Feeling stuck in the wedding photography "status quo?" In this solo episode, Laura dives into her personal process for finding and staying inspired so you can keep your galleries fresh, unique, and consistent without doing the same thing at every wedding.

She shares the unexpected sources of her most viral concepts and trends, including:

• How an idea for a slow-shutter bridal party trend came from a photo of kids.

  
  

• Taking cinematic inspiration from movies and visualizing a wedding as a film.

  
  

• Turning dreams and even commercials into double exposure ideas, like the viral shot inside the client's eye.

  
  

• How client Pinterest boards and questionnaires serve as a critical baseline for creativity and comfort level.

  
  

• The most important rule: Never let your artistic vision overshadow the client's day.

  
  

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In this solo episode, Dan shares five actionable strategies you can implement right now to start getting more inquiries. He covers everything from optimizing your website's first impression and contact form to the power of building a strong referral network with other vendors. Plus, learn why a limited-time offer might be the key to sparking action and how to use value-driven social content to attract your ideal clients. Dan also stresses the importance of following up with past leads and clients to unlock a goldmine of potential referrals you might be missing out on.

Are you feeling stuck in the same routine? Do you have big dreams but struggle to find the motivation to achieve them? In this episode, Dan and Laura share their key takeaways from James Clear's "Atomic Habits" and discuss the power of the "1% Rule." They dive into how tiny, consistent changes can compound over time to create extraordinary results in your life and business.

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Key Takeaways:

• The difference between goal-oriented and habit-oriented thinking.

• How to build an identity around the person you want to become.

• Applying the "1% Rule" to a photography business to avoid burnout.

• A fascinating case study of the British cycling team and their journey from worst to first.

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In this heartfelt and candid solo episode, Laura gets real about the challenges and unexpected pressures of being a new mom while running a successful business. She dives into the emotional tug-of-war between prioritizing her baby and her work, the societal expectations placed on women, and the surprising lack of grace people show to small business owners. Laura shares her personal struggles with mom-guilt, burnout, and the importance of asking for help, while also celebrating the resilience of women who are doing both. This is an unscripted, unfiltered conversation for any "mompreneur" who has felt alone in their journey.

We took a little break, because we were rearranging our podcast studio, but we're BACK. In this episode, Dan and Laura talk about some controversial opinions in the photography industry.

We're curious to hear your thoughts on these, so be sure to comment on Spotify!

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In this episode, Dan and Laura answer the question, "You guys are well known and popular among photographers (for good reason), but what has helped grow your business with clients not in the industry?"

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In this episode of Fully Exposed, a photography podcast by The Pinckards, Dan and Laura read some hilarious stories that actually happened at people's weddings. From uninvited family members crashing the wedding to vendors ghosting at the worst possible moment, we’re diving into some chaotic and downright bizarre wedding stories.

GIVEAWAY: We’re also running a massive giveaway right now for photographers. The grand prize is a full-day in-person mentorship with us in a scenic US location — including a styled shoot, deep-dive business coaching, and just time to hang out (valued at over $5,000). Two additional winners will get virtual mentorship calls.

Want 10 bonus entries? Listen to this episode for how to earn them.

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Another episode of The Pinckards’ photography podcast, Fully Exposed. In this episode, Dan and Laura talk about hate mail they received a few years ago, along with rude comments that they get frequently.

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This discussion is lighthearted & humorous, making light of negativity, but also touches on some important lessons for photographers who are spending a lot of time on social media.

As photographers, we are working in a field that is entirely subjective by nature. Even the “objective” rules of photography should be broken intentionally more often than not. Everything from lighting to focus to composition, it all can be done in a dozen different ways to achieve completely different styles.

Because of that, it’s inevitable that there will be people who dislike your photos, no matter what you do. There is no lighting setup, no camera settings, no posing, and no framing technique that will please everyone. On social media, the result is that you will undoubtedly get rude comments from time to time, and it’s important to put thought into how that impacts you emotionally and mentally.

What is it like to be a full-time husband & wife photography team while being new parents?

We had no idea what to expect when we found out we were pregnant last year, so we wanted to share some thoughts for any other photographers who have thought about having kids & have no clue what to expect.

Questions? Let us know so we can answer them in future episodes!

In this episode, Dan & Laura talk about how they got into photographing elopements and share some tips for photographers wanting to get into elopement photography. Curious about our experience getting into elopements about 7 years ago? This episode is for you!

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