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by Nicole Begley
Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients. Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned.
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- 2 days ago52 min
357 - What a $200K Photographer Would Do If She Had to Start Over
What would you do first if you had to rebuild your photography business from zero? In this episode, I’m sharing Heather Lahtinen’s conversation with Jes Wasik of Bark and Gold Photography, who brings in around $200,000 a year. Her answer is refreshingly simple, and it has very little to do with social media. What to Listen For The first move for rebuilding from zeroWhy social media barely makes her listA Breed of the Month campaign booking 33%The application question that reveals ready client...
- 1 weeks ago29 min
The Burnout Nobody Talks About
356 - Most photographers know the burnout that comes with a packed fall calendar. But there’s a sneakier kind that hits when you’re putting in tons of effort and nothing seems to be working. My friend Heather Lahtinen is back to unpack both types of photographer burnout and the mindset shift that helps you get unstuck. What to Listen For The sneaky burnout that has nothing to do with busynessWhy constant effort with no results feels so hopelessWhat Facebook ads and the weather have in commonW...
- 2 weeks ago28 min
The $250 Session That Made $1,250 in One Hour
355 - What if a $250 session could earn a similar profit to a full session in only one morning? Michaela of BMac Pet Photography is back to share how she turned an idea I discussed on a past episode into a group session for five dogs. We dig into her pricing, setup, and why lower-priced offers can absolutely live in a boutique business. What to Listen For Why group sessions beat traditional mini sessionsThe pricing math behind a $250 sessionHow to protect your boutique sessions from cannibali...
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Should You Be Photographing More Cats?
354 - Cats might be the most overlooked clients in pet photography, and Dave Mayes is making a strong case for changing that. He shares how he photographs cats in their own homes, what his cat clients actually buy, and how his book Tough Kitties raised money for a local rescue. What to Listen For Why cat sessions feel like wildlife photography indoorsThe weather problem that pushed Dave into cat photographyDave’s go-to lighting and backdrop setup for home sessionsWhy the owner is your secret ...
- Sep 2, 202635 min
Burnout or Exhaustion?
353 - If you have been calling yourself lazy lately, this episode is for you. Heather and I get honest about the summer that wrecked us both, what burnout actually is, and the simple shift that gave us our momentum back right as busy season arrives. What to Listen For The definition of burnout that stopped me coldThree dimensions that separate burnout from tiredWhy self employed burnout turns into self blameThe difference between exhausted and burnt outWhat happens when you drop the judgmentH...
- Aug 25, 202630 min
Your Biggest Revenue Months Start Now
352 - The next four months are the most profitable stretch of the entire photography year. September, October, and November are when the money shows up, and the photographers who prepare now are the ones who cash in. This week Heather Lahtinen and I talk about how to go into this season playing a much bigger game. What to Listen For Why first quarter revenue is almost always your lowestThe number photographers misread every single summerWhat "behind" actually costs you mentallyHow to set a go...
- Aug 20, 202655 min
Creative Freedom Rebellion: The Whole Story
351 - I spent the last year and a half cutting things out of my business. Fewer programs, fewer moving parts, less of everything. So when Nic called me with an idea, I said no before she finished the sentence, and then I said no a few more times while she kept talking. Fifteen minutes later I was all in, and this episode is the story of what changed my mind and what Nic and I have been building since. What to Listen For Why I said no three timesFlaky, or actually aligned? How to tellThe year ...
- Aug 4, 202624 min
It's Not About You
350 - Someone in your circle just posted a huge sale, and instead of feeling inspired, you feel like garbage. In this episode, Heather Lahtinen and I break down why photographers take other people's wins personally, and the simple mental shift that turns comparison into curiosity. What To Listen For (10 bullets) Why "what game do you want to play" changes everythingPart-time business does not mean part-time pricingThe non-revenue wins you keep skipping overWhy your brain hunts for the gap aut...
About Freedom Focus Photography
Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients. Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned.
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