Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast
Episodes
Heidi Thompson: More Marketing Doesn't Mean More Bookings | ep283
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The more marketing we put out there, the more bookings you'll get , right? Not necessarily. Heidi Thompson joins the conversation today to show how ha...
How Serving Can Replace Selling [from Passion with Purpose] | ep282
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you hate selling and feel icky when you talk about add-ons and upsales, this episode is definitely for you.When we stop trying to sell to our clien...
Raising Prices, Hot Takes, and Inspiration | April Ask Away ep281
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should you raise your prices due to inflation? What are the trends I'm over with? Every month y'all ask questions and I answer then on something I lik...
Staci Brucks: You Need to do Things that Scare You | ep280
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Being an entrepreneur can be scary sometimes. Taking big risks, running an entire business yourself, and which trending audio to use for your tiktoks....
Photo Stealing AI Scandal | ep279
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle in for quite the story today. We're diving in to the Chicago AI photo stealing scandal of 2026. *allegedly*Stick around at the end for some tip...
Answering Your Film Photography Questions | April Ask Away | ep278
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every month y'all ask questions and I answer then on something I like to call Ask Away. This is the Ask Away from March recorded live in the Patreon c...
Inquiries are Down and This Might be Why | ep277
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New leads might be down this year, but there is a likely reason for this. During a recent group coaching call in the Patreon community I broke down ho...
Lillian Henke: Being Inclusive vs Just Accepting - Ep276
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference in being an inclusive brand and just accepting work from anyone.My guest, Lillian Henke shares about that difference, how we can...
275: Advice I Give to Couples - February Ask Away
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the February Ask Away, where you ask any and all questions and I answer them.We talked about a...
274: What I Learned at Hybrid Co
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Open up your happy meal box because I'm sharing some nuggets of wisdom I found during the Hybrid Co conference in Charleston, SC last month.Follow the...
Jona Hysa: Move Your Projects out of the Planning Drawer | ep273
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You have so many great ideas and amazing projects and they're just sitting there in your planning drawer waiting to be finished and released into the ...
Networking, Inclusivity, and Skin Care: January Ask Away | ep272
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and I answered. This episode is the replay of the January Ask Away, where you ask any questions you might have and I answer them. We talked ...
Rachel Larsen Weaver: Spending 24 Hours with My Clients | ep271
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel rushed during your photo sessions, like bouncing from one prompt to the next pose, this episode is for you.My guest, Rachel Larsen We...
Rebel Lucas: Are You Stripping Down What Makes You Different? | ep270
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The market is full of buzz words, from authentic to luxury, to candid and documentary. When everyone is moving the same direction and putting on the s...
Best of 2025 - Part 2
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing the count down of your top 5 episodes of the year!Again I'm so grateful for you all, and I thank you so incredibly much for listening...
Best of 2025 - Part 1
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to count down your top 5 episodes of the year!First of all, thank you so incredibly much for listening to even one episode of this show this...
Vendor Network Marketing on the Tog Republic Podcast | ep267
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As photographers we work with many vendors, especially if you're a wedding photographer. Building and nurturing your relationships with those vendors ...
Investments, Retirement, and Credit Cards - Money Management part 4 - Ep 266
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As solo-prenuers we often don't have investment or retirement plans. This episode I share some personal stories of how I've mismanaged money, and how ...
Tax Write Offs for Photographers - Money Management p3 | ep265
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taxes are often overwhelming but today I'm walking through a few important tax deduction categories for you to keep track of so you don't over pay in ...
Cost of Doing Business - Money Management Part 2 | ep264
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can't know if our businesses are truly profitable without knowing what the cost of actually doing business is.Today I walk through how to calculate...
Chris and Marshall: Seeing “Competitors” as People Who Can Help You Grow | ep263
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Around here we love the mantra of 'Community over Competition' and although community always comes first, we cannot leave out the importance of good c...
Mycah Bain: Why and How You Can Take Two Months Off Every Year | ep262
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time away from your business can be scary. What if the leads stop coming in? What if my emails don't get attended to? What if I miss a chance t...
Brittni Schroeder: How I Gained My First 10k Email Subscribers | ep261
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard that we need a email lists, but few of us start them, and even fewer use them in a way to grow our businesses.My guest, Brittni Schroe...
Money Management for Photographers - Part 1 | ep260
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of education out there about how to make money as a photographer, but not a lot about how to manage your money, or how to take charge o...
Miles Witt Boyer: What the Photography Community Really Needs | ep259
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Witt Boyer is on the show and we're talking all about the photography community. What it looks like to show up for people, how to grow in relati...
Jamie Tobin: Bingeing Education Won't Make a Difference if You Don't Execute | ep258
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have no shortage of educational content out there these days. From podcasts like this one (thank you for listening!) to YouTube, to conferences and...
Christi Johnson: Working with your Brain, Not Against it | ep257
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning how to be more efficient and how to work in the best way that aligns with your brain chemistry will change your life.My guest, Christi Johnso...
Jada and David Parrish: How a Personal Project Can Transform Your Business | ep256
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A personal project could be the one thing you and your business needs to boost creativity, get out of ruts, and even realize untapped niches that will...
Emily-Jane Sarroff: Attract Dream Clients through Magnetic Marketing | ep255
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As business owners we always want to attract and bring in more clients, and creating a magnetic marketing strategy is the way to do it.My guest, Emily...
Ana Pastoria: Searching for the Lifestyle that Feeds Your Mental Health | ep254
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here in the WITTpod community we're all about creative the lifestyle you dream of, but what if that lifestyle doesn't fit your mental health?Ana Pasto...
Claire Hunt: What You Need to Know Before Scaling Your Business | ep253
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling your photography business can be one of the best or worst decisions for your business. And it all comes down to your preparation.A lot of us f...
Jac Kalaher: Finding Your Perfect Pitch | ep252
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there, walking into a networking event and every person you meet asks the same question, "What do you do?" Maybe you give a short answe...
Noella Andres: Focus on What Makes You Unique and Let AI do the Rest | ep251
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for two kinds of people, those who have ever been worried about AI taking over and putting them out of work, AND those who have felt b...
Juliana Tomlinson: Attain an Abundant Life by Elevating Your Current Work | ep250
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about breaking out of your cycles and into the place that you strive to be. Juliana Tomlinson is an award winning wedding photogra...
Karen Williams: Breaking into the Gatekept Industry of Brand Photography | ep249
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world of Brand photography can seem elusive and gatekept by those in the industry. And my guest today is opening the gate to all things Brand Phot...
Delaney Rietveld: Become the Most Booked Out Photographer in Your Area | ep248
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all want a full (enough) calendar and an inbox of leads wanting to work with us. Well, my guest today is sharing how updating the copy on your webs...
Haleh Shoa: Preserving the Legacy of Your Clients | ep247
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have lots of photos and videos between professional photoshoots, and the thousands taken on our phones. Hello selfies!But we don't often think ...
Manali Sontakke: The CEO Mindset of Outsourcing in your Business | ep246
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As creative entrepreneurs we like to get our hands dirty in creativity and in our work. This often leads to getting spread thin across all the aspects...
Part 2 - Get Your ROI from a Good Conference | 245
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode we're following up with part 1 of how to get a good ROI from your conference.In part 1 we talked about the signs of a good confe...
Get Your ROI from a Good Conference | ep244
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a student of life is a great thing. You should always be continuing to learn from others around you.A great place to learn and grow is at confer...
Samantha Eck: Reading the Story Your Numbers are Telling You | ep243
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can keep track of all the numbers in your business and have the best booking software out there, but if you don't know how to read your numbers, y...
Alex McCrary: Earn the Income You Deserve | ep242
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're growing your side gig or aiming to become the sole income provider for your family, we're all looking to increase our income as busines...
Kellie Hetler: How to Photograph People with Disabilities | ep241
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographing someone with a disability can feel a little out of your comfort zone. Well, my guest today is here to help widen that comfort zone.Kelli...
Tiffany Crenshaw: Turn Price Shoppers into Dream Clients with an Elevated Client Experience | ep240
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear a lot of complaints about price shoppers in the photography industry. One minute scrolling through a local photography facebook page and you'l...
Pye Jirsa: Can You Truly Be Self Taught? | ep239
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of pride in being a "self taught" photographer or business owner. I know I touted that title at one time. But can we truly be self taug...
Jamie Fisher: Create a Business of More | ep238
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your business should allow you more, otherwise you might as well have stayed in that 9-5 cubicle.My guest, Jamie Fisher returns to the show to share a...
Your Goals May Be Hurting Your Business | Ep237
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to set goals for your business. That's one of the best motivators to get us to grow. However some of our goals can actually hurt us if we a...
Your Best Of 2024 - Part 2
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #2 and #1 this week.Check out t...
Your Best Of 2024 - Part 1
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're counting down your top 5 most loved episodes of the 2024 season. Join me with some short clips from each episode #5, #4, and #3 this week.Check ...
Marketing When You're No Longer Your Target Client (My interview on the Gold Biz Podcast) | ep 234
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we begin our business journeys, we are often very similar to our own clients. However, as your business grows, your target clients can change too...
Matt Jacob: How Your Personal Experiences Shape Your Photography | ep233
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When our photography and our life experience mesh, that's where fulfillment and ease reside in your business.Matt Jacob is a Bali based photographer w...
Christine Wright: Creating a Beautiful Experience for Couples Who Exist in Larger Bodies | ep232
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is an under-representation in the wedding industry of couples who exist in larger bodies, and Christine Wright is educating and leading wedding ...
Eden Sloboth: Gain Back Your Time by Content Planning | ep231
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I often hear from creative entrepreneurs that they don't have enough time to create content on a regular basis. Well, my guest today is sharing with u...
Your Favorite Fictional Photographers | ep230
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There have been a lot of great photographers depicted in movies and shows, and today we're looking at some of your favorite fictional photographers.An...
Dolly DeLong: Get Fully Booked with a Pre-Launch Strategy | ep229
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever hosted a mini session day or launched a new product only to receive crickets and no bookings, this episode is for you.Dolly DeLong shar...
Danielle Hendon: Recession-Proof Your Business | ep228
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of talk these days about a possible upcoming recession, and my guest today leads us through how to prepare your business to withstand a...
The Psychology Behind Displaying Your Prices | ep227
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to display your pricing on your website, and while none of them are wrong, some might be wrong for you.This episode is a topic tha...
Hayley Fisk: How to Pitch Yourself to Work with Brands | ep226
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a lot of confidence as a fresh product and brand photographer to pitch yourself to working with brands. This episode will point you toward th...
Meghan Ely: Attract Dream Clients through Publicity | ep225
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social proof is a great way to gain your clients' confidence when they are deciding on who to book. And be featured in publications plays a huge role ...
Angelica Pompy returns: 99 Problems but Marketing Ain't One
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing can be a difficult aspect of running a business to really get a grasp on for a lot of creative entrepreneurs, but for Angelica Pompy marketi...
Signe Simm: What You Need to Know About Social Media and Google Ads | ep223
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever looked at social media or Google ads and felt completely lost as to where to start, this episode is for you.My guest, Signe Simm is the...
Katelyn Pankoke: Following Multiple Passions | ep222
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As creative business owners we can find ourselves with passion for multiple different things.My guest today is working in multiple areas of her passio...
Tori Blackmon: Where Creativity Meets a Real and Fulfilled Life | ep221
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Blackmon is a content creator, photographer, and spokesperson from the Alabama Gulf Coast. She also hosts the podcast, Contagious V...
Taylor de la Fuente: How to Bring a Ghost Back from the Dead | ep220
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even the best of us get ghosted sometimes, and the past few years it seems to be happening more and more in the industry.This week, Taylor de la Fuent...
Melissa Rich: Get Your Life Back with Systems and Workflows | ep219
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We may not be able to add more hours in our 24 hour days but there is a way to give you back more time. Implementing systems and workflows into your b...
Justine Milton: Diversify Your Revenue without Overthinking it | ep218
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do we have big dreams and goals that sit on the shelf for years. Anyone? Just me? This week Justine Milton joins me to share about how ...
Carley Weissert: Breaking Through “Good Girl” Conditioning | ep217
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carley Weissert is a self-proclaimed growth seeker, hype-girl, and she coaches women to help create the lives they can’t get enough of.She's walking...
Jevgenija Prochoryceva: How Personal Development Can Grow Your Business | ep216
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jevgenija (Jenny Pro) is an unconventional business mentor & founder of the Potenic App. She helps mission driven experts and solopreneurs deliver...
Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Exploring AI in Our Lives and Our Businesses | ep215
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Wyden Kivowitz is the Community Manager and Podcast host at Imagen AI. He’s a father, photographer, and educator. Scott is also the author of ...
Tamera Darden: Why Women Earning More Money is Revolutionary | ep214
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tamera Darden returns to the show to share some insight into why when women earn more money, things change for the better. She's a producer and produc...
Heather Leicy: Simply Tax Time by Getting Your Numbers in Rhythm | ep213
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Heather Leicy back to the show for a 1-on-1 conversation about how we can simply tax time by keeping a rhythm in our numbers throughout the...
AITA - Photography Stories | ep212
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's storytime. And today I'm diving into Reddit to find some photography related "Am I The Asshole" stories.Join me as we go down some interesting ri...
Emily Wisch: How to be a Great Second Photographer | ep211
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Wisch is a wedding and portrait photographer, podcast host, and fellow Texan. She leaned hard into second shooting for other wedding photographe...
Nathan Holritz: Capitalize on Overlooked Market Gaps | ep210
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Holritz is an entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN. Formerly a wedding photographer for over a decade, Nathan is the founder and CEO at p...
Octavia Elease: Creating an Elevated User Experience on Your Website | ep209
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your website connects you to people who want to work with you. Sounds simple enough, but there is so much more to it. Octavia Elease is a Showit websi...
Why I Don't Send the "Magic" Email | ep208
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of The Magic Email before and to an extent I see how it works, but in this episode I'm sharing why I don't use it and what I do ins...
Taryn Rachelle: Systems Mistakes Your Are Probably Making Today | ep207
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taryn Rachelle is a mother, Keynote speaker, personal brand creator, podcast host, and Community & Partnerships Leader at Dubsado. She is here to ...
Kir Tuben: Fill Your Calendar During the Slow Season | ep206
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Busy months are great but the slow seasons can be a rough desert to get through. My guest on the show today is sharing all about how you can booked ou...
Ashleigh Snyder: Become the Go-To Photographer | ep205
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Snyder is a senior photographer who has cultivated an amazing quality and luxury experience for her grad clients. And with lots of demand, sh...
My First 1 Star Review
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I like to be open with y'all about my business. The highs and the lows, and 2023 had some lows. Today I'm walking through my first 1 star review, how ...
Oak and Iron: Forget the Trends and Create Work that Speak to You | ep203
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Bianca Thompson AKA Oak and Iron Photo AKAKA Pastrami and Sweet B join me on the show today to talk about how we shouldn't chase trends.We di...
KT Merry: Use Your Business as a Powerful Force for Good | ep202
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KT Merry is a globally recognized fine art wedding and editorial photographer, based in Miami, Florida. Published in Harper's Bazaar, Martha Stewart W...
Dave Moss: The Rise and Fall of Hustle Culture | ep201
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Moss is a photographer and business coach, AKA the Creative CEO Whisperer and he's back on the show. This time we're talking about Hustle Culture...
My Wife Asks Me Your Questions with Taylor Mansfield | ep200
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My wife, Taylor, is back to ask me all your questions. We talk business, photography, movies, future entrepreneur endeavors, and you get to hear a lot...
Kelley Williams: How to Use Styled Shoots and Editorials to Elevate Your Brand | ep199
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelley Williams is a destination wedding photographer, educator, and professional third wheel with her couples. She's from Maryland and based out of C...
Jennifer Lawrence: Getting Creative and Finding Your Brand Voice | ep198
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Lawrence is sunshine as a person and that comes through in her photography as well. And today she's sharing about embracing creativity, ...
The Rise of the Stanley Cup Empire | ep197
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might have a Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler or you might be a hockey fan that thought this podcast was about something completely different.The Sta...
Mallorie Rodgers: Navigating Neurodivergence while living in a Culture Designed for Neurotypicals | ep196
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The culture in 2024 is still very much set up by and for neurotypical people. Today we learn some ways to navigate through that world if you're neurod...
Your Best of 2023 Playlist
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all made 2023 another amazing year. So many great guests, hot topics, and most of all, you showed up in this community.Here is Your top 5 episodes f...
Katherine Evans: Maintaining a Successful Business Amidst the Woes of Womanhood | ep194
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a woman, or if you have a woman in your life, this conversation is for you.Katherine Evans is a Wedding and Family Photographer in San ...
The Do's and Dont's of Podcasting with Hayden Doerr | ep193
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasters and soon-to-be podcasters, this episode is gold. Hayden Doerr is the Founder and CEO of July Media Labs, which is a podcast and media produ...
Create Time by Repurposing Content | ep192
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all need more time in the day and in this episode I'm sharing a few ways you can essentially create more time in your life.Take from larger form co...
Embracing the Imperfect with John Dolan | ep191
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a recovering perfection myself, this is a much needed conversation to have. John Dolan shares insight into how and why we should embrace the imperf...
Client Communication for Photographers with Libby Dollar | ep190
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've been in the business for a year or 10 years, you've most likely run into some conflict with a client. And most of the time it's due to ...
Not Knowing Your Numbers is Costing You with Jamie Fisher and Heather Leicy | ep189
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As creatives we are often drawn to the artistic side of running a business and not to the analytical and numbers-base side.Jamie Fisher and Heather Le...
How the Impossible Becomes Possible | ep188
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What I noticed from randomly stumbling across ESPN Classic is that what once was impossible in sports, now has become the norm.We can look to those wh...
Intentionally Being Mindful with Caitlyn Mentzel + Makenzie Diffley | ep187
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being intentionally mindful can bring a much more rich and fulfilling life for yourself and those you intentionally connect with.Caitlyn Metzel and Ma...
Defining Your Core Values in Your Creative Business with Rhea Whitney | ep186
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rhea Whitney returns to the show to share about when we define our core values for our business, it'll attract more aligned clients, and helps us set ...
When Should You Hire a Virtual Assistant with Emily Woodruff | ep185
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is a VA (Virtual Assistant) and she works with female photographers to offload their admin backlog. With over 10 years of experience as a photog...
What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Business | ep184
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift is a powerhouse in the music scene and one of the most recognizable names in the industry right now. She didn't get there by chance....