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!

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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.

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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

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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 

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!

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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:

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”

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Keywords: photography business, productivity, time management, virtual assistant, photography website, photography email marketing, time-blocking, decluttering, growth hacking, photography tips, entrepreneurship

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!

This queen of content (with 15+ years of photo magic across weddings, families, seniors, boudoir, and beyond!) is spilling the tea on how to:

Quianna's wisdom is fire, and this episode is the secret sauce to:

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!

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Keywords: photography, business, Instagram, TikTok, BTS content, client attraction, personal brand, daily life, authenticity, content creation, expert positioning, tools, apps

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

Photography Contracts: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contracts

Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am sharing how to CRUSH mini sessions this holiday season. I cover the booking process, how to make sure the photoshoot day runs smoothly, and delivery!

Free PDF Guide for Mini Sessions: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/mini

Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker ⁠⁠⁠

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I am taking you along for a weekend in my life as a photographer via voice memos! I live in Seattle but travel to New York 2x a year for client photoshoots. This time, I have 6 sessions lined up that you're coming along for!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Book a photoshoot with me! ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photoshoot-packages⁠⁠

1:1 Coaching Sessions: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-mentoring⁠

DM me on Instagram (@jessicawhitaker) or send me an email (⁠[email protected]⁠) if you’re interested in learning how to use YOUTUBE for your creative business. 

Camera gear, tech, and lifestyle favorites: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicawhitaker ⁠⁠

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