Capture and Connect - For Photographers

Janice Sullivan
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🎙️ Welcome to Capture & Connect I'm Janice Sullivan, a fine art photographer and photography business coach. I've built a business with my photography, but somewhere along the way I discovered something else I truly love — business itself. I've invested years learning from some of the best business minds, while also putting those lessons to work in my own photography business. Now I'm building a second business around helping photographers do something I believe is absolutely possible: turn the work they love into a business that makes money. And I'm taking you behind the scenes as I do it. Capture & Connect is where I share the RAW side of being a photographer entrepreneur — what I'm trying, what's working, what isn't, the mistakes, the wins, and the business decisions I'm making along the way. Right now, that includes my own 90-day experiment to find my clients: the photographers who need what I offer and are willing to invest in building their businesses. Because that's what I want for you, too. Your photography is part of who you are, but beautiful photographs alone don't build a business. You need to understand who you want to work with, how to connect with them, what they value, and how to build a business around the work you love. There are plenty of people telling photographers why they can't make money. I'm much more interested in helping you figure out how you can. If you're a landscape, nature, macro, or fine art photographer who wants to move beyond creating beautiful images and start building a business around your passion, follow Capture & Connect and come behind the scenes with me. Cheers, Janice Sullivan Photography Business Coach 🌐 Learn more: www.photobizmethod.com 💜 Not sure which of your images have the most potential to sell? Start here: www.photobizmethod.com/pick-images-that-sell

  1. 2 days ago

    Day 62: I Found the Photographers… So Why Aren't They Taking Action?

    Finding photographers interested in building a business is one thing. Getting them to take action? That's another story! On Day 62 of my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment, I'm sharing the real results from my free three-day photography business boot camp. With 781 visits to the signup page and 284 registrations, things looked promising. But as the boot camp continued, the numbers told a different story. In this episode of Capture and Connect, I'm sharing what happened, what I'm learning about connecting with landscape, nature, and fine art photographers, and why I'm rethinking how I help photographers turn their passion into profit. I'm also exploring why investing in business education can feel so different from buying a new camera or lens—and what that means for finding the right clients. What's next? No more three-day boot camps! I'm exploring something shorter, more engaging, and a lot more fun. Because building a photography business isn't about getting everything right the first time. It's about testing, learning, and moving forward. Progress over perfection! Follow along as I continue my 90-day experiment to find my clients, build real connections, and discover what works.

  2. 18 Oct

    Day 48: I Think I'm Finding My People!

    I'm on Day 48 of my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment, and something exciting is happening. I think I'm finally finding my people! After spending so much time on YouTube, I've shifted my focus to Facebook, email marketing, and making real connections with photographers who want to turn their passion into income. And guess what? Photographers are starting to respond! In this episode of Capture and Connect, I'm sharing what's happening with my Facebook ads, why my photography business Bootcamp is attracting attention, and what I'm learning about finding the right clients. I'm also discovering something important about landscape, nature, and fine-art photographers: many have spent years learning photography but aren't sure how to turn their creative passion into a business. This isn't about teaching today. It's about documenting the real journey of building a creative photography business, including what's working, what I'm learning, and what I'm doing next. Follow my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment: https://www.photobizmethod.com/blog Connect with me: https://www.photobizmethod.com

  3. 25 Sept

    Days 26–39: I’m Finding My Clients… But There’s a Catch

    I’m finding my people… but I’m learning that finding them is only the beginning. In this update from my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment, I’m sharing what’s happening now that I’ve shifted more of my attention from YouTube to Facebook. People are clicking. They’re signing up for my free Bootcamp. My email list is growing. But here’s what I’m learning: finding potential clients isn’t as hard as I thought. Building trust is the bigger challenge. I’ll share what my numbers are telling me, why I’m keeping my Facebook ads small, and what I’m watching next to see if these new connections turn into something more. If you’re a landscape, nature, or fine art photographer trying to find the right people for your photography business, follow along with my experiment and see what you can take from it for your own business. 💜

  4. 14 Sept

    Days 13–25: I Got Scammed… And It Changed How I’m Finding My Clients

    Well… this was NOT how I expected the next part of my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment to go. 😂 I thought I was talking with someone from a company I knew. Something started to feel off, so I stopped and did some digging — and discovered I was dealing with a scam. That experience taught me something much bigger about research, AI, trust, and finding the right people for my photography business. I’m also sharing what I’m learning about YouTube, why creating content there has been draining me, and what I’m doing next to connect with photographers who actually want to build a business around the photography they love. And there’s another experiment happening now: my FREE CC Photo Biz Bootcamp. I’m using it to learn even more about who is raising their hand and saying, “Yes, I want help turning my photography into a business.” Want to follow along or join me? Go to PhotoBizMethod.com

  5. 3 Sept

    Days 7–12: I’m Starting to Question Whether My Clients Are on YouTube

    Janice Sullivan shares her journey of pivoting her photography business, focusing on YouTube marketing, competitor analysis, and finding her ideal clients. She discusses strategies for photographers to grow their business and adapt to changing platforms. photography business, YouTube marketing, client acquisition, competitor analysis, fine art photography, social media strategy, photography licensing, landscape photography, entrepreneur tips  key  topics Pivoting in photography business Using YouTube for client acquisition Analyzing competitors' strategies Focusing on one social media platform Understanding viewer behavior on YouTube Building an email list from YouTube traffic Balancing multiple photography niches The importance of paid education and mentorship Challenges of marketing as a photographer Future plans for business growth "Always look to see what your competitors are doing" "A big following doesn't always mean engagement" "Viewers are not searching for business, they're curious" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Janice's business pivot 02:10 Analyzing competitors and platform focus 03:01 Leveraging YouTube and paid learning 04:30 Insights from successful photographers 07:00 Understanding viewer behavior and search habits 08:20 Building client relationships through interviews 09:39 YouTube analytics and viewer engagement 10:41 Next steps in marketing and client outreach 11:22 Reflections on marketing voice and platform choices 12:18 Closing thoughts and upcoming projects

  6. 26 Aug

    Days 2–6: I Found a Big Clue About Why I’m Not Finding Clients

    I’m on Days 2–6 of my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment, and this week is all about research, connection, and figuring out what’s actually working. I’m looking at where photographers are spending their time, starting conversations, preparing for client interviews, and digging into my I’m only a few days into my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment, and I’m already uncovering some things I wasn’t expecting. I started researching where photographers are spending their time, looking at what’s happening with my content, and reaching out to people. Then one simple comment led to an unexpected conversation — and some homework that could change what I do next. I also took a quick look at my YouTube numbers, and what I found definitely got my attention. Is YouTube the problem? Is it my content? Am I trying to reach photographers in the wrong place? I don’t know yet. That’s exactly why I’m doing this experiment. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of Days 2–6 — what I tried, what happened, and what I’m doing next to figure out where my clients actually are. Follow along with my 90-Day Find My Clients Experiment at photobizmethod.com.

  7. 21 Aug

    DAY 1: I’m Pausing YouTube for 90 Days. Here’s Why.

    Janice Sullivan shares her journey of shifting focus from creative photography to building a business for landscape, nature, and fine art photographers. She discusses her 90-day challenge to evaluate her content strategy and prioritize her business growth. photography business, landscape photography, content strategy, YouTube, entrepreneurship, 90-day challenge, marketing, audience engagement, photography coaching  key  topics Janice Sullivan's shift from creative photography to business building The challenges of growing a photography audience on YouTube The importance of re-evaluating content strategies based on business results The role of consistency and effort in content creation and marketing Insights into niche photography markets like landscape and fine art The impact of audience engagement on business growth Strategies for photographers to attract clients and build a brand The significance of time management and prioritization in entrepreneurship  takeaways Content success should be measured by business impact, not just views Re-evaluate your marketing efforts if they don't lead to client inquiries Consistency in content creation is crucial but must be aligned with business goals Niche markets like landscape and fine art photography need targeted outreach Entrepreneurs should be willing to pivot and adapt strategies regularly Building an engaged community can be more valuable than high view counts Time management is essential for balancing content creation and client work  sound bites "You don't worry about the numbers when it comes to how many people are watching" "If it's not doing good in your business, then you need to re-evaluate" "Time is everything in this business, and you have to prioritize" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Janice Sullivan's 90-Day Challenge 01:20 Challenges of growing a niche photography audience 02:17 Re-evaluating content strategies based on business results 03:16 Deciding to pause YouTube for 90 days to focus on business 04:09 Sharing plans and future steps for her content and business 04:57 Encouragement for photographers to focus on client engagement

  8. 19 Aug

    Are You Building Your Photography Business… or Just Chasing Money?

    Are you building your photography business… or just chasing money? There are so many ways to make money as a photographer, but saying YES to every opportunity could be costing you more than you realize. I know because I've done it. I've made money with my photography in different ways over the years. Some opportunities were good. Some even made me money. But at some point, I had to ask a much bigger question: *Am I making another sale… or am I actually building the photography business I want?* That's what we're talking about in this episode of Capture & Connect. If you're starting a photography business, trying to grow the one you already have, or wondering how to make money with photography without constantly jumping from one idea to another, this conversation is for you. And stay with me until the end because I'm making a change in my own business — and I'm starting a new 90-day experiment that I'm going to share with you. 💜 NEW TO BUILDING A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? Join my FREE PhotoBiz Bootcamp Workshop: https://www.photobizmethod.com/bootca... 💜 ALREADY HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? Visit my Start Here page for free resources and tools to help you grow: https://www.photobizmethod.com/start-... 💬 LET'S TALK Are you building the photography business you really want — or has something else pulled you in another direction?

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🎙️ Welcome to Capture & Connect I'm Janice Sullivan, a fine art photographer and photography business coach. I've built a business with my photography, but somewhere along the way I discovered something else I truly love — business itself. I've invested years learning from some of the best business minds, while also putting those lessons to work in my own photography business. Now I'm building a second business around helping photographers do something I believe is absolutely possible: turn the work they love into a business that makes money. And I'm taking you behind the scenes as I do it. Capture & Connect is where I share the RAW side of being a photographer entrepreneur — what I'm trying, what's working, what isn't, the mistakes, the wins, and the business decisions I'm making along the way. Right now, that includes my own 90-day experiment to find my clients: the photographers who need what I offer and are willing to invest in building their businesses. Because that's what I want for you, too. Your photography is part of who you are, but beautiful photographs alone don't build a business. You need to understand who you want to work with, how to connect with them, what they value, and how to build a business around the work you love. There are plenty of people telling photographers why they can't make money. I'm much more interested in helping you figure out how you can. If you're a landscape, nature, macro, or fine art photographer who wants to move beyond creating beautiful images and start building a business around your passion, follow Capture & Connect and come behind the scenes with me. Cheers, Janice Sullivan Photography Business Coach 🌐 Learn more: www.photobizmethod.com 💜 Not sure which of your images have the most potential to sell? Start here: www.photobizmethod.com/pick-images-that-sell

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