Might Sound Wild

April has found herself on the other side of the wedding photography business because her daughter is getting married and they are trying to find the right photographer for Brianna's wedding. Hear about some of the challenges of "photographer shopping" from a soon-to-be mom-of-the-bride.

Plus, the tax filing deadline is almost here, so Ron has a few tips to make next year's tax time a little easier.

The "Natural" look is making a comeback. April gives her insight into why this change is happening and some Lightroom tips to give your photos the perfect natural look.

How we became business partners and a look at what's in the future for Shore Shooters Beach Photography and Mountain Escape Photography.

We've been hosting this podcast since 2021, so we figured it would be a good idea to re-introduce ourselves for all of you who have joined us along the way! It took a little longer than expected to tell the whole story, so we'll continue this on the next episode.

If 2024 is going to be your year to get serious about your photography business, we're here to help!

A recap of some of our favorite podcast moments from the past year.

Noticing those unposed, candid moments.

We're franchising! Information on how you can OWN a Shore Shooters Beach Photography or Mountain Escape Photography location!

Stay tuned to the end of this episode to find out how you can be a photography business owner backed by an established photography brand that has been in business for over 13 years.

We asked our team and our social media followers what advice they would give to someone just starting out in photography or thinking of becoming a photographer.

It's that time of the year when pop-up thunderstorms can happen at any time. How to keep your clients from panicking about the weather and how to push through weather-related obstacles.

Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape editor Allyssa Encinia talks about how leaving the retail world and becoming an editor for Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape has changed her life.

We discuss some of the marketing ideas that worked for us...and some that didn't!

Aidan Hood joins us to talk about being a male photographer in an industry that has, within the last decade, become dominated by females.

The last in our 3 part series "The Art of Storytelling".

The second in our 3-part series titled "The Art Of Storytelling"

The first in a 3-part series titled "The Art Of Storytelling"

Scammers and hackers are always coming up with new ways to steal your money and hack your Instagram account. Here are some of the latest scams to watch out for.

We're talking about editing with Lightroom...specifically, how to create your own look and style using Lightroom presets.

When it comes to photography education, are you the student or are you ready to become the teacher?

When attending a photography workshop / retreat, are you there for the education or the content?  We have an open discussion about our journey as hosts of these events.

Also, a big announcement for our team regarding our next retreat!

The income tax deadline is less than 2 months away, so we asked April's Instagram followers and our own team for their tax questions.

Are you losing interest or have difficulty focusing?  Could you be bored or burned out?

Are you ready to try something new?  Follow these 5 steps to make it happen.

Some ideas to help you stay productive and avoid the winter blues.

There are a lot of photographers out there!  How do you stand out and make a living with so much competition?

Navigating social media now vs. the way it used to be

A new year means tax time.  We share some tips to get organized and make taxes a little less painful.

We discuss some of our 2023 goals for our businesses and how you can apply these same goals for your own business.

A look back at some of the highlights from our podcast during 2022 plus what's to come in 2023.

5 steps to take when starting your photography business

Sometimes we create roadblocks for ourselves when it comes to starting our business.  On this episode, we'll give you some tips for getting out of your own way.

Pursuing your dream business can be scary.  But we're here to encourage you to just GO FOR IT!

Little victories that can become big wins for your business.

We talk with several of the photographers who attended our "Dad Camp" retreat in the Smoky Mountains.  

Is it time to reinvent yourself?

What does it mean to be successful as a wedding photographer?

April talks about her vacation to England and how traveling to a new place can inspire you creatively.

Your mental and physical environment has a direct impact on your creativity.

Are your clients demanding too much from you?  Whose fault is that really?

We had so much to talk about with Brittney that we couldn't get through all of it last week!  So she's back with us on this episode to continue the discussion on how she keeps Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape organized.

Shore Shooters and Mountain Escape General Manager Brittney Rush joins us to share some of her methods for staying organized while running a business with nearly 100 photographers and thousands of clients per year.

Brianna LaCoste, our Social Media Manager and April's daughter, joins us again this week.  April and Brianna discuss the books they are reading.

There's a lot more to wedding photography than just showing up and taking pictures.  We'll go through some of those so you can determine if it's right for you.

On this episode, we'll answer some questions from a listener about finding your style or brand.

The kids are back in school and cooler temperatures are coming soon!  And for lots of photographers, that means it's time to start planning for Fall mini sessions.  We'll give you some advice to maximize your time and profits to make your fall minis a success.

A lot of you have asked about our personal projects (Ron's farm and April's new house), so we'll update you on our personal projects.  Then, we have a big announcement about an event we'll hold in November.

This title came from a text message Ron sent to the Shore Shooters management team while we were dealing with a competing photographer who was harassing one of our photographers.  Listen to find out what we mean by "don't get mad, get busy".

Brianna LaCoste joins us again as we continue discussing film photography.  In this episode, we'll talk about how to incorporate film into your professional photography business.

Brianna LaCoste joins us to answer your questions about film photography.  Brianna will be back on next week's podcast to continue the film discussion.