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Covid-19 is hitting every photographer hard right now. There are very few photographers on this planet actively shooting for pay. How are we going to survive this? In this episode, I give some tips for surviving quarantine and my predictions for what will happen in the photography industry this year. 

Most photographers I talk to work from home- for better or worse! Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's a nightmare. But the prospect of signing a commercial lease is intimidating and often breaks the budget. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of working from home, but we also talk about the new option of co-working spaces, which are a great in-between solution.

Photographers are often working on location, which varies greatly. But what about the desk work that needs to be done? The emails, the phone calls, the blog posts, the consultations? This is the first episode of a mini-series where we talk to photographers who share their workspace situation. Some work from home, a favorite coffee shop, or co-working space. Others have a dedicated studio space or some combination of the two. Hopefully hearing from other photographers will give you some ideas and inspire you to find the best workspace for you!

How much thought have you given to your website SEO? Hear from an SEO specialist on some of the challenges photographers face and how to best handle them.

Here's a wonderful conversation I had with fashion photographer and director Lou Lesko. Lou is an absolute veteran of the biz and shares his story on going from high school hobbyist to Hollywood director- and trust me, it’s a cool story, so do stick around! Lou also created Blinkbid, a cloud-based estimating, production, and invoicing software for creative professionals. In this episode we talk about the common struggles photographers have like pricing their services, being bold, and why photographers hate math. Hey if you enjoy these episodes, do me a favor? Head on over on iTunes and subscribe, rate, review. Enjoy the show! -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

Have you ever struggled with how to use Instagram for your business? Taylor Loren, a successful travel blogger and Instagram marketer shares some of her insight on best practices for the best reach and engagement when using Instagram for business. We cover the controversial topic of how to use hashtags, the Instagram algorithm, using Instagram Stories for business and even some tips on using Instagram Live to promote your business. Also- a quick reminder that I want to see how many reviews we can get on iTunes. On August 1st, I’m going to pick two random reviews and give away two $25 Amazon gift cards. So go smash that 5 star rating and leave a review if you enjoy the show!

Outsourcing wedding post production services is not an easy proposition! It's incredibly personal, subjective requires trust. In this episode, I discuss some common topics and mindset photographers should consider when it's time to start outsourcing.

Photographers are creative people and this extends into the routines that they perform in order to prepare for and recover from a good day of work. I talk with two photographers who give us insight into their routines before and after the shoot. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

As a wedding photographer, your weekends are dominated by the wedding season. It involves a year's worth of planning, hours of driving, hours of shooting and hours of post production. But not for Emily who made a single blog post that completely changed the course of her business. Now she shoots during business hours during the week and enjoys her weekends with friends! Hear her story of how this came together and what a typical day of shooting looks like for her. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

In this episode, we talk about those backhanded compliments and snide remarks that people say to photographers. We also cover topics of adding value, how to price your wedding photography services, and what to do with negotiating clients. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

Sage admits he’s got a problem with having too much gear and I thought he’d be a great person to talk with on the topic of building your kit. As a brand new photographer, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with decisions about gear- not only lens and camera choices but how that affects you financially. Should you borrow, rent or just get a credit card and go into massive debt to get the gear you need to shoot professionally? We share our thoughts and strategies on the subject and I hope you’ll enjoy. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

David Pomfret is living the life we all wish for! His world travels are being funded largely by his work on Instagram. Hear David's story of owning a successful design agency to leaving it all behind to be a photographer and world traveler. David also shares some of his best Instagram tricks and tips for engagement. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

Does your brand match your personality? As a photographer, how do you brand your business to attract your ideal clients? Melissa is a photographer who loves to travel and she shares how that influenced her branding. We look at her website, talk about the entire client experience and how all of that supports her brand. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

Why do so many photographers go out of business? Becker dives deep into this topic as he shares from his 21 years of experience in pricing your photography services, branding and client experience. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

Your host Leon Sandoval chats with Justin Hadley about 7 things photographers are doing wrong when it comes to post-production. Both own post-production companies that serve photographers all around the world and get to see all the problems and pitfalls photographers experience. We talk about why you should never edit by the pool and how you can become faster at editing your own photos. -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com

What is the vision of this podcast? In short, this is a place for photographers to talk about their stuff. This can range from business, marketing, photography, to rants about crazy church ladies and biggest fails as a photographer. The idea is that we are stronger together than divided. Through sharing stories and ideas my hope is that photographers like you become inspired and connected. I hope you will join the conversation! -------- This podcast is brought to you by Essential Edit. Lightroom edits, Retouching and Album design for photographers just like you. Easy uploads, 3-5 day turnaround, friendliest service on the planet and satisfaction guaranteed! Free trial available: www.essentialedit.com