Beyond the Camera

Erica + Jon - Brand Photography Business Coaches
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Biweekly

What if your photography business wasn’t just about the photos… but about the life it makes possible? We’re Erica + Jon, a husband-and-wife brand photography team who’ve built a multi-six-figure business and helped thousands of photographers grow theirs. This isn’t about gear or tactics. It’s about faith, purpose, and building a business that supports your life, not just your portfolio. Because your camera is just a tool, but your purpose is the bigger picture. Let’s go ...Beyond the Camera.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Stop Moving the Goalposts

    In a culture obsessed with speed, it’s easy to believe that faster growth, more content, and bigger results are always the answer. But what if real growth doesn’t come from speeding up… but from slowing down? In this episode, we explore the power of pausing long enough to recognize how far you’ve actually come, and why constantly moving the goalpost may be the very thing fueling burnout, imposter syndrome, and lack of fulfillment. Through personal stories from building a photography business, behind-the-scenes moments of breakthrough, and reflections on gratitude and perspective, we unpack what it really means to stop and take inventory of your journey. You’ll learn why: Most entrepreneurs underestimate their own progress Moving goalposts quietly erodes confidence Imposter syndrome often comes from lack of reflection, not lack of ability Gratitude is a powerful tool for long-term growth Slowing down can actually accelerate clarity and momentum We also share a powerful reminder: growth becomes visible when you take time to notice it. Challenge for this episode: Take 30–60 minutes and ask: “How am I different today than when I first started?” Write it down. Don’t rush it. Let it land. Want more from Erica + Jon? Check these out: RESOURCES Follow E+J on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericaandjon Check out our brand photography resources - https://www.ericaandjon.com/shop FREE Brand Photography Class! - https://ericaandjon.com/bpb-free-class-eo FREE Personal Brand Shot List - https://ericaandjon.com/shot-list Music Attribution:  Faded Promises ARABVNQSENU42MZM

    47 min

  2. Jun 17

    What If Success Comes After the Leap, Not Before It?

    What if the breakthrough you're looking for is on the other side of a decision that makes absolutely no sense on paper? In this episode, we're sharing the story behind some of the biggest leaps of faith we've taken in our lives and business - from leaving a six-figure corporate career and moving across the country to pivoting our entire photography business and stepping into entrepreneurship. Looking back, every major breakthrough we've experienced had one thing in common: we had to move before we had all the answers.We're talking about fear, uncertainty, faith, and why clarity often comes after taking action - not before. If you've been feeling stuck, waiting for the "right time," or wrestling with a decision that feels scary, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn to: • Recognize why waiting for certainty may be holding you back • Understand how faith and action work together to create momentum • Reframe fear as a sign of growth rather than a reason to stop • Take the next step even when the full path isn't visible • Trust that clarity often follows actionWe hope this episode encourages you to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving toward the life and business you're being called to build. Want more from Erica + Jon? Check these out: RESOURCES Follow E+J on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericaandjon Check out our brand photography resources - https://www.ericaandjon.com/shop FREE Brand Photography Class! - https://ericaandjon.com/bpb-free-class-eo FREE Personal Brand Shot List - https://ericaandjon.com/shot-list Additional Resources Amy & Jordan's Photography Workshop - https://amyandjordan.com

    1h 3m

  3. May 29

    Why Your Biggest Failures Could Be Protecting Your Future Success

    It's finally here - our very first podcast episode! We're so excited to bring this to you and to share the story of how Beyond the Camera came to be. And as you'll learn, the journey to get here was anything but easy. So we're sharing about all of the failures that we racked up on the way to finally publishing our podcast and - in a way that may surprise you - why we're actually grateful for them. In this episode, you'll learn to: Reframe your failures as a tool for growthUncover hidden lessons in the setbacksTransform frustration into curiosity and progress We're so happy to have you here with us and hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and transforms how you view your own business 'failures.' Want more from Erica + Jon? Check these out: RESOURCES Follow E+J on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ericaandjon Check out our brand photography resources-https://ericaandjon.com/shop

    40 min

  4. Trailer

    Beyond the Camera Trailer

    Hey! Welcome to Beyond the Camera with Erica and Jon. We’re a husband-and-wife brand photography team, business owners, and homeschool parents building a life centered on faith, family, and purpose. There’s a whole lotta content out there teaching you how to take better photos or grow your business… But not much about why you’re doing it or who you’re becoming along the way. So this is a little different.
This is a non-photography photography podcast…
 Where we talk about faith, purpose, and building a business that supports your life, not just your portfolio. Because your camera is just a tool…but your purpose is the bigger picture.

    1 min

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What if your photography business wasn’t just about the photos… but about the life it makes possible? We’re Erica + Jon, a husband-and-wife brand photography team who’ve built a multi-six-figure business and helped thousands of photographers grow theirs. This isn’t about gear or tactics. It’s about faith, purpose, and building a business that supports your life, not just your portfolio. Because your camera is just a tool, but your purpose is the bigger picture. Let’s go ...Beyond the Camera.

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  • Creator
    Erica + Jon - Brand Photography Business Coaches
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Erica + Jon - Brand Photography Business Coaches
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Camera

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