Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

We are always receiving questions about newborn safety and whether or not it's safe to use strobes and flash when photographing them. In this episode, I share five of my best tips for working with and photographing newborns with strobes and flash. Share this episode with a friend who could benefit from these tips as well!

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https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/five-tips-for-photographing-newborns-with-strobes-and-flash

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Welcome to the final episode of the lighting series! On the first day, we talked about what relying exclusively on natural light is actually costing you. Then on day two, we talked about how a lot of us put ourselves through that stress because we have some fears and misconceptions about what working with strobes and flash means. Yesterday I talked about how fear is really the thing that holds people back from learning this amazing skill. Lighting seems hard, but what I've discovered through teaching lighting to myself and then thousands of other photographers around the world, is that you actually already know most of what you need to in order to get started. 

So then what do you actually need to learn in order to be successful with using strobes and flash in your business? That's what we're going to talk to you about in this final episode of the lighting series!

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https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-what-you-need-to-know

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Sign up for The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/

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Welcome to day 3 of the lighting series! On day 1, we talked about what the actual cost of working exclusively with natural light is. Then on day 2, we talked about a lot of the fears and misconceptions photographers have about working with strobes and flash.

I ended yesterday's lesson talking about how most photographers already know the hardest part of learning to work with strobes and flash. In this episode, I share exactly what I mean by that!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-you-already-know-the-hardest-part

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Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

Welcome to Day 2 of the Lighting Series! We started the conversation off by talking about what dealing with low light or bad light is actually costing you and your business. That cost goes beyond just impacting your photos. Yes, bad or low light will have an impact on the images you create. But it also causes stress, hurts your brand and ultimately hurts your business.

As you may or may not know, I was a natural light photographer for about 12 years. I was really stuck in this cycle of beautiful weather meant beautiful photos, not beautiful weather meant bad photos for a very long time.

The reason that I stayed stuck for so long was because I had a lot of fear and misconceptions around artificial lighting—what it looked like and what it meant to work with it. I know I’m not alone—many photographers do! In this episode, I dive right into those fears and misconceptions.

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-fears-and-misconceptions

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Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

If you want to be a great photographer and make money, you must know and understand how to use light. As part of the lighting series on the podcast, I'll address some of the concerns and questions that come up most often around lighting. I want to put some of the myths that I hear about light to rest, and hopefully this inspires and empowers you to think about artificial light in a new way.

In this episode, I share with you the cost of bad light, like what dealing with bad light is actually costing you as a professional photographer.

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https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-actual-cost-natural-light

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Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

A common question I get asked all the time is, "Is flash photography safe for newborns?". Although I am not a doctor, this is something I have done a lot of research on. The short answer is yes, it is! In this episode, I break down my answer. 

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/is-flash-photography-safe-for-newborns

LINKS 

Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/ 

BabyMed article: https://www.babymed.com/are-camera-flashes-harmful-to-a-babys-eyes 

PetaPixel article: https://petapixel.com/2015/07/29/baby-in-china-blinded-by-camera-flash-probably-not/ 

Snopes article: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/camera-flash-blind-baby/

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Standing out in today’s saturated photography market is possible, and it’s easier to do than you probably think. Have a listen to learn the ONE thing you absolutely need to make it possible!

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https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/secret-standing-out-saturated-photography-market

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And if you'd like to learn more about how to apply to my group coaching program, The Six-Figure Studio, send me a DM on Instagram @sandracoan!

When it comes to running a successful photography business, it's your marketing skills, NOT your photography skills, that will determine your success.

We've all seen it—someone who is not the world's best photographer totally killing it in their business. In this episode, I share what those people are doing that enables them to be so successful!

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-you-should-know-about-marketing-your-photography-business

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Free training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching

Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

I frequently hear from talented photographers who love their craft and really want to turn it into a business but are worried about balancing a business and a family. It is 100% possible to run and build a profitable business while being a mom. I was a full-time, stay-at-home mom to my twins when they were little and still am—even now that they are teenagers.

I did all the "mom" things that I wanted to do, while running and growing my business. I learned a few things along the way about balancing the two that I share in this episode!

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https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/work/life-balance-when-you-have-kids-and-photography-business

LINKS

Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching

Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Many photographers in the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group mentioned that they were struggling with confidence, so in this episode, I share some tips to help you boost your confidence as a photographer! We talk about how confidence is a muscle that needs to be strengthened and some actual ways you can do that.

SHOWNOTES

https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-boost-your-confidence

LINKS

Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching

Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a