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Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker episodes
- Katie Levine: Celebrity Fashion Photographer on Generosity, Discernment, and Spirituality
In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am joined by celebrity and fashion photographer Katie Levine (@katielevinephoto). Katie opens up about why she left Los Angeles, her experience assisting Annie Leibovitz, photographing the likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Tan France from Queer Eye, and why she turned down photographing Kanye West for a magazine cover. Katie is a master at artificial studio light and posing her subjects. I loved hearing about her spiritual side and how her faith in Jesus connects to her career.
Follow Katie: https://www.instagram.com/KatieLevinephoto/
Katie's Website: https://katielevinephoto.com/
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
1 hr 1 min - How A Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Photography Business
Virtual assistants can provide administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients from a remote location. Belco Virtual Solutions is the agency I have been using for 2.5 years and what I have been recommending to my friends. They are fair pay and based in North America. Mention that you came from the Podcast & get 10% off your first month!
Set up a call to see how they can help YOU:
https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
Timestamps:
(0:00) What is a virtual assistant?
(4:06) Intro to Tamber
(6:11) Are VAs ethical?
(8:45) Pricing
(10:17) What I've Used a VA for
(18:08) When to outsource
(25:46) Where do you find a VA?
(29:22) Do you have to train them?
(31:06) What to do if a VA ghosts you?
(33:27) Why Belco is best
(35:08) What to expect
(39:20) Skip online courses
(40:00) Deligating Tasks
(42:18) How to get in touch with Tamber
Get in touch with Tamber: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant
46 min - Juicy Photography Questions Answered (Advice Column)
In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am answering JUICY questions from the Build and Bloom Facebook Group and offering my advice as well as reading off the comments to share other perspectives.
I plan to make this a monthly series!
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
1 hr 5 min - I Grew Up Poor & Started Working at 15 years-old | How To Create Opportunity When You Don't Have Resources
In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@JessicaWhitaker) am opening up on a personal level that I've never shared online before. I am sharing about how I got my first job in the fashion industry at 15 years old & how I kept it until I was 22 years old. With that, I'm sharing a little about how I grew up very poor and why I had to start working very young. I'll also go over a handful of the other jobs I held while working in fashion & going to college. I want to offer this as a refreshing and realistic perspective about working and how to get creative with your resources and make opportunities for yourself happen.
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
1 hr 1 min - Your 2024 Photography Marketing Game Plan with Eden Strader
In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader) for the THIRD TIME on the podcast! Eden will teach you how to build a marketing plan around core content and automation.
Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entrepreneurs in building a life of artistic growth, wealth, and freedom. She made a six-figure company before age 23 and has helped hundreds of business owners step into their dream businesses.
Follow Eden: https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/
Eden's website for freebies: https://edenstrader.com/
Eden’s podcast “That’s My Personal Business”
Marketing Sytems & Strategy Freebie: https://edenstrader.ck.page/6e17a824d7
"Let's Get Lit" Artificial Light Freebie: https://edenstrader.com/let-s-get-lit-or-artificial-light-freebie
The Master Marketing Workbook: https://edenstrader.com/the-master-marketing-workbook-1
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(3:11) How do you start building a marketing plan?
(5:18) What platform should someone who only wants to post photos focus on?
(5:47) Long-term and short-term marketing tool strategy
(8:01) What is core content and how does it work?
(16:15) Using AI for content marketing
(21:21) What tools can people use in order to automate their social media?
(28:33) Automating Posting Schedules
(34:51) Action step to do this weekend
38 min - Unplug From Your Phone in 2024: Social Media Boundaries To Help Kick Comparison to the Curb!
Feeling burnt out by endless scrolling and the highlight reel of everyone else's photography business? Join me (@jessicawhitaker) in this Build and Bloom podcast episode, where we ditch the digital drama and set healthy social media boundaries. Let's break free from the screen together and rediscover the joy of real-life connections in 2024!
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
27 min - [SOLO SHOW] Ins & Outs for Photographers in 2024: How To Level Up Your Photography Business to Save MONEY & TIME
Feeling stuck in a time-sucking photo biz vortex? Jessica (@jessicawhitaker) cuts through the fluff with actionable tips to boost your productivity, attract leads, and skyrocket your profits.
Here's a taste of what's in store:
- Upgrade your hard drive, not your whole computer: Save money and boost speed with this simple hardware secret.
- Build a website that works for you: Stop chasing trends and let your 24/7 online hub bring in clients while you sleep.
- Dump the endless courses, delegate to a VA: Free up your time and actually apply what you learn with a virtual assistant who can tackle admin, social media, and even launch your podcast or YouTube channel!
- Declutter your space, not your workflow: Ditch the subscription overwhelm and create a productive haven (fresh PJs optional ).
- Master time-blocking: Conquer your to-do list with laser focus using a simple timer app.
- Grow your email list, skip the IG grind: Build lasting relationships and ditch the fleeting likes game.
Resources Mentioned:
Website 101 Podcast Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildandbloom/episodes/How-To-Create-a-Photography-Website-That-Converts-With-My-Web-Designer--Amanda-Burg-of-the-Website-Workroom-ej7h9d
(Free Download) Website Checklist: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-website-audit
SEO Website Basics Podcast Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildandbloom/episodes/How-To-Start-Using-SEO-On-Your-Photography-Website-with-Cat-DeLine-e27kr7k
What to include on your website’s contact form: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/blog/how-to-book-more-photography-clients
TomatoTimer’s “Pomodoro Timer”
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Honeybook, the ultimate client management program: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-tool-honeybook
- Narrative, the $6 photo culling software: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
Keywords: photography business, productivity, time management, virtual assistant, photography website, photography email marketing, time-blocking, decluttering, growth hacking, photography tips, entrepreneurship
36 min - Unlock Dream Clients with Daily Life Behind-the-Scenes with Quianna Marie
Ready to transform your daily life into magnetic Instagram and TikTok content that attracts your dream clients? Buckle up, photographers, because Season 3 of the Build & Bloom Podcast is exploding with BTS secrets from Quianna Marie!
- Visit Quianna’s Website: https://quiannamarie.com/meet-qui
- Get Quianna’s Freebie BEHIND THE SCENES - The Daily Life Experience: www.QuiannaMarie.com/buildandbloom
- Follow Quianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiannamarie/
- Check out Quianna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiannaMariePhotography
- Watch Quianna on TikTok: @quiannamarie_
- Listen to our FIRST Episode! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/buTDoa6zPFb
This queen of content (with 15+ years of photo magic across weddings, families, seniors, boudoir, and beyond!) is spilling the tea on how to:
- Craft irresistible content simply by being you, day in and day out.
- Ditch the vanity metrics, forget the trends, and crush the algorithm beast in 2024.
- Turn routine moments and everyday adventures into client-magnetic gold.
- Spark engagement (even when your life feels like a snoozefest).
- **Stay organized and consistently crank out content that screams "expert photographer!"
Quianna's wisdom is fire, and this episode is the secret sauce to:
- Building a thriving photography business fueled by the power of authenticity.
- Connecting with your ideal clients on a deeper level (no cheesy sales tactics needed!).
- Leaving the algorithm drama in the dust and letting your true self shine.
So grab your headphones, hit subscribe, and get ready to Build & Bloom your brand like never before!
Bonus: Learn Quianna's favorite tools and apps for staying organized and cranking out killer content!
Ready to Build & Bloom with Quianna Marie? Dive into Season 3 now!
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Honeybook, the ultimate client management program: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-tool-honeybook
- Narrative, the $6 photo culling software: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
Keywords: photography, business, Instagram, TikTok, BTS content, client attraction, personal brand, daily life, authenticity, content creation, expert positioning, tools, apps
45 min - If Started A Photography Business in 2023, I'd Do These 5 Things!
SSD & Hard Drives: https://bit.ly/3tIkp48
Virtual Assistant services. Mention you came from this podcast, and you'll get $ off! ➡️ https://www.belcovirtual.solutions/
Photography Website Guide: https://bit.ly/3MjUBC2
AI for Culling & LightroomFree Culling: https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=jessicawhitakerImagen (for AI Lightroom Editing): https://bit.ly/3O0EJFMAftershoot (for culling & editing)Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contracts
Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
- Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
- Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
- Honeybook, the ultimate client management program: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-tool-honeybook
- Narrative, the $6 photo culling software: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool
- Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
32 min - Systems, Strategy, and Data: The Keys to a Successful Photography Business in 2024 with Eden Strader
In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader) for the SECOND TIME on the podcast!
Eden will talk about combining systems, strategy, and soul to create a perfectly aligned and data-driven photography business!
Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entrepreneurs in building a life of artistic growth, wealth, and freedom. She made a six-figure company before age 23 and has helped hundreds of business owners step into their dream businesses.
Follow Eden: https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/
Eden's website: https://edenstrader.com/
Marketing Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/627559ebbb6f78001833eb80
WHAT’S NEXT:
Join The B+B Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/
Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker
Follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/
This podcast has been made possible by:
Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-business-basics-course
Honeybook, the ultimate client management program: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-tool-honeybook
Narrative, the $6 photo culling software: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool
Contractista, reliable lawyer-drafted Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template
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About Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker
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Learn photography from a practical perspective from an OG photography educator, @JessicaWhitaker. You'll leave each episode with action steps to apply today so your business will benefit tomorrow.