The Stay Focused Podcast

On today's episode, we have two people joining us who I think are an incredibly rare find: experts in photography accounting.   When you're starting your business all those tax questions and how to's start swirling around in your head and it can be hard finding a CPA who REALLY understands a photographer's business. If you are even kinda thinking about starting up a biz, this is one episode you won't want to miss!

If you are struggling with the editing process or if your photos are just not looking the way you hoped they would.  It might be because you have certain beliefs about editing that might be holding you back.  Today's episode uncovers some of the more popular mindsets photographers have about editing their photos and what you can do to change these beliefs co that you can see change int he way your pictures look.

Ever wonder how some photos look so much more professional than others.  Want to know how to give your photos a more professional feel?  Listen today as I break down some really uncomplicated things that you can do to get your photos looking more professional.  This works if you've got a super fancy high end camera OR even if you're just using an iPhone! 

Are you new to photography business?  Not sure how to find photography clients to fill your business calendar?  It can be hard to find people who want to pay you to take their picture.  You have to figure out a marketing plan that works best for YOU! On today's episode we run through many different approaches to finding and keeping photography clients!

Photography tips for new photographers.  Watching out for the little details can really make or break your photo.  It can also save you tons of time editing later on.  Learn some the the most common small details photographers can easily overlook that can make a great photo...not so great.

The details in your photo can really make it or break it.  New photographers should pay close attention to a few things out there to really get the best photo they possibly can.  Paying attention to the details can make your photo fantastic! Listen here to learn what you need to watch out for the next time you are taking pictures.

Are you a new photographer trying to understand Lightroom?  It can be a little confusing, but listen today as Heather Ford with Two Blooms breaks down some common myths and features of Lightroom.  Plus what you can work on in Lightroom now to get you started!

Wanna learn how to get off automatic and start shooting in manual mode?  It's easy if you follow this simple process! Get confident shooting pictures in manual mode and see an instant boost in the quality and creativity of your work! Listen with Emily Supiot of Cozy Clicks as she breaks down the easy way to learn manual mode in the simple to follow 4 step process.  Start seeing results today! cozyclicks.com/9

If you are a new photographer who struggles with Photoshop or maybe you are to nervous to get into Photoshop yet, this episode answers all your questions to common Photoshop questions to help you feel more comfortable ediiting.

Are you a new portrait photographer wondering how to start getting photography clients for your business? This episode covers all things marketing for portrait photography business, especially what you should be focusing on first.  Join photography marketing expert Cindy Reeves with Magazine mama as she explains a marketing plan to help you!

Photographing large groups of people or extending families can be incredibly difficult. Taking photos of large groups of people takes time, practice, skill and lots of patience.  There are things you can do as a photographer to make the shooting go seamless and easy AND take beautiful extended family photos.  Listen here to learn how! See the show notes at cozyclicks.com/5

This episode is is right up your alley if you are thinking that newborn photography is the way you want to go! Photography tips for newborn photographers from expert newborn photographer, Jenni Maroney. This is for you if, you're just not sure quite where to start to get your newborn photos looking great and how to set yourself up for newborn business success in the near future.  This episode is EXACTLY what you need to help grab your newborn photography dreams!

Want to learn how to master getting a blurry background effect in your photos?  It's easier than you think to get a blurry background in your pictures!  Learn how to get a blurry background with these super easy tricks that wont cost you a dime!  Photography tips for new portrait photographers! See more and watch free video tutorials in the show notes at cozyclicks.com/4

This episode tackles something that I think every single photographer has felt and had to deal with at one time or another. That is comparison. Here you learn how to stop comparing yourself to others so that you can become a really a photographer.  I want to help you realize that you are not alone in this terrible feeling of comparison and how to help you get past these emotions

Learn some extremely easy strategies to make people have a fantastic photo-taking experience with you! And guess what? These strategies will not cost you a dime! Plus you're going to help evoke comfortable posing and great emotion that will really shine through in your photos and it will help place you as a front runner in your field if you plan on taking this to the photography business level. The strategies discussed are going to help you create magic with the people you're taking pictures of.