Freedom Focus Photography

Nicole Begley
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Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into a profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients.  Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned. 

  1. The Hidden Burnout Triggers

    1D AGO

    The Hidden Burnout Triggers

    327 - You can work incredibly hard and feel energized. Or work half as much and feel completely exhausted. In this episode, we unpack the hidden burnout triggers that quietly sabotage your photography business. What to Listen For Why burnout isn't about workloadWhy working harder can feel worseThe hidden value conflict draining youOne sentence that fuels resentmentThe control gap stealing your energyEffort with vision versus effort withoutHow saying yes quietly burns you outThe integrity mistake that exhausts youHow to realign your business fastIf you’ve been feeling drained or disconnected, this episode will help you pinpoint why. Listen now and start shifting from exhaustion back to momentum. JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    32 min
  2. Lessons from the Eras Tour

    FEB 10

    Lessons from the Eras Tour

    326 - Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert. It was a masterclass in commitment, mindset, and leadership. In this episode, Nicole and Heather break down the business and life lessons hiding in plain sight. What to Listen For The long-term mindset most missWhy effort always compoundsHow boundaries protect growthSeparating noise from feedbackPlaying a bigger game patientlyBuilding belief through actionWhy comparison steals momentumCommitment beyond motivationChoosing endurance over shortcutsStaying focused when opinions flyWhether you love Taylor Swift or not, these lessons hit close to home. Success is built through consistency, boundaries, and showing up anyway. Tune in and see how these ideas apply to your business right now. JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    29 min

  3. FEB 3

    What You Think You Want

    325 - What if the thing you think will finally make you feel secure, confident, or successful… doesn’t? In this episode, we unpack why “getting there” rarely feels the way you expect — and what actually creates the feelings you’re chasing. What to Listen For Why “there” always feels better than “here”The feeling you think money will give youWhy success excitement fades fastIdentity versus strategy in business growthWhat photographers are really chasingHow goals quietly create anxietyWhy confidence doesn’t come from arrivalThe danger of checklist dependencyHow obstacles build invisible equityThe question that changes everythingSuccess doesn’t feel better because of the number attached to it. It feels better when your identity catches up. Tune in to rethink what you think you want and why that matters right now. Learn More About Elevate:  https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevate JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    36 min
  4. When Success is Messy with Michelle Crandall

    JAN 27

    When Success is Messy with Michelle Crandall

    324 - We love the idea of growth, but rarely talk about the mess that comes with it. In this episode, Michelle shares how a book project grew her business, stretched her capacity, and challenged everything she thought success should feel like. What to Listen For Why action creates clarity, not the other wayHow one project doubled her business revenueThe hidden emotional cost of growthLearning boundaries after saying yes too oftenWhen being busy reveals pricing problemsTrusting yourself when plans fall apartWhy success can trigger imposter syndromeSeparating client expectations from self-pressureThe danger of equating late with failureLetting success be imperfect and still meaningfulMichelle’s story proves that meaningful success often feels messy in the middle. Tune in if you’re building momentum and wondering why it doesn’t feel as good as you expected. Just a few more days to join Elevate at current pricing and lock that in for as long as you remain in the program!    https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevate Connect with Michelle Website InstagramConnect with Heather WebsiteInstagramJOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    55 min
  5. Karley's Brave Decision

    JAN 20

    Karley's Brave Decision

    323 - You don’t need a big win to start being visible. You need a decision. In this episode, Karley shares the brave choice that shifted how she sees herself, her business, and what’s possible next. What to Listen For: What hiding was really costing KarleyThe moment she decided to stop waitingWhy confidence didn’t come firstThe fear behind staying invisibleLetting yourself be a beginner publiclyHow one decision changed momentumThe relief of finally showing upWhy bravery often feels messyA real conversation about visibility, fear, and choosing to be seen before you feel ready. Karley shares her brave first step. Ready to join us inside of Elevate?  The price is doubling on February 1st, so be sure to join us now to lock in the current rate for as long as you're in the program. https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevate JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    39 min
  6. A Big Change for Elevate

    JAN 13

    A Big Change for Elevate

    322 - A big change is coming to Elevate. In this episode, Heather and I walk through the experiment, the data, and the clarity that led to a major business decision — and why it actually serves photographers better. What to Listen For Why experiments matter more than perfectionHow action creates clarity fastWhat the data actually revealedThe downside of staying underpricedWhy value and price must alignHow pricing impacts client behaviorWhat fear-free decisions feel likeThe role belief plays in growthWhy commitment changes outcomesBig decisions don’t have to feel heavy or dramatic. Sometimes they feel clean, calm, and obvious. Tune in to hear why this one did. Join us inside Elevate now and lock in the current price for as long as you stay in the program. https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevate JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    32 min

  7. JAN 6

    Stop Setting Goals Like This in 2026

    321 - Let’s kick off 2026 the way we actually want to run our businesses: with intention, self-trust, and a plan that doesn’t require burnout as a personality trait. What to Listen For: Why goals can feel heavyThe identity shift that mattersWhere you want to feel differentUsing feelings as thought cluesYour dream year, without burnoutAre you editing your own dreams?A fast way to find clarityHow vision simplifies decisionsSaying no without guiltWelcoming challenges instead of resistingIf you want 2026 to feel different, it starts with how you think about who you’re becoming, what you’re building, and what you’re willing to anticipate instead of fear. Hit play, grab the four questions, and let’s start this year with a mindset that actually supports your growth. And if you want support and structure along the way, come join us inside Elevate. Join Elevate: www.freedomfocusformula.com/elevateMaster the craft of pet photography at the Hair of the Dog Academy - www.hairofthedogacademy.comStop competing on price, sell without feeling pushy, and reach consistently $2,000+ sales in the Freedom Focus Formula - www.freedomfocusformula.comJOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    50 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    REPLAY: 300 - Why Our Photography Inquiry Process is Broken

    [REPLAY] This episode originally aired July 2025.  300- Your photography inquiry process that’s been being taught for years is broken. In this episode, Nicole and Heather unpack a bold new approach to make your services easier to book and your client experience smoother from the very first click. What to Listen For: Why the traditional inquiry process is brokenThe psychology behind why clients bounce without bookingHow your website is sabotaging your bookings (and how to fix it)The importance of making your pricing accessible without scaring people offNicole’s innovative new strategy to replace phone consultationsHow to build desire for your services like a luxury brandWhy removing friction in your inquiry process increases bookingsThe power of “behind the scenes” opt-ins for your websiteHow to market desire instead of pain (and why it matters)Your inquiry process shouldn’t feel like a locked vault to your clients. This episode will help you rethink how you present your services to make booking simple, fast, and confidence-boosting for both you and your clients. Listen now, subscribe to the podcast, and start transforming how your photography business books clients today. More Resources: Master the craft of pet photography at the Hair of the Dog Academy - www.hairofthedogacademy.com Stop competing on price, sell without feeling pushy, and reach consistently $2,000+ sales in the Freedom Focus Formula - www.freedomfocusformula.com Crack the code to booking more clients inside Elevate - www.freedomfocusformula.com/elevate Discover the world of commercial pet photography in the Commercial Pet Photography Academy - www.hairofthedogacademy.com/commercial JOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

    40 min
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Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into a profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients.  Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned. 

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  • Creator
    Nicole Begley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    337
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Freedom Focus Photography
  • Show Website
    Freedom Focus Photography

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