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Remember your mom's homemade scrapbook? The one with the floral stickers and slightly sticky paper and all of the love? Fantastic! I am so happy you found me! If you are a photographer - brand new, intermediate, or a photographer dinosaur like myself who loves all things photography, this podcast is for you! Centered on photography tutorials and creative growth, this fun photography podcast is perfect for any photographer who just freaking loves photographs. My name's Lissa Chandler and I lo ...
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When you show up as yourself in business, you feel good in your work, so you're able to DO good for your clients and for the world. But with so many “must-have” tactics and strategies online, it isn’t always easy to shed the “shoulds” and express yourself wholeheartedly. Your host, Sara Gillis, and her guests drop-kick the tired ol’ strategies that everyone else is using and empower you to change the script to what makes you different, so you can show up online in a way that feels like, “Tha ...
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Welcome to the Art and Soul Show where we dive heart-opening chats on photography, business, life and that messy in-between. You're more than a photographer. You're an artist, a dreamer, a business boss, and a creative. Listen in for conversations and advice on running a photography business, mindset, and creativity. This is the place you can go when you need a boost of encouragement, a kick in the pants, and inspiration to pick up your camera.
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50up Women Know the Change is Real. Get the women’s health you need to live the life you want to lead with Living Loud Living Long (L4). We teach you what health changes to expect after 50 and how to prevent as many as possible. We guide you to healthy living. We help you turn your passions into financial and creative satisfaction. We celebrate 50up women Living Loud Living Long with authentic stories of real people creating the life they want: career switchers, winning athletes, entrepreneu ...
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On today's episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Nicole Olson, a branding, portrait, and wedding photographer and private photo editor based in Sioux Falls, SD. Nicole recently planned a styled photography shoot for senior photographers, and she shares about her experience executing the styled shoot for other area photographers…
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I'm sharing five of my favorite ways to attract consistent leads to your business without relying so heavily on social media. Here's your challenge: choose ONE of these strategies, and start focusing on it this week! ⬇️ 1) Blogging 2) Email Marketing 3) Podcasting 4) Google Business Profile 5) Paid…
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Can you believe we've been doing this for six months? Me either! And this morning? We are talking about one of my very favorite creative photography subjects: What's The Point of Styled Shoots Within Wedding and Portrait Photography? Here's a few of our topics! Using Styled Shoots for Creative Expression Networking with Other Wedding Vendors Learni…
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Emily Blickhan, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Emily participated in the most recent round of Storysale, What Sara Said's group coaching program, and throughout the program, Emily developed website copy that felt like her and was S…
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Episode 046: What if I Keep Getting Told No Within My Photography Business? Today, we are talking about something every photographer (and creative!) has to face within their creative journey. Being told no. Because honestly? If you are putting yourself out there as a photographer, you're going to be told no. Your favorite photographer? They've been…
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In this episode, Sara shares the journey of launching her new business, a mobile bookstore called What Sara Reads. From participating in a business incubator program through Startup Sioux Falls to finding the perfect trailer to renovate, Sara shares every step along the way to bring hand-selected fantasy, romance, and popular fiction novels, as wel…
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Episode 050: What Are Five Must Have Tips for Wedding Photographers? On episode fifty of Your Photographer Mom (what?!), we are going to my photography roots: Wedding Photography. I absolutely love wedding photography so much and, as a wedding photographer in Arkansas, know there's a ton of info about how to photograph weddings out there. So today?…
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How Do I Know When To Reschedule My Photoshoots? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something that impacts photographers everywhere: when to reschedule. Here's a quick summary! Come Up With Policies Beforehand Know What Works for You Won't Be What Works for Everyone Does Weather Impact Your Photos? Policies Make Rescheduling Ea…
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When it comes to sharing her love of art, color, photography, and business, Kellee Wynne isn’t shy. But that openness and willingness to say what’s on her mind didn’t always feel like a good thing when she was growing up. Instead, it’s been a skill she’s spent more than a decade refining and cultivating through her various business ventures as an a…
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Morning! Today, we've got a cross post from my Print on Demand podcast, Lissa Talks Print on Demand. Super excited to share this with you! Here's What We're Talking About! Don't Overthink It Shoot By a Window Use Styling Items From Your House Don't Overcomplicate Images Using Sheets as Backdrops Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful! "W…
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The age of AI is here… and that’s not a comforting realization for many of us working in the creative field. But the technology isn’t going away, so what if we could use AI tools to elevate our work, instead of replacing us? That’s the future Justin Benson and the team at Aftershoot have in mind for AI in the photography field. In today’s episode, …
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Before Valerie Eidson found photography, she tried every other creative field first. Eventually, she found herself behind a camera with a new problem: how to learn and develop her own voice and style. In today’s episode, Valerie and I sit down to chat about the key decisions that helped her create her own unique perspective when it comes to her pho…
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Episode 036: What's Mockup Photography? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something I freaking love. What's that? Mockup Photography! I discovered mockup photography in 2022 and, two years later, I'm sharing all about it with y'all, too! Here's a Few of Our Topics! What's Mockup Photography? Creating a Vibe in Your Mockup Phot…
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Episode 035: What's a Hiking Elopement? Morning! Today, I'm so excited to welcome my husband back on the podcast as we talk about something really fun and also, like, a total kind of unexpected insurance: having a partner that can officiate hiking elopements. More specifically, we're talking about this: What's a hiking elopement? And why is Andrew …
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While artistic interest runs in Anna Kruse’s family, she didn’t immediately take an interest in photography. In fact, she didn’t even begin photography until she became a mother, but it wasn’t until the loss of her father that she finally decided to make photography into her career, after truly understanding the gift of captured memories. In today’…
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Episode 034: What's the Point of Photography Presets When Exploring Your Photography Editing Style? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun + creative photography topic: What's the point of photography presets? Here's a few of our topics! Photography Presets are a Fantastic Starting Off Point Presets are a Great Way to Le…
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When it comes to motherhood and business, there is no perfect balance. In some seasons, one takes precedence over the other… and that’s okay! Finding success in both requires holding space and giving ourselves grace when both parts of our life feel less than harmonious. In this episode, family photographer Aspen Dawn shares how exactly she goes abo…
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Episode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a unique and complex topic: What's the difference between photography inspiration and copying someone else's creative idea? Here's what we''ll discuss! Inspiration is Mimicking a Feeling; Copyin…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 032: How Can I Work on Creative Growth Through Creative Studio Portraits? I am so excited to chat with Rachel Penry on our photography podcast today! Rachel of Penry Studio is so creative, fantastic, and full of photography knowledge. Her work is colorful, creative, and totally fresh, too. And today? We're chatting abo…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares her tips for making the most out of attending an industry conference. Sara shares her must-do advice on choosing the right conference for you, budgeting for travel, anticipating your marketing needs before arriving at the conference, staying present and connecting on a human level with …
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Sandy beaches, wind and waves, and small children everywhere… sounds like a recipe for chaos when it comes to a photoshoot, right? Well, to be honest, it is! And that’s okay with Kristen Coberly. In this episode, Kristen shares how she’s learned to embrace the chaos of photographing large families by planning for multiple outcomes, going with the f…
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What's a Mom Shot? | How To Incorporate Smiling Photographs Into Your Photography Shooting Style In this week's photography podcast, we are taking about Mom Shots! Not sure what a Mom Shot is? It's this: The smiling, happy photography your mom wants to frame on her living room mantle, hallway family photo gallery, or on a bookcase in her office. He…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 030: How Can I Use Light in My Photographs To Drive Emotion? Y'all! I love our episode with Georgia wedding photographer Courtney of Ardent and Elm Photography. Courtney's photographs are so sentimental + cozy and her use of light is amazing! And today? We are talking all about all the light! More specifically, we're d…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Josh Haynam, CEO and co-founder of Interact Quiz Maker, a platform for creating personality quizzes that are powered by AI. Josh shares best practices for using quizzes as lead magnets and shares opportunities for business owners to use quizzes at other junctures in the client journ…
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For Liz Devinny, photography isn’t her only interest. In fact, her passion for art and education (she’s a middle school and high school teacher!) led her into her photography career. Along the way, she’s developed her own playful, bright style by experimenting with color and using her teaching experiences to set all of the family members at her pho…
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How Can I Consistently Shoot in a Specific Kind of Light? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about something I freaking love: Taking photographs in your favorite kind of light. Don't have a favorite light? We are chatting about ways to market your work so you can shoot in all kinds of light, too! Here's what we'll discuss! Talk About Light…
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I chat with Sarah Monson, a Wisconsin senior photographer who recently niched down to serving only seniors. Sarah is also stepping into education this year and needed a new website to support those moves. Learn how Sarah and I initially connected inside The Content Huddle, my monthly writing member…
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Iwona Podlasinska started her career as an architect, but once she became a mother, she discovered her newest inspiration: her children. That prompted her to pivot into the world of photography, and she’s been honing her creative craft ever since! In today’s episode, Iwona and I chat about her incredible career as she’s focused on fine art children…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 028: How Can I Use Locations and Light to Make My Images More Fun? Hope you're ready for a photography podcast full of laughs! Cause today? We are talking with Northwest Arkansas senior photographer Kristen Herrington. Kristen and I have been friends for nearly a decade (so wild!) and she takes the most fun senior phot…
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CELEBRATE: It's the one-year birthday of the Copywriter on Call podcast! 🎉 On this commemorative episode of the podcast, the script is flipped, and Sara's the one being interviewed by her bestie and brand photographer, Amanda of Arc Creative Company. Tune in as Sara looks back on the past year in her business and what's happened since launching the…
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Nicole didn’t start her career as a photographer. She just had a love for animals and knew she wanted to work with them forever! When she finally did pick up a camera, it took her a few years before she niched down to just pet portraits, but since then, she’s created a thriving, profitable business doing just that! In this episode, I chat with gues…
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Episode 027: What If I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? Here's what we''ll discuss! Build Breaks Into Your Schedule There's Nothing To Be Embarrassed About! Bring Extra Nursing Pads M…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Brittany Herzberg, SEO & Case Study Copywriter at Copy by B and The Basic B podcast. We chat all about how Brittany's career in massage therapy gave her a solid understanding of SEO and inspired her to launch her business. We also talk in-depth about the SEO basics that photographer…
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As creatives, the legal side of running a business can be really intimidating for us. What protection do we need? Can we just use a contract from the internet? What do we do when someone steals our photographs?! Well, in today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kiffanie Stahle to answer all your burning legal questions and hopefully ease some of your fea…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 026: How Can I Create a Photography Feeling Through Genres? Today is going to be so fun and SO full of information! I'm so excited to share this photography podcast with y'all this morning! For episode 26 (dang!!), we are joined by Darcy Graf of Darcy Graf Photography based in Miami, Florida. And the question we're dis…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara introduces a NEW digital product from What Sara Said. ChatGPT Brand Voice Hacks is a resource for creative business owners who want to use ChatGPT, an AI tool, to generate copy and content ideas that are customized to their brand voice type. Say goodbye to icky, robot-like ChatGPT results, bec…
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As photographers, we’d love to spend all of our time just photographing and working with our clients. Unfortunately, in 2024, it takes a little more than that to attract new clients to your business, but cultivating a successful marketing mindset doesn’t always feel intuitive to creatives. So in today’s episode, I’m talking to Carolina Guzik, exper…
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What if I Want to Switch Photography Genres? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I Want To Switch Photography Genres? Here's what we''ll discuss! Take a Deep Breath Build Your Portfolio Work on the Relationships You Currently Have Come Up with Unique Marketing Ideas Being Half …
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Natalie (Natty) B. Davis, a blog writer and the owner of Natty Writes. Natty's been writing blog posts for What Sara Said for nearly a year now, and Natty shares her expertise in blogging as well as insight on how to blog effectively in 2024 and beyond. - Why so many creative busine…
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Everywhere you look on the internet, you can find pricing guides, information, and others talking about the revenue their businesses generate. And that’s all fine and good, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter when it comes to your individual business. What really matters is whether or not you’re pricing for profit in your business. …
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 024: How Should I Approach Photography Marketing? Y'all! Today we've got a podcast full of so much information and so much fun, too! Grab yourself a big cup of coffee and your editing queue because, this morning, we are talking to Fiona of Fiona Margo Photography Education and Mentoring with one big question: How Shoul…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares the five most prominent things that teaching taught her about business. Even if you’ve never been in the teaching or education field, you've likely learned these lessons by running your business, too! 1) You have to repeat yourself. 2) Adaptability is key. 3) Patience is a virtue. 4) Co…
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If you’re alive in 2024, I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of overwhelm. It’s so common, little space robots on Mars are even feeling it (not a joke, this literally happened!) In fact, these feelings of overwhelm can be so powerful, that they paralyze us from getting anything done at all! But with distractions, options, and ideas everywhere…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 025: How Do I Get Into Stock Photography? Morning! I am so excited about our episode today! We are chatting nonstop (literally, I had to start recording almost immediately after we introduced ourselves!) with Aubrey Westlund today all about stock photography, how creatively fulfilling stock photography can be, and how …
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares four strategies she's implemented in her business to make it easy for her clients to share their feedback. These aren't groundbreaking ideas or revolutionary concepts, but they’ve helped Sara to regularly connect with her clients and request testimonials on what it’s like to work with W…
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Does it ever feel like you’re working around the clock but still can’t seem to get anything done? There’s a common misconception that the more we work, the more productive and successful we’re going to be. But that’s simply not true! In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Brittnie Renee, a professional family photographer and educator who helps her s…
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How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Today, we are so lucky to be joined by Florida 30A Photographer Autumn Beury of Hello Miss Lovely as we chat about something I'm so passionate about! And that question? It's this! How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Here's a Few Things We'll Discuss! Autumn's Photography Ba…
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Does your photography business ever feel like it’s just too “heavy” to maintain? Is your messaging lacking a clear strategy that sets you apart from the competition? Are you struggling to attract your ideal clients on a consistent basis? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Sean Brown, a professional senior photographer and educator who has mastere…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Val Duvick, a business and finances coach for creatives and the host of the Creative Income Cure podcast. - What to know about the Profit First hype - Why finances and numbers feel so darn scary to us as creatives - How Val planned, both logistically and financially, for time away f…
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How Do I Raise Kids and Build a Business, Too? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about my most requested topic: balancing motherhood with building a photography business. While my experience is mainly with photography, this episode's a good one for all the working moms building up their creative businesses! A few of this week's topi…
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