Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by creative photographer Daquan Terrence (@dt.raw). This episode is loaded with so many actionable steps you can take to get reinsured to go out and CREATE! We’re talking about how to be an ATV, an all-terrain vehicle in photography, from getting scrappy with wardrobe, hair, and makeup, to finding unique concepts outside of Pinterest. 

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Brittany Elise (@brittanyelisephotography). We are talking about product photography.

Brittany Elise is pioneering the full-service photographer movement teaching photographers how to implement finished products to build a multi-six-figure business. Her own studio is start-to-finish: from hair, makeup, and wardrobe styling to hanging the photos on the walls of her clients' home. 

Her approach is to provide intentional strategies and actionable plans to build a steady stream of income consistently booking clients who value more than just digital images.

Brittany is also the co-founder and curator of The Photographers Framer, a fine art print and custom framing lab delivering archival products in the simplest way possible direct to clients.

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by my good friend Afrik Armando. Afrik is a wedding photographer whose work has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, Martha Stewart Weddings, The New York Times, and Elle.

This episode will be the sigh of relief you didn’t know you needed. We will discuss how to make wise decisions when joining high-ticket coaching programs, masterminds, destination-styled workshops, and even online courses.

We need to do so many things first with the free, low-ticket, and medium-ticket resources out there before jumping to high-ticket programs. I am discussing spending 10k, 20k, or even 30k for a mastermind, group coaching, mentoring, or mentoring./online course hybrid programs.

With so many ads targeted at us, from “join this mastermind to make 10k a month” to “enroll in my year-long coaching program and make 100k”, it’s easy to fall into temptation and click “add to cart” when we aren’t ready or can’t afford it.

In this episode, we will discuss how to navigate making smart financial decisions in your business, how to get creative and do it yourself, and how to spot false promises. 

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by Emma Veness (@emmaveness.photography), an Empowerment Photographer Based in Melbourne, Australia.

She’s covering an incredible topic we all need to intergrade into our business: Intention VS expectation. She will teach how expectation can restrict us, and intention allows for a more flexible, aligned, creative photoshoot experience.

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Jules Miranda (@julesandfilm), who is a self-taught, Puerto Rican photographer based in NYC who primarily shoots on 35mm film.

Jules has studied dance, music, and theatre throughout her lifetime, which has given her a unique perspective on the art of storytelling and a deep appreciation for performing and visual arts.

In this episode, we are going to be covering how to make your clients feel more comfortable, how to use questionnaires, and tips for shy photographers.

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In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Wendy Yalom, the OG of premium personal brand photoshoots. She is going to teach on so many things, from how to offer high-ticket photoshoot packages, improve your customer service, and easy ways to INSTANTLY upgrade your CURRENT photoshoots so you can level up your next booking.

In Wendy's 20-year career as a photographer, she’s traveled the world, building a successful career creating full-service Personal Brand Photoshoots for speakers, authors, executives, coaches, and online educators. She’s had the great fortune of working with many industry leaders and having her work featured on book covers, billboards, countless websites, and publications, among them the New York Times, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Marie-Claire, Town & Country, Wall Street Journal, and more.

View the show notes & blog post for this episode here: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/blog?category=podcast

This podcast episode is a replay of a live stream Wendy did with me in the ⁠Build and Bloom Facebook group⁠.

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by Quianna Marie, photographer, and dream chaser. Quianna is obsessed with helping you SHINE online! With over 15 years of experience photographing weddings, family portraits, high school seniors, boudoir, and events, she's done it all! Today she still has her camera in her hands, photographing content and headshots for entrepreneurs and creatives with a heart for sharing a ton of education for photographers and every season of their business. She's a small business cheerleader, kitchen dancer and loves adventures with her German shepherd puppy, Faith! Her daily reminder is that we all need a little faith every day! 

In this episode, we'll talk about her framework to help photographers book their next wedding while working their current wedding! Her big secret, capturing Behind-The-Scenes footage, helps build genuine referrals, become a local favorite, and adds value to your business. Listen in as she teaches you how to build a content bank to easily create reels, TikTok, posts, and a ton of marketing materials for your business.

Visit Quianna’s Website: https://quiannamarie.com/meet-qui

Get Quianna’s Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61e467e56758a3ddd643f671

Follow  Quianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiannamarie/

Check out Quianna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiannaMariePhotography

Watch Quianna on TikTok: @quiannamarie_

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In this Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I (@jessicawhitaker) am joined by photography educator Eden Strader (@edenstrader). Today we are going to be talking about BRANDING: and we’re going deeper than visual aesthetics of fonts and color pallets. Eden is going to share how to overcome a saturated market with your branding, how to break business rules, and how a twitter fight calling her OUT on her editing style changed the path of her artistic career.

Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entrepreneurs in building a life of artistic growth, wealth, and freedom. She built 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 Build and Bloom photography podcast episode, I am joined by Kailey Jacomet of Contractista, where I recommend all photographers to get their photography contract templates! In this episode, Kailey will walk us through two sticky situations: How to handle clients who want their non-refundable retainer/deposit back AND what to do when a client is dissatisfied with your work.

Contractista: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-contract-template 

(FREEBIE) 5 Things To Include In Your Photography Contract: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/5-things-to-include-in-your-photography-contract

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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

In this episode of the Build and Bloom photography podcast, we’re joined by Wendy Yalom, the OG of premium personal brand photoshoots. She will share with us what a premium Personal Brand Photoshoot is and how to design, sell, and fulfill one. Spoiler alert: if you’re looking to phase out of wedding photography but still need to book high-ticket packages, this might be what you need to hear.

In her 20-year career as a photographer, she’s traveled the world, building a successful career creating full-service Personal Brand Photoshoots for speakers, authors, executives, coaches, and online educators. She’s had the great fortune of working with many industry leaders and having her work featured on book covers, billboards, countless websites, and publications, among them the New York Times, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Marie-Claire, Town & Country, Wall Street Journal, and more.

View the show notes & blog post for this episode here: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/blog/how-to-book-branding-photoshoots

This podcast episode is a replay of a live stream Wendy did with me in the Build and Bloom Facebook group.

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