Shine + Thrive Podcast
with Sara Monika
14: Generalizing vs. Specializing - What's Better For You
Every photographer comes to a point in their career where they have to face ONE important question - should I generalize or specialize? If you have ever wondered whether you should be photographing everything that comes your way or focus on shooting a particular niche, this episode is for you!
12: Improve Your Wedding Client's Experience in Just 10 Minutes
As photographers, we all want our clients to have the best possible experience when working with us. But I was surprised to find out that many photographers weren’t doing this one easy-to-do thing that makes a HUGE difference for the clients. And it has something to do with online wedding galleries.
11: Why I REFUSE To Use Story Filters on Instagram
I refuse to use story filters on Instagram and in this episode I talk about the WHY behind it. As the world becomes more digital, we’re reaching a point where so many things we see online have a filter. The WHY behind what we do is so important since every action and decision can build our confidence or break it down.
10: How to Chase "Unrealistic" Dreams + Actually Achieve Them
On this episode of the Shine + Thrive podcast, the focus is on chasing “unrealistic” dreams and actually achieving them by streamlining your goal-setting process. The year 2020 is here so let’s get it off to a great start! In this episode, I walk you through my easy-to-follow seven-step process to setting goals and mapping them out in order to make them a reality.
09: My 2019 Wins, Failures + 2020 Goals
It’s the end of 2019 and it’s time to look back at the wins and failures of this past year. And what a year it has been! I’m excited to share my experience so that you can learn and get a better insight for setting goals and gaining an even better mindset for personal and business growth in 2020.
08: How to Leave Your 9-5 Job and Become a Photographer
In my first episode featuring a guest, I talk to my client-turned-friend Sam from Samantha Joy Photography as she shares her journey going from a 9-5 corporate job to going full-time as a photography business owner in only two and half years.
07: Why Getting Tagged by Clients on Social Media Doesn't Really Matter
In the seventh episode of Shine + Thrive podcast I talk about tags on social media that photographers expect from their clients and why this isn’t the way to go.
06: How to Make Unhappy Clients Happy
In this episode of Shine + Thrive podcast, I’m being vulnerable and sharing five screw-ups I’ve had in my business over the past nine years and how I’ve dealt with them. This episode is all about showing how you too can go from making mistakes to making sure that your clients are really happy in the end.
05: How to Make More Money as a Wedding Photographer
Money can be such a tricky topic - we all want to make more of it but you know what? In order to do that, you have to make a change and do it now! Yes, start right now! In this blog, I share actionable steps that you can take as a wedding photographer to earn more money every year and grow your business.
03: How to Figure Out Your Editing Style + Stay True To It
This episode is a quick deep dive to help you figure out your editing style and stay true to it. It’s a topic that a lot of photographers struggle with and I have some ways that can help.