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Veteran wedding photographers, Brad & Jen, peel back the curtain on what it takes to not just create beautiful photos, but build a thriving creative business — consider this your this is your go-to for actionable inspiration, practical steps, and the motivation to make your next move.

  1. 046 - The Inner Life of Anni Graham: On Success, Self-Doubt, Creativity, and Staying Whole

    4D AGO

    046 - The Inner Life of Anni Graham: On Success, Self-Doubt, Creativity, and Staying Whole

    Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re joined by photographer, educator, and artist Anni Graham for a conversation that goes far deeper than photography, pricing, or building a luxury brand. What began as a conversation about growth, reinvention, and moving into a higher-end market quickly became something much more honest - about the inner life of being a creative, the private tensions many photographers carry, and what it takes to keep believing in yourself through seasons of doubt, ambition, motherhood, and change. Anni speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of creative work, the mindset work underneath business growth, why so many photographers try to build on a fractured foundation, and what it looked like for her to make bold shifts before she had evidence they would work. We also talk about motherhood, moving to Costa Rica, redefining success, and the surprising freedom that comes when you begin building a career around the life you actually want. This one is personal, practical, and deeply encouraging. What We Cover: • Why the hardest work in photography often has little to do with photography • The mindset battles many creatives quietly carry • Building a business from identity, not insecurity • What Anni learned moving from elopements into the luxury market • Why she doubled her prices before she had proof it would work • Risk, reinvention, and trusting yourself before you have evidence • How motherhood reshaped her definition of success • Protecting creativity, nurturing energy, and tuning out the noise • Why experimentation and personal taste matter more than most strategy Connect with Anni: Anni's New E-Book: https://anni-graham.myflodesk.com/free-e-book
Website: https://www.annigraham.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annigraham Connect with Us: 
Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Chapters:
 (00:00) Why this conversation felt different
 (04:10) Life in Costa Rica and redefining success
 (11:45) The inner battle many creatives don’t talk about
(22:30) Mindset, insecurity, and building on a strong foundation
 (36:10) Protecting creativity and trusting your artistic voice
 (49:20) Motherhood, ambition, and what success can cost
 (01:02:15) Making the leap into the high-end market
 (01:16:30) Identity shifts, pricing, and finding aligned clients
 (01:29:00) Risk, reinvention, and making bold moves before proof
 (01:40:20) Final thoughts on courage, trust, and building a life Keywords:
wedding photography, photographer mindset, creative growth, luxury wedding photography, artistic identity, entrepreneurship, self doubt, creativity, motherhood and business, pricing mindset, personal growth, photographer education, creative courage, reinvention

    1h 47m
  2. 045 - Originality, Copycats & Creative Discipline with Roma Vera

    APR 16

    045 - Originality, Copycats & Creative Discipline with Roma Vera

    This week on the podcast we’re joined by Roma Vera , whose films have become some of the most recognizable and influential in the wedding world. In this conversation, we talk about originality, creative discipline, and what it takes to build work that still feels fresh after 16 years. Roma and Vera share their journey from a small town in Siberia to Moscow to Spain, the surprising influences behind their style, and the creative “policies” they’ve developed to avoid copying, repeating themselves, or getting stuck. We dig into how they create such expressive films, how they work with couples who aren’t naturally outgoing, and why they focus so much on the moments happening “behind the corner” instead of only the obvious highlights. We also talk about copycats, editing, burnout, building teams across the world, and the pressure of staying original when your work is being emulated everywhere. What We Cover: How they built one of the most recognizable styles in wedding filmmakingWhy they avoid looking at other filmmakers for inspirationThe creative rules that keep them from repeating themselvesHow they get couples to loosen up without over-directingWhat they do when a couple isn’t naturally expressiveThe pressure of being copied and staying originalWhy editing is painful, uncertain, and essential to great workHow they’ve built teams across Europe and the USWhat success, longevity, and reinvention look like after 16 years Connect with Roma Vera: Website: https://romavera.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romavera_films/ Connect with Us: NEW Inquiry Process Email Templates: https://learn.bradandjen.com/inquiry-process-email-templates-for-photographers Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Chapters: (00:00) Meeting Roma Vera (04:00) From Siberia to Spain (07:30) The early moments that shaped their style (11:00) Inspiration beyond the wedding industry (20:00) Finding humor and unexpected moments (24:00) Why they don’t follow other filmmakers (30:00) How they direct without over-directing (35:00) Working with quieter couples (39:00) Their dream wedding weekends (43:00) Building teams across Europe and the US (49:00) Why editing feels like suffering (58:00) Burnout, inspiration, and staying creative (01:01:00) Being copied and staying original (01:09:00) What success looks like now Keywords: wedding filmmaking, wedding videography, creative discipline, originality, editing process, storytelling, destination weddings, wedding films, documentary filmmaking, artistic voice, creativity, burnout, wedding filmmakers, business growth

    1h 10m

  3. APR 14

    044 - A New Way to Set Goals (That You’ll Actually Follow Through On)

    Hey everyone! This week on the podcast, Jen is walking through a handful of ideas that have been reshaping the way we think about goals, happiness, and what it actually looks like to move forward in life and business. What We Cover: Why goal setting doesn’t need to revolve around a new calendar yearThe shift from “have, do, be” to “be, do, have”How happiness actually drives success (not the other way around)Five simple habits that can reshape your mindset and daily lifeThe concept of a 12-week year and why it creates better momentumWhy consistency matters more than breakthroughsThe emotional cycle of change (and how to push through it)How to set goals you can actually measure and follow through on Books Mentioned: The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/3QbPbh4The 12 Week Year: https://amzn.to/3QcV6CASo Good They Can’t Ignore You: https://amzn.to/4tJueshThe Happiness Advantage: https://amzn.to/4swIEec Connect with Us: **NEW** Inquiry Process Email Templates - https://learn.bradandjen.com/inquiry-process-email-templates-for-photographers Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Chapters: (00:00) Why goal setting shouldn’t be seasonal (03:00) The connection between happiness and success (07:30) Be → Do → Have: a mindset shift (12:00) Five daily habits that create real change (18:30) Why most people don’t follow through (22:00) The 12-week year and building momentum (27:00) Small actions vs. big breakthroughs (31:00) The emotional cycle of change (36:00) Setting goals you can actually achieve (40:00) Final thoughts and a simpler way forward Keywords: goal setting, personal growth, habits, happiness, productivity, 12 week year, mindset, consistency, entrepreneurship, creative business, motivation, follow through, self development

    30 min
  4. 043 - When Life Becomes Art Itself w/ Tejas.

    MAR 30

    043 - When Life Becomes Art Itself w/ Tejas.

    This week on the podcast, we’re joined by photographer Tejas, whose work has quietly become some of the most thoughtful and distinctive in the wedding and documentary space. In this conversation, we talk about the long arc of becoming an artist, the discipline of creating before sharing, and how to build a body of work that actually means something. Tejas shares how he discovered photography in high school, the years he spent studying the craft, and the personal projects that continue shaping the way he sees the world. We dig into the tension between service and artistry, why personal work matters for creative growth, and how reflection, curiosity, and relationships have shaped his approach to both photography and life. From documenting a deeply personal project between India and Pakistan to developing systems for archiving and revisiting his work, Tejas reminds us that meaningful work takes time. What We Cover: Why many artists need years of creating before they’re ready to shareHow studying film and darkroom work shaped his approach to craftWhy revisiting old work is key to developing your voiceThe role of personal projects in stronger client workThe story behind his India–Pakistan documentary project Connect with Tejas: Website: https://weddingsbytejas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejasphotos/ Connect with Us: Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Tejas (04:00) Discovering photography and early training (10:00) Learning the craft and artistic foundations (15:00) Finding your voice through reflection (23:00) Service vs. artistry in weddings (33:00) Systems, film, and workflow (42:00) India–Pakistan documentary project (55:00) The purpose of meaningful art (01:01:00) Mentorship and lifelong learning Keywords: wedding photography, documentary photography, creative process, artistic voice, personal projects, photography education, film photography, creative growth, storytelling, intentional creativity

    1h 22m
  5. 042 - When Your Work Is Good… But Growth Feels Stuck

    MAR 17

    042 - When Your Work Is Good… But Growth Feels Stuck

    Hey everyone! This week Brad is diving into a conversation that many photographers wrestle with but rarely talk about. Why is it that so many talented photographers eventually plateau? Why does momentum slow down even when the work keeps getting better? In this episode, we explore a hidden tension that lives inside many creative careers: the discomfort artists feel when effort becomes visible. In many artistic circles, success is expected to look effortless, as if great work simply attracts recognition on its own. But the reality of building a long, sustainable career often requires something different. We talk about the moment when early momentum slows down and photographers enter a new stage of growth. A season that asks for patience, relationships, curiosity, and intentional action. Through the metaphor of tending a garden, Brad unpacks why growth changes over time, how ego and identity can quietly hold us back, and what it looks like to step back into our businesses with renewed purpose and clarity. If you’ve ever felt tension between being an artist and promoting your work, this conversation will likely feel very familiar. And if you’re currently in a season where things feel slower or more uncertain, this episode might help you see that moment through a completely different lens. What We Cover:Why many talented photographers plateau (and why it has nothing to do with talent)The unspoken rule in creative industries that effort should stay invisibleHow artist identity and ego can quietly limit business growthWhy early momentum eventually slows down for most photographersThe garden metaphor for understanding creative careersHow patience, relationships, and service create long-term momentumWhy defining your “why” changes how you approach marketing and visibility Connect with Us:Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Join Purpose & Profit - A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Fix Your Pricing Guide:Pricing Guide Template - Built to Convert: https://learn.bradandjen.com/brad-and-jen-pricing-guide Free Download:5 Mistakes Costing You Bookings: http://learn.bradandjen.com/freebie-5-reasons-you-re-not-booking Keywords: wedding photography business, creative career growth, photography mindset, photography business strategy, artist identity, creative plateau, photography marketing mindset, wedding photographer education, photography career sustainability, creative entrepreneurship

    18 min
  6. 041 - How Real Relationships Build a Reputation That Markets Itself w/ Mashaida

    MAR 10

    041 - How Real Relationships Build a Reputation That Markets Itself w/ Mashaida

    This week on the podcast we’re joined by husband-and-wife photography team Andrew and Mashaida, the creatives behind Mashaida. Known for their deeply relational approach to weddings, their work is rooted in a simple belief: great photographs are the byproduct of great relationships. In this conversation, we talk about building a photography business around people rather than algorithms, cultivating real relationships with clients and planners, and why curiosity may be one of the most underrated skills in business. Andrew and Mashaida share their unlikely start — from photographing their first wedding for free after answering a Craigslist ad — to building a career defined by connection, service, and long-term relationships. Along the way, they unpack how spending real time with clients transforms the work, why networking should never feel transactional, and how their belief that strong marriages can change the world shaped the heart of their brand. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a crowded industry without chasing trends, this conversation will remind you that the most powerful differentiator might simply be caring more about people. What We Cover: How Andrew and Mashaida built their business from a $120 first wedding to a globally recognized brandWhy great photography is often just the byproduct of great relationshipsThe story behind their first Craigslist clients and the relationship philosophy that followedWhy spending real time with couples (not just questionnaires) transforms the workThe myth that luxury clients don’t want relationships with their vendorsHow curiosity and meaningful conversation build stronger connections with clientsThe difference between networking to “use people” vs. building genuine relationshipsWhy social media should be a tool for connection, not the center of your marketing strategyHow service — not status — creates long-term success in the wedding industry Connect with Andrew & Mashaida: Website: https://mashaida.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashaida.co/ Connect with Us: Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Join Purpose & Profit - A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Fix Your Pricing Guide: Pricing Guide Template: https://learn.bradandjen.com/brad-and-jen-pricing-guide Keywords: wedding photography business, client experience, relationship marketing, luxury wedding photography, photography branding, networking for creatives, curiosity in business, storytelling photography, documentary wedding photography, relationship-based business, photographer client connection, creative entrepreneurship

    1h 16m
  7. 040 - The Power of Growing a Steady, Generous, People-First Business w/ Sarah Bradshaw

    MAR 3

    040 - The Power of Growing a Steady, Generous, People-First Business w/ Sarah Bradshaw

    This week on the podcast, we’re joined by wedding photographer Sarah Bradshaw. We talk about building a value-led brand, resisting the pull of constant attention, and creating a business that supports a full life instead of slowly draining it. Sarah unpacks her “fireplaces vs. fireworks” metaphor, shares how faith and intentionality guide her decisions, and explains why defining “enough” may be the most strategic move a creative entrepreneur can make. We also explore burnout, ambition, motherhood, relationships, and the long-term vision that helps you stay grounded when comparison and anxiety creep in. What We Cover: Why meaning and daily reward — not workload alone — prevent burnout“Fireplaces vs. fireworks” and marketing depth in a fast-content worldFaith, identity, and mindset in building resilienceSimple ways to create a generous, people-first brandThe trap of comparison — and the reminder: don’t want what you don’t want Connect with Us: Join Purpose & Profit - A Roadmap to 10k Weddings Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Fix Your Pricing Guide: Pricing Guide Template - Built to Convert Free Download:  5 Mistakes Costing You Bookings Connect with Sarah Sarah’s Website: https://sarahbradshaw.com/Sarah’s Substack: https://bysarahbradshaw.substack.com/ Books Referenced: Living Forward by Michael HyattThe Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David MannThe Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel EarlyEffortless by Greg McEeown Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Sarah’s story (04:30) Photography as storytelling and legacy (10:00) Values-led marketing (18:00) Fireplaces vs. fireworks (24:00) Defining “enough” (30:00) Faith, identity, comparison (37:00) Ambition vs. presence (44:00) Long-term vision and intentionality (50:00) Relationships vs. profitability (56:00) Generosity and networking (60:00) Final reflections on burnout and holistic success Keywords: creativity, burnout, intentionality, mindset, faith and business, wedding photography, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, holistic success, marketing philosophy, personal values, ambition and motherhood, defining enough, relationship-based business

    1h 13m

  8. FEB 24

    039 - AMA Episode: Attract Higher-Budgets, Convert More Inquiries & Stop Feeling Overwhelmed Online

    Hey everyone! This week on the podcast we’re doing something a little different — an AMA episode pulled straight from your DMs. What We Cover: • Why low-budget inquiries aren’t the real issue • The shift from “How do I stop this?” to “How do I attract differently?” • Common positioning patterns that attract general-market budgets • The continuity gap between social, website, pricing guide, and discovery call • Discovery call mindset: booking vs. genuine curiosity • How early pricing anchors affect conversions • Questions to ask when you sense a red flag on a call • Writing personality-infused copy that still speaks to higher budgets • Navigating business + parenthood identity tension • Staying couple-first while working with planners • Defining your “ceiling and floor” for social media • Building sustainable rhythms online Connect with Us: Apply for the Mastermind Program: https://learn.bradandjen.com/mastermind-coaching Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings: https://learn.bradandjen.com/purpose-and-profit-course Instagram: @bradandjeneducation @bradandjen Fix Your Pricing Guide: Pricing Guide Template – Built to Convert: https://learn.bradandjen.com/brad-and-jen-pricing-guide Free Download: 5 Mistakes Costing You Bookings: http://learn.bradandjen.com/freebie-5-reasons-you-re-not-booking Keywords:wedding photography business, attracting higher-budget clients, converting discovery calls, photography pricing strategy, inquiry conversion, luxury positioning for photographers, social media strategy for creatives, photography marketing mindset, planner relationships, writing personality-driven copy, creative entrepreneurship, burnout prevention for photographers, sustainable photography business

    36 min
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Veteran wedding photographers, Brad & Jen, peel back the curtain on what it takes to not just create beautiful photos, but build a thriving creative business — consider this your this is your go-to for actionable inspiration, practical steps, and the motivation to make your next move.

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    Brad & Jen - Creative Business Coaches, Wedding Photographers
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    2024 - 2026
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