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The fundamentals of photography finance are essential knowledge for anyone turning their creative passion into a sustainable business. We explore the journey from hobby photographer to legitimate business owner with practical advice on setting up your business structure.

• Setting up your business legally through services like LegalZoom
• Creating a dedicated business bank account to separate personal and business finances
• Tracking income, expenses and mileage using accounting software like Wave Accounting
• Understanding real costs to set sustainable pricing
• Planning for seasonal income fluctuations with buffer funds
• Diversifying income through mini sessions, digital products, and stock photography
• Managing quarterly tax payments with a recommended 25-30% set aside from each payment
• Obtaining business insurance for liability protection
• Analyzing expenses to find cost-cutting opportunities

Join us next time as we continue exploring ways to build your photography business and make better photos.

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Seven proven marketing strategies to help photographers attract more ideal clients and build thriving businesses. Combining personal experience with practical tips to create a comprehensive guide for photography business marketing.

• Focus on creating an Instagram grid that clearly communicates who you are and what you offer
• Use location-based hashtags and SEO keywords in captions to make your content searchable
• Understand the difference between static posts, reels, and carousels for maximum reach
• Create a weekly marketing plan with different content themes for each day
• Utilize Pinterest for long-term traffic to your website or booking page
• Network with complementary local businesses to build referral systems
• Make your booking process simple and accessible with clear links and pricing information

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This week , we explore how to transform your photography approach and enhance client experiences from inquiry to the final delivery. We delve into techniques, tools, and strategies that contribute to creative photography work and memorable client interactions. 

• Setting an inviting tone for client inquiries 

• Providing styling and location guides for clients 

• Describe how you get the photos with prompting or posing

• Set the tone for How to get the most out of your session

• Delivering photos in a memorable way 

• Weekly challenge: Improving your client experience 

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We explore how to price your photography services and attract your first clients with confidence. This episode is packed with practical steps for photographers looking to turn their passion into a profitable business.

• Discussing the common fears around setting photography prices 
• Importance of understanding your time and expenses when creating a pricing strategy 
• Setting clear expectations with clients to build trust 
• Marketing strategies to reach your first paying clients 
• Utilizing scheduling tools and contracts for professional client interactions 
• Encouragement for photographers to reflect on their value and grow with their pricing 

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This Series kicks off with discovering how to transition your photography hobby into a profitable side hustle while overcoming imposter syndrome and establishing your unique style. Learn about essential strategies for building your portfolio and effectively communicating with potential clients. 

• Moving from hobbyist to business owner 
• Overcoming fears of inadequacy 
• Identifying when you’re ready to charge 
• The importance of building a solid portfolio 
• Defining your unique photography style 
• Establishing payment processes with clients 
• Creating a dedicated photography Instagram page 
• Utilizing resources like shot lists for successful sessions 
• Upcoming exploration of pricing strategies

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This episode explores essential photo editing techniques, from basic adjustments like white balance and exposure to advanced styling with Lightroom and AI tools. We discuss useful apps, the role of presets, and offer insights into the evolving landscape of photography editing. 

• Understanding basic editing principles like exposure, contrast, and white balance 
• Explore free and premium editing apps for different skill levels 
• The importance and effective use of presets in photo editing 
• Introduction to AI editing tools that streamline the editing process 
• Encouragement for listeners to engage and share their photography learning preferences

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Enhancing your photography is all about storytelling and technique. By focusing on layers, capturing genuine moments, and varying perspectives, you can significantly enrich your images and engage viewers.

• Recap of composition principles from the previous episode 
• Techniques for layering elements in photography 
• The role of storytelling in crafting cohesive image sequences 
• Capturing movement with varying shutter speeds 
• The Power of candid shots for authentic emotional capture 
• Mixing it up with perspectives: using wide shots, mid shots, and close-ups for storytelling 
• Challenge for the week to create a little photo story

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This episode dives into the art of composition, discussing seven essential techniques that can elevate your photography. From the rule of thirds to point of view, these techniques inspire creativity and help photographers capture engaging images.

• Rule of thirds promotes dynamic placements of subjects 
• Leading lines guide the viewer’s gaze towards the subject 
• Framing enhances depth and focus around the subject 
• Negative space emphasizes subjects by minimizing distractions 
• Patterns and symmetry can create captivating visuals 
• Layering adds depth through foreground, middle ground, and background elements 
• Point of view invites creativity through varied angles 

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This episode dives deep into the importance of light in photography, exploring how it can transform images from average to extraordinary. We cover essential techniques to understand and use different types of light effectively, whether indoors or outdoors, and discuss the importance of maintaining a cohesive style through lighting.

• Identifying and using soft vs harsh light 
• Adjusting settings for quality in photography 
• Tips for utilizing outdoor light effectively 
• Best practices for indoor photography 
• Creative lighting techniques such as dappled light and silhouettes 
• The impact of light on portfolio cohesion 
• Encouragement to practice with light variations

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Getting sharper photos is easier than you think when equipped with the right settings. We demystify crucial camera settings for sharp images, discuss the magic of snow as a natural light reflector, and explore engaging ways to prompt kids into action. 

• Creating captivating snow photos
• Snow acts as a natural reflector, enhancing photo brightness
• Engaging prompts lead to joyful, candid family moments
• Importance of aperture, ISO, and shutter speed review
• Focus modes: continuous vs. single-shot autofocus reviewed
• Introduction to new AI photography app for blending memories
• Challenge to experiment with autofocus settings and areas

If you have any questions, feel free to message me @BPoshPhoto on Instagram, and if you post anything, I would love to see it. Please use #BetterPhotosPodcast and just let me know if you are having any struggles or if you are still wondering about something, and we can hopefully answer those questions on future episodes.

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