EPISODE #27: THE SIMILARITIES IN WORKING OUT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

A story from a listener, and what it means to have a humble mindset when pursuing your true passion.

Feedback on Larry's message to other photographers: the importance of honesty and being up front.

Recent trends in hiring additional help and assistants in wedding photography.

What are the similarities between working out and running a wedding photography business?

Conclusion:

Coming up on future episodes:

Outline of this episode:

[00:26] Introduction of a brand new episode and a recap from the past week.

[01:24] Break down of the main points, and how I came up with the title of today's episode.

[02:49] Kicking off the podcast with a story from a listener, "Larry".

[07:29] Reading out and discussing Larry's message to other wedding photographers.

[09:53] Feedback and advice on how to reach out to lead photographers.

[15:22] Discussing trends in wedding photography when hiring second shooters/assistants.

[20:49] Review of main reasons why I wanted to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

[26:30] Breaking down the similarities between working out and wedding photography.

[45:06] Summary and wrap up of the similarities between working out and wedding photography.

[45:53] Conclusion of the episode with more detail about how to apply to work with me.

[48:17] Coming up next, and a cliffhanger for future episodes.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.weddingphotojobs.com - my wedding photography company job positions.

• http://www.aevitasweddings.com — my wedding photography company.

• http://www.weddingphotographypodcast.com — the new podcast website.

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EPISODE #26: I'M BACK! PODCAST NAME CHANGE AND STORY FROM A LISTENER.

What’s been happening the past couple of weeks, and how I’ve been spending my time during this three week hiatus from the podcast.

Why I’m back and what to expect going forward, as the podcast continues to grow.

Why the name change?

A real life wedding photography story of a listener's feedback and how it adds value to the podcast.

Answering Jason’s questions: advice on how to take the leap, and what to do to prepare for the transition.

Changes for the future and coming up on future episodes: 

Outline of this episode: 

[0:30] Introduction to the first episode after a three week hiatus.

[1:42] Breakdown of the four main points for this episode.

[4:43] Why the name change, and what to expect going forward.

[7:21] Detailed discussion about the name change of the podcast.

[10:23] Start of the bulk of the episode.

[11:48] Reading of the email from a new listener.

[15:31] Addressing the questions from "Jason's" email in detail.

[26:29] Wrapping up the episode, and final conclusions.

[29:03] Sharing Jason's following up email, and his thoughts on the podcast.

[33:24] Conclusion and thank you for continuing to be a listener.

[36:31] Coming up, a new episode about how similar working out and wedding photography are. 

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.aevitasweddings.com/jobs/ - my wedding photography company job positions.

• http://www.weddingphotographypodcast.com - the new podcast website.

• http://www.onlyadayaway.com - my other passion, travel!

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EPISODE #25: WHY I'M NOT ABLE TO GET MY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS OFF THE GROUND

Today's quote:

Financial and real-life reasons a person might struggle to get their wedding photography business off the ground.

You may find in yourself personality traits and insecurities that could stand in the way of your success in the wedding photography business.

There is admittedly a lot to starting and running your own wedding photography business, but DO NOT GET OVERWHELMED!

What changes might you need to make to help achieve success with your wedding photography business?

Outline of this episode:

[00:42] Introduction to this final (for now) episode.

[06:45] Examination of a few things keeping one’s business from taking off.

[08:30] A couple of financial reasons people have a hard time succeeding in their businesses.

[15:55] How family obligations and fear of failure and personality can stand in your way.

[23:44] Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by the amount of options out there or by the business side of your work.

[30:15] Tell me if there are other reasons I didn’t cover here.

[35:35] This is not goodbye for good; a bit about my professional history.

[39:20] Today’s inspirational quote.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.onlyadayaway.com - my other passion, travel!

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

• http://www.aevitasweddings.com - my wedding photography company.

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EPISODE #24: WHAT I LEARNED FROM BEING AN ENGINEER AND HOW I'VE APPLIED IT TO MY BUSINESS

Today's quote: 

Having a “big picture” view and keeping goals in sight have helped me realize success in my wedding photography business.

Learning how to work within a team environment is crucial to the success of any wedding photography business.

Improve your presentation skills, and your presence, for the benefit of your wedding photography business.

Outline of this episode:

[00:29] Introduction to this episode and asking for feedback again.

[06:20] What I’m doing with these podcasts is not working, so my next one will be the last for now.

[11:00] How our prior professions influence our wedding photography business.

[14:35] Quick background on my educational background.

[17:01] Having a “big picture” view of my business and looking at goals first.

[23:58] Learning to work in a team environment and to present your ideas well.

[28:33] Being able to work efficiently and systematically is crucial to success.

[32:35] Today’s inspirational quote.

[36:10] Conclusion and looking ahead to the final episode.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.onlyadayaway.com - my other passion, travel!

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

• http://www.aevitasweddings.com - my wedding photography company.

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EPISODE #23: HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION PART 2

Today's quote:

When you are convinced that what you offer is yours, whether it be mediocre or of standard quality, your originality will make people love you in a way you did not expect. - Michael Bassey Johnson

When it comes to price, most of us fall into the category of being a mid-range wedding photographer.

Let your prospective clients get to know you from your website and other promotional materials. It’s key to your success as a full-time wedding photographer!

Outline of this episode:

[00:30] Introduction and welcome to this episode.

[05:10] I’m working harder to stay in touch with colleagues and keep caught up.

[11:33] Question to my listeners, looking for feedback.

[15:44] How pricing plays into your ability to stand out from the competition.

[21:10] The #1 way to make your business stand out when price is involved.

[31:20] Personality plays a huge part in making your business stand out.

[35:40] How do you show potential clients your personality before they meet you?

[41:15] Make your personality shine through on your about page.

[45:03] Summary of these past two podcasts on standing out from the competition.

[47:12] Today's inspirational quote.

[51:20] Conclusion and how to contact me, as well as what lies ahead in future episodes.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.onlyadayaway.com - my other passion, travel!

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

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EPISODE #22: HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION PART 1

Today's quote:

Get brides and grooms to contact YOU for maximal success in wedding photography!

Knowing your own wedding photography style is the first step toward success in wedding photography.

Competition in the wedding photography field has gone up a lot since I started, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find success in wedding photography.

Know your competitors in the wedding photography business; you can both work together and help each other out.

Outline of this episode:

[00:44] Introduction to this episode.

[03:35] Plug for my separate project on travel, http://www.onlyadayaway.com.

[09:21] The bottom line is the need to book weddings, and therefore the need to stand out from the competition.

[12:30] You can either be a good photographer or a cheap one.

[16:02] It’s okay not to be absolutely perfect, just get your best foot out there!

[21:20] YOU are unique and will make you stand out, but balance that with marketing yourself wisely.

[24:39] Can you afford not to stand out from the competition?

[33:10] In order to stand out, you need to know who you’re standing out from.

[41:33] How much the quality and style of your photography plays into how well you stand out.

[53:32] Marketing to clients who are the right audience for your style.

[1:2:16] Looking ahead and today’s inspiration quote.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.onlyadayaway.com - my other passion, travel!

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

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EPISODE #21: 3PS OF THE BUSINESS: PHOTOGRAPHY, PRICING, AND PERSONALITY PART 2

Today's quote:

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius

Your wedding photography business is not just a hobby, it’s a business: you need it to realize a profit and make you a good living!

Pricing includes things like licensing and insurance, both of which have to be given careful consideration when you set up your wedding photography business.

Investing wisely in your wedding photography business is investing in your future!

Market your wedding photography business wisely, weighing your costs against the payoffs.

Outline of this episode:

[00:30] Welcome and introduction to this episode.

[02:12] An explanation of my website’s current situation and what lies ahead.

[08:41] Overview of the pricing and personality aspects of my business.

[10:50] Discussion of the pricing aspect of the business.

[19:05] Savings, investing, and medical insurance are important considerations for self-employed persons.

[27:40] Marketing your business in ways that pay off: advertising and publications.

[36:25] The personality aspect of your business and the importance of being who you are.

[42:07] It’s important to consider client experience through the three of the Ps.

[52:12] Conclusion and how to implement some of the insight discussed in this podcast.

[59:50] Topics to come: how to stand out from the crowd and things I learned from being an engineer that has helped in my current business.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

• http://www.weddingwire.com

• http://www.yelp.com

• Complete Works of Confucius

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EPISODE #20: 3PS OF THE BUSINESS: PHOTOGRAPHY, PRICING, AND PERSONALITY PART 1

Today's quote:

The first of the three Ps of your wedding photography business: Photography

The four subsets of the huge “photography” category.

The other, equally important Ps: Pricing and Personality

Branding: What kind of image does your business have?

Outline of this episode:

[00:33] Introduction to this episode.

[06:35] Wearing the photographer hat is only part of the business.

[08:15] Overview of the three Ps of this business.

[16:10] The importance of breaking your business tasks down into manageable chunks.

[23:20] Four subsets of the first P, photography.

[30:33] Branding: how your brand and image tie into all three Ps.

[36:50] How my personality evolved into the brand I needed to run my business.

[41:16] The importance of continued education in building your business.

[43:01] Topics to come: Client experience and the wedding day itself.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com - receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

• Perk Up Your Profits by Marcus Buckingham

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EPISODE #19: TOP 10 THINGS I WISH I COULD SAY AND DO ON A WEDDING DAY PART 2

Today's quote:

The portraits are more than a “point and shoot” moment.

Family photo headaches are common on the wedding day.

What I wish the waiter staff could understand.

What are you going to do to take action on these tips?

Outline of this episode:

[00:44] Introduction to this episode.

[01:40] What I’ve been going through in the past few months and how it’s impacted my business.

[07:03] How this podcast started and what I’m doing to fulfill that now.

[09:40] Quick summary of part 1 of this topic.

[10:24] A reminder about why I’m talking about what I wish I could say on the wedding day.

[14:23] I wish I could explain that the portraits are not the hard part, there’s so much more.

[18:43] Time is something I wish I could create (for more portrait shooting).

[23:50] I’d love to be able to arrange the “first look” with the right setting and timing.

[27:08] Why can’t I have a bit more control over the extended family photo process?

[40:50] I’d love to tell the waiters at the reception to be aware of the photographs being taken.

[48:30] I’d love a way to communicate better when the music is blaring at the reception or something important is happening.

[51:05] It would be great if I could give some suggestions about when the vendors could eat.

[55:25] I wish I could block out time to take a break periodically on the wedding day.

[58:30] Why these “wishes” are important to me and the way I serve on the wedding day.

[59:07] My “take action” suggestions.

[1:00:04] Today’s inspirational quote.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com – receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

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EPISODE #18: TOP 10 THINGS I WISH I COULD SAY AND DO ON A WEDDING DAY PART 1

Today's quote:

The 4 main parts of the wedding day.

I don’t mind others taking pictures too, but can I get mine first?

If there’s tension in the room. I wish I could help relieve it.

Can we talk about the best time to begin those outdoor weddings?

Outline of this episode:

[00:40] Welcome to this episode of the podcast.

[01:38] Introduction to this episode’s topic regarding wedding day situations.

[04:33] My motive in publishing this episode.

[09:36] Things relating to the hair and make-up artists.

[14:31] Issues relating to handling the bride’s dress.

[17:43] Could we find a magical housekeeper to tidy things up?

[21:12] Why can’t we go back in time to fix some key issues?

[27:35] I wish I could talk about the tension in the room that sometime exists.

[32:24] Things I wish I could say during the ceremony.

[34:52] What I’d like to say about the start time of the wedding.

[37:29] I wish I could ask the participants to take a little more time.

[40:18] Wouldn’t it be great if the photographer could be invisible?

[43:20] I’d like to communicate with guests about their position during the ceremony.

[51:09] The “take action” steps for you from this podcast.

[52:58] Today’s inspirational quote.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• http://www.weddingphotographybusinessplan.com – receive a road map tailored to your business and lifestyle.

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