Between the Frames

Roz Ackerman Photography
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Between the Frames is a podcast for photographers and creatives navigating the messy, beautiful reality of building a business and a life they love. Hosted by Colorado photographer Roz Ackerman, this space blends honest conversations around photography, entrepreneurship, motherhood, creativity, storytelling, and everything happening in between the polished moments. Expect business insights, behind-the-scenes stories, creative inspiration, and conversations that feel a little more human.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    10 Things You Actually Need To Start A Photography Business In 2026

    Episode Summary: If you're thinking about starting a photography business — whether you're launching in 2026 or planning ahead for 2027 — this episode is your starting point. Roz breaks down the 10 things you actually need to get off the ground, drawn from her own experience of building a business while navigating early motherhood. No fluff, no overwhelm — just an honest, practical framework from someone who's been there. ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs ᴇᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ: 00:00 Welcome & Intro 00:46 Why 2026 is a great time to start 02:57 Personal update: daughter's dance recital was this weekend 07:18 #1: Headshots — why you are the brand and why hiding behind a logo is costing you connection 09:42 #2: Gear — what you actually need, focal lengths for family photography, and why your kit lens probably isn't cutting it 14:42 #3: Posing — free resources, the Unscripted Posing app, and why even candid photographers need to ask about shot lists 18:39 #4: Making connections — building your network in the community, vendor relationships, and why other photographers are not your competition 25:06 #5: Getting a mentor and building a mood board — finding your style before someone else's preferences define it for you 30:16 #6: Portfolio — how many shoots you need before you launch, and how to get them 32:02 #7: Website — platform options, what your site needs at minimum, and an honest note about blog content and platform migration 37:51 #8: Social media — choosing your platforms, showing up consistently, and why a content calendar is non-negotiable 39:58 #9: Run Ads — why organic reach alone isn't enough in 2026 and how to start small 41:54 #10: Pricing — why undervaluing yourself leads to burnout, and how to figure out what to charge 46:01 Roz's origin story 52:54 Outroʟɪɴᴋs & ʀᴇsᴏᴜʀᴄᴇs ᴍᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴᴇᴅ: *Unscripted Posing App — a great tool for posing guidance, especially when you're starting out. *Denver Photo Collective — an example of what a local photo community can look like (owner Becky Durigan) save $50 on your first month's membership with code ROZ50 *Pricing / Cost of Doing Business Calculator — use this before you set your rates. ɢᴇᴀʀ: Camera - Canon R6 Lens - Canon RF 24-70mm Links in my Amazon Store ᴘʟᴀᴛꜰᴏʀᴍs: * Honeybook - save 30% off your subscription * Showit - get a free month of Showit * Pixieset galleries - save $20 with pixieset galleries or any of their apps. ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ: * Mentorship - Hello Miss Lovely / Autumn Beury →   / hello_miss_lovely   * Posing - Kierstin Jones →   / kierstinjones   Cassidy Lynne →   / cassidylynne   ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʀᴏᴢ ᴀᴄᴋᴇʀᴍᴀɴ: Instagram: @rozackermanphoto →   / rozackermanphoto  Website: https://rozackerman.comSubmit a question or topic: roz@rozackermanphotography.com ᴀꜰꜰɪʟɪᴀᴛᴇ ᴅɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: Some of the links in these show notes may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only ever recommend tools and resources I genuinely believe in. Thank you for supporting the show. 🤍

    54 min
  2. Intro Episode | A Conversation with Jason Ackerman

    May 27

    Intro Episode | A Conversation with Jason Ackerman

    Welcome to the very first episode of Between the Frames — a podcast for photographers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the beautifully messy reality of building a business and a life they love. In this intro episode, my husband Jason Ackerman joins me behind the mic for a relaxed, honest conversation about my journey into photography, the realities of entrepreneurship, creativity, motherhood, and what inspired me to finally start this podcast. We talk about: • how photography became more than just a hobby • who Roz the creative really is • balancing ambition and family life • the 1 thing you should do if you're a new photographer • why photography matters • and the kinds of conversations you can expect here moving forward This episode feels a little like sitting on the couch with us — candid, conversational, and imperfect in the best way. I’m so glad you’re here. Subscribe for future episodes covering photography, business, creativity, behind-the-scenes stories, editing workflows, gear conversations, motherhood, and everything happening between the polished moments. Follow along: Instagram: @rozackermanphoto Website: rozackermanphotography.com Jason Ackerman is a life-long entrepreneur in the fitness space & founder of Best Hour of Their Day. Also, here's the link to the gallery mentioned in this episode: https://rozackermanphotography.pixieset.com/bodhis-third-birthday/

    56 min
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Between the Frames is a podcast for photographers and creatives navigating the messy, beautiful reality of building a business and a life they love. Hosted by Colorado photographer Roz Ackerman, this space blends honest conversations around photography, entrepreneurship, motherhood, creativity, storytelling, and everything happening in between the polished moments. Expect business insights, behind-the-scenes stories, creative inspiration, and conversations that feel a little more human.

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  • Creator
    Roz Ackerman Photography
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
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    © Roz Ackerman Photography
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