Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast
Episodes
Episode 099 - Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like we are always looking for extra time in our businesses, but then when we have it, we panic that we aren't busy enough! This week we...
Episode 098 - Collaborating with Other Businesses
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crossover ventures with other influential businesses can be a huge benefit to increasing your client lists, but only if you benefits both businesses e...
Episode 097 - Updating Your Samples
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you update your studio samples to freshen things up? How do you know it's time? This week the girls discuss grounds for sample repla...
Episode 096 - Trading and Bartering
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been a photographer for any length of time, no doubt you have had the amazing opportunity presented to you to photograph something or s...
Episode 095 - Review Anxiety
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Online reviews can yield you excellent search results and click conversions, but they are also volatile. This week Kira gets a bad review from someone...
Episode 094 - Converting Clients Between Brands
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you convert your volume or wedding clients to your higher end brand? This week we answer a listener question and dive deep into solutions to av...
Episode 093 - Dems the Breaks
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of an atypical shoot when you are feeling creatively "meh." Inevitably those shoots that f...
Episode 092 - Business Planning
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A good foundation for business is more than just keeping track of where you are. It's knowing where you want to be and where you've been tha...
Episode 091 - You Gotta Be Seen to Be Seen
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Networking events are back, but the girls are feeling a little reluctant to get back out there and connect. Kira ventures out to one such event and th...
Episode 090 - Repeater Business
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you create something that somebody has to come back to you for, it can be incredibly lucrative. This week Mary & Kira discuss creating a bran...
Episode 089 - Same Day Sales
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could be more efficient than completing the shoot and the sale all in one day? This week we talk about how Kira applies same day sales to her Hea...
Episode 088 - Buckle Up
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off Texas School and a trip to Las Vegas, the girls are feeling a little hit in the face with reality. As vaccinations take hold and things begi...
Episode 087 - Clients for the Distance
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you working for the one off or are you curating clients for the long haul? This week we clients who return to you year after year not just for mil...
Episode 086 - CTRL ALT DEL Retreat!
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 2 years, Mary and Kira have been serving up weekly photography business and shooting nuggets for photographers on the GYST Podcast. Now,...
Episode 085 - The 4 D's of Business
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doing, Deciding, Delegating and Designing! This week we discuss the 4 D's of business! Tune in and get your weekly dose of photog business goodne...
Episode 084 - Shoot for You
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While things are outwardly going well, inside you are ready to shake things up. This week we discuss shooting projects that are just for fulfilling yo...
Episode 083 - The Callback
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Image Competition Season is upon us! As judges, sometimes we see an image pass through a panel and we can't get it out of our minds. This week we...
Episode 082 - Discounting
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When and where is it OK to give a discount off of your services? This week we talk about times where discounting is appropriate and times where discou...
Episode 81 - Artist Projects
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into Artist Projects! What are they? Why would you want to do one? There are ways to both scratch your creative itch AND fill your...
Episode 080 - Gratitude
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's PPA New Year and Mary's first week as President of PPA and Kira's first week as treasurer! The girls take a moment to reflect an...
Episode 079 - Zoom Revolution
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It could be said that there's no going back to a pre-pandemic sales process. This week, the girls discuss how the Zoom Revolution has impacted pe...
Episode 78 - Upgrade Your Mindset
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we give you updates on Mary's home organizer fiasco and Kira upgrades her home and studio with some new bells and whistles. The girls d...
Episode 077 - Happier Spaces
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Off the rails" is the best way to describe this week's episode! Sometimes you just gotta get it all out. Kira goes to the dentist and ...
Episode 76 - More Than Selling Files
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you've been in a digital only business or maybe you've been only selling online. What's the motivation for a client to buy more t...
Episode 075 - Am I Good Enough?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a point where you feel like you are good enough? We jump all over that question this week on our 75th EPISODE! Spoiler alert: Nope - At ...
Episode 074 - Next Level Learning
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are coming straight out of Imaging USA and sifting through all of the creative and exciting ideas we picked up. There are so many things ...
Episode 073 - Imaging USA Right at Home
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about Imaging USA! We talk this week about classes and events we are excited about as well as how to put your take aways into immedia...
Episode 072 - Back in the Saddle
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone! This week is all about finding that motivation after a long break to get back in the saddle and back in action. We hit the g...
Episode 071 - Client Workflow
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get a new client from Point A - Z once they book? This week we talk about building out your client onboarding workflows, keeping in mind yo...
Episode 070 - Online Security
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I mean, who wants to talk about securing your online passwords? But imagine that your Facebook profile gets hacked, your business page gets taken over...
Episode 069 - Getting Help
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Couldn't we all use it? There's only so much you can do on your own before you plateau. Sometimes in order to grow you've got to let go...
Episode 068 - Gotta Know Where You've Been to Know Where You're Going
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the year is winding down, the we discuss looking back on business of 2020 and making some assessments for the year to come. This crucial process is...
Episode 067 - Is the Customer Always Right?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reviews can make or break a business so we tread lightly to make sure the customer is always satisfied. But at what point has it gone too far? This we...
Episode 066 - Even When You Do Everything Right...
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've built a brand around creating something that people want to hire YOU for. You educate your clients on what it is you do, what makes you di...
Episode 065 - Befriending Clients
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part of what we do means we get to know our clients In a way that other vendors may not. When you really hit it off with a client the temptation to co...
Episode 064 - Shoot Anxiety
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to get nervous before a shoot! There are so many moving parts to a photoshoot and to simply running a business. So much can go wrong ...
Episode 063 - Putting Yourself Out There IPC Edition
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WE. ARE. BACK! After a 3 week hiatus, we are back and ready for action! Catch up with us as Mary recovers from Covid-19 (she's OK!) and as both g...
Episode 062 - Always Thinking Outside the Box
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kira and Mary have both taken on huge pro bono projects for the community. This week, they discuss both projects, how they are using them as a springb...
Episode 061 - Slideshow Responsibly
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To slideshow or not to slideshow? In a previous episode, Mary mentioned that she doesn't present a slideshow during her sales process while Kira ...
Episode 060 - Philanthropic PR
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so much on the table in 2020, many businesses are looking for ways to give back. This week Mary and Kira talk about the different ways they'...
Episode 059 - Staying on Track
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In uncertain times, it's easy to get off track. When it's slow and you get an inquiry to do a type of session that you don't normally d...
Episode 058 - Seed Planting
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You put in so much effort for a big new idea for your business, but the pay off doesn't come as quickly as you hoped. This week, we talk about se...
Episode 057 - Survival Mode
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When everything Is out of sorts, it's important to keep In mind the things that are going well. This week we talk about being in survival mode wi...
Episode 056 - You Are Your Brand
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hot off the heels of Mary's Interview with one of our favorite fellow podcasters, this week we springboard off of Jed Taufer's wise words: Y...
Episode 055 - Operating Business in Covid Times
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kira gets quarantined after a client session where clients tested positive. As a result, the girls talk about preparing our businesses physi...
Episode 054 - What's OK to Share with Clients?
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of all the current events of 2020, we received a very relevant question from a listener about how to know what's OK to share with yo...
Episode 053 - Black Lives Matter
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We took a week hiatus to stop, reflect, learn, listen, and take some time to gather our thoughts before podcasting again. This recording was our first...
Episode 052 - Developing Your Product Line
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally recorded May 27th, 2020This week it's all about the product. The girls talk about their philosophies around the mediums t...
Episode 051 - The BMW Idea
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luxury service takes many forms. The world has changed and so with it our clients have become more accustomed to using and receiving video communicati...
Episode 050 - Remote Consultations & IPS
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our 50th Episode!!! We can't thank you enough for taking this journey with us and hanging out with us each week! This week the girls d...
Episode 049 - Safely Reopening
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With states reopening In phases, many photographers are getting back to work. This week, Mary and Kira discuss reopening our businesses in phases and ...
Episode 048 - Taking the Time To Learn
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've had a lot of downtime and now that it's coming to a close, Kira is cramming to learn Capture One and all about her Nikon Z7 mirrorless...
Episode 047 - Know What You're For
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not what you are. It's not what you do. It's what you're for. This week Mary and Kira discuss Jeff Henderson's book, Kno...
Episode 046 - How Do We Implement All This?
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you may have had some time to study and learn all kinds of new ideas from all of the free education and content out there - where do you bein...
Episode 045 - Something to Look Forward To
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While both Mary and Kira are feeling a little out control, the thing that grounds them both is the prospect of what's to come. This week Mary and...
Episode 044 - Talking to Strangers
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was previously recorded prior to the pandemic crisis.When you go to an event and you don't know anybody, it's normal to feel un...
Episode 043 - Psychology of Sales Samples
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kira is updating her samples and wall displays in her studio during the downtime and this sparks an in depth look at the what and the why behind what ...
Episode 042 - Better than Before
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mary is excited to share her first book review on the podcast (thank you the nudge Cindy Crofford) and this week we talk about Gretchen Rubin's b...
Episode 041 - In This Together
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello out there in social distancing land! This week the world changed and the photography Industry did with It. We spend this week's podcast tal...
Episode 040 - There is No Formula
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday we are inundated with one size fits all solutions that work for some, but not for all. The truth is, when it comes to running a photography b...
Episode 039 - IPC Changes
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's opening week for PPA District Image Competition and what a great time to have a chat about all the new changes for this year's judging....
Episode 038 - Storytelling in Image Competition
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Competition season Is once again upon us! This week, Mary and Kira discuss how using the element of Storytelling to take your images from good to grea...
Episode 037 - Bounce Flash
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You learn lighting one light at a time. As you learn, you get bolder, more complex, more sophisticated with the amount of lights and different modifie...
Episode 036 - Public Relations
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between public relations and marking and advertising? This week, the girls react to the reactions from the super bowl half ...
Episode 035 - Imposter Syndrome
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back from Imaging USA! Listen to the girls wrap up the week and tell a few tales of extreme highs and lows from convention week and discuss th...
Episode 034 - Charitable Marketing
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the girls are getting ready to leave for Imaging USA, but not before they have a chat about Kira's upcoming fundraising project. Listen...
Episode 033 - Must Love In Person Education
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs may be man's best friend, but they certainly aren't Kira's. This week, Kira tells about facing her fears for the sake of a good pr...
Episode 032 - Smart Marketing
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the new year and marketing is on our minds! This week, we talk smart marketing by taking advantage of seasonal trends and new demographics. ...
Episode 031 - New Year, New Plans
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY NEW YEAR, GYST LISTENERS! Welcome to the new decade! This week's episode is all about setting some intentions and making plans for the new ...
Episode 030 - Tether for Speed & Sales
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy last week of 2019! Let's tether together! You probably already know about tethered shooting where you pull your Images from your camera to ...
Episode 029 - Creating Client Gratitude
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We know you appreciate your clients, but are your showing them gratitude? This week the girls chat about client gifting and overall client gratitude t...
Episode 028 - Going DSLR to Mirrorless
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday has come and gone and rather than purchasing gifts, Kira purchases a new camera! The girls discuss the oncoming mirrorless revolution, wh...
Episode 027 - How to Imaging USA
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest event of the year for photographers is just around the corner! Imaging USA is happening In Nashville, TN January 16-21, 2020 and there Is ...
Episode 026 - Shaking Things Up
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've got your formula down. You are working smarter, not harder. But with efficiency comes monotony. Are you making time to shake things up? Th...
Episode 025 - Simply the Best
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 25! Mary and Kira are fresh back from Schitt's Creek day In Atlanta and have stories to tell. Take a break from your workload ...
Episode 024 - The Power of Print
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has become a part of the everyday and part of the joy of that experience is the images that propel it. But another part of social media i...
Episode 023 - Controlling Your Reactions
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How good are you at controlling your face when faced with something that you deem less than great? This week the girls talk about times where their fi...
Episode 022 - Panic Pricing
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You don't earn the right to charge appropriately for your work! This week the girls talk about pricing based on panic over circumstances VS prici...
Episode 021 - What is Profit First?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your business set up to be the most profitable it can be is easier than you think. This week the girls discuss what Profit First, the profitab...
Episode 020 - The Snowball Effect
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does one little thing turn exponentially bigger? This week, the girls talk about Kira's latest dive into madness with a poorly timed renovati...
Episode 019 - There's an App for That
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get your notebooks out kiddos, because Kira's talking fast about her favorite websites, apps, and software that she's using to to make being...
Episode 018 - Have We Oversubscribed?
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there's a subscription for EVERYTHING? Toilet paper, personal shopping, smoothies, cat litter, there's something for everyone o...
Episode 017 - Creating a Sense of Urgency
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ACT NOW OR YOU'LL MISS OUT! We are inundated with this type of messaging in our everyday marketing and for good reason. We don't want to mis...
Episode 016 - Mini Sessions Done Right
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mini Sessions are a great way to hit the holiday shooting season hard, but are you Mini Sessioning yourself right out of business? This week Mary &...
Episode 015 - Shiny Things
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's so easy to get distracted by something shiny on Social Media, a phone call, an email. Productivity killers are everywhere these days! This w...
Episode 014 - What Are You Putting Out There?
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What sets you apart from the competition and how are you marketing yourself to stand out from the crowd? In this week's episode, Mary & Kira ...
Episode 013 - How Was it Made?
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You are looking through a magazine and a stunning portrait catches your eye. You sit there, look at the catch light, size, position, the softness of t...
Episode 012 - Better Life Through Photography Community
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So you say you're not a joiner? That's cool. But what if we told you that you are missing out on some of the best friendships, community, an...
Episode 011 - Studio Efficiency
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No, we're not talking about your first apartment! This week is all about being more efficient in the photography studio. From air conditioning to...
Episode 010 - Finding Your Style
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They say the moment you stop looking for something, you find it. This week, Mary and Kira discuss that search for uniqueness and when it's time t...
Episode 009 - Constructive Critique and Feedback
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Constructive Critique from the right source can be an incredible learning tool, but are your ready to hear it? In this episode Mary and Kira discuss s...
Episode 008 - Protecting Your Copyrights
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just because we are artists doesn't mean we have to be starving! Kira's just back from Capitol Hill where the Senate Judicary Committee pass...
Episode 007 - Shooting for the Sale
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've had the consult. You've done the planning. You've photographed the client. They are about to walk into your salesroom and you ha...
Episode 006 - Lights & Modifiers
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The world of off camera light is vast and wonderful, and hard to sift through. In this episode, Mary and Kira discuss their choices for creating light...
Episode 005 - Outsourcing
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how some folks seem to do it all? It's probably because they aren't actually doing it all. Entrepreneurs are often control freak...
Episode 004 - So What is StoryBrand?
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is all the buzz about StoryBrand? Is it about telling a Story or is it just a new way to Brand your business? Actually it is neither. The S...
Episode 003 - Leveling Up and Unlocking Achievements
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Complacency is the death of progress, right? In this episode, Mary and Kira discuss getting into ruts both in business and the studio, and how to brea...
Episode 002 - Improving through Image Competition
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What was that judge thinking??? Fresh from Professional Photographers of America District Image Competition, Mary and Kira discuss give a little insig...
Episode 000 - Welcome to the GYST Podcast!
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Get Your Shoot Together Podcast with Mary Fisk-Taylor & Kira Derryberry: The photographers podcast where we discuss studio, busines...
Episode 001 - Celebrate the Wins
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping yourself motivated by setting and achieving goals is a great way to find success as a professional photographer. But once you scratch those th...