Photo Goals with Lori Pickens | Photography Business Podcast

In this episode, Lori provides helpful tips and insights for photographers and small business owners to make tax season easier. I share practical advice on tracking expenses and deductions, setting up separate bank accounts, using a business credit card, utilizing digital capabilities for record-keeping, and consulting tax professionals for personalized advice. The goal is to reduce stress, keep detailed records, and set oneself up for success in future tax seasons!

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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In today's episode, we're focusing on Taylor Swift's career as a business mastermind and extracting actionable tips and quotes from her that can be applied to photographers and small business owners. It's no secret that I'm a Swifty, and I also personal anecdotes and apply Taylor Swift's principles to the photography industry.

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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In this episode, Lori discusses the importance of setting priorities and taking action to be successful and shares personal experiences and advice on overcoming perfectionism and seeking growth. 

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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In this episode, I discuss three weekly routines that help keep my digital and office life organized and running smoothly. This routine involves cleaning out the downloads folder, checking backups for new photos and videos, and cleaning off the physical desktop. I share the benefits of these routines and offer suggestions for incorporating them into a weekly schedule! It's a must-listen!

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Website: www.loripickens.com
IG: @loripickens

In today's episode, I provide tips and methods to reduce distractions and stay focused.  I cover various strategies such as turning off notifications, setting specific times for checking emails and responding to comments, minimizing temptation by hiding certain apps, utilizing the phone's built-in limitation features, and planning out the day or week to prioritize important tasks. Let's dive in!

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Website: www.loripickens.com
IG: @loripickens

In today's episode,  I cover various tips and tricks for getting smiles and cooperation from kids in a quick timeframe during photography sessions. I share techniques such as matching the energy of the kids, giving them specific instructions for hand placement, simplifying words and rephrasing instructions, removing helpful distractions, avoiding clenched poses or smiles, and making a genuine connection with the kids!

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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In this episode, we chat about different types of data storage strategies for photo backups. We dig into redundant storage, offsite storage, and cloud storage as three different types of data storage and explain why using a combination of all three is recommended. I also share my own experience and recommendations for each type of storage.

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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In today's episode, I discuss the use of constraints to strengthen creativity in photography. I talk about different ideas for creative constraints, such as limiting gear choices, creating faceless images, focusing on a specific subject matter, trying different shooting mediums, and shooting in the same location but with different perspectives and storytelling approaches. Creative constraints can actually set you free in your photography and I encourage you to try implementing these constraints in your own work!

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Website: www.loripickens.com
IG: @loripickens

In today's episode, I dive into the concept of the "Daily Big Three," which is a method to improve focus and productivity. I break down how to prioritize these three important tasks each day and provide tips for implementing this system. I also talk about my personal experience and suggest different ways to keep track of the daily big three.

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Website: www.loripickens.com
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Welcome to the Photo Goals Podcast! I'm Lori Pickens, a photographer and online photo educator, who will share my journey and expertise in automating businesses, workflows, systems, and strategy on this podcast! It's my goal to help photographers become profitable and productive while achieving their goals and dreams & that is exactly what we'll cover here!

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Connect with Lori:
Website: www.loripickens.com
IG: @loripickens