I said what I said.

In this episode, I’m popping off about the epidemic I’m seeing all over our industry—and yeah, I’m calling it an epidemic: photographers hiding behind pretty, Pinterest-perfect work that’s missing the power, the soul, and the luxury they think they’re selling.

This one started as an Instagram Story rant. Then I realized: I had more to say. So I marched my sassy little self up to the studio, hit record, and let it rip. Because we’re not here to play small. We’re here to create work that stops people in their tracks. And your overexposed, beige-sweatered, blown-out edits? They’re not doing that.

⚡️ In this episode, I get into:

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go bolder, take risks, and finally create the kind of art your dream clients will pay top dollar for… this is your permission slip. Also? Bring back your shadows, babe. Please.

Timestamps:

00:37 A Sassy Start to the Day

01:51 The Epidemic in the Photography Industry

03:21 The Power of Perception and Branding

05:47 A Case Study in Transformation

10:03 The Light and Airy Debate

13:38 A Call to Action for Photographers

15:44 Wrapping Up and Signing Off

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The crash out that you and Huda from Love Island have in common.

Let’s talk about that dreaded moment: you’re mid-shoot, the light is perfect, your clients are waiting, and your brain? Completely blank.

Yep—been there. More than once.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why this happens, and it’s not because you’re unprepared or unprofessional. It’s your nervous system doing its job—protecting you under pressure. But here’s the good news: you can rewire that response.

I’m walking you through the brain science behind going blank during a session, how “amygdala hijack” shows up behind the camera, and what to do when your prefrontal cortex decides to peace out just when you need it most.

Plus, I’m sharing how my method trains you to regulate yourself and your clients before posing even begins—so that the shoot flows, your confidence stays intact, and your clients leave obsessed with both their photos and the experience.

We’re talking:

👀BONUS TRAINING: Want the 3-sentence formula that regulates your clients and makes awkwardness disappear like a bombshell at recoupling?

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If you’ve ever walked away from a session thinking, “I should’ve done better…” this episode is your lifeline. You’re not broken—you’re just overdue for a better method.

Timestamps:

00:35 Love Island and Photography

01:43 The Love Island Recap

04:54 Relating Reality TV to Photography

08:13 Understanding Photographer Panic

10:57 The Solution to Mid-Shoot Panic

13:22 Student Success Stories

15:20 Conclusion and Bonus Content

17:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Real examples, real psychology, real results

Inquiries are coming in, but no one’s booking—and the inbox is starting to feel haunted. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I break down exactly how to stop getting ghosted and start booking high-ticket sessions through strategic, psychology-backed email responses. I’ll walk through a real inquiry that turned into a confirmed booking—no sales call required—and explain the psychology behind every word I wrote.

I also share a DM from a fellow photographer who implemented last week’s strategy and saw immediate results, proving this approach works beyond my own business.

Inside this episode:

📩A real inquiry breakdown that converted into a multi-thousand-dollar booking

💌A DM from a photographer who got a same-day response using this method

🧠The loss aversion bias and why “don’t miss out” is stronger than “look what I offer”

🎯Price anchoring psychology and how to frame your numbers like a pro

📅The color-coded calendar trick that uses visual decision-making to drive action

🔑Strategic word choices that stack urgency, scarcity, and micro-commitments

💼Plus: how to signal authority without sounding salesy

Whether you’re responding to one-off inquiries or tightening your communication process across the board, this episode is packed with tangible takeaways that can raise your booking rate and your client confidence overnight.

Timestamps:

00:35 Weekly Update and Studio News

02:25 Dealing with Client Ghosting

05:03 Shifting the Power Dynamic

07:33 Email Exchange Breakdown

08:13 Success Story: Elisa's Win

10:41 Handling Senior Graduation Photos

15:24 Psychological Tactics in Pricing

19:41 Final Follow-Up Strategy

26:48 Summary and Key Takeaways

29:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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What if I told you the reason you’re getting ghosted isn’t your pricing—it’s your paragraphs?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the psychology behind why your beautifully written, overly detailed reply is overwhelming potential clients and shutting down the sale before it ever starts.

This week, I made a rookie mistake that led to my first ghosting in years. And the second I opened the email I had sent… it was obvious. I skipped the psychology, flooded the inbox, and forgot to build the most important thing: connection.

Inside, I’ll walk you through:

You’ll also hear the exact 3-sentence email I now use to spark replies, establish authority, and create emotional engagement—without sounding salesy or desperate.

Hit play and learn how to make them write back—without begging, discounting, or following up five times.

Timestamps:

00:53 The Big Secret and Surprise Party

04:03 Golf Course Banter and Podcast Ideas

05:37 Confession Time: Rookie Mistake

06:59 The Ghosted Email Incident

10:58 Crafting the Perfect Response

16:40 The Power of Micro-Commitments

19:59 Discovery Calls: To Do or Not To Do

23:59 Testing and Adapting Your Systems

26:16 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
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My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.

I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand

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I’m unpacking why the traditional idea of work/life balance doesn’t work—especially for women building something from scratch. And how I’ve learned to let go of the guilt when my ambition speaks louder than motherhood does.

In This Episode:
🔥 The real cost of following advice from people in totally different seasons
🔥 How building my business kept me sane through divorce and early motherhood
🔥 Why I don’t see my kids as competition with my ambition—they’re shaped by it
🔥 What it’s looked like for me to choose myself and my business… sometimes over my family
🔥 Why I think it’s less about balance and more about knowing yourself, obsessing over each part of you that you love… and just calling that life

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast

00:35 Catching Up After a Break

01:22 The Bahama Mama Adventures

03:00 Teenagers and Vacation Realities

04:28 The Work-Life Balance Dilemma

05:25 Childhood Memories and Social Dynamics

08:16 Rejecting the Balance Myth

12:37 Embracing Obsession and Ambition

16:40 Personal Journey and Business Growth

25:09 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?

My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.

I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand

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If you’re waiting for someone to notice your work, hype up your talent, or magically make your bookings roll in… let me stop you right there.

No one is coming.

In this episode of The Posers Podcast, I’m breaking down the 3-step formula to becoming your own PR team—because if you’re not doing the visibility work for your business, no one else is going to.

I’ll walk you through the kind of PR engine that I knew that I had to build for my 40 Over 40 Photography Experience—a totally new offer that required a way louder, more strategic launch than just “posting pretty photos.” And spoiler alert? This is exactly why most photographers stay stuck and underbooked.

We’re not whispering our wins anymore.

We’re turning quiet qualifications into loud demand.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Plus, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the moment I realized I could either hide behind humility… or own my authority.

If you’ve ever felt like bragging makes you cringe—or like no one is seeing how hard you’re working—this episode is going to hit hard in the best way

Timestamps:

00:35 Vacation Vibes and Business Brags

02:40 The Power of Self-Promotion

05:14 Launching a New Offer: 40 Over 40 Photo Series

06:31 The Myth of Effortless Success

11:34 Bragging Better: Be Proud, Be Loud, Be Strategic

20:00 Overcoming Introversion in Business

22:44 Take Action: Brag About Your Business

23:31 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?

My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.

I’m teaching everything:
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📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand

👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST

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This isn’t your average “how to run a boudoir business” convo. This is a behind-the-scenes tour of a creative empire in the making.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shannon Griffin, we get deep into the art, psychology, and bold pricing strategy that powers Shannon’s luxury boudoir brand. We’re talking $1,500 commission fees just to start… and five-figure sales for custom-designed wall art that belongs in a gallery.

You’ll hear the truth about boundaries, high-end client expectations, saying “no” more than “yes,” and how Shannon’s work changed when she stopped trying to be “just” a photographer—and claimed her place as an artist.

If you’ve ever wondered how to charge more, do less, and create actual art people will treasure for a lifetime… this is the episode.

Inside this one, we talk about:

🔥What Shannon’s luxury client process really looks like (and why most people fall off)

🔥The mental game of building a business that’s mostly “no”s

🔥How she gets $10K+ clients to say yes without ever sending a price list

🔥What it means to run a values-led, vision-first business (even when it’s terrifying)

🔥Why being the breadwinner, the visionary, and the feeler is a lot—and also totally worth it

Timestamps:

00:40 Recap of Last Week's Episode with Shannon Griffin

01:45 Diving into Boudoir Photography

03:11 Creating Trust and Tension with Clients

04:47 The Art of Wall Art

07:13 Shannon's Unique Process and Client Experience

09:11 Challenges and Triumphs in Business

13:04 The Importance of Client Fit and Pricing

15:53 Personal Struggles and Business Impact

19:20 Empowering Women and Building Friendships

20:03 Introducing Pricing and Session Fees

20:19 The Questionnaire and Client Expectations

22:16 Discussing Pricing and Value

24:04 Handling Client Objections and Sales Strategies

26:29 Balancing Client Relationships and Sales

28:42 The Importance of Including Partners in Decisions

33:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

35:38 Podcast Wrap-Up

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🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
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My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.

I’m teaching everything:
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📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand

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You’ve been to the conferences. You’ve seen the speaker lineups. But have you ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes? In this episode, I’m pulling the curtain all the way back.

I’m sitting down with my girl crush turned soul mate, Shannon Griffin, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about what it’s actually like to be on the educator side of the photography world. From the nerves and expectations of presenting to the weight of attendee feedback—this one goes there.

What started as a casual “let’s catch up” turned into a full-on debrief of Shannon’s experience at a recent workshop, including the moment she opened a tough piece of feedback—and decided to talk it through, live, with me, on the pod.

This is real-time vulnerability, integrity, and growth. And yeah—it’s also funny as hell.

In this episode, we dive into:
🔥 The pressure to be “everything” as an educator—and why that’s just not possible
🔥 Why teaching your process doesn’t mean giving it all away
🔥 Shannon’s approach to client privacy, even when it means missing out on portfolio gold
🔥 The emotional labor no one talks about in educational spaces
🔥 What I told a potential mastermind client who wasn’t ready—and what you should look for in an educator
🔥 The importance of creating safety and trust—even when no one says “thank you”
🔥 Why caring deeply doesn’t make you weak—it makes you excellent

If you’re a photographer navigating workshops, education, or just trying to find your people—this one’s a must-listen.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast

00:58 Reflecting on Podcast Journey

01:54 Introducing Shannon Griffin

02:37 Jody's Girl Crush on Shannon

04:16 The Conference Connection

07:06 Discussing Business Processes

08:49 Conference Feedback and Growth

15:16 Balancing Education and Business

19:53 The Value of Conferences and Workshops

20:21 Choosing the Right Educational Investment

21:24 Red Flags in Educational Programs

22:08 The Importance of Integrity in Education

25:08 Handling Feedback and Miscommunication

31:41 Challenges in Boudoir Photography

37:38 Concluding Thoughts

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🚨 The Mastermind is FULL—but the waitlist is open!
Want to learn how I built my business from $41K to $330K with no spouse, no financial safety net, and three boys depending on me?

My 8-week Mastermind starts August 5th—and while all 10 spots are officially filled, you can still join the waitlist in case one opens up or to be the first to know when the next round launches.

I’m teaching everything:
📖 The shift from weddings to portraits
📖 My pricing model
📖 Sales scripts that convert
📖 How to roll objections like a pro
📖 The psychology behind creating demand

⚡️ Generous $500/month payment plan
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Everyone loves to talk about failure after they’ve survived it.

But what does it sound like when you’re still in it?

This episode is your backstage pass to the messy, uncertain, in-between season of running two businesses—one growing, one slowing—and trying to keep it all together while your bank account flashes warning signs behind the scenes.

I’m pulling back the curtain on what failure actually looks like in real time, why perception can cost you relationships, and what no one talks about when they say “don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.”

If you’ve ever looked at someone online and thought “I must be the only one struggling”—this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:40 Today's Episode: When the Bank Account is Bordering on Broke

01:25 From Struggling Single Mom to Successful Entrepreneur

04:25 Announcing the 8-Week Mastermind

07:13 The Reality of Business Struggles

15:30 Personal Stories of Failure and Resilience

25:22 Embracing Failure and Moving Forward

28:19 Conclusion

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Let’s cut the fluff—if your business isn’t profitable, it’s not sustainable. And just like a first-year housewife on Bravo… if you’re not pulling ratings (aka revenue), you’re not getting renewed.

This episode is a masterclass in real-talk about what actually grows a business—and spoiler alert: it’s not your business cards, it’s not your website, and it’s not your styled shoot. It’s SALES. Period.

I’m unpacking the core concepts from Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson, the humbling truth about what profit actually means (yes, even if you’re paying yourself), and why most photographers are building “pretty businesses” that don’t pay the bills.

We’re talking:

🔥Why branding ≠ marketing

🔥The mistake I made spending $1,100 on business cards before I had a single client

🔥The housewives metaphor that’ll change the way you look at your business strategy

🔥The 80/20 rule that’ll fix your priorities overnight

🔥What you actually need to get profitable—and it’s not as complicated as you think

This one’s equal parts roast and revelation. You will laugh, wince, and maybe reevaluate your entire to-do list. And that’s exactly the point.

Timestamps:

00:35 Posers After Dark Recap

01:15 Griffin's Orchestra Concert Debacle

06:28 Instagram Post Rant

10:08 Introduction to Business Insights

15:32 The Importance of Sales Over Aesthetics

25:11 Essential Tools for a Successful Business

27:50 Final Thoughts

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