The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
POP #39: Booking Wedding Photography Clients with TikTok | Guest: Kristen Booth
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back on the TikTok topic this week! TikTok for photographers has been such a wild journey and there is still so much to learn. Kristen Booth len...
POP #38: Photography Client Journeys Through Copy | Guest: Erica Comitalo of The Write Lens
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Comitalo of the Write Lens talks about the photography client journey from first-time web visitor to inquiring potential client. Plus, learn how...
POP #37: How TikTok Turned Her Into a Destination Wedding Photographer | Guest: Sami Rose Tansel
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sami Rose is absolutely crushing it on TikTok. From a year with 6 total weddings booked to 25+ and counting, she's being flown across the country to c...
POP #36: Automated Photo Culling – Yes, Really | Guest: Patrick Hulce of OPTYX AI
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yup, seriously. We're talking all things automated with co-founder of OPTYX AI, Patrick Hulce. OPTYX has completely transformed my wedding culling wor...
POP #35: Marketing with Vendor Directories, Bringing Personality into Your Wedding Business | Guest: Cindy Savage
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look at that, my first real *explicit* episode! Today we're chatting with Cindy Savage of Aisle Less Traveled, a Seattled based wedding planning servi...
POP #34: Dog Photography, Cultivating Meaning in Personal Work | Guest: Erin Griffith
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Griffith, dog photographer based out of Montreal, started the Eva Effect, a series on women and their dogs. Photographing these special bonds nat...
POP #33: Breaking into Elopement Photography | Guest: Courtney Lynn Photography
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adventure elopement photographer Courtney Lynn Photography discusses breaking into the elopement photography market. We're talking elopement coordinat...
POP #32: Stand Out with Your Photography Brand | Guest: Marisa Messick
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa Messick, founder of Quill & Co Design, joins the Photo Opp Podcast to chat about your photography brand. Going beyond your brand fonts and ...
POP #31: Curating a Photography Portfolio | Guest: Lisa Ramsay
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NYC photographer and educator, Lisa Ramsay, brings her expertise in portfolio building to the Photo Opp Podcast. Lisa discusses building your portfoli...
POP #30: Wedding Photography Album Sales | Guest: Ryanne Hollies
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto-based wedding photographer Ryanne Hollies discusses selling wedding photography albums... without the icky feeling of being "salesy." Join us ...
POP #29: Running a Wedding Venue, Working with Wedding Venues as a Photographer | Guest: Alison Faulkner
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Faulkner chats with us today about how photographers can create relationships with wedding venues. Listen to the story of how Alison built her ...
POP #28: Juggling Creative Disciplines, Pivoting, Creating Opportunity | Guest: Alexis Buryk
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, we’re going all over the place with this one! Guest Alexis Buryk takes us through having multiple creative disciplines as a wedding photo...
POP #27: Destination Wedding Photography | Guest: Grace Troutman
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Photo Opp Podcast features Grace Troutman, destination wedding photographer. Grace shares advice on breaking into destination wedd...
POP #26: Breathing Life into SEO Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Sarah Wayte
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Photo Opp Podcast features Sarah Wayte, copywriter for photographers. We discuss writing for SEO while maintaining personality, an...
POP #25: Forensic Photography & More | Guest: Dawn Hester
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Retired forensic photographer for the FBI & photographer for the Air National Guard, Dawn Hester, walks us through the process of being a forensic...
POP #24: Branding Photography 101 | Guest: Mandy Liz
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re looking into one of the hottest topics for photographers out there: branding photography. Whether you’re just picking up branding photograph...
POP #23: Streamlining Business with Photography CRMs | Guest: Jenn Bays of Success Beyond the Lens
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re a photography business owner, there is never enough time in the day to do everything you need to do. Guest Jenn Bays of Success Beyond t...
POP #22: Having Multiple Niche Photography Businesses | Guest: Anabel DFlux
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever struggled with trying to niche down your business? Turns out, you may not have to. Guest Anabel DFlux chats with us about her multiple photograph...
POP #21: Boudoir as Sex Therapy, Carving Out a Niche | Guest: LeZandra Photography
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is so exciting! We’re chatting with LeZandra Photography about all things boudoir. LeZandra is an incredible photographer based ou...
POP #20: What We've Done as Photographers During COVID-19
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An update from my perspective as a wedding photographer during the COVID-19 pandemic. How we're keeping cash flow in our photography business, the ups...
POP #19: What Wedding Photographers Can Do During COVID-19 | Guest: Leah Weinberg of Color Pop Events
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in the middle of a very strange time. But what can photographers actually do during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep moving the needle in their b...
POP #18: Search Engine Marketing for Photographers | Guest: Deirdre Andrews of Define Marketing
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Forget Facebook ads – search engine marketing is where it’s at! Today we’re chatting with Deirdre Andrews, owner of Define Marketing. We’re di...
POP #17: Your Cost of Doing Business | Guest: Lindsay Duncan
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets right to the good stuff with photographer Lindsay Duncan. We’re talking all things involved in cost ...
POP #16: Bring in Clients with Blogging, Resource Sharing, Reviews | Guest: Elisabeth Kramer
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast dives into blogging and resource sharing as a photographer. We’re talking with day-of coordinator Elisabe...
POP #15: Creating a Personal Commercial Photography Experience | Guest: Dylan Johnston of Prospect Studios
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast went in so many awesome directions! Guest Dylan Johnston of Prospect Studios chats with us about creating a...
POP #14: Personalizing Your Photography Brand | Guest: Clarisse Rae
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers personalizing your brand with wedding photographer and designer Clarisse Rae. We’re covering how t...
POP #13: Get Published as a Fashion Photographer | Guest: Sean Charles of KAVYAR
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast tells you all about getting published as a fashion photographer. Sean Charles, co-founder of KAVYAR • How...
POP #12: Get Your Wedding Photography Published | Guest: Meghan Brown of Two Bright Lights
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores the benefits of getting your wedding photography published. Finding time to take the initiative an...
POP #11: Branding & Marketing Your Wedding Photography Business | Guest: Joy Michelle
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers branding and marketing with photographer, YouTuber and educator Joy Michelle. Recorded during the co...
POP #10: Growing a Fashion Photography Business in a Time of Crisis | Guest: Olivia Bossert
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast goes off-script in a candid conversation with fashion photographer and educator Olivia Bossert. In the mids...
POP #9: Ensuring Stability in Your Photography Business | Guest: Rachel Brenke of The Lawtog
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers a WHOLE bunch of good stuff, plus we touch down on some of the issues photographers are facing in th...
POP #8: Including LGBTQ+ Clients in Your Wedding Photography Business | Guest: Kirsten & Maria Palladino at Equally Wed
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers creating an inclusive and diverse wedding photography business with Kirsten & Maria of Equally W...
POP #7: Crafting a Comfortable & Creative Client Experience | Guest: Jessica Hunt
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast talks about client experience, getting published, and creating a comfortable space for your wedding couples...
POP #6: Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn Writes
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets into the details of copywriting and brand messaging for photographers. The amazing Ashlyn Carter joins...
POP #5: Photography Accounting 101 | Guest: Helena Swyter at Sweeter CPA
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is getting to the basics of accounting for photographers. We’re chatting with Helena Swyter, co-owner of ...
POP #4: Shooting Weddings on Film, Diversifying Income & More | Guest: Kate Ignatowski at Locust Collection
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers SO much exciting stuff, from shooting weddings on film, to prop styling, to diversifying your income...
POP #3: Making Print Sales a Part of Your Client Experience | Guest: Karen Clouse at Shootproof
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers making print sales a part of your client experience. Print sales can make a good source of additiona...
POP #2: No-Cost Instagram Marketing Strategies for Wedding Photographers
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is all about how to market your wedding photography business on Instagram – for free. We’re skipping FB...
POP #1: Protect Yourself with Photography Contracts | Guest: Annette Stepanian of Your Legal BFF
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores photography contracts with Annette Stepanian, founder of Your Legal BFF. Annette talks about the b...
POP #0: Welcome to the Photo Opp Podcast
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Photo Opp Podcast, where we’re finding opportunities in the photography business. Hosted by photographer, marketer and resident sleep...