The Stay Focused Podcast

Photography takes time.  It doesn’t not happen overnight and Kelley Williams is the perfect example of that.   If you start somewhere and don’t give up  AMAZING things can happen in your world. Don’t take it from me though, listen in as I chat with destination wedding photographer Kelley Williams about her journey to 15K sessions + more! Kelley Williams is a hybrid wedding photographer and educator from Maryland and currently living in California. She specializes in vibrant photography and being a professional third wheel for her couples. Her work has been featured in many of the top wedding blogs and magazines. Kelley is passionate about helping other photographers create a brand they love and build genuine connections with their clients and other vendors in the wedding industry.  Links in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework   THE CREATIVE COLLABORATION BUNDLE (happens once a year!) Opens February 27th -check back here soon!   Where to find more of Kelley:   Website: https://kelleywphotos.com/

  14 years ago she was just a new mom with a canon rebel and a dream to create something bigger.   Does that sound somewhat familiar to you?   Fast forward to today and Helen Don is a mom of three and family photographer with a consistent waitlist of clients every. single. month.     On today’s episode she shares her journey from getting her first basic level camera to only months later starting a business and how she created the huge photography  success she has today!   Helen Don is a Maryland girl, born and raised, and love living out in the country where there are more cows than people. Her career was born out of documenting her own children, then capturing clients' memories, and later, teaching photography. Taking care of all the animals on her little homestead, growing food for her family and planning her next road trip is what lights her up. Being the best mom she can be to her three kids is her #1 purpose and she always wants them to remember how much they were loved and all the fun they had together.

From sitting in a small confined space at her medical professional job to booking over 30 premium wedding clients each year, Rachel Traxler figured out just how to grow her photography dream! In today’s episode Emily chats with Rachel about how and why she left her full time job to dive head first into photography. She also shares with you some reliving news about the social media space and why you DON’T need to focus so heavily on it. And if that’s not enough for you, Emily and Rachel teach you some client experience tips to really wow your first photography clients!   Rachel is a Wedding Photographer and Photography Business Coach empowering ambitious wedding photographers to become in demand by elevating client connections so they can work less and serve more.    She has helped thousands of photographers + entrepreneurs over the past few years through coaching, courses, speaking events, and free resources bringing a warm and inviting approach to everything she does. She is also the host of the Gold Biz Pod

We've all felt this way at one point or another... maybe it's envy or jealousy.  It could be self doubt or a mix of all of those things. Comparing ourselves to others is never a fun thing and often leads us as photographers down a path we don’t want to go on. Listen to today's show to learn why we might do this to ourselves and what we can do to stop it so that we can reach our photography goals.   Links mentioned in the show: cozyclicks.com/framework cozyclicks.com/handbook

If you've got shooting photos in manual mode down perfectly, then this episode is not for you...you don't have to continue 'cause I don't want to waste your time.   BUT...   if you are struggling with any part of manual mode (even a little bit), then you'll definitely want to stick around because I wanna break something down for you as simple and straightforward as I can.   Linked mentioned in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework

Join us today with special guest, Luci Dumas, a photographer who has enjoyed a successful full time career for 40 years. She is the “baby whisperer” and photographs children, families and the occasional wedding in San Diego. Her “super power” is selling 3 to 8 wall portraits and albums to almost every client.   She breaks sown some of the mistakes she made in the beginning years + shares some pretty helpful markeing advice for anyone getiing started in the photogrpahybusiness space!  Listen here!   Links mentioned in the epsiode:   https://cozyclicks.com/handbook (learn manual mode today!) www.lucidumascoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/ https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoaching https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA  

If you have just got your first new "fancy" camera or if you have had your camera for awhile, but keep asking yourself the question: "Now what?"  This episode is for you! Learn the few things you should be working on first so that you have fun with your new camera and don't feel confused or frustrated! Links mentioned in the show: cozyclicks.com/handbook

Just got a new camera? The settings and dials may be taking up a lot of your time trying to figure out what does what. But while you are trying to set your settings correctly, there is something else you might my failing to get get right. Do you know what that is? Listen in to today's episode to find out + hear 4 actionable tips to make this forgotten about feature of photography easier!   Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework

  With the holidays just around the corner you might be wondering what you should ask for this holiday season when it comes to photography gear!   The lenses or camera you ask for is an important decision because most likely it is what you'll be sticking with for the next few years at the very least!   Listen here to find out which camera or lens should be on your wishlist!   Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the FREE photo class online! www.cozyclicks.com/framework

Are you struggling with FOCUS!? It feels bad when you look back at your photos and see that most of them are soft, unclear or just plain out of focus. Your first thought might even be…it’s just me or I’m just not good enough.   It’s not you!    There are a lot of moving parts to your camera and it’s not one thing that’s causing blurry photos….it could be a few.   On today's episode, Emily shares 10 things you might not have thought about that could be the reason you keep getting blurry pctures! Listen here.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Register forthe free class! https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework Grab your free manual mode handbook! https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook

It's a myth busting episode where Emily breaks down two of the BIGGEST myths new photographers believe.  And don't feel bad if you though they were true too...so did Emily. The sooner you realize that these myths are NOT true ....the sooner you are going to see improvements in your work and feel more confident taking pictures!   Links mentioned in the episode: Free manual mode handbook https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook Register for the free photo class! https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework   

There is something almost every new photographer does when starting the fun hobby of photography... ...and I can almost guaruntee that you are doing it too. BUT doing this thing can actually be what is stopping you from seeing improvements in your photography or editing skills and might just be holiding you back too. Listen to today's episode and find out if you are making this mistake here.   Links mentioned in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/academy (enrollment ends November 9th) https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework (free masterclass open now)

3 ways to get better at photography most people don't tell you... Are you ready for them? Today on the Stay Focused Podcast, Emily shares with you more than just the "how to" or "practice and learn" type tips to help you take better pictures. These three photography tips aren't always talked about but will help you see HUGE improvements in the way you take photos! Listen here! Links mentioned in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/photoshop

Starting a photography business should be fun.  Most new photographers start a social media page and wait for the clients to start rolling in. But there is a scary reality to social media and things that can happen that are out of your control. Heather Chesky joins Emily on The Stay Focused Podcast today sharing why starting a photography business that relies solely on social media can be a recipe for disaster...and what you should be focusing on instead! Links mentions in the show www.cozyclicks.com/handbook Where to find Heather: https://www.thebookedphotographer.com/book www.instagram.com/heather_chesky  

If shooting photos in full sun  makes you want to run away screaming...this "scary" edition episode of the Stay Focused Podcast is calling your name. Listen as Emily breaks down three things to do to take great photos when the light may be less than ideal (aka: full sun) Links mentioned in the show: https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook https://www.instagram.com/cozyclicks  

Are you newer to photography?  Wondering what to invest in next?   There are so many gadgets and trinkets and gear that all claim to help you take even better pictures.  So what do you start buying? Listen here as Emily breaks down the most important 4 things that beginner photographers should invest in from the get go.  ( and what to steer clear of!)   Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook (learn manual mode today!) https://www.cozyclicks.com/framework ( register for the free class) Best beginner cameras Best beginner lenses  

  When you are first starting out in photography it can be hard trying to figure everything out.  And then once you do get the camera down, a whole new set of problems arise… boundaries, clients, pricing, imposter syndrome, oh my!   Enter Jane Goodrich.  She’s been in your shoes, learning the most important lessons and wants to share them with you.   Tune in here to learn!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Try 3 months FREE of Picsello   Where to find Jane! www.picsello.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Picsello https://www.facebook.com/picsello  https://www.instagram.com/teampicsello/     Your Manual Mode handbook: https://www.cozyclicks.com/handbook

Learning your camera isn’t all super techy and step by step lessons.  The biggest game chargers when it comes to leveling up your skills comes from inside of you.  Listen today to the 3 mindsets shifts that are super important to make when it comes to your photography journey!   Listen here! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   www.cozyclicks.com/quiz www.cozyclicks.com/framework

  Looking for a fast, easy way to level up your portrait photography skills?  Look no further! On todays’ episode of The Stay Focused Podcast , Emily is breaking down 20…yes TWENTY, short and sweet mini lessons to get you thinking about the way you take pictures!   Listen here! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   www.cozyclicks.com/quiz www.cozyclicks.com/framework

Wonder what camera you should buy to get really good pictures?   Or maybe you'd like to upgrade your lens because the pictures you are taking are just not looking like the ones you'd like to be taking?   25 year veteran photographer, Jason Graves joins us on the show today chatting about gear and what you should do INSTEAD of running out to spend money on lots of new equipment.    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Free Manual Mode Handbook: https://cozyclicks.lpages.co/mm/ https://www.instagram.com/jasongraves_photography/