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February

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2026

The One with the Repeat Clients: How One Booking Becomes a Lifelong Cheerleader

The One with the Repeat Clients: How One Booking Becomes a Lifelong CheerleaderWhat if growing your photography business didn’t require more hustle just more intention?In a world that constantly tells photographers to book more, post more, and ...

January

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2026

Pricing, Confidence & Building a Business that actually fits with Jill C. Smith

The One Behind the Lens: Pricing, Confidence & Building a Business That Actually Fits with Jill C. SmithPricing is one of the most emotional parts of running a photography business and yet, it’s often treated like it should be purely ...

January

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2026

What Creativity Really Looks Like: Behind the Scenes with Patrick Clayton

What Creativity Really Looks Like: Behind the Scenes with Patrick ClaytonWhen people see a beautifully produced event, they rarely think about what it actually takes to make it happen.They see the finished product.They don’t see the plywood, ...

January

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2026

The One with the Studio Keys: Opening a Photography Studio

The One with the Studio Keys: Opening a Photography Studio – Lessons, Surprises & What I Would Do Differently Opening a photography studio often feels like a milestone,  the “next step” that proves you’ve made ...

January

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2026

Love, Actually: A Different Kind of Valentine Portrait Session

Love, Actually: A Different Kind of Valentine Portrait Session Valentine’s season usually shows up with heart-shaped balloons, red backdrops, and themed mini sessions. But this year, I wanted to do something different - something more ...

January

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2026

Hybrid Shooting, Storytelling & Adding Video Without Overwhelm

Hybrid Shooting, Storytelling & Adding Video Without Overwhelmwith Shayna Lloyd of Montana Diaries  If you’ve ever watched other photographers add video to their work and thought, That’s cool… but I could never do ...

January

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2026

When Wellness Meets Work: A Midlife Health Conversation We Need to Have

At some point in midlife, a lot of women start noticing changes they can’t quite explain.You’re more tired than you used to be.Your joints ache.Your motivation feels off.Your body doesn’t respond the way it once did.And more often ...

December

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2025

What Spotify Wrapped Taught Me About My Podcast (and This Community)

Every year, Spotify releases Wrapped and this year, I opened my Wrapped for Creators not knowing what to expect.What I didn’t expect was to feel this grounded, encouraged, and validated.In 2025, The One Behind The Lens was ...

November

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2025

🎉 Get Ready for Kate’s 5 Days of Deals!

Hey friends!I’ve got something super exciting coming your way… 5 Days of Deals — my biggest, most fun sale of the year  and it’s all about giving you amazing sessions, bonuses, and surprises that ...

October

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2025

“No Means Not Yet”: How a Rejection Sparked a Photography Movement

Happy Friday Shutter Squad!When photographer Vicki Black was told she couldn’t join a senior photography group because a member had paid to block new local competitors, she didn’t quit - she innovated. That single “no” ...

October

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2025

Marketing During Busy Season: Stay Visible Without Burning Out

Hey Shutter Squad! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in the thick of busy season - camera in hand, editing queue sky-high, caffeine levels dangerously low. Sound familiar?Here’s the truth: your marketing doesn’t stop ...

October

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2025

The One with Sales That Don’t Feel Salesy with Luci Dumas

If the word “sales” makes your stomach drop, you’re not alone. Photographers often love the art but struggle with the business side, especially selling. But what if sales didn’t have to feel pushy, awkward, or stressful?In ...

September

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2025

Overcoming Pose Panic: Tips for Confident Photography Sessions

As photographers, we’ve all been there - the camera is ready, the client is smiling, and suddenly...your mind goes blank. Pose panic can happen to anyone, whether you’re shooting seniors, couples, or families. It’s stressful, but ...

September

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2025

SEO & AI Tips for Photographers (That Actually Work)

Let’s be honest - SEO sounds like one of those things we should care about, but often gets filed under “I’ll figure that out later.” And now? Toss AI into the mix, and it’s enough to make any creative crawl ...

September

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2025

The One with Legal Protection for Creatives

The One with Legal Protection for Creatives If contracts, copyright, and liability make your head spin, this episode is your warm, strategic hug—and kick-in-the-butt - all in one.I sat down with the brilliant Rachel Brenke—attorney, ...

September

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2025

The Power of Saying No: How Embracing Your Messy Middle Can Transform Your Photography Business

As photographers, we’re often told to “do it all.” Seniors, headshots, weddings, newborns—you name it, we’re behind the camera for it. But here’s the truth: not every job, not every genre, and not every client is ...

August

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2025

Pricing, Marketing, Clients — Oh My!

How to Start Your Photography Side Hustle or Full-Time Business When I first started my photography business, I soaked up every tutorial, course, and workshop I could find. I wanted to skip the trial-and-error phase and go straight to ...

August

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2025

The One Where Your Story Built the Business with Megan Yelaney

If you've ever stared at a blinking cursor wondering how to share your story—or convinced yourself you don’t have one worth telling, this episode is your warm, strategic hug and kick-in-the-butt all in one.I sat down with the magnetic ...

August

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2025

Feeling Stuck Behind the Lens? Here’s How to Break a Creative Dry Spell

If you’ve ever felt like throwing your camera out the window one second and cuddling it under your pillow the next, you’re not alone. Creative burnout is real and it happens to the best photographers and artists.In this episode ...

August

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2025

The One Behind the Launch — How This Podcast Came to Life

It started with a spark. A not-so-little idea Kate DeCoste couldn’t shake - a podcast for photographers who were ready to go from part-time hobbyist to high-end pro.But ideas alone don’t build podcasts. That’s where strategy (and a ...

August

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2025

The One Where You Build a Business That Lasts (with Andrew Hellmich)

Ever feel like your business is one unpaid invoice away from falling apart? Like you're juggling everything - marketing, editing, client communication and still wondering if this whole “photography business” thing is actually working?In ...

August

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2025

Shutter Up & Celebrate: Behind the Scenes of Our Podcast Launch Party 🎉

 On August 4th, we threw more than a party - we launched a dream. The Shutter Up & Celebrate virtual launch for The One Behind the Lens was part hype-fest, part heartfelt gratitude session, and part photographer pep talk. Whether you joined ...

August

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2025

🎉 The One Behind the Lens Podcast Is LIVE – with 3 Binge-Worthy Episodes!

It’s official—The One Behind the Lens podcast has launched, and we’re coming in HOT with three binge-worthy episodes that’ll speak to your creative soul and your business brain.This podcast was ...

July

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2025

🎙️ Something Big Is Coming… and You’re Invited to the Party!

Okay okay okay… I’ve been quietly working on something big behind the lens and the shutter’s about to click.I’m beyond excited to finally share that my brand-new podcast, The One Behind the Lens, officially launches ...

July

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2025

New Photographer Resources: Free Guides, Templates, and Podcast for Photographers

New on the Website: Education for Photographers! 📸When I first started my photography business, I was constantly searching for resources that actually made sense for where I was in my journey. I didn’t want fluff, jargon, or ...

July

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2025

The Best Modern Headshot Ideas for Entrepreneurs & Speakers (That Aren’t Boring!)

Let’s be honest… most traditional headshots feel like they belong on a company ID badge. Stiff. Overly formal. Definitely not something you’d want front and center on your website or book cover.A male client of mine summed it up ...

June

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2025

The One Where You Already Have Everything You Need

The One Where You Already Have Everything You NeedA love note to clients, photographers, and anyone standing in front of a closet—or a camera—with zero chill.We’ve all been there.📸 Clients thinking, “Do I need a whole new ...

June

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2025

COMING SOON: The One Behind the Lens Podcast is Almost Here! 🎉

You’ve got the camera. You’ve got the talent. You’re officially “in business” (kind of)… but now what?If you’re a photographer in those early years of business—trying to figure out pricing, marketing, ...

May

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2025

Introducing Collene — A Brand Rooted in Comfort and Connection

Introducing Collene — A Brand Rooted in Comfort and Connection Meet Collene.She’s stepping into a brand-new career, and like many entrepreneurs, she’s building something from the ground up — including her online presence. So ...

May

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2025

The Last Bell: A Love Letter to the End and the Beginning

The Last Bell: A Love Letter to the End and the Beginning There’s a moment right after they call your name, when you walk across the stage, that everything feels suspended—like time holds its breath for just a second. You grip the ...

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