Are you curious about what truly went on behind the scenes in my business this year? Today’s episode is part one of my year in review. I’m reflecting on the major highlights and achievements of this year, plus a look into what it took to make it all happen. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

This episode is brought to you by Marketing That Attracts, my new course that will give you clarity on your marketing strategy and attract your ideal clients. In this course, you will learn five organic marketing strategies for photographers and advice for how to implement them into your business. Join today and get access to even more additional resources like templates, trainings, and organizational tools. 

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Review the Show Notes:

2024 milestones (3:43)

Hiring a new coach (3:54)

Hiring two new team members (7:08)

Launching two new courses (14:30)

Launching a new program (22:05)

Four new 1:1 coaching clients (28:34)

2024 retreat recap (30:22)

Going viral for the first time (34:45)

Other general wins for the year (37:24)

Favorite moments of 2024 (38:55)

The alumni retreat (43:14)

Personal wins of the year (45:31)

Connect with Sabrina:

Jaiden - The Rave Social: theravesocial.com

Rachel - In All Things Design: instagram.com/inallthingscreative

Marketing That Attracts: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Personality Portrait Blueprint: sabrinagebhardt.com/personality

Interested in 1:1 coaching? Contact: sabrinagebhardt.com/contact

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Are you wanting to offer brand photography? This episode is the final installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Amanda Mendenhall all about brand photography, the mistakes photographers make when offering this kind of service, plus how to set yourself apart and offer an exceptional brand photography experience. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to new live trainings, a growing vault of education, and an incredible community. 

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Amanda (2:13)

Understanding brand photography (5:06)

Why so many photographers are adding brand photography (6:52)

Setting yourself apart as a brand photographer (9:16)

Fit the client’s brand, not your own (11:23)

Stalking the client’s brand (13:40)

Common mistakes brand photographers make (18:03)

Getting started with brand photography (22:19)

Tagging the brand (26:41)

Upleveling your brand photography (27:46)

Brand session prep guide (29:22)

Rapid-fire questions (32:52)

Connect with Amanda:

Website: arccreativecompany.com

Instagram: instagram.com/arccreative_co

Freebie: arccreativecompany.com/brandfreebie

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Sabrina Stylist: bbeamanstylist.com

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Are you ready to turn your senior photography into a luxury service? This episode is another installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Kellie Llewellyn all about crafting a luxury senior experience, plus following her dream of pursuing travel sessions. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to new live trainings, a growing vault of education, and an incredible community. 

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Kellie (2:22)

Starting a business and discovering senior photography (3:50)

Lessons in the senior photography business (6:42)

Crafting a luxury experience (10:09)

Marketing with Senior Sundays (11:40)

Outsourcing as a requirement for a luxury business (13:17)

Traveling for senior sessions (17:46)

The creative fuel that comes from traveling (22:35)

Creating your luxury senior photography business (25:51)

Connecting with senior family wants and needs (29:22)

Leveling up your current senior photography business (31:01)

The importance of finding your community (32:00)

Getting started with senior photography (34:11)

Kellie’s advice on senior posing and travel sessions (37:30)

Rapid-fire questions (39:39)

Connect with Kellie:

Website: kellierochelle.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kellierochellephotography

Senior Posing: kellierochelle.com/posing

Travel Sessions: kellierochelle.com/scout

Mentoring: kellierochelle.com/education

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Can having a personal project make you a better photographer? This episode is another installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Angela Doran about her incredible portfolio of self portraits, plus how committing herself to self portraiture has improved her professional work. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to new live trainings, a growing vault of education, and an incredible community. 

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Angela (2:46)

Angela’s journey with self portraiture (4:08)

Feeling awkward while taking self portraits (5:16)

The benefits of a personal project (10:01)

Where inspiration comes from (11:46)

Angela’s self portraits with her son (12:50)

Planning 52 weeks of ideas (16:47)

Getting started with self portraiture (19:01) 1:27

Editing images from your phone (22:19)

Being selective about sharing (22:59)

Staying committed to self portraiture (23:43)

Self-Portrait Success (25:08)

Rapid-fire questions (26:02)

Connect with Angela:

Website: angeladoran.com

Instagram: instagram.com/angeladoranphotography

Angela Freebie: angeladoran.com/spfreebie

Angela Mentoring: angeladoran.com/for-photographers 

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Are you looking to add an additional stream of revenue to your photography business? his episode is part of my series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Mallory Shelton about her unique offer of heirloom portraits, plus how she continues to add revenue to her business through slower seasons. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! In this group, you will learn practical ways to move your business forward, while finding community and accountability with like-minded photographers. Come join us and get access to new live trainings, a growing vault of education, and an incredible community. 

LEARN MORE >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Mallory (3:02)

Capturing heirloom portraits (3:58)

Mallory’s journey with offering heirlooms (4:51)

How heirloom portraits have impacted revenue (8:00)

Learning to edit heirloom portraits (10:20)

Equipment and supplies for heirlooms (11:56)

Crafting a relatively simple offer (14:51) 

The type of photographer that should offer heirlooms (16:04)

Where to get started with adding heirlooms to your business (18:11)

The Simplified Guide to Heirloom Portraits (20:48) 

Rapid-fire questions (21:49)

Connect with Mallory:

Website: malloryshelton.com

Instagram: instagram.com/mallorypshelton

Freebie: malloryshelton.com/heirloom-freebie

Mentoring: malloryshelton.com/education

Connect with Sabrina:

The Round Table: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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What are the secrets to mini-session success? This episode is the third in my series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Danielle Miranda about her impressive success with mini-sessions and how to get started with stress-free sessions in 2025. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out. 

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Danielle Miranda (2:07)

The love-hate relationship with mini sessions (5:33)

Actual numbers from Danielle’s minis (6:34)

The journey to easy mini sessions (10:52)

Making your mini session feel successful (14:10)

Offering an up-sell and avoiding over-delivery (19:36)

What photographers do wrong with mini-sessions (21:30)

Your first step to a successful mini-session (24:33)

Mini-Session Tool Kit (27:36)

Rapid-fire questions (29:03)

Connect with Danielle:

Website: daniellemirandaphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/daniellemirandaphotography

Mini-Session Tool Kit: daniellemirandaphotography.com/mini-toolkit-signup

Mentoring: daniellemirandaphotography.com/photographer-mentoring

The Focus Collective: the-focus-collective.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How much of a role does the client experience play in the success of your business? Today, I’m speaking with Natasha Sewell about improving your client experience plus some of the horror stories from our own business journeys. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out. 

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Natasha (2:07)

Defining client experience (3:11)

Your bare minimum client experience (4:31)

Signs your client experience needs work and how to fix it (6:58)

Misconceptions around the client experience (12:20)

Natasha’s journey with the client experience (15:13)

Client experience horror stories (17:42)

Where to start with improving your client experience (21:19)

Elevate your client experience (26:42)

Rapid-fire questions (28:01)

Connect with Natasha:

Free Guide Elevate Your Client Experience: npsphotography.com/photography-freebie-website-client-experience

Waitlist: npsphotography.com/the-client-experience-waitlist

Website: npsphotography.com

Instagram: instagram.com/npsphotography

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Can glowing reviews change your business? This episode is the first in a new series featuring the women of my Education Blueprint mastermind. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Christine Dammann about the importance of Google reviews, how to encourage your clients into writing glowing reviews, plus what happens when you receive a bad review. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

I am so excited to announce the Pre-Black Friday Sale. During the week of November 18th, I will be highlighting a different offer every single day. There is something for every level of photographer, plus an offer at every price point with massive discounts. Put your name on the waitlist now to grab these offers before quantities run out. 

Get on the Waitlist >>

Review the Show Notes:

Why Google reviews are so important to your business (4:30)

Using Google reviews to support your marketing efforts (8:03)

Getting started with Google reviews as a newer business (10:05)

Why you’re not getting reviews as an established business (13:09)

Receiving a negative review (17:44)

Before and after prioritizing Google reviews (24:43)

How to get glowing reviews (27:00)

Rapid-fire questions (27:50)

Connect with Christine:

Google Review Freebie: christinedammann.com/google-freebie

Website: christinedammann.com

Instagram: instagram.com/christinedammannphotography

Imagen: imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=182379022

Connect with Sabrina:

Pre-Black Friday Sale: sabrinagebhardt.com/holiday24

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Do you feel abundant and successful during your busy season, or empty and depleted? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a common experience amongst photographers: feeling emptiness during the most “successful” time of the year. I’m giving my recommendations for how to get back on track with taking care of yourself plus how to create internal abundance during busy periods. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist. 

Review the Show Notes:

You’re not alone in this (2:43)

The solution to creating an abundant busy season (6:57)

Connect with Sabrina:

Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How are your 2024 goals going? In today’s episode, guest Colie James and I are getting together for our third quarter business besties chat. We’re checking in on our goals and updating our plans for the end of 2024. 

This episode is brought to you by Marketing That Attracts, my new course that will give you clarity on your marketing strategy and attract your ideal clients. In this course, you will learn five organic marketing strategies for photographers and advice for how to implement them into your business. Join today and get access to even more additional resources like templates, trainings, and organizational tools.

Learn More >>

Review the Show Notes:

Rhythms and routines during the school year (2:05)

Saying “no” more (5:47)

Opportunities for visibility (7:17)

Education blueprint mastermind (11:32)

Evergreen emails (14:39)

Marketing That Attracts course update (26:00)

Making a decision about 1:1 offers (27:18)

Releasing and letting go of things (31:32) *ad here (33:39)

Black Friday plans (37:59)

New marketing freebie (42:09)

Pinterest and Airtable strategy (43:25)

Root To Rise 2025 (49:36)

ConvertBox (51:12)

CRM Blueprint course updates (57:07)

Connect with Colie:

Website: coliejames.com

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

AirTable Hub: coliejames.com/airtable

Connect with Sabrina:

Marketing That Attracts: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/hWKA5zJm9GZa

Root To Rise: https://sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com/t/cBkKxLJVfICp

Episode 103: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 88: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-james

Episode 75: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-james

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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