Beyond the Camera

Erica + Jon - Brand Photography Business Coaches
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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.

Episodes

  1. Jul 15

    What to Do When Nothing Is Working in Your Business

    Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you're working...nothing seems to be working? Not slower than you'd hoped. Not "it's just a tough season." We mean nothing. The strategies that used to work stop working. The content that used to connect falls flat. The launches you thought would help barely make a ripple. And your first instinct? Work harder. Do more. Push through. In this episode of Beyond the Camera, we're sharing a season we're walking through right now and the unexpected lessons God has been teaching us in the middle of it. We talk honestly about our natural tendency to hustle harder when things aren't working, why that often leaves us more exhausted and confused, and how God has been inviting us to stop striving, simplify, and trust Him in the "nothing." We also unpack a powerful message from Christine Caine, revisit the story of Elijah waiting for rain, and share a recent experience that reminded us no business success is worth sacrificing the people we love most. If you've been questioning your calling, wondering why what used to work no longer does, or simply feel like you're stuck in a season where nothing is happening, we hope this conversation reminds you that God is still working—even when you can't yet see the evidence. In this episode: ✔️ Why seasons where "nothing is working" are a normal part of growth as an entrepreneur ✔️ The dangerous tendency to hustle harder, compare, and chase every new idea ✔️ How striving often creates more confusion instead of clarity ✔️ The subtle pride behind believing it's all up to us to fix ✔️ What God taught us through a recent season of disappointment and sacrifice ✔️ The encouragement found in Elijah's story of waiting for the rain ✔️ Why peace may be God's first provision before anything changes externally Subscribe for new episodes of Beyond the Camera, where we have honest conversations about faith, business, purpose, and building a life that's bigger than your portfolio. 👍 If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to like the video, subscribe, and share it with another entrepreneur who's walking through a season where it feels like nothing is working. It may be exactly the encouragement they need today. Christine Caine's Instagram Post 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 Brand Photography Pricing Explained - https://ericaandjon.com/priced-for-profit

  2. Jul 1

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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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
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erica + Jon - Brand Photography Business Coaches
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Camera

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