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The show for creatives, small business owners, and entrepreneurs on marketing, client relationships, and managing a profitable business with professional photographers Sophia Lemon and Petro.
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#44 Portfolios: 10 Steps To Building A Kick Ass Photography Portfolio For Your Industry

Photography and Business With Double Exposure ShowJul 27, 2017

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#97 Have A Little Integrity
Jan 06, 202053:39
#96 Planning for 2020
Dec 23, 201901:02:28
#95 How Important Is It?
Dec 09, 201959:24
#94 Planning For Success (And Your Sanity)

#94 Planning For Success (And Your Sanity)

When was the last time you did any goal setting or planning for your business? Last month? Last year? When you started your business?

So many creative business owners have done absolutely no goal setting or planning. But Sophia is making a point of setting goals and planning for 2020. Because if you don't have a goal in mind or a plan of how you'll reach that goal, then you'll just be floating through your business life with no direction or understanding of how to grow.

Listen to this episode to get some advice on how to set concrete goals and how to plan for the year to come so you're prepared for success.

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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.

Nov 25, 201901:12:03
#93 Things You Don't Have To Do In Business
Nov 11, 201901:12:24
#92 Famous Adjacent Adjacent with Jesse Dittmar

#92 Famous Adjacent Adjacent with Jesse Dittmar

We talk a lot about wedding and portrait photograph on this podcast. But in this episode, Petro and Sophia are thrilled to speak with Jesse Dittmar, who photographs "people who are affecting the world." In other words, they're celebrities. Which we believe makes us famous adjacent adjacent!

Listen to us totally geek out over Jesse's work, and hear all about how Jesse got his start in the industry photographing celebrities. For those of you who want to photograph things that are not necessarily "the usual," this is a must listen, and it's one of our favourite episodes to date.

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You can find Jesse Ditmar at his website and on Instagram. But we recommend that you purchase his latest book, Two The Book, right here!

If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.

Do you ship or mail goods to your customers or clients? Well, for our Canadian listeners, we have the BEST online platform to help make that easy, save you time, gas, and money. Sign up for your free account with Freightcom using the promo code SOPHIA and start shipping with all the major national carriers, wow your customers, and make your life easier. Tap right here to sign up.

Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.

Oct 28, 201959:05
#91 Doing (Y)Our Own Thing

#91 Doing (Y)Our Own Thing

We're back!

Thanks for hanging in with us while we've been on hiatus. We didn't ask for permission. But Petro had a baby and Sophia has been busy, so we took a break! And now we are back. AND we've moved our podcast to a new platform (so you might need to resubscribe--tap here to find out where you can subscribe) and changed up our show notes, and we know you are going to love the new show just as much. And on that note, we want to talk about doing your own thing in business...

With your own business, you should have your own policies and procedures. Catch Sophia's latest rant all about people complaining about doing the same thing over and over again that they hate, but neglecting to do anything any differently. Listen to this episode to get our permission to run your business the way you want to.

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If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.

Do you ship or mail goods to your customers or clients? Well, for our Canadian listeners, we have the BEST online platform to help make that easy, save you time, gas, and money. Sign up for your free account with Freightcom using the promo code SOPHIA and start shipping with all the major national carriers, wow your customers, and make your life easier. Tap right here to sign up.

Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.

Oct 14, 201901:00:17
#90 Delinquent Vendors & How Not To Be One

#90 Delinquent Vendors & How Not To Be One

In this episode petro and Sophia are talking about delinquent vendors. As a small business owner, you'll need to work with all sorts of business people. And sometimes it doesn't go as well as you'd like it to. Here's the story:
Sophia reaches out to each wedding vendor she works with prior to, and after the wedding. But recently she's been receiving automated responses from a few vendors which say something like, "We value your email and will get back to you shortly." But the hitch? They never get back to her. No! Vendors are ignoring emails, but promising that they will respond. This is not a good example to set, especially to people in your network who may refer you for future business.
Some of these vendors were on Sophia's preferred vendors list, but because they neglect emails (and even direct messages on Instagram), Sophia doesn't trust them to respond to clients she sends their way. In fact, after recording this episode, Sophia has now hired one vendor for 2 jobs herself which she would have normally hired other vendors for. But because they are unreachable, she's moved on to someone else.
The moral of the story is to respond to your emails! Respond to your DMs! And don't send use generic autoresponders for every single email that you receive.
Let's talk about that for a minute... Imagine every time your clients email you, they receive the same autoresponder! It's horribly annoying and impersonal. So unless you're on vacation, switch off your autoresponders.
So. Don't be a delinquent vendor. Respond to messages. Stay in contact with your network. It's the only way you'll build a good reputation.
Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Nov 28, 201846:01
#89 Networking Pt 2: Small Business Networking

#89 Networking Pt 2: Small Business Networking

This week Petro and Sophia take a deeper dive into marketing for your small business.
Networking is so much more than just meeting someone and handing them your business card. So in this episode we tackle what we think are some key strategies to networking well:
Being memorable. This means knowing your business, being kind, and being interested in the people you meet. No matter who they are! Don't just shove your business card in people's hands. Get to know them!
Making casual connections. Never try to sell on your first meeting, unless you know for a fact that a person is interested. This can backfire. Instead, connect with people on a deeper level. Networking is about more than just business. It is about knowing each other.
Following up with networking connections. Send emails, schedule coffee meetings, and write handwritten notes. Reconnecting with networking connections over the long-haul is an essential part of networking effectively.
Catch the podcast in video form! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Nov 07, 201859:01
#88 Networking Pt 1

#88 Networking Pt 1

In this episode, Petro shares a quick story of networking gone wrong, and the unexpected consequences of networking poorly. Have a listen, and tune in to the next show for our advice on how to network properly.
Catch the podcast in video form! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 31, 201826:06
#87 Non-Business Tools Business Owners Love

#87 Non-Business Tools Business Owners Love

This week Petro wanted to talk about something a bit more positive than our last few episodes. So we decided to share some of our favourite non-business tools which we think give us an added edge in business. Here's our top 3's.
Sophia's:
My Kindle, which I use to read many business books including Networking Like A Pro and How to Win Friends and Influence People (which is $0.73 in the Amazon Kindle Store). I'm also currently reading Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain For Life.
My Apple TV, which I use to watch Netflix... And also host in-person photo viewings and print consultations. I can use the Apple TV to use my TV as a second monitor, so I can show my clients their photos on a large screen.
My Bluetooth Eye Mask which I use to block out light and sound. This is especially helpful when I'm travelling and want to get a good sleep. You know how I like my sleep, and as someone who grew up in the country with very little light polution and unexpected sounds, staying in a hotel in a busy city might mean that I don't sleep so well, but blocking everything out with one of my favourite podcasts helps me get a better sleep and feel more together in the morning.
Petro's List:
Audible and audio books, because sometimes you just don't have the time to sit down and read, but you really want to get through that business book. Some books are even offered on Kindle and Audible, and you can switch from reading to listening when you need to. I listen to audio books when I'm driving.
Apple products. This might sound an awful lot like Sophia's Apple TV, but I'm a particular fan of the Apple HomePod, and how all of my devices sync and make my life easier.
Rigid work lights! I've talked about these things on previous episodes. I've replaced my strobes with Rigid work lights because not only can I use them with my existing light stands and accessories like umbrellas and softboxes, but they are constant lights, light weight, and durrable. They run on rechargable batteries. And all of this put together makes them super easy to transport. You can find them at your local hardware store, and they cost a fraction of the cost of strobes and come with a lifetime waranty, so no need to replace expensive bulbs.
Catch the podcast in video form! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 24, 201854:54
#86 How To Deal With "Experts" In Your Field

#86 How To Deal With "Experts" In Your Field

Have you ever been photographing a wedding, when in walks Uncle Bob with a massive camera rig, and sets up right at the end of the aisle? Guest photographers can be a serious problem for professional photographers. Recently, Sophia had this exact experience at an unplugged wedding ceremony. She had to diplomatically convince the man to put his gear away. Thankfully, the bride had been very clear prior to the wedding that no guests were allowed to be taking photos, so Sophia felt 100% confident relaying this message. But when she told the guest that the bride would be mad if he was taking photos he said, "She won't be mad at me. I've done this before." Though it took some creative fenagling, some stubbornness, and some reiteration, the man did ultimately spend the ceremony in his seat.
Here's our best advice for dealing with characters like this:
Have a conversation with your clients. While you might have a clause in your contract stating that there will be no other cameras present at every wedding you photograph, it is best practice to discuss this policy with your clients, because they might have different expectations. Know whether they want their family and friends to take photos, whether they want their family and friends to stay seated, or whether they want absolutely no electronics in the hands of their guests.
Make a point to introduce yourself to other photographers and amateur photographers. Often couples will warn photographers of family members and friends who work in the field or who are die-hard hobbiests, because they tend to bring their cameras everywhere. With a clear understanding of your clients' camera policy, shake hands with each of these people. Often with a simple friendly discussions they'll say something like, "I don't want to be in your way. Just let me know if I'm blocking you," or will completely stay out of your path.
Offer to hire amateur photographers for the day. If your clients say that there will be another photographer present who will be taking photos because "they're just starting out and want to get some porftolio shots and experience," offer to hire them for the day! Reach out to these guests prior to the ceremony, invite them to meet with you before-hand, and come up with a plan for how you can work together. This will give them real experience, you might pick up a future employee, and you'll have more photos to add to the clients' album.
Stay positive, be courteous, and smile. Or as Petro says, don't be a rockstar. Throwing a fit and storming out of the wedding because Aunt Edna stood in front of you for the kiss will only give you a reputation of being a diva, and that will not bode well for future business.
Catch the podcast in video form! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 17, 201801:03:53
#85 Delivering The Final Product & How To Look Like A Total Pro

#85 Delivering The Final Product & How To Look Like A Total Pro

This week we are talking about everyone's favourite topic, delivery!
OK, I lied. It's not everyone's favourite topic, but Petro and Sophia do our best to make it as interesting as possible. We tell you all about how we deliver our customers' products and the goodies we include to make the whole experience positive. We also get into what you should do after you deliver artwork. Listen here to catch the details!
How do you package and deliver products for your clients? And what do you do after they've been delivered? Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 10, 201801:04:32
#84 The Meg Bitton Controversy and the Reality of Our World

#84 The Meg Bitton Controversy and the Reality of Our World

This week Petro and Sophia weigh in with our opinoins on the Meg Bitton controversy.
Meg Bitton, if you didn't know, is a talented child photographer. She frequently publishes series of photographs which garner a lot of attention and scrutiny, and recently came under fire for a series of portraits she did of children on the streets of New York City. She's being accused of sexualizing and objectifying young girls. If you have no idea what we're talking about, read this to hear our description of some of these photos and our response to the controversy.
In short, we believe that every photographer is an artist, and deserves the right to explore her life experience through photos. We do not agree that these girls are being sexualized and objectified, and instead challenge those who are totally squigged out by these photos to ask themselves, "Why?" In fact, when we quickly compare Meg's photos to the promotional material for popular TV series Dance Moms, we think Meg's photos are quite tame.
And more importantly, by not recognizing Meg's photos, we're sweeping the modern reality of many young girls across North America under the rug. By choosing to look at these photos as deplorable filth that shouldn't see the light of day we are simultaneously ignoring the fact that many in our communities live like this. And if we don't like it, we should do something productive about it... not post nasty comments on Facebook from the comfort of of our pjays. (As much as we love our pjays.)
What do you think?? Join the conversation in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Group.
Use code DELAUNCH to receive a free tshirt of your choosing with the purchase of a bag at our new shop F8 STYLE!
If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing creative business, we have a special treat for you! Get an extra 30 days with your free trial when you sign up with Táve! That's a total of 60 days free! Click this link to sign up with our favourite CRM for creatives.
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 03, 201801:05:06
#83 Accepting Credit Cards in Small Business
Sep 17, 201801:13:58
#82 Pivoting and Making Changes In Business

#82 Pivoting and Making Changes In Business

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This episode starts off with Sophia admitting that she's shifted to using the auto settings in Lightroom to save time while editing weddings... You may have heard us rant about focusing on things that make you money and getting off of social media. Well this is very much related. Think about it! If whatever you're doing is not creating the results you want it to, change it!
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So when your business isn't creating the results you want, be prepared to make some changes. For example, Sophia is joining BNI to open herself up to new networking opportunities, and taking a step back from social media marketing.
Tip of the week is to keep track of where your paying clients are coming from. Review those results regularly, and put your focus on building out your popular sources rather than trying to bring in clients through methods that aren't working. Schedule an annual assessment of your business each year to do things like this.
You can track where customers are coming from in your CRM. If you don't have a good CRM, check out Táve! It's our recommended CRM of choice: tave.com/join/happyppl
Join the conversation on Facebook at doubleexposure.show/facebook
Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Sep 04, 201840:33
#80 Why You Should Avoid 2am Editing Sessions
Aug 06, 201801:11:32
#79 Stupid People: Rant & Review Edition
Jul 19, 201801:06:54
#78 Your Nose Is Growing: Professional Courtesy in Small Business

#78 Your Nose Is Growing: Professional Courtesy in Small Business

Jul 05, 201801:08:47
#77 Asking For Criticism, How To Give Criticism, & How To Take Criticism
Jun 18, 201801:15:49
#76 Client Expectations & Behaving Like A Professional
May 28, 201801:06:50
#75 Business Evolution, Changing Things Up
May 23, 201801:01:02
#74 Redefining Failure with Lee Mann
May 14, 201801:13:18
#73 Balance: Learning How to Live a Fulfilling Lifestyle as an Entrepreneur
Mar 28, 201801:17:15
#72 Vero: A Quick Look At New Social Media

#72 Vero: A Quick Look At New Social Media

In this episode, Petro and Sophia take a quick look at the new social platform, Vero, and what implications it might have for small business owners and (deep breath) Facebook. If you're a business owner with a social media presence and a page on Facebook, you might want to have a listen to this episode!
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Mar 22, 201844:07
#71 Cyber Bullying In Business
Mar 09, 201801:16:57
#70 Fear of Change or Discomfort: How Not to Settle for the Same Ol' in Business

#70 Fear of Change or Discomfort: How Not to Settle for the Same Ol' in Business

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Find the links for this episode at doubleexposure.show/70
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If you're in a routine with your work and not advancing, then listen to this episode. We expect you've gotten a little too comfortable with your life the way it is and have stopped kicking the necessary butt to move you and your career forward.
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So many people are afraid of change just because it might get a little uncomfortable. But that discomfort is so worth it when you can look back on your when you're 80 and not once regret that discomfort.
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Mar 01, 201801:14:49
#69 Copy Cats & Breaking Convention Pt 2
Feb 22, 201801:27:22
#68 Breaking Conventions: Thinking Outside the Small Business Softbox

#68 Breaking Conventions: Thinking Outside the Small Business Softbox

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Friend of the show, Candra Schank, recently had an idea! She wants to sell one frame. This one frame will come in a select number of sizes and colours, and this will be her bread and butter product. If her clients want a more custom piece, she'll turn it into an experience and take them to the framer to have their custom frame dreams come to life. However, when she presented this idea to the framer, she was told, "No. You need to have 4 options." And the options he gave her were nearly identical, with only a few variations that her clients wouldn't care about. This is what we are talking about this week. Petro and I are sharing why it's a great thing to break your own trail and forget about what everyone else thinks you should do. Listen to this week's episode for a few of our stories and shenanigans, and to hear the advice we give Candra. You'll also catch our friends at Carbon Based Business Units giving us some serious props at the end of this episode.
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Feb 08, 201801:29:57
#67 Public Image & How To Behave Like a Business Owner Online

#67 Public Image & How To Behave Like a Business Owner Online

Get the show notes and links at doubleexposure.show/67
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Recently Petro had an unfortunate interaction with Tank's vet which included some name calling and slander on Facebook. In fact, it all took place on his vet's business page. We don't want to see this happen to you. Because as a business owner, you should be acutely aware of the impression your behaviour is giving off. As a listener of this show, we hope that you are giving off a professional and pleasant impression. In this episode we share a couple stories and tips on how to interact on social media when someone has a different opinion than yours. Here is a quick run-down:
Leave it alone and cool off.
Read the whole post. Don't just read the first thing that makes you angry and then respond. You need to grasp the full intention of the post first.
Stop not helping. Especially if someone is asking for help. Also, if you want to disagree with someone else's advice because you don't like what they said or how they said it, refer to step one.
Read your tone objectively. While you might think that you are giving important information to the conversation, others might read your tone as angry or rude.
Be aware that you might offend people. You can't go through life making everyone happy at all times.
Ask yourself, "Is this something I might want to delete later?"
Don't post private conversations. Especially when you are just looking for someone to validate your feelings. If that's what you are looking for, chances are you're not sure that you were in the right to begin with.
Remember you can't go back. Once it's on the Internet, it could be out there forever. Refer to #4 and #6, and reread your post or comment objectively. Be sure it's something you absolutely want to say.
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Feb 01, 201801:17:30
#66 Podcasts We Listen To

#66 Podcasts We Listen To

#66 Podcasts We Listen To by Sophia Lemon & Petro
Jan 18, 201851:41
#65 Business Competition: The Truth About Competing & Sharing

#65 Business Competition: The Truth About Competing & Sharing

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We have a beef with you. Yes, you. YOU, the type of person who doesn't share your knowledge with "the competition," because you're afraid they might steal your ideas. Here's the truth: business competition isn't what you think it is. Especially in creative industries like ours.

Take for example, small businesses like photography. Both Petro and Sophia believe that if a photographer can't succeed, then no one will succeed. If we are constantly dropping our prices to undercut our competition, then none of us will be able to pay our mortgages. Our clients will devalue our work, because we'll be telling them collectively that our time and talent is worth increasingly less.

Instead of looking at your competition as people to be squashed, let's think of them as people whom we wish to succeed. Because if that new photographer on the blog improves and increases her prices to the same as yours, then you will both be telling your local market that what you do has value.

OK, so what about sharing? Let's be realistic, no one has had a unique idea in 100 odd years. Mini sessions have been around forever, everyone can deliver prints on metal, and a wedding album has been a standard in wedding packages for, well, ever. If you have ever been on Pinterest, read a message board, taken a college course, or picked up a magazine, then you have been influenced by others in your field. Don't hoard all that information as if you're the only person who knows. (Shhhh!)

Don't be afraid to share because you think your competition might do it better. Don't be afraid to share because you think your competition will put you out of business. Instead, share! Then bust your butt to provide your clients with a better experience. Treat them nicer. Send them more thoughtful gifts. Take a course on sales to learn how to better pitch to your leads. Learn how to make the booking process easier. Grow your mailing list. Connect with more people on Instagram. Hone in on your niche market and provide them with a better service than they could have ever imagined.

Share more! Because we are doing ourselves a disservice by whining about not being able to bring home the bacon because there is too much competition.
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
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Get the links for this episode at doubleexposure.show/65
Jan 11, 201801:17:02
#64 Fake Facebook Likes: How Paying for Engagement Can Hurt Your Business
Jan 04, 201801:07:06
#63 Small Business Shipping: How To Save Time And Money Shipping Smarter
Dec 14, 201701:16:03
#62 Refunds: When & When Not To Refund Your Customers
Dec 06, 201701:22:57
#61 Listener Questions: Converting Leads to Customers

#61 Listener Questions: Converting Leads to Customers

Find the links for this episode at doubleexposure.show/61
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Join the conversation and ask YOUR questions in the Facebook group at doubleexposure.show/facebook
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Get Sophia's Picture Perfect Guide at pictureperfect.guide
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Nov 29, 201755:14
#60 Listener Questions: Facebook Advertising & Target Marketing for Small Business
Nov 22, 201750:25
#59 Workflows & Templates: Easy Ways To Save Time In Your Photography Business
Nov 15, 201756:21
#58 Small Business Accountability: How To Commit And Get Shit Done

#58 Small Business Accountability: How To Commit And Get Shit Done

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The truth is that in small business, accountability is a huge part of your success. If you cannot set a goal, map it out, and work towards achieving it, you will never achieve it. So in this episode Petro and Sophia are sharing our best advice for committing to projects in your business and working towards success. Here's what we talk about: Setting goals, mapping them out, and tracking them; doing what you say you're going to do; creating habits; and taking a chance. Because you don't have a chance if you don't take a chance. -
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our Aardvark and Bensound for our theme music.
Nov 08, 201758:11
#57 Social Media: Simple Tips for Photographers, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners
Nov 02, 201744:54
#56 Marketing Basics for Small Business: The Secrets to Modern Marketing for Photographers

#56 Marketing Basics for Small Business: The Secrets to Modern Marketing for Photographers

Social media has changed how business owners market their products and services. Gone are the days of relying on Yellow Pages ads and car graphics. Today, in addition to investing in brand recognition, you need to invest your time in building relationships with your potential clients. It so easy for businesses to connect directly with their clients. If you are not on social media building those relationships, trust us, someone else is. Here is a quick rundown of what we get into in this episode all on marketing for small business owners: 1) Marketing is no longer about brand recognition. It is about brand relationships. 2)Know who you're talking to (your target market), and talk directly to them. 3)Know your elevator pitch, and be sure it resonates with your target market.
Keep a database. 4)Automate as much as you can to keep yourself sane. 5)Use storytelling to draw your ideal client in and capture their imagination. 6)All of your marketing material should point readers, listeners, and viewers to contact you somehow. That might be a link to your contact page, a button to message you on Facebook, or a call to action to connect with you on Instagram. These basics will help you get started with your marketing and keep you focussed. We will be going into more detail on each of these topics in future episodes, and we want to know what you want to hear about specifically. Join the conversation on Facebook and let us know what you want to hear at
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Get Sophia's Picture Perfect Guide at pictureperfect.guide
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 26, 201701:08:14
#55 Our Favourite Tools: The Best Tools For Every Photography Business
Oct 18, 201747:14
#54 WWDD: Ethics & Marketing for Photographers

#54 WWDD: Ethics & Marketing for Photographers

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This episode tackles the story of Darren Hatt photographing his groom saving a child from a river. The story has gone viral, and Darren is getting some attention himself. How would you handle the publicity? Tell us on Facebook!
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Oct 15, 201742:56
#53 One Year Recap: What Every Photographer Needs To Know

#53 One Year Recap: What Every Photographer Needs To Know

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We've been recording for one year! Yaaaaaay! And we hope you've been learning something about photography and business. In this episode we want to share with you our favourite episodes from the past year. The episodes we think you absolutely need to listen to in order to equip yourself with the knowledge to run a successful photography business.
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Oct 04, 201740:40
#52 Sexual Harassment: How to Behave When Your Clients Don't Behave

#52 Sexual Harassment: How to Behave When Your Clients Don't Behave

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Last year while at a wedding, a groomsman grabbed my (Sophia's) second shooter's butt. The guy had been drinking and seemed to think he had developed a rapport with Katie, so while she was doing her job fixing the bride's veil for photos, he helped himself to a feel. She jumped and told him to stop.

Katie asked that we discuss this topic this week. It's not too uncommon that drunk clients and their drunken family and friends will make their photographer feel uncomfortable. This kind of behaviour is called sexual harassment and both Petro and myself agree that it is inappropriate under any circumstances.

Listen to this episode to get our instructions on how to behave should you feel uncomfortable working with your clients' wedding guests. Feel free to translate this information to other professional circumstances like working with boudoir clients, or doing headshots in a private space with a member of the opposite sex (or the same sex, for that matter).
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Sep 27, 201759:38
#51 Smartphones: How Photographers Can Use Their iPhones For Business

#51 Smartphones: How Photographers Can Use Their iPhones For Business

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Both Petro and Sophia admit to using our cellphones in some capacity for our businesses. Sophia mostly uses her's for Instagram while Petro actually plays with his at jobs with some great results. We're not the only ones, though. Is it possible that smartphone photography is becoming a real, recognized professional thing?
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
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Sep 20, 201701:04:06
#50 Client Tragedy: How Photographers Should Respond to Natural Disasters and Tragedy

#50 Client Tragedy: How Photographers Should Respond to Natural Disasters and Tragedy

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Natural disaster and tragedy cannot be avoided. If the hurricane in Texas has taught us anything, that is it. In fact, Sophia has witnessed a tragedy strike 2 weddings just this year with the loss of close family members. In both cases my clients came to me asking for photos to use at the funerals. I sympathetically obliged.
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As a business owner you might find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place when tragedy strikes your clients. You'll struggle with putting food on the table while also wanting to lighten the load these people are saddled with.
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In this episode Petro and I discuss how you should respond to clients when tragedy hits, and how you can protect yourself from being out of pocket any money. - Listen to the full episode and get the show notes at doubleexposure.show/episodes/50
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
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Sep 10, 201745:30
#49 Camera Upgrades: When Photographers Should Actually Upgrade Their Equipment

#49 Camera Upgrades: When Photographers Should Actually Upgrade Their Equipment

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This is a quick episode as Petro and Sophia have absolutely 0 time! But it's an important one nonetheless. When was the last time you upgraded your camera? 1 year ago? 3? 10? Sophia hasn't updated her cameras for years... because she doesn't need to. And the truth is that your clients can't tell the difference between the Canon 5D Mark IV photos and the Canon Rebel photos. So before you rush out and put the latest equipment on your credit card, listen to this episode! We talk about the latest gear, third party equipment, and even memory cards! So listen up and save yourself a few (thousand) dollars.
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Aug 30, 201701:00:38
#48 Media Relations: Why and How Photographers Can Get Free Advertising

#48 Media Relations: Why and How Photographers Can Get Free Advertising

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This week Petro and Sophia Lemon are discussing media relations for photographers. The media is a stellar resource for free advertising for photographers, and it's easy to harness their reach to establish yourself as an expert in your area. Listen to this episode for our tips!
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Here's the basics:
* Learn to write press releases.
* Connect with media professionals online and interact with them regularly.
* Create a media list in your database.
* Blog content your clients will find interesting and share it on social media to establish yourself as a resource.
*Engage in news discussions in online communities.
* Partner with charities and other groups to hold special events.
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Aug 23, 201752:40
#47 Charities: How Photographers Can Work With Charities And Make Money

#47 Charities: How Photographers Can Work With Charities And Make Money

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There's so many reasons why you might want to work with a charity. And when you're first starting out you'll likely be approached to donate your time and services. You might choose to work with a charities because you're passionate about a particular cause, you'll get some publicity out of it, to meet new clients, to feel good, or to get a little bit of a tax break. However, photographing charity events might not be great portfolio-building exercises. Instead, when working with charities you need to consider how you'll make money in the long run. It sounds greedy, but you can absolutely be charitable while also building your business. Listen to the episode for the details!
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See the show notes at doubleexposure.show/episodes/47
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Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and Bensound for our theme music.
Aug 16, 201701:27:22