This week on "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk Taylor get real about the rollercoaster of running a photography business. They dive deep into Kira’s headache with the 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey from the Census Bureau—a beast of a task demanding a super detailed inventory of business assets. They chat about the stress of ticking all those government boxes and how it’s a wake-up call for keeping tight records.

The duo also spills details about their awesome cruise with Virgin Voyages. They're all praises for the cruise’s smart branding and top-notch customer service, drawing lessons on how to spruce up their own business vibes. They talk about how every little detail on the cruise was tailored to enhance the guest experience and how this kind of thoughtfulness can translate into the photography biz.

Tune in for a candid blend of stories, struggles, and pro tips that’ll get you thinking about how to handle the bureaucratic side of business and make your brand shine just as brightly as Virgin’s. Whether you’re dealing with tedious forms or trying to level up your service game, this episode’s got some golden advice.

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by Kira Derryberry and edited by Joel North.