Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
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43: My 2020 Wins + Lessons
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
12/24/20 • 49 min
I believe that taking a look back and reflecting on the wins and lessons that you experienced in 2020 (or in any year really!) are essential to gaining an understanding of where you are, and where you want to go! I bet you that even in 2020 you will find wins to celebrate. The big and the small! And sometimes even wins that may seem small in the moment, are actually the big ones in the long run. Also, lessons are a part of life that cultivate wisdom which can be passed down to yourself in the future if you feel stuck or share your experience with others so they can learn from you and maybe not have to experience those so called failures. Wins and lessons are a part of life and should be celebrated. And that's exactly what I'm sharing with you in today's episode :)
In this episode I share:
- [05:46] The 13 wins (both personal and work-related) I experienced in 2020
- [29:20] The 10 lessons (both personal and work-related) I experienced in 2020
If you get value out of this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well!
You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
RESOURCES:
- Event - Photographers Unite
- Everything is Figurable by Marie Forleo
- Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad
- Limitless by Jim Kwik
- Traction
- The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
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With love + gratitude,
Sara
006: How to Make Unhappy Clients Happy
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
12/05/19 • 30 min
In this episode of Shine + Thrive podcast, I’m being vulnerable and sharing five screw-ups I’ve had in my business over the past nine years and how I’ve dealt with them. Mistakes in business can sometimes end up costing more than just money. Sometimes a mistake can lead to an unhappy client and as business owners, none of us want that, am I right? This episode is all about showing how you too can go from making mistakes to making sure that your clients are really happy in the end.
If you get value out of this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well!
You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
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With love + gratitude,
Sara
156: High-quality Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Grow Your Photography Business With Flow And Ease
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
06/05/24 • 41 min
Do you ever have burning questions about your photography business that you wish you could just get the answer to NOW? Maybe you want clarity on the nitty-gritty details of your photography business, like what type of social media content to create, or whether it’s worth it to study the Instagram algorithm, or whether ads are better than giveaways.
Well the thing is, sometimes what you need more than an answer to your burning question is a higher-quality question in the first place! The type of questions you ask yourself can have a huge impact on the growth of your business. Too often, I see photographers asking themselves unproductive questions that leave them stuck in the weeds, overwhelmed, and forgetting to see the big picture.
That’s why in this week’s episode, I’m sharing some examples of high-quality questions to ask yourself to grow your photography business. In this previously live Q&A session I did with my photography community, I provide you with real examples of how to reframe your questions to get clarity on your next business move.
My intention with this episode is to help you learn how to be your own source of guidance. By listening to how I respond to my students' questions, my hope is that you’ll get inspiration for how to ask yourself higher-quality questions so you can become your own source of inner guidance!
Tune in to discover:
- My “talk test” for gauging if a business strategy is right for me
- An inside look at how I outsource my photo editing to reduce 90% of the work (so I can focus on the things that only I can do in my business)
- Why constantly tweaking my workflow isn’t the drag that you’d think it is (and how it actually creates SO much freedom)
- Why I’ll never settle when it comes to outsourcing, why it’s SO worth the time to find great people to outsource your work
- How posting on Instagram right when the inspiration strikes is a huge magnet for my community
- Why working on my personal brand has worked so well for me as my lead generation strategy, and what that looks like
- How sharing my music taste online helped me book a new awesome client
- Why my #1 focus is client satisfaction (and an inside look at how it benefits me in the long run)
RESOURCES + LINKS:
Crystal Clear Marketing course: https://courses.saramonika.com/crystal-clear-marketing-enroll
Imagen Ai editing tool: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=151662007
157: Using Human Design to Grow Your Photo Biz In a Way That Feels Energizing Rather Than Soul-Sucking with Madeline Evergreen
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
06/11/24 • 78 min
I recently spoke to my friend Madeline Evergreen, an expert in human design, about how we can use this tool to understand ourselves and our deepest desires better so that we can create a life and business we love ON PURPOSE.
Madeline’s story is wild–she used human design to undo 95% of her chronic health struggles that she’d been experiencing since birth–in 1 month. 🤯
Not only that, but she also used it to skyrocket her income and create a life and career she’s obsessed with and is able to tap into her energized flow state more frequently 🤩
In this week’s episode, we chat about how we as photographers can use human design to grow our business in a way that feels energizing rather than soul sucking!
Tune in to discover:
-How human design can help you move your focus away from what you “should” be doing in your business and guide you towards what you’re MEANT to do
-A short and sweet breakdown of the 5 different human design types
-How understanding human design can help you lead a happier, more productive team (and help you better understand your loved-ones)
-Demystifying your “authority” and how it can help you run your business more effectively
-How to use human design to take what you need from mentoring, courses, and resources without feeling overwhelmed
-Why the expression “lit up” can be misleading (and what it really means to feel lit up)
-Signs you might be modeling after another person (and dimming your own unique magnetism)
-Why that feeling of “my mother wouldn’t approve” could be the sign that’s it’s EXACTLY what’s meant for you
-What it feels like when you’re in your alignment
RESOURCES + LINKS
Madeline Evergreen’s podcast “The Beginner’s Guide to Human Design:
https://madelineevergreen.com/thebeginnersguidetohumandesign
Madeline’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/healthy_madeline/
Free human design chart:
78: How To Have the Work/Life Harmony You Desire As a Portrait + Wedding Photographer
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
10/04/21 • 26 min
At the start of the year, you get all excited to finally start shooting again, and for the opportunity to get creative. You really believe that this year will be different than the last. Meaning, you won't get overworked and burnt out because you feel like you are more organized than you were last year and you made a promise to yourself that your health and life is a priority and that burnout is no longer welcome in your life.
Then, you somehow find yourself in the final 2 or 3 months of the season, backlogged with editing work, culling, and emails flooding in that make you feel more overwhelmed and even sometimes resentful of your clients. You can't seem to catch up even though you are working every single day for 12-15 hours. Sound familiar? Tune into this episode right now to learn how YOU can avoid burnout all year round to have the quality of life you desire!
You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
LINKS:
- The 4 Secrets to Having More Time + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
With love + gratitude,
Sara
16: Top 3 Reasons for Wedding Photographers to Fall In Love with Outsourcing
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
02/13/20 • 21 min
Outsourcing has been a game-changer for my business and my personal life which is why I am so passionate about it. And I want YOU to be able to fall in love with outsourcing, too. It is the number one tool that will help you earn more money by working less and allowing you to spend more time on things you enjoy doing most. I have put together real-life examples + real numbers from my own business to encourage you to give outsourcing a go.
Resources:
- What Should You Outsource First as a Wedding Photographer Quiz
- Waitlist for my Outsourcing Made Easy for Wedding Photographers Online Course
- The Image Salon. Use code SARAMONIKA40 for 40% off your order at The Image Salon
Timestamps:
[02:40] It is a common fear to think that you will end up spending more if you outsource. In fact, it is one of the top reasons that keep photographers from outsourcing. With real-life examples + NUMBERS from my own business, I am showing you that it is actually the opposite.
[06:05] Photographers, you know that shooting only takes up about 5-10% of your business, right? And often when we’re trying to wear all the hats, we end up focusing more on things that we don’t enjoy doing so much than the things we LOVE doing. Outsourcing is a tool that will allow you to actually focus on the things that you LOVE doing the most.
[10:20] Feel like you’re running on a never-ending hamster wheel? Like you’re stressed out all the time and feeling burnt out during and after the wedding season? I know what it’s like but I also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. Outsourcing is a game-changer to allow you to never feel burnt out again.
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
With love + gratitude,
Sara
14: Generalizing vs. Specializing - What's Better for You
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
01/30/20 • 15 min
Every photographer comes to a point in their career where they have to face ONE important question - should I generalize or specialize? If you have ever wondered whether you should be photographing everything that comes your way or focus on shooting a particular niche, this episode is for you! By sharing my own experience from both ends of the spectrum, I want to make it easier for YOU to be able to figure out what your passion is and what’s right for your business. In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of both generalizing and specializing, and how to figure out your WHY.
Resources:
- Storey Wilkins https://www.storeywilkins.com
- Jeff Jochum http://jeffjochum.com
Timestamps:
[01:41] Figuring out whether to generalize or specialize can help propel your business to where you want it to go. It has been a HUGE catalyst in my life and business. Even though I prefer specializing, there is no one right way, it’s about what sets YOUR soul on fire and what is right for YOU.
[03:05] Sharing my experience from 9 years ago and how it lead me to figuring out what was right for my business.
[05:10] Outlining the PROS and CONS of generalizing vs. specializing. This can help you decide which path is right for you.
[09:01] A common fear when it comes to specializing - won’t it mean that you miss out on more bookings? No! I share my experience with this to reassure you that the riches are in the niches.
[11:15] Figuring out your WHY and what drives your decision.
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
With love + gratitude,
Sara
18: My Biggest Kept Secret of HOW I Document People so Authentically on Wedding Days
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
02/27/20 • 21 min
Are you wondering, how to authentically document people on wedding days? In this episode, I’m sharing with you my BIGGEST kept secret YET that will transform the way you’re able to connect not only with the bride + groom on wedding days, but also the family and friends. It’s a simple strategy and a real game changer that you can also implement in your workflow to create an even better experience for your couples (and everyone in the wedding) and to document moments more authentically than ever before on wedding days.
Timestamp
[02:08] A game-changing strategy to documenting people authentically on wedding days and what it all starts with. Getting to know the family and friends of the couple prior to the wedding.
[03:30] Creating a template that allows you to easily organise and memorise people in the wedding. Being a 100% organised at this point will make things so much easier on the wedding day and allow you to create authentic connection with everyone.
[05:18] Why doing your homework matters. There is a way you can instantly create a lasting connection with the most important people in the wedding from the moment you arrive.
[07:47] An easy two-step technique you can use to memorise everything from the template you created.
[10:25] Examples of how this technique works on a wedding day + how it literally BLOWS people's minds and creates connection.
[14:27] Implement and experiment. How to make this happen for yourself + how you can implement this on your wedding days. Key things to remember!
Resources:
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
With love + gratitude,
Sara
001: From Server to Full Time Wedding Photographer
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
11/05/19 • 72 min
In this premiere episode, I dive deep into my 9-year journey of how I went from working as a server, and only making $5000 in my photography business, to a full-time wedding photographer earning multiple six figures per year! I share with you my failures + wins in that 9-year journey to help inspire you to see that you can also achieve your biggest dreams despite the obstacles that may get in your way.
If you get value out of this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well!
You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
My Online Photography Courses for You
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)
Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!
Instagram: @saramonikaphoto
Subscribe
If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!
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Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!
With love + gratitude,
Sara
159: How To Own Your Creativity So You Can Take Incredible Photos and Book Out Your Calendar with Haley McDevitt
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
08/06/24 • 63 min
Do you ever doubt your own abilities as a photographer and wonder if your couples are going to be happy with your photos? 😰
Haley, a wedding photographer and one of my past students, was in this exact position not too long ago. She loved being a wedding photographer, but weddings made her constantly feel on-edge.
She’d stress about getting the perfect shot of the dress and the ring because that’s what she thought she was “supposed” to do.She’d constantly question if she was in the right place at the right time, and she’d worry that she was missing out on picture-perfect moments.She felt too scared to try her unique, out-of-the box ideas for fear that her couples wouldn’t be happy with the photos.
But after Haley took my course, Intuitive Storytelling, everything changed for her. She learned to trust her creativity & intuition and tune out that self-critical voice in her head.
Now, she shows up to weddings feeling 100% confident, and she takes creative shots that her couples love. 🙌
I was so inspired by Haley’s transformation that I decided to interview her about her journey. This week, we’re talking all about how to tap into your intuition so you can take incredible photos, show up confidently to shoots, and book out your calendar.
I hope that Haley’s story inspires you to trust your own creativity and intuition so you can take photos that’ll have your couples saying:
“We love the photos and you were the best decision we could have made for our wedding day!” 😍
Tune in to discover:
✨ Examples of super special moments captured during weddings, and how you can spot these opportunities on your own
✨ How to train your intuition if you don’t know what signs to look for
✨ Why memorizing names of the couple’s friends & family can help you bond and ultimately improve your storytelling
✨ Why you don’t need to follow every industry standard when it comes to photography
✨ How getting your couple to fill out a family and friends questionnaire can help you show up on wedding day feeling totally prepared and relaxed
✨ Ways to navigate heavy emotions at weddings so you can bond with the couple’s family
✨ Signs that hiring a second shooter is meant for you
✨ An out-of-the-box concept for an engagement photo (that the couple loved!)
Want to hear Haley’s story and find out how you can own your signature brand of intuitive storytelling? Hit play now! :)
RESOURCES + LINKS
Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Discover how to storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!
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How many episodes does Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast have?
Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast currently has 182 episodes available.
What topics does Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Photography, Dream, Wedding, Goals, Management, Thrive, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Advice.
What is the most popular episode on Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast?
The episode title '29: How We Can Support the BIPOC Community As Photographers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast?
The average episode length on Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast is 45 minutes.
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Episodes of Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast was released on Nov 5, 2019.
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