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Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast Sandra Coan
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The go-to podcast for maternity, newborn and family photographers looking for insight into the art and business of photography.
Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry educator and best selling author with over 25 years experience working in the photography industry. On this podcast, she's sharing every thing she's learned over the course of her career. No holding back. No gate keeping. Just real talk and honest opinions, even if they're unpopular.
To learn more visit: www.sandracoanstudios.com
Instagram: @sandracoan
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16: How To Run a Successful Photography Business WITHOUT Marketing
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I work with over 150 clients a year, and I don’t do any active marketing for my studio. So, on today’s podcast, I’m going to tell you exactly how I’m able to get away with that… and I’m going to walk you through the exact method I set up for myself YEARS ago, that makes it possible for me to have a successful photography business WITHOUT doing the marketing busy work!
LINKS
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
Join the Waitlist for Certification:
https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9ab555c6ae
From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business
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15: AI and Your Photography Business
One of the big changes to hit the photography industry recently is AI. Recently, I shared a post in one of my FB groups about how I’ve been using it in my business, and got a comment about how it’s going to be the end of the photography industry and we should all beware. So, on today’s episode, I’m going to share my thoughts on AI: how it hurts us, how it helps us, and how to use it wisely in your photography business
SHOWNOTES
https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/16/ai-and-your-photography-business-how-it-hurts-how-it-helps-and-how-to-use-it-wisely/
LINKS
Imagen AI
https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=sandracoan
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
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14: The Secret to Success in Your Photography Business
The secret to your success is NOT your technical skill. It is NOT your marketing know-how either. It’s your confidence.Confidence is the key to making your dreams come true. It is the bridge between wanting and having.
And on today’s episode, I’m going to share what I’ve learned over the course of my 25 year career about how to get it.
SHOWNOTES
https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/02/the-secret-to-success-in-your-photography-business/
LINKS
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist
From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business
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13: Composition for Newborn and Family Photographers with Rebecca Hunnicutt
Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I talk with my friend, Rebecca Hunnicutt.
Rebecca Hunnicutt is a photography educator who teaches photographers at all levels how to turn ordinary locations into extraordinary images with confidence and ease, AND how to further elevate those images with post processing. She's also a lifestyle family and children's photographer based in Portland Oregon capturing joy filled images of families and today's contemporary kids at local preschools.
Join us as Rebecca walks us through her process and we touch on the importance of moving your body, identifying patterns in your work, and finding your signature style.
LINKS
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist
Rebecca Hunnicutt
Webinar:
Three common composition mistakes and why to avoid them
Course Link:
Composition & Color | Turn Ordinary Locations Into Extraordinary Images
Website:
https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.education
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12: How to Run an Ethical Photography Business
There is so much I love about the photography industry. I love art. I love what this career has given me. I love the life I’ve been able to build because of what I do. And I’ve met some truly creative, wonderful people because of this job.
But like all industries, the photography space has a dark side as well. It can be very competitive. And competition can sometimes bring out the worst in people. So, on today’s episode, I want to talk about how to stay above it all, and run an ethical photography business that is inline with you and your values.
SHOWNOTES
https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/03/19/how-to-run-an-ethical-photography-business/
LINKS
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist
From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business
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11: What Does It Mean to Take "Authentic" Portraits?
What does it mean to create “authentic” photos as a newborn and family photographer? I can not tell you how many photography groups and forums I have been in where people have talked about authenticity, and specifically how the reason that they don’t work in a studio, or use artificial light is because they want to take “real” photos or authentic images. So, what does authenticity even mean? And is it possible to get real, authentic photos as a studio photographer?
SHOWNOTES
https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/03/12/what-does-it-mean-to-take-authentic-portraits/
LINKS
Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification
Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist
From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business
https://sandracoanstudios.com/free-training
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