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EP 125: We've got a fantastic guest today, family photographer, Christian Michelle Grant, out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  We discuss many aspects of her art and business; from crafting her shooting and editing style to developing a marketing strategy and pricing structure that allow her to meet her goals.  Beyond that, we delve into her journey of making the plunge into full-time photography and how she manages the anxiety that comes with that move.  This is a lovely conversation about pursuing your dreams and manifesting a life that gives meaning.  Thank you so much for tuning in and enjoy!

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124: Deciding what to do with your profits?  While there are a multitude of areas to contribute to,  many of which I did not list in this episode, I decided to highlight 5 key areas that I believe can help stimulate intentionality and vision in your creative journey.

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EP 123:  Our friend, Christian Brim, is back with an episode we all need more insight on; leveraging tax deductions for our business.  In this episode, we discuss the home office deduction, equipment write-offs, what constitutes as a business meal, and much more.  

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EP 122: Culling photos can be a daunting process, particularly when the volume is high, and the stakes are higher.  Wedding photography tends to fit this bill, as clients are very demanding but you have thousands and thousands of frames to select from.  In walks AI culling!  In this episode, I'll give you my early review to Aftershoot AI, which promises to save you hours off your workload!

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EP 121:  Clients seek out portrait photography services for a variety of interests and needs; be it for corporate, family, or brand-building reasons.  There's also a market of people who seek out more personal and empowering forms of artistic expression that may not be seen quite as often by friends, family, and colleagues.  In this episode, we talk with Arizona boudoir photographer, Shayla Pelton, about her journey through this fascinating space of sexuality and expression.  We chat about the emotional power of her very first boudoir session, the ways she comforts people in front of the camera, the onboarding and offboarding of her clients and deliverables, and everything in between.  This is an enlightening, charming, and infectious discussion about self-love and courage, and I'm glad you get to listen to it!

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EP 120: The photojournalism industry, particularly when it comes to newspapers, isn't anywhere as strong as it used to be.  A most recent slashing of journalists at the LA Times is a harsh reminder that we always need to be updating our resumes just in preparation for situations like this.  But furthermore, how do we process the mental side of the recovery?  A portfolio or resume certainly won't help quell your stress or anxiety.  In this episode, I'll list 5 prompts to hopefully help you get through the panic. 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-sports-illustrated-cut-all-of-its-photographers/

https://apnews.com/article/journalism-united-states-39ef84c1131267233768bbb4dcaa181b

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/07/1180808470/los-angeles-times-layoffs

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EP 119: If you haven't used  Chat GPT yet, you've at least likely heard of the noise it's making across a variety of industries.  Well, in today's episode, I specifically talk about how this AI platform can help photographers and creatives improve the speed of their business in 3 distinct ways; customer service, risk and legal, and copyright for marketing and content creation.

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EP 118:  Perhaps starting your creative business in your early 20s seems ideal, but there is no one way to approach a creative life, let alone a singular progression.  In fact, there are many advantages to starting or pivoting your business after the age of 40 because of the skills you now possess.  In this episode, I talk about my entry into the 40 club and why I view it as an asset, not a liability.  

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EP 117:  Golf is an amazing opportunity to network and connect with people.  It's also a great place to learn valuable life lessons.  My guest is Owen Main, a Southern California photographer who has built a successful business in a very short time frame, and our recording studio today is on the golf course, where I ask Owen a question on each hole; some of which are professional and others that are personal.  We talk about the best lessons he's learned, how he balances art and commerce, and the traits that have helped him the most in his journey. 

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EP 116:  What does work-life balance mean?  Is it achievable?  Is it even an achievement at all?  We all face times of imbalance in favor of our work life, so what measures need to take place to tip the scales back towards rest, relaxation, and play?  In this episode, I will discuss the pitfalls I find in chasing work-life balance, and replace them with a few key ideals instead.

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