Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic
Episodes
086: Strategies for Organizing Contracts and Clients with Dubsado
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the saying "Time is Money." With the intuitive automations and systems of this program, I am saving a ton of bo...
085: Legal Q&A for Photographers and Creatives with Magi Fisher
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know contracts are important...but let's be honest: for most creatives, legal issues are not our strength. With so many changes ha...
084: Being Self-Employed During the Pandemic
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a self-employed entrepreneur going through this pandemic married to another self-employed entrepreneur, I’m hoping to help others in the ...
083: A BTS Look at Digital Course Creation with If I Made's Emily Newman
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Especially with everything going on regarding the Coronavirus, so many entrepreneurs are evaluating their circumstances and making plans movin...
082: Do's and Don'ts of Pricing
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's much debate around pricing and how to charge for your photo services. Packages vs a la carte, how to determine your base price, does the ...
081: A Guide to Better Photo Posing - Q&A Style
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do these questions sound familiar: * How can I achieve the natural, spontaneous/candid look with my posing without shooting a million candids ...
080: The Secret to Converting Clients with Erika Fitzgerald
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With any business, it's totally normal to focus on the product, service, and visuals of your brand... But you know what's the real s...
079: A Guide to Starting and Growing Your Photography Business
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're changing things up on the podcast this week and for the first time ever, I'm airing a live mentoring session with a newly budd...
078: How to Become Travel Influencers and Bloggers with Traveling For Two
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a birth right trip turned into an opportunity for collaborations and sponsorships as traveling influencers/bloggers. Joel and ...
077: Holdfast (Matthew Swaggart) - Why Timing Is Important
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, we're featuring Holdfast's visionary Matthew Swaggart. Timing is everything in life. For Mat...
076: Catherine Guidry - How to Start a Podcast
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever considered starting a podcast, here's how to do it! On this episode I was interviewed by Laura Murray and answered al...
075: Amanda Crean - Finding a Signature Style + Confidence
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An industry veteran, Amanda Crean has photographed some of the most beautiful weddings around the globe for the last 12 years. You can see her...
074: Tayler Hollman - Becoming a Marketing Master for the Pros
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is the owner of TAYLRD Media + Designs and the Co-Founder of Sourced Co. As a wedding industry marketing consultant, she works with ...
073: KT Merry – Finding Meaning and a Mission Through Work
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
KT Merry is an incredible photographer, explorer, and environmentalist. She works alongside her business partner and husband Chad, and togethe...
072: Amy and Erich McVey - Partnering in Business and Life
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erich Mcvey is a wedding, portrait and editorial film photographer with a love for medium format cameras, natural light and incredible scenery...
071: Laura Murray – Goal Setting to Achieve Your Wildest Dreams
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Murray is a photographer in Denver, Colorado. After graduating with a degree in mathematics and spending several years working in t...
070: Catherine and Brad - Creating A Dream Home Through Renovation
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I sat down in our newly renovated kitchen to record this episode LIVE! It was so much fun to answer your home renovation questions wi...
69: Cassie Jones - Planning, Executing, and Growing a Conference
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I met Cassie Jones through Showit United. But, in addition to being United Director, she is the wife of a husband and wife wedding photograph...
68: Rachel Brenke - How to Avoid Strategic Leaks and Legal Potholes
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Brenke is a lawyer and business consultant for photographers and creatives who helps industry professionals all over the world initiate...
67: Katie Norris - Building a Giving Based Business
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Norris is a Dallas-based photographer and founder of the nonprofit Fotolanthropy and Fotostrap. Katie is the producer of 2 inspiring a...
66: Amanda Nistor - What To Do In Order To Get Published
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Nistor currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children, Luna and Oliver. She started Ruffled in 2008 while planning her...
65: Valorie Darling - Getting Big Jobs and More Followers
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Valorie Darling is one of the country’s top wedding photographers and educators who also shoots fashion and lifestyle brands. In the last f...
64: Shannah Compton Game - Your New Secret Resource to Help You Save Money
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shannah Compton Game, CFP®, MBA is the leading expert for millennials on money. She is host of the popular podcast, Millennial Money, where o...
63: Kilee Hughes - How to Get Publicity That Gets You Clients
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kilee is the owner of Six One, a boutique public relations and brand strategy agency who believes in original ideas and international success....
62: Ale Video - The Art of Being Yourself
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I cannot say enough about Ale's episode on Mistakes Make Magic. I originally came across Ale on Instagram after she created a beautiful a...
61: Annabode + Co (Anna Smith) - So you want to be an Interior Designer?
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Smith is the principle of the full-service residential interior design firm Annabode + Co. out of Denver! What makes her company unique, ...
60: Two Bright Lights (Megan Brown) - An Easy Way to Submitting for Publication
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you work in the wedding or events industry, it’s safe to say you know just how important getting published is. It allows for your work to...
59: Kim Starr Wise - Building a Business in a Luxury Market
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re just starting out as a creative professional, it’s so common to spend your days dreaming about making it into the luxury marke...
58: Sandra Coan: What are Your Personal Strengths?
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Coan is a Seattle based newborn and family photographer specializing in studio portraiture and fine art film photography. Her work has...
57: Kat Schmoyer - Becoming Educated as Creatives
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Schmoyer chased her dream of hosting a conference for creatives, which has grown into Creative at Heart. Education is used as the framewo...
56: Nicolaus Simon - Top Money Tips for Entrepreneurs
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolaus Simon is a certified public accountant! He is known for his tax audit and accounting services. Currently he is employed with Darnell ...
55: Shanna Skidmore - Becoming Financially Independent as a Creative
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. Nicknamed “The Dream Releaser” by her clients, sh...
54: Callie Richardson - The In’s and Out’s of Running an Event Space
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Callie Richardson is the co-owner of the White Magnolia and now their newest location Magnolia Manor. She is married to her best friend, Cha...
53: Katie Lamb - Making Money as a Social Media Influencer
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Lamb is a professional photographer and lifestyle blogger based in Kansas City and Dallas, Texas. After receiving her Bachelors of Fine ...
52: Teissia Treynet - Working in the Luxury Market
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Teissia Treynet is the owner of a luxury wedding and event planning and design company. They take care of all the logistics and work with clie...
51: Davey Jones - Getting Your Podcast Off the Ground
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Davey Jones is a brand and content strategist. He is one half of the Davey and Krista team. He is the cofounder of the Rising Tide Society, we...
50: Lessons Learned and What's to Come
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s absolutely crazy to think that we have made it through 50 episodes of Mistakes Make Magic. Since, we began the podcast concept, recordi...
49: Shay and Graham Cochrane - Secrets for Managing Your Time and Money
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shay and Graham have been entrepreneurs and creative business owners for the better part of their 12 years of marriage. Shay spent 8 years a...
48: Elyse Jennings - Take Control of Your Business and Your Brand
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elyse Jennings is a wedding planner and designer who’s been recognized by Southern Living as one of the South’s best wedding planners, by ...
47: Jana Williams - If you want to Stand Out in a Saturated Market...
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Williams is an international wedding photographer based in LA CA . Originally from Alabama she has never lost her down home roots. Ja...
46: Sara Yamtich - Facebook + Instagram Ad Creation
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Yamtich is an ads strategist with soul and purpose! With a degree in Anthropology, she has an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and now u...
45: Chanti Zak - Highest Conversion for Email List Building
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chanti Zak loves yoga and chai tea but is known for her funnel strategies and quiz and copywriting skills. She is a successful entrepreneur, m...
44: On Being a Female Breadwinner
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So I’m going to talk about some of the mistakes that I’ve made and some of the things that I’ve learned about being the breadwinner in o...
43: Rebecca Yale - Growing the Education Side of Your Business
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Yale is an internationally acclaimed wedding and fashion photographer. She holds a degree in art history, aesthetic philosophy and p...
42: Crystal Irom - The Challenges of Being a Woman in Business
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Irom specializes in helping other entrepreneurs achieve their goals. She is known for assisting them in overcome fears, helping them t...
41: Alex Evjen - Tips for Topping the Pinterest Charts
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Evjen is an Arizona based Pinterest expert or “pinfluencer!” She is a stylist and founder of AVE Styles that has grown a following of...
40: Sarah Kay Love - The Why's, What's, and How's of Getting Published
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah was the Photo Editor at The Knot for going on 5 years working in New York City with photographers like Nigel Barker, Jose Villa and KT M...
39: How to Stay Inspired Amidst the Busy
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in a slump or feeling uninspired, I hope this podcast gives you just the kick in the butt that you need!! I absolutely know what it...
38: Esther Clark: Setting Yourself Apart from Your Competitors
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Clark is a Minnesota based artist and designer specializing in illustration and calligraphy. Her work is delicate and detailed, organic...
37: Kristin Kaplan: How to Price Your Products and Services
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a Nashville based female entrepreneur, known for her ability to help others create and plan profitable businesses. She i...
36: Sarah Worsley: Running Both a Corporate and Personal Brand
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a New Orleans based wedding planner and venue consultant. She is the director of operations for the popular wedding venu...
35: The Cause of Fear and How to Overcome It
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it is that's holding you back? Or how you can get past those feelings of fear or inadequacy even? Today on th...
34: Nancy Ray - A Guide for Building and Leading an Associate Team
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Ray is a film photographer and business educator based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She and her husband Will run a photo team comprised o...
33: Promise Tangeman - Follow These Tips for Your Website Design
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, I have someone you are going to absolutely love. She is warm and welcoming, has incredible fashion sense, and is an a extre...
32: Richard Photo Lab (Brian Greenberg) - Methods to Help You Run Your Small Business
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am interviewing someone today who owns and runs one of the most detail-oriented and highly successful film labs in the country. He is a qual...
31: Are You Following This Social Media Etiquette?
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is such a huge part of our lives, our businesses, and sometimes it gets a little bit complicated. These topics that I’m going t...
30: Jessica Rasdall: Sharing Your Story Publicly
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica's story is heartbreaking, yet inspiring as she has spent the past 10+ years turning her “mess into a message." She is a pu...
29: BoxFox: How to Handle Fast Paced Business Growth!
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest launched a custom gift boxing company alongside two friends in LA after struggling to find a personalized gift for an unexpect...
28: Ashley Sievert: BTS Of Creating and Launching a Product Line
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today we have a fabulous New Orleans makeup artist and owner of her own beauty brand. She is a self-taught makeup artist that u...
27: How To Talk About....MONEY
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you are in your creative journey, whether you are 10 years in or just starting out, I hope todays podcast can help you speak m...
26: Caroline Tran: When and What to Outsource
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is a Los Angeles based Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer. She has photographed weddings all over the world including destinat...
25: MaeMae & Co: The Difference Between Inspiration + Copying
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is being held with one of the most talented and creative photo directors! She has worked with companies such as The Mrs. Box, Mi...
24: Something Borrowed Blooms (Lauren Bercier): Little Known Ways to Grow a Product-Based Business
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am interviewing a special woman. Aside from the fact that she is stylish and beautiful, she is also a quickly rising female entreprene...
23: Jasmine Star: Instagram, Facebook, and Social Media Strategies
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago, I started my business. About that time, I came across today’s guest. I can without a doubt say what she has shared about her ...
22: Crystal Ann Interiors: Quick Ways to Improve your Personal/Work Space
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest on the show is Crystal of Crystal Ann Interiors! She is a former wedding planner turned interior designer who loves to create ...
21: Sapphire Events (Valerie Gernhauser) - Pricing for Profit
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guest on the show today is a Luxury, New Orleans based wedding planner who knows how to cultivate a unique experience reflective of a clie...
20: Peter Guidry: Finally, the Keys to Balancing Life
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My dad has played a huge role in inspiring my entrepreneurial spirit over the years, so I thought - who else would be a better guest on the sh...
19: Scheduling Your Time to Free Up Your Life!
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time. Time is THE most precious thing in life. You cannot have more of it…so you must use it wisely. Don’t worry. You are not alone. I’...
18: Lindsey Rogers: Should I Hire a Mentor?
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey is a newborn and family photographer based in Crowley, LA. Our paths crossed three years and she now is one of my second shooters and ...
17: Brock Gomez: A Few Things You Didn't Know About Teamwork
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I admire this videography team so much that we hired them for our own wedding just two short years ago! They are incredible storytell...
16: Root Floral Design (Mia Sandberg) - Scaling Your Business While Simplifying Your Life
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mia is the owner and designer of Root Floral Design! Mia has become a great friend to me over the years. Root Floral Design has been in busine...
15: How Boundaries Can Actually HELP You Meet Client Expectations
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lets start discussing one of the most difficult and challenging topics of running your own business: Setting Boundaries. How do you set bound...
14: Val Marie Paper (Valerie Woerner) - On Faith, Motherhood, and Business Organization
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Woerner is the author of The Finishing School, and owner/creator for Val Marie Paper. Since 2013, she has sold over 30,000 prayer jour...
13: Coordinates of Her (Kristi Bailey) - If You're Interested in Traveling the World for Work
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kristi and I met back in our days at Architecture School. While Kristi continues her architectural design, her main focus is to pursue her pas...
12: Kayla Barker: Finding Your Brand Voice + Visuals
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have known Kayla for 6 years and over the years have watched her grow into an incredible film shooter. Kayla has been featured in multiple b...
11: Tips for Creating a More Personal Brand
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am sooo excited about this topic because I think no matter what industry you’re in…you have to market yourself. Whether you are a ...
10: Katherine Freeman: How to Better Trust Your Intuition as a Creative
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have been so lucky to watch Katherine grow into a successful abstract artist! She is so talented with a variety of mediums including oil, wa...
9: Southern Couture Weddings (Hannah Trahan) - Managing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Hannah Trahan joins us on the show, and I am so excited for you guys to hear what she has to say! Hannah is an event planner in South L...
8: Rangefinder Magazine (Jacqueline Tobin) - A Few Insights Into Getting Published
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline is the Editor and Chief of Rangefinder Magazine, a magazine committed to presenting the most inspiring work, trends and gear in the...
7: All the Things You Didn't Know About Emptying Your Inbox
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This topic is one I feel everyone can benefit from. Email is so important and a go-to form of communication for clients. I used to spend hours...
6: Jose Villa - On Being Genuine While Creating a Memorable Client Experience
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Villa is an awarded and experienced film photographer. He has photographed for a surplus of high profile clients and been published in ev...
5: Ashlyn Writes (Ashlyn Carter) - Writing for Your Website and Launch Sales
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of Copywriting? ie: Written Word on Your Website, Pricing Guide, Emails...etc. Ashlyn is the Queen of Copywriting having c...
4: Showit (Todd Watson) - Building a Strong Online Presence
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When I started the process of creating my latest website and branded Wordpress blog, research pointed me to Showit. I am SO glad it did. This ...
3: The Do's and Don'ts of Handling Your Business Mistakes
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Making mistakes is never fun. But since this podcast revolves around the idea of learning from the mistakes you DO make, this episode is all a...
2: About Us - Catherine Guidry + Brad Domingue
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a behind the scenes look at the life of Catherine Guidry (Podcast Host) and Brad Domingue (Podcast Editor + Producer). Entrepr...
Preview of What's to Come
01 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A little trailer of what's to come with the Mistakes Make Magic PodcasatCLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS(Click the link, scroll ...