Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

057: 2021 Year in Review

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm looking back on the year!  And sharing my plans for 2022! Here are some of the highlights: Our TOP three PODCASTS of the ...

056: Love Dark & Moody Photography? This Episode Is for You!

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm turning 50 this week, and to celebrate I'm have a HUGE sale!  One of the things on sale is my NEW lighting course, Dark & Moody.  In...

055: The Story of My FREAKING Life!

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My birthday is on Nov. 28th.  Which means, it's always overshadowed by Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday.  Well, this year I'm turning ...

054: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: "What is going on with your Instagram?!"

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed things looking a little different lately on my Instagram feed?  If so, you are not alone!  On today's episode I'm sharing a...

053: What to Do If You're Not Busy During the Busy Season

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year that photographers love to get on social media and complain about how busy they are. I’ll admit it.  I’ve done it to...

052: My $20k Email

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I sent an email out to my client list that has since generated $20K in booked revenue for my studio!  In today's episode, I'm going to ...

051: Stop Asking the WRONG Questions!

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a natural light photographer who is ready to learn how to create your own "natural light", the first thing you need to do is STOP asking th...

050: 3 Things You Must Know to Eliminate the Slow Season from Your Photography Business

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friends.  The dreaded slow season is just around the corner!  On today's episode, I'm sharing the 3 things I did in my own business to elimi...

049: Letting Go of the “Shoulds”

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm sharing what happened in my own business when I stopped comparing myself to others people's work and businesses and instead, f...

048: It’s NOT about the Gear!

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had someone say "Wow!  That's a great picture... you must have a really good camera!"⁠. It drives you crazy right?!  Because...

047: Using Flash on Location for Birth Photography

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'm talking to Florida Birth Photographer Natalie Zepp about how she uses what she learned about creating light inside of The Missi...

046: 3 Things You Need to Know to Create Beautiful Light with Strobes and Flash

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creating beautiful natural-looking light with strobes and flash is so much easier that many photographers think. On today's episode I'm sharing the th...

045: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: Should You Publish Your Pricing?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt torn between publishing your pricing or excluding it from your website? On today's episode, I'm sharing a conversation from a Six-F...

044: How to Use Slowness in Your Business to Work on Your Business with Tegan Monaco

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm sharing a conversation with Canadian photography Tegan Monaco all about how she used the slowness caused by covid lockdowns to...

043: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: What to Put on Your About Page

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we're talking about how to use your "About" page on your website to help inform and serve your clients! SHOWNOTES https://www.sand...

042: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: What’s Your Through Line?

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When did you fall in love with photography? What made you pick a camera for the very first time?  How did you shoot before you started sharing yo...

041: Branding VS Marking: What’s the difference and how do they work together?

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we're talking about the differences between branding and marketing and how they work together in our photography business. If you ...

040: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: Finding Your Signature Style as a Photographer

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a photographer, having a signature style is a great way to stand out in such a saturated industry.  But how do you go about creating one? &nbs...

039: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: Dealing with Unhappy Clients

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting feedback from unhappy clients used to devastate me.  Now I know that negative reviews and unhappy clients are an opportunity for me and m...

038: Inside the Six-Figure Studio: What Do YOU Do?

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting clarity in your business around what it is that YOU do is the first step towards building a solid and profitable photography business.   ...

037: The 3 Things You Need to Know to Create Your Ideal Light

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to creating YOUR version of ideal light with strobe and flash, you need to know THREE main things.  On today's episode, I'm sharing...

036: Be a Help Desk, Not a Billboard!

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm sharing the three things you need to know to make marketing your photography business both easy and effective. SHOWNOTES: http...

035: The Branding Series #5 - Consistency is Key

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing I know after 20+ years in the photography industry, it is this...consistency is the key to having a profitable business.  O...

034: The Branding Series #4 - The Power of the Brand Evangelist

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Day 4 of the special podcast edition of the Branding Series!  So far on the series we've covered, what a brand is (and isn't) and the ...

033: The Branding Series #3 - How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is your brand identity?  Don't know?  Then today's episode is for you!  Have a listen to learn how to create a strong brand identi...

032: The Branding Series #2 - Why You DON'T Want to Be Like Everyone Else

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day two of the Brand Series!  Today we're diving into the first characteristic of a good photography brand.  You'll learn what it...

031: The Branding Series #1 - Your Logo is NOT Your Brand

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Branding Series, a very special edition of the Beyond Natural Light Podcast!!   Listen, in order to build a profitable photography...

030: How to Nail Your Digital Editing with Elise Hogberg of Image Salon!

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Elise Hogberg of Image Salon to talk about the importance of consistency in editing and how to do it like a ...

029: You Do NOT Have to be All Things to All People! Why Niching Down is the Secret to Business Growth with Terry Riggins

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good news!  You do not have to be all things to all people.  You can say no.  You can simplify. And doing so will actually help your bu...

028: An Extra 100k?! Yes Please!

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm talking to Six-Figure Studio graduate Angie Heinrich about her experience in the program and how she increased the gross reven...

027: Three Marketing Mistakes to Avoid This Month (And Every Month)

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’ll talk about some of the most common marketing mistakes I see photographers make, how to avoid them and what to do instead! SHOW...

026: How to Get Help When You Don't Even Know What's Missing

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself feeling like you are stuck in your business, but you just don't know why? Maybe you can't find the right clients.  M...

025: Niching Down to Build Your Business Up with Rebecca Serpe!

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I talking with Philadelphia portrait photographer, Rebecca Serpe about how learning to work with strobes led to learning how to ni...

024: The Problem with February

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sandwiched between the New Year energy of January and the springtime excited of March, February is kind of the overlooked middle child of the first qu...

023: Why Some Online Classes Work When Others Don't

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the common things I hear from photographers who have been through the Six-Figure Studio is that they’ve taken other courses on business befor...

022: Is It Healthy Inspiration or Toxic Competition?

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast episode I'm talking about the difference between healthy inspiration and toxic competition, because as creatives who work in a very...

021: Three Easy Steps to Creating Impactful Marketing Content

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with what to say when writing captions for social media or coming up with content for your blog?  If so, this episode is for you!...

020: How to Stop Playing around and START Actually Achieving Your Goals!

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I'm continuing the conversation on setting goals for the New Year by sharing how to set actionable goals that will help move your...

019: Ensure That You Are 42% More Likely to Succeed This Year with This One Simple Trick!

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'm sharing why setting goals is so important as well as how to make sure you will be 42% more likely to achieve your big business ...

018: Letting Go of "Should"

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us build our photography business around what we think we "should" do to be successful and end up burnt out and broke as a result. What I’v...

017: $200 a Month to $6000 a Month...How Molly Hebda is Growing Her Portrait Business, Fast!

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm talking to Six-Figure Studio graduate, Molly Hebda, about how she used what she learned in the program to boost her brand, her...

016: I Have Something to Say about Taylor Swift...and I Think You Should Listen

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fun fact.  I'm a HUGE Taylor Swift fan.  And is this episode, I'm telling you why as well as what she done this year in particular that has ...

015: "I Cannot Sell an Album"

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sharing a snippet of a conversation from inside my group coaching program, the Six-Figure Studio, around the importance of tea...

014: Where Have I Been the Last Two Months?!

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oh friends... it has been way too long since I've recorded and published a podcast episode... today, I'm telling you why!   SHOWNOTES:  http...

013: 3 Tips for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm talking about Imposter Syndrome and sharing 3 tips for dealing with it! SHOWNOTES:  https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/p...

012: The Power of Consistency When Building Your Brand

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm sharing why CONSISTENCY is SO important when building your brand and how taking control of your light is the easiest way to do...

011: What Does It Mean to Create an "Authentic" Portrait?

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to create a “real” or “authentic” portrait?  That's what I'm asking on today's episode, and I'd love to hear YOUR thoug...

010: The #1 Business Mistake and How to Avoid It

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sharing the #1 business mistake I see SO many photographers make and how to avoid it making it in your own business. Also, the...

009: My Favorite Light Modifier and Why I Use It "Wrong" on Purpose

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talking about my favorite light modifier and address why I use it the wrong way!  SHOWNOTES:  https://www.sandracoaned...

008: Jennifer Brotchie: Rebranding after Moving

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a recording I made with California Film Photographer Jennifer Brotchie back in December (2019).  In this episode, Jennifer sha...

007: How to Stand Out in a Saturated Photography Market

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I share the simple (but kind of scary) thing you need to do to stand out in a saturated photography market. SHOWNOTES:  https...

006: What Makes a Strong Photography Brand?

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll share what a STRONG photography brand is (and isn't) and what you need to do to start building a solid brand for yourself! SH...

005: What is the ACTUAL Cost of Being a Natural Light Photographer?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm asking the question what is the ACTUAL cost of being a natural light photographer?  Many photographers believe that one o...

004: How to Avoid Harsh, "Flashy" Looking Light with Strobes and Flash

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate that harsh "flashy" looking light that comes from working with strobes and flash?  Me too!  On this episode, I'll share three co...

003: Kate Weingarten: 6K in 4 Hours!

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago newborn and family photographer Kate Weingarten joined the Missing Link just seven months ago.  Since then, she’s gone on to use her ne...

002: Your Photography Business and Covid-19

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on how photographers can use the slowness of "The Great Pause" and Covid-19 to work on our businesses so that ...

001: Welcome to My New Podcast!!!

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Beyond Natural Light: A Photography Podcast.  I'm your host, Sandra Coan, and on this first episode, I wanted to introduce myself and ...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast (Trailer)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas