The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley: Photography Marketing | Improve Photography | Sprouting Photographer

In this mini-episode, I discuss the pros and cons of listing your prices on your photography website.

Joining me on today's episode is Alex Strohl! Alex is a travel photographer who instead of creating contrived scenes, creates authentic moments and captures them as they unfold before him, blurring the lines between work and life.  Strohl's photography has been featured in such prestigious publications as Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Gentleman's Journal. He is based in Whitefish, Montana but spends the vast majority of his time on the road with his life partner Andrea Dabene as they journey to the most remote reaches of the world. Resources Mentioned Alex Strohl Website Alex Strohl Instagram The Adventure Photography Workshop - SFP listeners get $100 off with discount code "SFP"

Joining me on today's episode is Bernie Griffiths! Bernie Griffiths is a photography business coach who has coached over 4,000 photographers from around the world. He’s also the author of the book, “Success Secrets of a Professional Photographer: Turn Around your Photography Business and Create a Better Life.” In this episode, Bernie and I explore shortcuts people can take to accelerate success, both as a photographer and business owner. Resources Mentioned Bernie Griffiths Website Success Secrets of a Professional Photographer Book

Joining me on today's episode is Ashley Diamond Siegert! As founder of The Ultimate Birth Photography Resource, Ashley has been shooting professionally since 2011. She earned her Certified Professional Photographer license in 2014 and her Master Photographic Craftsman degree in January of 2017. Ashley learned storytelling and production from her 13 year career in sports television working for ESPN.  In this episode, Ashley and I talk about the growing trend of Birth Photography and the process she takes in the delivery room, along with what’s involved in capturing photos of the newborn shortly after. Ashley gives us really good tips on the unique challenges that come with birth photography and how to combat those challenges. She also discusses the special relationship that is formed with her clients because of the time she spends with them and the emotional bonding that happens in this type of photography. Resources Mentioned Ashley Diamond Siegert The Ultimate Birth Photography Resource

Joining me on today's episode is Michael Sasser! In this episode, Michael and I discuss how powerful video can be as a promotional tool for your business, and especially testimonials. Towards the end, Michael has some really great tips on how to improve your videography if you’re new to the game! Resources Mentioned Free 7 Day Business Crash Course Michael Sasser Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me on the show today is Andrew Hellmich! Andrew Hellmich comes from the land down under and does wedding and portrait photography for a living. He’s been in the business for about 14 years and he also hosts his own podcast called Photography Business eXposed where he interviews some of the biggest names in the industry. In this episode, Andrew and I talk marketing and Hellmich shares his “secret” recipe on how to book clients. If you're just starting out (or just not booking as much as you used too), then this is episode is for you. Resources Mentioned http://photobizx.com/136 Link to creating the FB Ad inside Ads Manager Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me on the show today is Marc Silber! Marc has been a photographer for most of his life and turned pro at the age of 13 when he sold one of his images to a teacher. In 2009, Marc began a video series called Advancing Your Photography where he’s had the great fortune of interviewing some of the worlds top photographers. In this episode, Marc shares what he's learned from a lifetime in the photography industry. Resources Mentioned Advancing Your Photography Website Advancing Your Photography Book Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me on the podcast today is Andrew Funderburg! Andrew is the founder of Fundy Designer, a software tool that helps photographers easily design albums and prints. In this episode, Andrew and I talk about the importance of incorporating print and album sales into your business. How do you make clients understand the value of print? What’s the fastest + easiest way to profit from print sales? Smash that play button and find out. Resources Mentioned Fundy Software Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me today on the podcast is Matt Davis! Matt started his own business, Life Stage Films, and quickly found himself drowning in work... The overwhelming workload started to take a toll on his marriage and relationships... Sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and I talk about the challenges of hiring people to work for you. Should you have an already successful business before you can hire someone, or should you hire someone first so that your business can be successful? Are you cut out to be a CEO of your business or should you consider stepping to the side and let someone else have that role? Find out our thoughts by clicking that play button. Resources Mentioned Life Stage Films Studio Sherpas Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me today on the podcast is Magnus Bogucki! Magnus is a Swedish photographer who started out taking pictures of landscapes as a hobby... until his friend asked him to photograph his wedding and his entire life changed. In this episode, Magnus and I talk about his journey from being a hobbyist photographer to going full time as well as different strategies on how to maximize your print and album sales. Resources Mentioned Magnus Bogucki's Website Album Parrot Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

How do you find your ideal client? Joining me today to help answer this question is my first ever repeat guest, Heidi Thompson! Heidi is a business strategist and marketing professional who helps business owners grow their businesses without any overcomplicated marketing “gobbledygook." In this episode, Heidi gives her best tips on how to find your ideal client and how to make those clients find you. Heidi and I also talk about what people value and how we make decisions.   Resources Mentioned Evolve Your Wedding Business Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Meet Allie Siarto. Allie always thought that she was going to pursue a career in corporate America and work her way up the ladder... ...that was until her boss told her she couldn’t go to the dentist because they were too busy That's the moment she knew she needed a change. Today, Allie is a professional portrait and wedding photographer based out of East Lansing, Michigan. In this episode, Allie and I talk about the importance of finding your own style and figuring out what kind of message you want to project to the world.   Resources Mentioned Photo Field Notes Podcast Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Have you ever heard the phrase "You've got to spend money to make money?" Have you thought about it this way instead... "You've got to spend time to make time?" In today's episode, Leeann Golish and I discuss how having workflows can open up new opportunities for business growth + why you don't need to be a huge studio to implement these time-saving systems.   Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

Joining me on the podcast today is Chris Scott! In this episode, Chris and I talk about how you can use IPS in your business + the importance of doing it right. If you’re looking for the fastest way to increase your income, then this is one episode you don’t want to miss.   Resources Mentioned Swift Galleries Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless

In today's episode, I have an international guest joining us all the way from London! Scott Johnson went from taking pictures of guests on cruise ships to being an industry leader in wedding photography. We talk about what changes he had to do to achieve his success + go into specifics on what became the turning point for him and his business.   Resources Mentioned The Edge Photography Sponsors Freshbooks - Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless