The Stay Focused Podcast

When you understand how to use the camera, there are so many things that you can do to earn a little extra money with your skills! Even if you are not a full on photography business, there are ways that you can make some cash doing some fun side jobs...or even a few things you can do that aren't really jobs at all Listen in to this episode of the Stay Focused Podcast to learn how you can make money as a photographer! CozycLics.com/onehundredten

Ever wonder about conceptual photography? Maybe you haven't even heard the word before...or maybe it's seems a little bit intimidating to you. Conceptual and composite photographer Sandy Taylor breaks it down for you today very easily, explaining just what it is and how you could get started with it today! Sandy explains how she broke into this genre of photography and how you really could start with just very simple ideas Listen here! cozyclicks.com/onehundrednine

New to the world of photography business? At first EVRYTHING seems overwhelming, right? It's like you want to make sure that you have everything perfectly in place before you show off to the world. But guess what? When it comes to you and your brand...and your branding, you don't have to wait until everything is perfectly perfect. You just have to start.

Not sure where you should be spending your time building your online presence? As a new photography business it can be overwhelming with all the choices out there . Todays episode tackles the number on place you should be online and then gives you very real tips for where else you should be spending your online time! Listen here! cozyclics.com/onehundredseven

Ready to think outside the box a bit?  Push your creativity in photography by being intentional and trying new things out!  Join Cozy Clicks guest instructor, Nicole LaPointe on the show today and learn how she knew from the time she was three years old that photography was for her!  Listen as she describes different types of photography you could try out today and a few helpful tips for really pushing your creativity!

Feeling a little blah with your photos lately?  Looking for a way to boost your creativity and level up the way your pictures are looking?  Well, look no farther! On today's episode of the podcast I'm breaking down 6 super actionable things that you can do to level up your skills and see more creativity in your phots! Listen here!

Feeling frustrated with photography?  There's a lot to it.  Shooting, focus, posing, editing, the list can just keep going, right?  Want to make it seem a little bit simpler?  Listen in today as Emily shares 5 very specific things that you can do to make taking and editing pictures a lot more simple!

As a photographer you love being behind the camera.  That's where all the magic happens right?  But what about being in front of the camera....not so magical, huh?  In fact it can be downright scary to get in front of the camera.  That's true for photos and definitely true for video!  Listen today as Megan Fisk shares with you the importance of being in front of the camera plus ways that you can start feeling more comfortable there.

Editing your photos can be tough, right?  Especially when you are new to the world of Photoshop or Lightroom.  You might wonder if there is something you're missing when it comes to editing because you can never get your photos to look quite the way you'd hoped.  Let me tell you, there are some big misconceptions with editing and I'm going to break it down for you to hopefully make the editing process seem a little less frustrating.

Kendra Swalls shares her journey through photography to full on business woman and entrepreneur who now helps photographers get their business going too! Listen in to her journey and hear her #1 thing you should start doing (and yes, it might be a little scary) to get your business going!

Ever wonder what the biggest turning points were for some of the big name photographers out there?  What exactly was there a-ha moment that elevated their photography goals?  In today's very special 100th episode of The Stay Focus Podcast, Emily welcome several photographers who share the moments that really took their photography skills to the next level.  

Are YOU the one keeping yourself from achieving your goals? Ouch! I hope not, but chances are you are doing at least one of the 3 things that we talked about on the show today that are keeping your from getting to the photography goals you want to be at. (Honestly, I've done all 3 at some point....and still do sometimes) In todays episode I chat with anxiety and procrastination coach Vikki Louse who share not only what were doing, but ways we can be intentional about stopping it.

Feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to starting your photography business?  I get it.  There are a lot of things to think about, but when you break down some of the smaller parts that have lots of importance, it really can help you move forward much quicker! Today I talk with copy & business expert, Alexandria Cox who shares with you 3 big things you can be doing now in your photography business!

Have a question about editing? I'm sure you do! I get emails and messages from photographers all the time, but you know what? The majority of their questions are the same ones? (And I'm guessing that they just might be the same one you have too! Listen today as I give my very honest answers to 5 of the most common asked editing questions!

Wanting to create a photography new years resolution that will actually stick this year?  Goals are often created and quickly lost.  But they don't have to be! Listen to today's episode and learn the exact technique for creating photography resolutions that you can actually accomplish!

Wanna get clear about your goals for 2021?  Listen today with expert guest, Christina Dunbar from Intentional Ten as she shares with us ways that journaling, mindset,  daily routines and living life with intention can help you achieve your photography goals for 2021!

Are you a mom trying to juggle learning photography ...or maybe even learning how to start your own photo biz too?  As a mom of 4, I understand the stress and pressure of trying to "do it all" and so does our guest on today's episode.  As a mom of young children (and pregnant with another!) Annie Masone shares with us how she juggle sit all and grew her passion along with tips for how you can do it too!

Our very own guest editor inside the Cozy Clicks Ultimate Pro Editing membership chat with me this weeks sharing with you her photography journey and how she creates storytelling in her magical children's portraits. Learn Emma's secrets as she shares how she sets up her photos to create magic and dreaminess!

Are you new to Pinterest? This is the perfect time to get into it then becasue there is a lot that is new that is happening with Pinterest these days! I chat with creative business expert, Taylor Mobley where she explains why it is so important for photographers to use Pinterest + all of the new features that are rolling out over there.

Confused by IG Reels? Well, my friend, you are not alone. Instagram recently unrolled their new "reels" feature...as if we needed something else to try and figure out!, am I right?! If you use Instagram to showcase your photography skills or use it to try and gain clients for your business, using reels is something you just might want to give a try. And I am talking with master video creator, Julianna Jessica today who is giving you a mini lesson in all thing Instagram reels! Take a listen here so you know just what to do!