After the Shoot - A Photography Podcast

Take one look at basically any Jessica Whitaker-owned account or webpage, and you’ll know exactly what her brand is.

On the fifth and final episode of Season 1 of After the Shoot, she tells us exactly how she created this timeless brand — and how you can do it too. We'll also talk about how she prioritizes her mental wellbeing and sets boundaries while running her photography business like a boss.

So, join us as we talk about branding, mental health, social media, and so much more. This is definitely an episode no photographer will want to miss.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker/

Visit her website: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co

Join the Build & Bloom community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/5nu1KfyBmh8Nssdh/

Listen to the Build and Bloom podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WD8VTkvyEP5Wx1oCcMuBv

Topics

00:00 - Introduction

01:41 - How Jessica got started in Photography

03:52 - Building the Build & Bloom community

09:06 - 3 things to do to set boundaries around social media use

14:00 - Dealing with imposter syndrome and not comparing yourself to others

16:16 - Creating a cohesive brand for yourself and sticking to it

20:33 - Being timeless, not merely following trends

21:55 - Wrapping up

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If there’s one thing about Lilly Red, it’s that she’s unapologetically herself. And that’s really what her clients want when they book with her.
Join us as Lilly shares her transition from photographing cakes to capturing weddings, her challenges as an artist, and how she embraced her uniqueness as a photographer.
We talk about how Lilly’s individuality and style have attracted a global clientele, particularly Americans seeking an Italian wedding experience, and also go into how she created her unique editing style.
For photographers struggling with authenticity in an era of trends, this episode is a must-listen.
Connect with Lilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabettalillyred/
Visit her website: https://lillyred.it
Check out her Say Cheese! podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-cheese/id1597708095
Topics:
00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - Lilly Red’s start as a cake/food photographer
03:48 - Why she transitioned into wedding photography
04:42 - Photographing cakes, weddings, chairs... From Qatar to Italy to all over the world
06:08 - Bringing your style and your life into your work as a photographer
09:59 - Not comparing your work to others
11:07 - How to be YOU and still attract clients?
13:05 - How to command a premium price as a photographer
15:09 - How Lilly developed her incredible editing style
16:39 - Wrapping up

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This podcast is brought to you by Aftershoot, an AI culling and editing software that gives professional photographers their time, and their life, back so they can focus on what they do best.
Try Aftershoot today: https://aftershoot.co/tryus
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/
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In this episode of After the Shoot, host Justin Benson sits down with Daniele Torella, a renowned destination wedding photographer, to discuss his unique approach to candid wedding photography.

Daniele shares his experiences and insights into capturing authentic moments, from navigating sensitive situations to creating compelling group shots without posing. He also discusses the excitement of working in new locations and how this fresh perspective fuels his creativity.

Tune in for an insightful conversation with a true master of candid photography!

Connect with Daniele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieletorella_photography/

Visit his Website: https://danieletorella.com/en/

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This podcast is brought to you by Aftershoot, an AI culling and editing software that gives professional photographers their time, and their life, back so they can focus on what they do best.

Try Aftershoot today: https://aftershoot.co/tryus

Connect with us -

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aftershoot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco

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Threads: https://www.threads.net/@aftershootco

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Join the Aftershoot Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aftershootusers/

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Get on the After the Shoot email list: https://aftershoot.co/podcast
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This podcast is brought to you by Aftershoot, an AI culling and editing software that gives professional photographers their time, and their life, back so they can focus on what they do best.
Try Aftershoot today: https://aftershoot.co/tryus
Connect with us -
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aftershoot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/aftershootco/
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Join the Aftershoot Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aftershootusers/

If you’re not building your audience on social media as a professional photographer, you’re losing out on hundreds potential clients. Big time.

But fear not, because wedding photographer and social media genius Cassidy Lynne — with 226K+ followers just on Instagram! — is here to show you the ropes.

In the very first episode of After the Shoot podcast, Cassidy and Justin talk about her professional journey as a photographer, how she blew up on social media, and also share advice on how professional photographers can leverage social media to grow and market their business — without getting overwhelmed.

This is an episode no photographer lost in this digital world should miss.

Connect with Cassidy -

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cassidylynne

Website: https://cassidylynnephoto.com/

Her clothing line, Necessidy: https://necessidy.com/

Listen to the Oh Shoot! Podcast: https://aftershoot.co/3W5ee4J

Topics covered:

00:00 - Introduction

01:51 - How Cassidy got into wedding photography

04:21 - How Cassidy blew up on social media

06:29 - How Cassidy juggles all her ventures

07:36 - Why social media is so important for photographers

09:39 - Why Original audio is huge on social media right now

10:40 - How to target customers on Facebook

12:23 - Free vs paid promotion on social media

13:05 - How to keep up with social media trends

15:05 - Do you need 200k followers to run a photography biz?

17:32 - Maximizing virality on social media

19:44 - Overdoing it on social media

23:15 - Finding wedding photography clients on Pinterest

24:56 - Being intentional about what you post across platforms

26:03 - Wrapping up

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This podcast is brought to you by Aftershoot, an AI culling and editing software that gives professional photographers their time, and their life, back so they can focus on what they do best.
Try Aftershoot today: https://aftershoot.co/tryus
Connect with us -
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aftershoot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/aftershootco/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@aftershootco
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aftershootco/
Join the Aftershoot Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aftershootusers/

Creativity is a photographer’s bread and butter — and wedding photographer Victor Lax is a master at finding creative opportunities within the mundane.
Join us as Victor dives deep into his creative process, sharing expert insights on experimenting the right way, finding inspiration, making the most of boring locations, and so much more.
If you’re a photographer looking for fresh inspiration to conceptualize shots, this is one conversation you should not miss.
Connect with Victor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorlax/
Visit his website: https://victorlax.net
Check out his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/victorlax
Topics
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - How Victor got started as a photojournalist
03:19 - How he transitioned to wedding photography
06:53 - How Victor opened his photography studio
08:05 - Victor’s creative process
14:08 - How to experiment with photography, the RIGHT way
16:04 - Conceptualizing shots depending on your location
21:33 - Where Victor finds inspiration
23:36 - How Victor developed his editing style
25:13 - Is Nikon better than Canon?
26:22 - Wrapping up (+ some compliments that made us blush)

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Get on the After the Shoot email list: https://aftershoot.co/podcast
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This podcast is brought to you by Aftershoot, an AI culling and editing software that gives professional photographers their time, and their life, back so they can focus on what they do best.
Try Aftershoot today: https://aftershoot.co/tryus
Connect with us -
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aftershoot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/aftershootco/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@aftershootco
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aftershootco/
Join the Aftershoot Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aftershootusers/