Looking for more photography clients? We all want them...but how do you find them? How do you book your calendar so you are the most desired photog in your town. There is no magic way, but there is definitely things that you can do to put you in the right direction to finding clients and continuing to fill up your calendar. Join business coach, Heather Chesky on the Stay Focused Podcast today as she helps you figure it out!

It's a scary thing. When you post your work for others to see, you never know how others will react, right? And It's their reactions and their comments that can leave you almost terrified of evre putting your work up on Facebook or Instagram or any where really. So how do you get over being afraid to post your photos. It's tough. Listen here as Emily tells of massive rejection and what she did to get past her fear of sharing her work and how it will help you.

Your words are important. And I know, I know...as a photographer, you probably don't really love to write, you love the visual-- the pictures! BUt your works and what you write and super important for you as a brand and business.  It helps people learn more about who you really are as a photographer.  Learn today from creative copywriter, Kaitlin Senter ad she helps you with the basics of copywriting for photographers!

Photographers think that you have to FULLY invest in underwater gear before you can begin shooting it and there is nothing further from the truth. Learn how to get started shooting underwater photography with Elizabeth Blank in this week's episode of the Stay Focused Podcast!

What should my camera settings be? The answer will always be a bit complicated. There are a lot of reason why too. So if you've ever asked a fellow photographer and they haven't really given you a good answer, it's probably because they're missing some information to give you an answer. Listen here to find out the question you really should be answering if you want to know what your camera settings should be!

Maybe you've been thinking lately about starting your own photography business, but that fear of the unknown just keeps getting in the way. Or maybe it's the fact that you're just not sure how to transition from your day job ( especially if it's the job you've had for awhile now) to the creative field that you are so passionate about. On today's episode I talk with Sonni Abatta, who left her dream job of over a decade as an incredibly popular journalist to follow her creative passion. She is so passionate about helping you figure out what is best for you when making that transition to a new career. Listen today as Sonni and I talk transitions, motherhood and a bit of makeup too.

What in the world does it mean to "brand" your photo biz?You may have heard of "branding" your business before and that it can be very helpful for your business. Thing is, most photographers automatically jump to website colors and fonts when trying to brand, when really, that's much farther down the line. Emily chats with branding expert, Brittney Rossie as she explains what is really most important to work on when branding your business!

Know where to find photography clients? This is a huge question that a lot of new photographers wonder. You figure out how to work your camera, you know how to edit and pose people, but now you just have to find them to pay you to do it. So do you know how to market yourself to get photography clients? It's totally different than just taking good pictures. Learn how to create a strategy with Kylee Maughan for your photography marketing plan in this week's episode of The Stay Focused Podcast!

Animals make for the cutest photos, am I right? Especially if they are paired with little kids! But if you've actually ever tried to take a photo with animals, it is definitely not as easy as it looks. In fact, it can be so difficult if you don't know what you're doing that you give up completely. Lucky for you, I know someone who takes pretty amazing photos of children and animals. And she shares with you just how you can be successful shooting animals! Listen today as Andrea martin joins us on the Stay Focused Podcast to teach you how you can get better at shooting kids and animals.

But I know someone who can! This week I chat with Magan Ward from Mint Magnolia Photography who quickly figured out how to become one of the most successful wedding photographers in her town! And because she is the kind educator that she is, she giving you all the info so that you know just how to getting started shooting weddings too! Take a listen to this week's episode to find out where to begin, how to market yourself and if the wedding photography business is really as saturated as every says it is!