Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

Kristin Sweeting
Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place. You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like: “How do I make money as a photographer?” “How do I scale my creative business?” “How to I price my photography or creative work?” “What types of marketing are most effective?” “How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?” “How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?” “What income streams can I have as a creative?” Thanks for being here! -Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger

  1. JUL 7

    209. “How do I price/value my new offer?”: A Coaching Episode

    Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠https://imagenai.com/podcast⁠ In this coaching episode, I sit down with Jes Barkman—wedding planner, venue consultant, and business coach for creative moms in the wedding industry. We dive deep into her consulting offers, pricing strategies, and how she's building a business that supports both her clients and her life as a new mom. Jes shares her journey from high-volume venue sales to launching a virtual consulting model that helps wedding vendors grow profitable businesses without burning out. Whether you're a coach, a creative, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge you to claim your value, rework your pricing, and build a more sustainable business that aligns with your life. Jes is a wedding business consultant turned no-BS coach for venues and vendors who want to make more money without going full luxury. After years in the trenches — selling weddings, planning for all kinds of couples, and scaling a seasonal micro-venue to 7 figures — she now helps other pros do the same with bold strategy, personality-packed offers, and zero fluff. Jes is currently building a certification program to teach wedding planners how to launch and grow virtual consulting businesses — especially those who want more balance as working moms without giving up what they love. Connect with Jes: https://www.knottedevents.co https://www.weddingbusinesscoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/knottedevents.co Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn More: Camp Danger: ⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com/camp-danger⁠⁠ Greece Study Abroad: ⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad-greece⁠⁠ Bridal Fashion Week: ⁠⁠https://danger-school.mykajabi.com/offers/4LFWdL55/checkout⁠⁠ Credits: Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠

    54 min
  2. JUN 23

    208. Pulling Back the Veil on Bridal Fashion Photography with Sophie Kaye

    Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠https://imagenai.com/podcast In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend and powerhouse photographer Sophie Kaye to talk all things luxury client experience, Bridal Fashion Week, and how to carve out a brand that’s both elevated and deeply personal. Sophie shares stories—from five-star hotel moments that reshaped her approach to client care, to how she got started shooting bridal fashion—and she’s not holding back. We talk marketing strategy (including why good work alone isn’t enough), personal branding in 2025, and why being accessible, present, and yourself is your best business move. If you’re ready to elevate how your work is perceived, get booked by aligned clients, or step into the fashion world, this one’s packed with actionable gems. Stay tuned to the end for some takes and tips you can implement immediately.  Sophie Kaye is a wedding, editorial, and fashion photographer based in New York City. After beginning her career in the photo department of Teen Vogue, she quickly moved on to shooting runways, campaigns, and working with couples who seek out a more styled, editorial aesthetic for their celebrations all over the world. A lover of art and history, Sophie uses a combination of film and medium format digital to capture soft, romantic images that feel inspired by eras past. Her work has been featured in VOGUE, Forbes, Over The Moon, Martha Stewart Weddings, The New York Times, and more. Connect with Sophie: www.sophiekaye.com instagram.com/sophiekayephotography Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠ Learn More: Camp Danger: ⁠https://dangerschool.com/camp-danger⁠ Greece Study Abroad: ⁠https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad-greece⁠ Bridal Fashion Week: ⁠https://danger-school.mykajabi.com/offers/4LFWdL55/checkout⁠ Credits: Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠ Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠

    1h 2m
  3. JUN 9

    207. Miles Witt Boyer Chats Through Workflows and Longevity Through Modernization in the Photography Industry

    Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: https://imagenai.com/podcast In this heart-opening and practical episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin sits down with the passionate and wildly insightful Miles Witt Boyer—a wedding and commercial photographer, educator, and Imagen AI ambassador—for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping the creative workflow for photographers. From the early days of culling film one frame at a time to now running 18,000 images through AI to refine color science, Miles shares how modern tools can actually enhance artistry, preserve mental space, and protect what matters most—like family, legacy, and time. They talk shop about building sustainable businesses, protecting your artistic voice, and using tools like Imagen AI not to cut corners, but to do better work with more intentionality. Miles Witt Boyer is an international wedding and portrait photographer, educator, and founder of The Photographic Collective. Known for his cinematic storytelling and deep human connection, his work has taken him across nearly 40 states and around the world. Named one of the Top Wedding Photographers in the World by Looks Like Film in 2020 and 2021, Miles believes the most beautiful art happens when you’re invited into life’s most meaningful moments. Beyond photography, he's a professor, marketing consultant, and mentor with a passion for helping photographers master light in new ways. He’s also a Fujifilm global ambassador, Imagener, and Holdfast Gear ambassador. But at the heart of it all? He’s a husband, a dad to two incredible sons and a friend to many.  Connect with Miles: www.MilesWittBoyer.com instagram.com/mileswittboyer Connect with Kristin: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠ Learn More: Camp Danger: https://dangerschool.com/camp-danger Greece Study Abroad: https://dangerschool.com/study-abroad-greece Bridal Fashion Week: https://danger-school.mykajabi.com/offers/4LFWdL55/checkout Credits: Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠ Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com

    1h 4m
  4. MAY 12

    205. Long Form Photography Sessions & Speaking from the Heart with Rachel Larsen Weaver

    In this inspiring episode, Kristin Sweeting sits down with film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver to discuss the journey of building a creative business that aligns with who you truly are. Rachel shares how she transitioned from digital to film photography, created her signature long-form sessions, and found a way to work with deeply aligned clients while staying true to her artistic vision. They also explore themes of self-portraiture, body acceptance, personal branding, and the importance of creating personal work even when running a business. If you're a photographer or creative struggling to figure out how to make work that actually feels like YOU (and get paid well for it), this episode is packed with wisdom, real talk, and a whole lot of inspiration. Rachel Larsen Weaver is an artist-educator and photographer from the Maryland beaches of the Chesapeake Bay. A mother to five and creator of moments, her enthusiasm for details and self-love are infectious, infusing creative sessions with a buoyant reverence for the simplest pleasures. Her portfolio and practice is fat-affirming, mindful, and genuine, focusing on the life and light of clients. She runs several online courses every year : HOW TOO: A photography class and The Words Workshop. The creator of the original Long Form Sessions, Rachel travels the country documenting mothers, bodies, and details. Connect with Rachel: https://www.rachellarsenweaver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.larsen.weaver/ Connect with Kristin: https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives https://dangerschool.com https://kristinsweeting.substack.com Credits: Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: https://www.firechoirband.com Jen Madigan Creative: https://jenmadigancreative.com

    43 min
5
out of 5
57 Ratings

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If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place. You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like: “How do I make money as a photographer?” “How do I scale my creative business?” “How to I price my photography or creative work?” “What types of marketing are most effective?” “How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?” “How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?” “What income streams can I have as a creative?” Thanks for being here! -Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger

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