Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast
Episodes
083. Creating Vision for your Shoot with Tamera Darden
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tamera Darden is a product photographer in DC and today we're talking about setting client expectations, creative a vision for a shoot,and some inside...
082. Stop Limiting Your Client's Budget
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John shares about how as business owners we often will undervalue ourselves, and how to change your mindset when it comes to pricing your services.Sho...
081. Be Curious and Take Risks with Fer Juaristi
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fer Juaristi is a wedding and lifestyle photographer in Monterrey, Mexico who aims to honor life through genuine individuals who want to capture their...
080. Why Being Normal Won't Make You Amazing
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from a group coaching call from the Light and Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook. John shares a Maya Angelou quote that encour...
079. Growing By Removing Services with Roy Serafin
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Serafin is a wedding and portrait photographer in Tampa, Florida. He’s sharing how we can grow our businesses by reducing the amount of services...
078. Awarding Client Experience with the Elevate Photo Awards Team
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Parada, Stephen Lo, and Darien Chui make up the team at Elevate Photography Awards, a new take on wedding photography awards that highlights mor...
077. Building Rapport with Models with Kris Aguilar
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Aguilar is an editorial portrait photographer, a podcast host of the K Digitals podcast out in sunny San Diego, CaliforniaWe’re talking about h...
076. Working Efficiently From Home with Lindsey Roman
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Roman is a photographer, a business educator, co-founder of the Heart University and co-host of the Heart and Hustle Podcast with Evie Rupp.To...
075. Running a Photography Business as a Parent with Angie Bonin and Gina Brocker
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angie Bonin and Gina Brocker share some tips on how to run a successful photography business and be a parent who is present in your child’s life. Sh...
074. How Continued Growth Led to $100k
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Mansfield shares how continued and sometimes slow growth led to his first $100k year and how to evaluate how you define success.Show notes: www.l...
073. The Power of Community with Natalie Franke
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Franke of the Rising Tide Society and Author of Built to Belong shares about the power of community and how the success of one business can ac...
072. The Missing Business Piece which is Brand Position with Nathan Holritz
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Holritz share some very actionable steps to find and implement your branding position. He is the host of the Bokeh Podcast and helps photograph...
071. How to be a Confident Storyteller at Weddings with Sara Monika
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara is a documentary wedding photographer to the free-spirited couples, based in Toronto, Canada. She also hosts the Shine and Thrive Podcast to help...
070. Becoming the Next Generation with Shaun Austin Gordon
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Austin Gordon joins us to talk about how we can become the next generation and how to be intentional about what we do in our days.Show notes: ww...
069. Journey into Astrophotography Portraits with Sofia Katherine
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia Katherine shares tips for taking night and astrophotography portraits and creating something unique. Sofia has the best line for a photographer ...
068. How to Grow a Senior Rep Program with Layne Little
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Layne Little shares how she uses Senior Rep Programs to elevate her client experience and market to her ideal clients through their peers.Show notes: ...
067. Setting up Styled Shoots for Success
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on how to set up a styled photoshoot for success both during the shoot, and afterward.Shownotes: http://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/67instagram.c...
066. Becoming a Hybrid Photographer with Kiyah Crittendon
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kiyah shares about how to become a hybrid photographer and some tips on implementing film into your business.instagram.com/kiyahcShownotes - lightdark...
065. Convert Viewers to Leads Through CRO with Feuza Reis
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feuza Reis shares about how to convert viewers to leads by using CRO.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/65instagram.com/fusecreativeincIf you wan...
064. Breaking Through Client Insecurities with Sasquatch Mansfield
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sasquatch shares some insight into how to break through the insecurities of our clients, and we talk about his film photography workshop.Show notes: w...
063. How to Have Difficult Conversations with Kelly Lemon
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Lemon shares some tips on how to have difficult conversations with your clients. instagram.com/kellylemonShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/po...
062. 5 Steps to More Instagram Engagement
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Walking through 5 steps to more engagement on Instagram. Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/62Connect with us and other listeners of the Lig...
061. Becoming a Resource for Your Clients with Nata Salvatori
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nata shares how she shows up as a professional for her clients through education and being a resource.instagram.com/nsphotobookweddingsShow notes: www...
060. Complete Lead Nurturing Process
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John shares his complete process for nurturing leads. From their first impression online to their first anniversary.We record each episode live in our...
059. Using Video in Your Business with Brady Clayton
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brady Clayton shares how using video in your business can attract your dream clients, and move your bottom line.instagram.com/bradysclaytonShow notes:...
058. Creating a Refuge for Your Clients with Anna and Ryan Leonard
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Ryan Leonard share with us about how important it is to build client relationships and be a refuge for them. instagram.com/refugephotogr...
057. Your Photos Can Change the World with Nick and Whitney Runyon
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Whitney share how you can help change the world through your business.instagram.com/thearchibaldprojectinstagram.com/whitrunyoninstagram.com/...
056. Are You Part of the 4%?
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John shares some tips on how to be part of the 4% who take what they learn at conferences and workshops, and implement it.Show notes: www.lightdarkco....
055. Submitting to Publications and ShutterScene Magazine with Magen Parsley
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Magen Parsley shares about her magazine, ShutterScene, the mission behind it, and what it looks like to submit for publication.instagram.com/megparsle...
054. Should You Have Pricing On Your Website?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John shares the differences of having pricing on your website vs not having pricing.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/54Connect with us and othe...
053. How to be Inclusive and an LGBTQ+ Ally with Michelle Gunn
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Gunn lays out how to be an LGBTQ+ ally, and how to be more inclusive in the wedding industry.instagram.com/gunnshotphotoShow notes: www.light...
052. Seeing Light Through Your Creative Eye with Jason Vinson
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Vinson shares some tips for how to truly learn how light works and how to see it through a creative eye.instagram.com/vinsonimages_jasonShow not...
051. How to Write Persuasive Copy with Rita Olds
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rita Olds drops some gems about writing persuasive copy for your website and social captions.instagram.com/ritaoldsShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/pod...
050. Generating Leads Through Pinterest with Kyrsten Stevens
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyrsten Stevens shares her workflow and tips for generating leads through Pinterest.instagram.com/kyrstenashlay.photographyShow notes: www.lightdarkco...
049. What We Learned in 2020 + 2021 Mindset
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John goes over what 2020 taught him, what worked and what didn't, and a good mindset to walk into 2021 with.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/49...
048. When to Go Full Time with Wyeth Augustine
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wyeth Augustine shares some tips for knowing how and when to go full time in your business.instagram.com/wyethaugustineShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com...
047. Selling Without Being Salesy
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John shares tips on how to position your mindset and how you speak so you can sell without being salesy.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/47Conn...
Season 2 is Here!
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for Season 2 of the Light + Dark Photography Podcast!A few updates before next week's episode. Follow us at instagram.com/lightdarkcoJoin t...
046. The One About Becoming Your Authentic Self with Jess Morales
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Morales joins us to talk about how to become your authentic self, and how that will attract your ideal clients.www.instagram.com/wetheromanticsSh...
045. The One Where We Deal With Burnout and Overwhelm
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and John talk about dealing with burnout and feeling overwhelmed in business and in life.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/45If you want ...
044. The One About the Power of Encouragement with Maddy Mahairas
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maddy Mahairas shares about the power of encouraging others and how that can impact your business and your mindset.www.instagram.com/maddnessphotograp...
043. The One About Successful Facebook Ads with Katelin Brogan
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katelin Brogan shares some Facebook Ads techniques that will set you up for success.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/43instagram.com/thekatelin...
042. The One About Quickly Turning Leads into Bookings
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quick response to leads will gain you more bookings. Today we lead you through how to respond immediately and book quickly.Show notes: www.lightdarkco...
041. The One with our Social Media Workshop
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A peek into one of our workshops. This one was on social media marketing and how to gain more engagement and leads.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/pod...
040. The One About Serving Clients through Album Sales with Tonie Christine
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonie Christine shares how you can serve your clients through album sales, and how she sold over $19k in albums in 7.5 weeks during a pandemic.Show no...
039. The One with 5 Things We've Changed to Grow Our Businesses During the Pandemic
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and John share 5 things that they've changed to grow their businesses during the pandemic.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/39Sponsor: Ou...
038. The One to Stop Getting Ghosted with Devin Robinson
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Devin Robinson shares super actionable steps how to stop getting ghosted by your clients. Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/38Sponsor: Our ...
037. The One About Success without Niching Down with Ike and Tash Haynes
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ike and Tash Haynes join Rachel and John to talk about how you don't have to niche down into one area to be successful.Show notes: https://www.lightda...
036. The One About Moving to a New Market with Darien Chui
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darien Chui joins Rachel and John to share some tips for breaking into a new market when moving.Darien: instagram.com/darienchuiphotographyShow notes:...
035. The One About Creating Content for Social Media with Rhea Whitney
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rhea Whitney shares with Rachel and John how to create content to grow your social media.instagram.com/rheawhitneyShow notes: https://www.lightdarkco....
034. The One About Continuing Education with Allison Bolin
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Bolin joins Rachel and John to talk about how continuing your education through workshops, courses, and conferences is always worth it.Show no...
033. The One About the Value of IPS with Shannon Morton
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Morton talks IPS with Rachel and John and shares how to increase your profit with in-person sales. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/...
032. The One About How to Under Promise and Over Deliver
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel and John talk about the art of how to Under Promise and Over Deliver and how that can benefit your clients and your business. Show notes: http...
031. The One About Film Photography with Mason Sasquatch Mansfield
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John's brother, Mason 'Sasquatch' Mansfield joins Rachel and John to talk about film photography, street photography, and we touch on how enneagram nu...
030. The One Where Feyisola Ogunfemi Shares how to Support Black Lives Matters as Business Owners
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feyisola Ogunfemi joins Rachel and John to share some ways that business owners can support the black lives matters movement. Show notes: https://w...
029. The One About 10 Things to Uplevel Your Business
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel + John share 10 Things to do to Uplevel your Business during COVID. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/29 Sponsor ShipStatio...
028. The One Where Phil Porto Shares How to Stand out from the Noise
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Porto joins Rachel + John to discuss why standing out from what everyone else is doing is really a good thing.Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco...
027. The One about Associate Teams with Mary Ohm
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel + John invite Mary Ohm to share about her booming associate team and what to think about when building your own. Show Notes: https://lightdarkc...
026. COVID-19 SBA Loan Update
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quick update for you about the SBA loans available to small businesses and where you can go. Shownotes at lightdarkco.com/podcast/26 Come say hi at in...
025. The One Where Adam Mason Brings the SEO tricks with Rachel + John
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Mason (The Bearded Tog Podcast) joins Rachel + John to share some tips to improve your SEO and website. Show Notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/p...
024. The One Where We Hosted a Free Online Workshop
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rachel + John for a taste of our free online workshop on camera settings. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/24 Join our next...
023. The One With Katie Linick about Treating Clients Well
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Linick talks about treating your clients well with Rachel + John. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/23 Follow Katie at instagram.c...
022. The One with Amy Rodriguez where we talk about working with planners
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Amy joins Rachel + John to share some tips on how to work well with wedding planners. Follow Amy at instagram.com/atplanned Join us for a Free o...
021. The One Where Rachel + John Discuss the Importance of Community
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rachel + John talk about why community is so crucial to your business and your life. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/21 ...
020. The One with Katie Paolino about SBA Loans during COVID-19
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Rachel + John invite Katie Paolino to talk about SBA loans and options for sole proprietors during COVID-19. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco...
019. The One Where Rachel + John talk all about Blogs
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John break down how to write blogs and why they are important to your business.Sponsor: Shipstation. For a 30 day free trial go ...
018. The One Where You Ask Rachel + John Questions + COVID-19 Tips
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode you asked Rachel + John all the questions and they share some tips to grow your business during quarantine. Sponsor: Shipstation. For...
017. The One Where Rachel and John Talk about Workflows
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share how having a good workflow will save you time and money, and create a better client experience. Show notes: https...
016. The One Where John + Taylor talk about Entrepreneur life
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode John + his wife, Taylor talk about work life balance and share a little about their relationship and early days of entrepreneurship. ...
015. The One Where Rachel and John talk about Calls to Action
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John help define good Calls to Action and what not to use for a CTA, and how powerful they are for creating leads. Show not...
014. The One Where Rachel + John Talk About Setting Client Expectations
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share 3 ways to set client expectations. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/14 If you want to connect ...
013. The One Where Rachel + John talk inspiration vs imitation
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John talk about how to find inspiration in other people's work without imitating them. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.c...
012. The One Where Rachel + John talk about Presets
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John discuss presets and how they can save you time editing so you can use it in areas to grow your business. Show notes: htt...
011. The One Where Rachel + John Share How to Get Reviews
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel + John talk about how to get reviews and how to use them to benefit your business. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/11 Wac...
010. The One Where Rachel + John Tackle Instagram
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share tips on how to build engagement on Instagram and use it for your business. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com...
009. The one where Rachel + John talk about the benefits of sharing your photos with vendors
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John talk about the benefits to your business by sharing your photos, especially with vendors. Show notes: https://www.lightd...
008. The one where John + Rachel recap 2019
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John recap 2019. What worked and what didn't and how to use those for success in the new year. Show notes: https://www.lightd...
007. The one where Rachel + John talk about the psychology behind displaying your prices
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John talk about the psychology behind displaying your prices and how to use that for profit. Show notes: https://www.lightdar...
006. The one where Rachel & John talk about what to do during Slow Season
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share 7 things you can be doing during the slow season to set yourself up for success. Show notes: https://www.lightdark...
005. The one where John + Rachel talk about Repelling
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share why you should be repelling clients and how that will attract your dream clients. Show notes: https://www.lightda...
004. The one where Rachel + John talk about Client Communication
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share how to have good communication and how to build relationships with your clients, creating a better experience for the...
003. The one where Rachel + John talk about Pricing for Profit
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share how to price yourself for profit and what all you should factor in to finding that price amount. Show notes: https...
002. The one where John + Rachel talk about Finding Your Brand Voice
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Rachel + John share how to find your brand voice and to speak through it on your website and social media to attach your cream clients. ...
001. The one where Rachel + John deep dive into their roots.
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts, Rachel + John tell about their business stories and what lead them to start this podcast. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podc...
000. The one where we introduce ourselves
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast created specifically for photographers to build their business, grow their community and have FUN doing it!