In this episode, we sit down with Texas-based wedding photographer Grant Daniels, a fourteen-season veteran, father of four, and someone who has built a thriving photography business by choosing small things done with care over the pressure to scale fast. Grant opens up about burnout, rebuilding his business with intention, and learning how to pace his life so he can show up fully - both for his couples and for his family.

We talk about work–life balance for wedding photographers, creating a business that supports your life (not the other way around), the role of rest in your creative process, and how slowing down can actually deepen your artistry. Grant shares practical rhythms, thoughtful philosophies, and honest stories that will resonate with any photographer longing for a healthier pace, deeper presence, and more sustainable success.

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your wedding photography business and your life at the same time—or how to build a career rooted in joy, meaning, and discernment—this conversation is a breath of fresh air.

View Grants Work: https://grantdanielsphotography.com/

Connect with Grant: https://www.instagram.com/grantdaniels

Interested in having more conversations like this? Learn more about the Mastermind here: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

In this episode, we sit down with New York–based photographer Tracy Jade, whose work and words have reshaped the conversation around documentary wedding photography. Tracy shares how creative boredom pushed her to get radically clear on what she’s about, who she’s for, and the kind of couples she’s meant to work with.

We explore how speaking boldly—about her philosophy, her limits, and her values—became the key to attracting couples who want the same thing she does: presence over performance, honesty over perfection, and space to simply be themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your people actually exist… or feared that naming what you’re truly about might cost you clients, this conversation will feel like exhale. Tracy’s story proves the opposite: clarity creates connection, boldness creates momentum, and your people can find you—when you show them where you stand.

Explore Tracy's Work: https://www.tracyjadephotography.com/

Connect with Tracy: https://www.instagram.com/tracyjadephoto/

Explore Purpose & Profit: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course

Every year around this time, photographers get the itch to refresh their brand or build a brand new website. And it makes sense! You’ve grown, your work has evolved, you’re inspired again… and you finally have time.

But before you jump into a redesign, there’s something really important to understand:

A website can only amplify what already exists underneath.

In this episode, we unpack the 6 foundations that need to be clear before a rebrand will actually work — things like your market, your message, your direction, and your relationships. These are the pieces that create traction long before a pretty homepage ever could.

If you’re craving clarity, direction, and a deeper sense of “where to go next,” this episode will give you the perspective you didn’t know you needed.

If this episode brings up some “Oh wow… I don’t actually know these answers” moments — that’s a good thing!

It means you’re ready for clarity, not another redesign.

Purpose & Profit exists to help you uncover your market, your message, and your direction so every decision you make actually works for you.

Learn more: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course

Fine art photographer Joanna Brown joins us for a conversation about developing a recognizable style, trusting your instincts, slowing down on purpose, and tuning out the noise that pulls so many photographers off their path. Joanna shares honest stories about failure, mentorship, business, film, and the creative freedom that comes when you finally work from your own point of view.

Whether you’re early in your career or deep into it, this one will reset something in you.

https://www.joannabrownstudio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joannabrownstudio/

Learn more about the Mastermind: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

In this episode, Jen breaks down why “busyness” is one of the biggest traps photographers fall into and how giving your business just one intentional hour a day can completely transform your art, your income, and your peace.

You’ll learn:

- Why your systems are the trellis that lets your creative work flourish

- A simple one-hour-a-day rhythm that helps you grow without burnout

- Real stories of photographers who doubled and tripled their profit using this approach

- How small, consistent action leads to big creative freedom

If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start building a business that actually supports your art, this one’s for you.

👉 Mentioned in this episode:

Purpose & Profit Course: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course

Ep. 24 — Why Your Pricing Guide Isn’t Working (and What to Do Instead)

Ep. 23 — The 7 Things We Quit to Start Booking Five-Figure Weddings

Ep. 8 & 9 — How to Shape Your Portfolio for Dream Clients

Ep. 11 — The Photographer You Could Be One Year From Now

Joel and Justyna Bedford are photographers whose work feels cinematic, soulful, and quietly rebellious. They’ve built a career defined by risk, trust, and the courage to do things their own way, without ever waiting for permission.

In this conversation, we dig into what it means to see differently in a world that rewards sameness. We talk about the tension between confidence and doubt, how to keep creating when expectations get loud, and why serving your couples with honesty and calm will always outlast trends.

From happy accidents that shaped their signature style to the moments that made them question everything, Joel and Justyna share how they’ve stayed grounded, curious, and kind through it all.

Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, or creative who’s ever wondered if you’re “doing it right,” this one’s a reminder that the best work comes when you stop asking for permission and start trusting what only you can see.

Connect with Joel & Justyna:

https://www.instagram.com/joelandjustyna/

https://www.joelandjustyna.com/

Learn more about The Mastermind:

https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to slow down... or why rest sometimes feels unsafe? In this episode, we sit down with therapist Blake Roberts to explore how your past shapes the way you create, work, and connect today. Blake explains attachment styles in a way every creative can relate to and even walks Jen through a LIVE exercise that’s equal parts eye-opening and healing.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why you keep hitting the same walls in business or life, this one will help you understand what’s happening underneath... and how to work with yourself, not against yourself.

Discover your attachment style: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/

Grab a tool from Blake: https://threepercent.myflodesk.com/jz1ccgkkun

Grow through Mindset inside the Mastermind: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

In this engaging podcast episode, Brad & Jen sit down with Chicago photographers Christy & James Tyler to explore their journey in the photography business, the challenges of balancing family life with work, and their evolving definition of success. The conversation delves into the importance of vulnerability, establishing boundaries, and building meaningful connections with clients. Christy & James share their experiences with infertility, parenting, and how these life events have shaped their approach to photography. They emphasize the significance of community, respect in the industry, and the need for continuous growth as artists. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the beauty of capturing life's moments while prioritizing what truly matters.

Connect with them here: https://www.instagram.com/christytylerphotography/

Looking for a community to have more convos like this? Check out the Mastermind: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching

A pretty PDF won’t pay your bills. In this episode, we’re sharing how we went from barely scraping by (even while booking 30–40 weddings a year) to tripling our rates in just over a year by transforming our pricing guide into a strategic (and beautiful!) sales tool.

We’ll cover why most guides don’t work, the myths you need to stop believing, and the simple shifts that will give you more confidence and help your couples book with ease.

Ready to build your own? Grab our Pricing Guide Template here: https://learn.bradandjen.com/brad-and-jen-pricing-guide