Is social media a "necessary evil?" Is it bad for business? You will find the answer to these questions in today's episode.

Abby Jiu has had a passion for gorgeous imagery and creating art since before she can remember. But in 2009, she picked up a camera and hasn’t put it down since. 

Lisa Ziesing has loved wedding photography long before she became the one creating it. She has been shooting film since her high schools days on the yearbook staff and hasn’t stopped since.

Together, they are a team from Abby Jiu Photography.

Listen as they both share how they promote each other.

Also, you will discover how they become under one brand.

Lastly, Abby and Lisa gave advice on how you overcome the feeling of being overwhelm.

Enjoy!

Resources:

Second time is a charm, that is why we are bringing back John Dolan in the podcast. 

John Dolan has woven a career of advertising, editorial and fine art photography. He is a recognized leader in contemporary wedding photography. Wedding clients include magazine art directors and editors, as well as celebrity couples Will & Jada Smith, Ben & Christine Stiller, Kate Bosworth & Michael Polish, Bridget Moynahan & Andrew Frankel, and most recently, Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Falchuk.

In today's episode, we dive deep on his recent blog post, Change Channels. He will share the reason what inspired him to write it.

You will hear John discuss the pure essence of what makes a picture great and acceptable.

Lastly, you will find out why John wanted to encourage you to stop trying to please other people.

Find more about John at:

Website

Instagram

Amanda Crean is an incredible photographer based out of Northern California. BUT, she hasn't always been there. Starting out her photo business here in the States, she met an Irish chap, got married and moved out to Ireland. There she started her photo business all over again. After having twins and moving back to the States, but in a different state from where she began, Amanda had to start her photo business all over again.

We talk about the stresses, the challenges, the obstacles and how she overcame then to the point of having a thriving business in one of the most competitive markets.

This is a great episode and would love to hear any thoughts or areas where you resonate!

Check out her work and follow her on IG - @amandacrean

Jacob is the man behind Brumley and Wells, as well as J Lambert Film. He has an incredibly successful wedding photography business but in this episode, we talk about his passion project. He has traveled numerous times to India and his photos on film are absolutely incredible.

Check out his IG and give him a follow: @jlambertfilm

or his wedding work: @brumleyandwells

This is a really good episode where we talk about the stresses of shooting at a really high end level. Jose is one of the Top photographers in the wedding industry, he also shoots commercially and has set the tone for most film shooting photographers in this industry.

Jose Villa - Website

Jose Villa - Instagram