RIP Hey, Thriver

We’re spilling everything—why we’re rebranding, what’s happening to our paid programs, and what’s next for The Devin and Shay Show.

After months of behind-the-scenes changes, we’re finally sharing the full story: why we’re saying goodbye to the Hey, Thriver name, what it means for you, and how we’re closing down all of our current courses and programs.

We’re going all in on our Montana & Glacier National Park retreat this season—and after that? We’re building something even better. One powerful, streamlined offer that brings everything we’ve ever taught into one place.

If you’re a photographer or videographer who’s been learning from us, cheering us on, or just wondering what the hell is going on... this episode is for you. We’re not going anywhere. In fact, we’re just getting started—and we’re still here to serve the hell out of you.

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

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In this episode of Hey, Thriver, we’re joined by Alora Rachelle—wedding photographer turned business strategist and host of the Wedding Atelier podcast. Alora shares how she scaled from $10K to $100K+, overcame burnout, and built a life-first business by raising her prices, refining her brand, and embracing the CEO mindset.

We talk about separating your personal worth from your pricing, how to attract high-end clients, and why being incomparable is your biggest asset. Plus, we get real about wedding reschedules, money mindset, and the importance of aligning your business with your values.

🌿 Learn more about Alora’s work at alorarachelle.com
📖 Book mentioned: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
📍 Ready to build your own sustainable, high-ticket business? Apply for Thrive: Montana

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

Want to raise your prices, book better clients, and finally stand out in a saturated photography market? Hybrid shooting—offering both photo and video—is how you do it. In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how to start capturing both without burning out or overcomplicating your workflow. They share gear tips, marketing strategies, mindset shifts, and how hybrid shooting transformed their businesses. Plus, they talk about how Thrive: Montana gives you hands-on experience to build a destination-ready portfolio that sells.

🎧 Listen to learn:

• Why hybrid shooting is in demand (and how to price it right)
• How to balance photo + video on a fast-paced wedding day
• Tips to simplify gear, settings, and editing
• Why Thrive: Montana is the best place to get started

👉 Join the waitlist for Thrive: Montana: heythriver.com/in-person-events
📲 Follow along on Instagram: @heythriver

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or just plain lonely in your photography or videography business? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Shayna and Devin open up about the isolation that often comes with creative entrepreneurship—and how building real, supportive relationships has completely changed the way they work and grow.

We’re diving into why community matters, how collaboration fuels creativity and business success, and what it really looks like to stop doing this alone. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana, our in-person retreat built to help you find your people and build a business that lasts.

🎟 Join the Thrive: Montana waitlist → heythriver.com/in-person-events
📸 Follow us on Instagram → @heythriver
💌 Got a question for the pod? DM us!

xx Devin + Shay

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – HOW TO BOOK DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHER

Dreaming of booking destination weddings and elopements but unsure how to make it happen? In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down why destination work is incredibly lucrative, how to market yourself to adventurous couples, and the strategies you need to position your business for high-paying destination bookings.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
⏳ [Introduction] Why destination weddings & elopements are game-changers for photographers & videographers.
💰 [Why Destination Weddings Are Lucrative] Higher price points, multi-day coverage, and the perks of travel.
📣 [Marketing for Destination Weddings] SEO, social media, vendor networking & how to showcase the work you want to book.
📸 [Using Styled Shoots for Destination Work] How strategic content creation positions you as a go-to destination photographer.
🌲 [Why Thrive: Montana is the Ultimate Opportunity] The perfect place to build your destination-ready portfolio.

🔥 READY TO BREAK INTO DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS?
Join the waitlist for Thrive: Montana → heythriver.com/in-person-events

📣 TESTIMONIALS FROM THRIVE RETREAT ATTENDEES:
💬 "This retreat changed my life and business. The education, support, and connections were worth triple what they charged." — @chrissawilsonphotography
💬 "I learned more about videography, business, and client communication in one weekend than I ever expected." — @alexandra.d.videography
💬 "Shayna, I can’t even describe how much this weekend meant to me. My business and creativity are forever changed!" — @filmbyeh

💡 DON’T WAIT – START BOOKING DESTINATION WORK NOW!
🚀 Subscribe to the Hey, Thriver podcast so you don’t miss the next episode!
🎥 Follow us on Instagram for more: @heythriver
📩 DM us for tips on breaking into the adventure wedding market!

👋 xx Devin + Shay

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

🎙️ In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shayna and Devin sit down with Eden Strader—photographer, business coach, and artificial lighting queen—to talk about:

• How Eden built a seven-figure business by 28 and transitioned from weddings to coaching during the pandemic
• Why she ditched 90-hour work weeks for a life full of freedom, fun, and fulfillment
• The rising trend of artificial lighting and how it empowers photographers to be more creative, consistent, and confident
• Affordable flash gear recommendations that don’t break the bank
• The truth about flash photography: how to make it match your natural light work, communicate clearly with clients, and never miss a sparkler exit again
• Why technical skill is essential for emotional storytelling—and how flash opens up a whole new world of artistry
• Eden’s free Artificial Light Guide and her upcoming flash photography workshop in NYC

✨ This episode is an absolute must-listen if you’ve ever felt intimidated by flash—or if you’re ready to level up your work, client experience, and confidence behind the camera.

Want to master flash photography without the overwhelm?
📥 Grab Eden's free Artificial Lighting Guide here: edenstrader.com/let-s-get-lit-or-artificial-light-freebie

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – YOU CAN’T SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH BAD MONEY MINDSET W/ GINA KNOX

Want to hit six figures (and beyond) in your photography or videography business—but feel stuck when it comes to money? Your mindset around money is just as important as your pricing strategy. In this episode, Shayna and Devin sit down with financial coach Gina Knox to unpack three critical money mindset shifts that every creative entrepreneur needs to make in order to grow, scale, and build long-term wealth.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
🧠 [The Role of Money Mindset] Why your thoughts about money impact your pricing, sales & growth.
💰 [3 Mindset Blocks Keeping You Stuck] Overcoming limiting beliefs that prevent you from scaling.
📊 [How to Think Like a Wealthy Creative] The shifts that help photographers & videographers make consistent income.
📈 [Why Pricing & Cash Flow Matter] How to align your finances with your long-term business goals.
🔥 [Gina’s Best Advice for Scaling] Steps to clean up your money mindset starting today.

🚀 READY TO FIX YOUR MONEY MINDSET & SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?
📩 https://ginaknox.co/email-list
🌎 Join the waitlist for Thrive: Montana → heythriver.com/in-person-events
📖 Get expert business strategies inside Thrive: Social Club → heythriver.com/socialclub

💡 DON’T WAIT – START THINKING LIKE A SIX-FIGURE BUSINESS OWNER!
✅ Subscribe to the Hey, Thriver podcast so you don’t miss more business-building strategies!
📲 Follow us on Instagram for more: @heythriver
📩 DM us to chat about scaling your business with a healthy money mindset!

👋 xx Devin + Shay

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

Photographers and videographers—if you've ever wondered how to pay yourself consistently (even during slow seasons), this episode is for you. Financial coach Gina Knox joins Shayna and Devin to break down how to build a sustainable business using her signature Cash Flow Waterfall system. We talk about why percentage-based pay strategies don’t work, how to stop self-sabotaging your finances, and the mindset shifts creative entrepreneurs must make to scale. Plus, we get real about our own finances and why we’ve never paid ourselves from Hey, Thriver—until now.

🎧 Don’t miss this one—it’s equal parts money therapy and tactical business strategy.

👉 Want more from Gina? Listen to her podcast Small Business Big Money and join her free weekly webinar on paying off five figures of business debt at ginaknox.co.

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

This casual end-of-week episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast is packed with real talk for photographers and videographers. Shayna and Devin catch up on their lives and businesses, then dive into the latest controversy around styled shoots in the photography industry. They break down why complaining online can backfire as a creative business owner, and share a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana — their in-person retreat for hybrid shooters ready to grow a profitable, aligned business.

Whether you're a photographer navigating industry drama or a videographer looking to grow without the chaos, this unfiltered conversation is for you.

JOIN US IN MONTANA: https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events
FOLLOW ON IG: htps://www.instagram.com/heythriver

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!

What if your brand visuals actually moved the needle in your business?

In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Karen Williams, visual creative director and founder of Black Visual Queen. Karen shares how she helps creative entrepreneurs show up as the face and visionary behind their brand—crafting visuals that do more than look good; they sell, convert, and align with the direction you're headed.

You’ll learn how she builds strategic brand identities that evolve with the entrepreneur, why visuals need to reflect your CEO energy now, and what it means to actually be seen in your business.

🎧 Whether you’re rebranding, scaling, or stepping into a new version of yourself—this conversation is for you.

🔗 Book Karen Williams here: https://www.blackvisualqueen.com/book
📲 Follow Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackvisualqueen

Want to book luxury weddings and destination elopements? Join us for Thrive: Montana, a 4-day retreat featuring high-end styled shoots, SEO & blogging strategy from Danielle Johnson, and a creative community that will push you forward. Stay in stunning mountain cabins, soak in the hot tub, and leave with the portfolio + marketing tools to book your dream clients. Join us at heythriver.com/in-person-events!

Photographers, we’ve got everything you need to level up your business! Head to our shop for LUTs, courses, contracts, email and blog templates, freebies, and more. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create stunning videos, or grow your client base, we’ve got you covered.
Check it out here: Hey, Thriver Shop

Thanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!