Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic

Especially with everything going on regarding the Coronavirus, so many entrepreneurs are evaluating their circumstances and making plans moving forward. Is creating a digital course something you've considered? If so, this may be an episode you want to tune into! 

In this episode I'm interviewing Emily Newman, founder of If I Made - a course creation powerhouse! They essentially take business owners with good ideas and skillsets and help them create, market and sell an online educational course!

She's answering questions like: 

* What she's learned about the education space and course creation specifically (including mistakes make of course!)

* What advice she would give to someone creating an online course.

* Why it might be a good idea to consider partnership vs creating and executing a course alone.

This was SUCH a good episode and one that I hope can help you if you're someone who's considering bringing education online! If I Made is an incredible company and I encourage you to check them out; enjoy the episode!

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There's much debate around pricing and how to charge for your photo services. Packages vs a la carte, how to determine your base price, does the market rate matter? These are just a few of the questions that may leave you wondering where to start! In this episode I'm answering questions about pricing in hopes that it can help you in your photography business! 

This is part two of a two part series with Krysia Lynne. Part one can be found in episode 081 all about posing.

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ABOUT:
Catherine Guidry is a New Orleans based hybrid wedding photographer, specializing in timeless and natural imagery. She is also a photography educator and speaker helping other photographers pursue their dreams and run successful, sustainable businesses.

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Do these questions sound familiar:

* How can I achieve the natural, spontaneous/candid look with my posing without shooting a million candids and hoping for the best?

* How do I set up a posing 'flow' where I'm not grasping at straws and feeling awkward trying to come up with the next pose?

* What are some of the methods you use to pose a variety of body types confidently -- e.g. flattering parts of their bodies the clients might be insecure about?

In this q&a style episode, I'm walking Krysia Lynne through some of the techniques I use to create consistent and timeless poses for my clients!

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With any business, it's totally normal to focus on the product, service, and visuals of your brand...

But you know what's the real secret sauce: Words

Words will ultimately help you convert clients from potential inquiries into actual customers! And on the podcast today we have professional copywriter Erika Fitzgerald sharing SO. Much. Good. Content!

My mind was blown by all the nuggets she was sharing! We talked about:

* Mistakes people are making with their website copy and what mistakes Erika has made

* How many words are too much?

* Who should you be writing to?

* What happens when your personal language doesn't match your ideal client? 

...and all the tips that will help you become better at writing, even when you don't have the funds to hire a professional yet! I hope you love this episode!! 

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We're changing things up on the podcast this week and for the first time ever, I'm airing a live mentoring session with a newly budding photographer. 

When starting a photography business there are SO many questions: 

- How do I legalize the business and when should I?

- Do I need a business account?

- I don't have any clients yet...how do I get my name out?

- If someone does come to me, what do I charge?

If you're in this place of working a 9-5 and dreaming of being a photographer but don't quite know where to begin this episode is for you! 

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What started as a birth right trip turned into an opportunity for collaborations and sponsorships as traveling influencers/bloggers. Joel and Marla of Traveling for Two found themselves in 30 countries in 13 months. Their social platforms were originally intended to keep their friends and family members informed of their travels but sparked the interest of thousands all over the globe. Marla is sharing on this episode things like:

* How to make money as a travel influencer

* The challenges of create content while still enjoying travel

* How to split duties when collaborating with a partner

* The struggles of wanting to be both real and curated simultaneously

* Encouragement to get out and see the world

If you are someone who's dreamed of traveling and getting paid for it...this episode is for you! Or maybe you just want to hear about their adventures all over the world. :) This was a fun and interesting episode that I'm excited to share with you!!

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On this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, we're featuring Holdfast's visionary Matthew Swaggart. Timing is everything in life. For Matthew, his timing couldn't have been more perfect for the invention and creation of the Holdfast product line.

If you've ever seen a photographer wearing those harness-like leather straps at a session or event, Swaggart is responsible for the aesthetic and creation of this design. What started as two belts fastened together turned into a product that has revolutionized how photographers handle and carry their gear.

In this episode you'll hear all about:

* Why timing is important

* What to do when competition creeps in

* How to protect your design and your brand 

* Where Holdfast employs all its workers 

* How to trust your intuition when you see a need for a product

* Realizing a vision

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If you've ever considered starting a podcast, here's how to do it! On this episode I was interviewed by Laura Murray and answered all the questions she posed regarding starting and running a podcast. We started Mistakes Make Magic over two years ago and have learned so much along the way.

I'm honored and thrilled to dive into all the specifics of what gear to use when starting a podcast, how to find podcast guests, and more on this episode. If this is something you've thought about, this is an episode you definitely want to tune into!

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An industry veteran, Amanda Crean has photographed some of the most beautiful weddings around the globe for the last 12 years. You can see her work in Martha Stewart Magazine, Brides, Southern Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, Confetti Magazine, Vogue and more. Whether an intimate celebrations or grand affair, Amanda documents in her signature effortlessly chic, relaxed, and sophisticated world view. (And always with a dose of humor.) 

Amanda is so much fun! I can’t wait for you to hear about: 

• Marketing to a specific audience 
• Tips for photographing for publication
• Finding confidence as a photographer 

And as always, some mistakes Amanda has made during the last 12 years. 

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Our guest is the owner of TAYLRD Media + Designs and the Co-Founder of Sourced Co. As a wedding industry marketing consultant, she works with wedding professionals to help them develop the skills, strategies, and guides needed to market their businesses and build their brands! I really enjoyed chatting with her and hope you love learning:

• Top tips from Sourced Co. On what you should be focusing on to level up your marketing 

• Common mistakes wedding professionals make when it comes to marketing and what you can do to change it! 

• If you’re short on time and already feeling overwhelmed, a few things that might help you regain that time back...AND keep up with your business marketing!

• Top branding and content creation tips for the creative industry professional!

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