? Do This. from 2019-06-26T11:30

This episode is about what photographers NEED to be doing when they are out shooting in public.  There are etiquette rules and things that you need to make sure to do so we as photographers don't g...

#23 Photography 101: What You Can Do Today To See Results For Beginners from 2019-06-19T11:30

This episode is all for beginners! If you are looking to see results with your photography you will love this episode.  Audrey Ann chats with us today about the basic of photography you need to sta...

#22 Strange Light Sources You Can Use For Your Photos When You Can't Go Outside from 2019-06-12T11:30

If you live somewhere where you can't always go outside to shoot in natural light.  You have to get creative.  If it is too hot, cold or rainy but you still want to practice shooting you need to fi...

#21 Efficiently Simplify The Business Side Of Your Photography Biz from 2019-06-05T11:30

Feeling overwhelmed with your photography business?  I get it.  It's intimidating and can even be lonely at times.  IN this episode I get right into the HoneyBook company who has seen the struggles...

# 20 Weird Ways To Get better As A Photographer from 2019-05-29T11:30

Ever wonder what you can do to get better at photography?  There's always educating yourself, right?  Photography books and courses are a great place to start, but is there something else you can b...

#19 Get Beautifully Candid Shots With These Easy Prompts from 2019-05-22T11:30

#18 Massive Mistakes I Made With Photography from 2019-05-15T13:30

We all do it: the dreaded mistake.  It's all good though it helps us to learn and grow.  Today I share with you some of the biggest photography mistakes I made in the beginning, so that just maybe ...

#17 How To Truly Find Your Style As A Photographer from 2019-05-08T13:30

If you've ever found it hard to describe your style of photography or if you've ever felt a loss of what your style really is this episode is for you! In today's episode we talk about some things y...

How To Edit Faster and More Creative from 2019-05-01T18:07:06

I know sometimes it seems like everyone out there knows these super cool “secrets” with editing photos that you just haven’t figured out yet.You want your edits to be beautiful and dreamy and you k...

#16 All Your Accounting In One F-Stop!! Tax Answers for Photographers from 2019-04-24T13:30

On today's episode, we have two people joining us who I think are an incredibly rare find: experts in photography accounting.   When you're starting your business all those tax questions and how to...

#15 Changing These Editing Mindsets will Totally Change The Look Of Your Photos from 2019-04-17T13:30

If you are struggling with the editing process or if your photos are just not looking the way you hoped they would.  It might be because you have certain beliefs about editing that might be holding...

#14 Uncomplicated Methods To Help You Give Your Photos A More Professional Look from 2019-04-10T13:30

Ever wonder how some photos look so much more professional than others.  Want to know how to give your photos a more professional feel?  Listen today as I break down some really uncomplicated thing...

#13 Just How The Heck Do You Find Photography Clients??? from 2019-04-03T13:30

Are you new to photography business?  Not sure how to find photography clients to fill your business calendar?  It can be hard to find people who want to pay you to take their picture.  You have to...

#12 What Gear Should You be Investing in NOW...and What Should You Hold Off On from 2019-03-27T12:30

Photography tips for new photographers.  Watching out for the little details can really make or break your photo.  It can also save you tons of time editing later on.  Learn some the the most commo...

#11 The Details in Photos you HAVE to watch out for! from 2019-03-20T12:30

The details in your photo can really make it or break it.  New photographers should pay close attention to a few things out there to really get the best photo they possibly can.  Paying attention t...

#9 The 4 Step System To Becoming Confident In Manual Mode from 2019-03-06T13:30

Wanna learn how to get off automatic and start shooting in manual mode?  It's easy if you follow this simple process! Get confident shooting pictures in manual mode and see an instant boost in the ...