Build and Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker

Feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed by too much scrolling? In this episode, we’re stepping away from the algorithm and exploring how to find inspiration for photography offline.I’m sharing why Pinterest can’t be your starting point and how volunteering might be the most powerful way to reconnect with your spark.You’ll also hear a Q&A on creative jealousy, finding your voice, and how to tell the difference between trends and true alignment. Whether you’re new to photography or rediscovering your style, this conversation will help you create from a place that’s original—by design.Business Basics Course: ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: ⁠⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠⁠Unplug from your phone episode: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EIe18ddba23Q3QUFbPVmo?si=CDShZlXoR-GmqY9DesTe3QTimestamps:0:00 Business Basics0:41 Intro11:50 Where NOT to look27:52 Shopping for inspiration38:25 Volunteer 44:22 Q&A: Have you ever felt jealous of someone else's creativity? 53:09 Inspo vs trends58:53 What’s something you wish someone told you when you were figuring out your style?1:00:03 OutroWhat's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠

Have you ever wanted to get into concert photography? Today on the Build and Bloom Photography Podcast I have Madison Truscan on and she is sharing the exact steps for breaking into the industry. Madison has photographed artists in concert like Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan. Madison is also going to share how to work for an online magazine, publication, newspaper or zine and how volunteering for a publication can add an extra layer of professionalism that increases your chance of attending a show.Madison Truscan is a multi-faceted Dallas-based creative, with a focus on concert photography, music journalism, and podcast hosting. She is wholeheartedly passionate about all forms of photography and being authentic on the Internet.Instagram: @madisonfromdallasWebsite: www.madisontruscanphotography.comSome of the questions I ask are:How did you get into concert photography? How do you recommend someone break into the industryWhat have been some of the most memorable career moments for you?How do you handle being a woman in a male dominated spacePeople she mentioned: @digitalsmegMagazines mentioned: Good Guys Press and The Encore @thisistheencoreOther Build and Bloom podcast episode on concert photography:Tour Photography Process with Nesrin DananTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:05 How did you get into concert photography?10:40 First experience with concert photography13:37 First concert she photographed16:41 In between steps from first concert to snowball effect17:03 How to contact artists to photograph their concert19:21 How to break into the industry25:33 How to get in contact with local artists 27:55 Most memorable career moments28:07 Photographing Taylor Swift’s eras tour33:06 What is working for a magazine? 40:35 Being a woman in concert photography42:35 Safety tips for girls 44:56 Big-picture goals47:25 How do you get paid for tours?50:39 Getting sign to an agency 51:21 OutroWhat's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if you could book dream clients without having to post on Instagram every day? In this episode, I’m breaking down how blogging can help you book more photography clients consistently—and the best part? Once a blog post is done, it’s DONE. This is a long-term marketing strategy that works for you while you sleep.Instagram is great for visibility, but your blog is where the real magic happens. It’s where clients find you through Google, get to know your work, and book you directly—without the extra hoops. Plus, your website is the strongest reflection of your brand (and if you’re struggling with that, check out LightsCameraBrand.com).Here’s what I cover:What SEO actually is and how it helps clients find you Why blogging individual sessions beats having one gallery pageReal examples of how my posts from 6 years ago still bring in inquiries todayThe tools I use to make blogging easyHow to make blog posts SEO-friendly without being techy or spending hours on themIf you’re ready to stop stressing about social media and start thinking long-term, this episode is for you.Download the free blog tool guide: https://jessicawhitaker.myflodesk.com/blog Business Basics Course: ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: ⁠⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠Narrative Blog Tool: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool 10% off Squarespace: https://squarespace.com/jessicawhitaker Email list episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DIZ8DJ7065fsrr8zxvNLT?si=4TcDTziyRROEGosC37okZQ SEO episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SwLmqwyiGwRfdJ2EwggE4?si=ZOJ9GjzzSqyrwQCGC6yw0Q What's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thinking about raising your prices but not sure if you're really ready? In this episode, I’m walking you through three key things you need in place before you raise your rates—so you can do it confidently, without second-guessing your worth or undercharging for your time and talent.We’ll cover:How to actually know your worth (hint: it’s more than a gut feeling)Why simplifying your packages can increase your valueThe small tweaks that turn your client experience into something unforgettableIf scaling your photography business is on your mind, this episode is your roadmap to doing it with confidence and clarity. And if you want the full list of all six things to consider before raising your prices, grab the freebie linked below!👉 Download the full guide: https://jessicawhitaker.myflodesk.com/brandpricingBusiness Basics Course: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: ⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠Other tools mentioned:Cost of doing business/budget spreadsheet: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-budget-spreadsheetFree posing tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/jessicawhitakerWhat's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Before you invest in that high-ticket mastermind or coaching program promising $10K clients right out the gate—listen to this episode.We’re pulling back the curtain on the hype and talking about what actually builds a sustainable photography business. Because while marketing might land you one big win, it’s your skills, systems, and humility that determine whether you can keep going.In this episode, I break down:Why slow, intentional growth sets you up for long-term successThe value of second shooting, assisting, and real-world experienceHow to spot educators who are great at marketing—but missing the depth in technical or posing skillsThe danger of comparison culture and rushing into high-price points too soonAnd the powerful shift that happens when you quiet your ego and commit to masteryIf you’ve ever felt behind because you’re not charging luxury prices yet—or pressured to “level up” before you’re ready—this conversation will ground you. Success doesn’t come from skipping steps. It comes from doing the work that no one sees.Business Basics Course: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasicsLights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/Associate Photography episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FwtJK3SIBgfyIFvYXs6nx?si=FggOxtQaTVKn9Yejb84L9gUnplug from your phone episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EIe18ddba23Q3QUFbPVmo?si=CDShZlXoR-GmqY9DesTe3QWhat's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠

I'm back from Vegas and here is what I learned from WPPI.Lights, Camera Brand: ⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠Honeybook: ⁠⁠https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw⁠⁠Aftershoot: ⁠⁠https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠⁠⁠What's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠

Hi from WPPI in Las Vegas! In 2025, I set a goal to attend more networking events, and I’ve already learned so much just by observing how people show up in these spaces. At the start of February, I attended a Women in Business conference here in Seattle and picked up some game-changing networking tips. With WPPI around the corner, I want to share my best strategies to help you make a lasting impression—whether you're heading to WPPI or any other conference this year!Lights, Camera Brand: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/Honeybook: ⁠https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw⁠Aftershoot: ⁠https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠⁠What's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠Business Basics: ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠

Trade-for-print (TFP) shoots can be an excellent way to build your portfolio, collaborate with models, and refine your creative style. However, without a structured approach, TFP shoots can quickly become frustrating, unorganized, and a waste of time. Many photographers experience flaky models, last-minute cancellations, or misunderstandings about how many images will be delivered.The key to a successful TFP shoot is treating it just as professionally as a paid session—with clear expectations, organized communication, and structured boundaries.In this photography podcast episode, I will share the exact step-by-step system I use to run TFP shoots efficiently and professionally, so you can get high-quality results without dealing with unreliable people.This episode will cover:Why I never post model calls on Instagram (and where I find reliable models instead)How to set clear expectations upfront to avoid misunderstandingsHow over-communicating prevents cancellations and gets models to take the shoot seriouslyHow to structure a TFP workflow from model booking to final image deliveryHow to avoid last-minute cancellations and no-showsThe boundaries I set to prevent burnout and protect my timeBy following these steps, you will eliminate stress, work with dependable models, and create stunning images without frustration.Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicawhttps://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠What's Next:Follow me on Insta: ⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠Join the Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠Business Basics: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/What's Next:Follow me on Insta: https://instagram.com/jessicawhitakerJoin the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitakerBusiness Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasicsTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:30 Photo studio cancelled23:28 WPPI38:52 Trade for print

https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloomstudios/WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

Building a strong photography brand is about more than just taking great photos—it’s about creating a business that’s consistent, recognizable, and profitable. In this episode of the @buildandbloom podcast, I’m joined by brand photographer, educator, and founder of Black Girls Shoot, Mecca Clarke, to break down the key strategies that will help you level up your business.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meccaclarkephotoBlack Girls Shoot Info:https://www.meccaclarkephoto.com/blkgirlsshoot/Black Girls Shoot Event Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blk-girls-shoot-2025-tickets-1065876157279Mecca's Website:https://www.meccaclarkephoto.com/We’re diving into:📸 The power of systems—why organization and workflows are essential for long-term success.📸 Personal branding—how to refine your brand identity and attract the right clients.📸 Consistency in business—how to stay organized while still evolving creatively.📸 Common branding mistakes—and how to avoid them for a more sustainable photography career.If you’re ready to bring more clarity, structure, and strategy into your business, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you elevate your brand and work smarter, not harder.

In 2025 I am changing my business model over to IPS. In this episode, I'm sharing what that process has looked like over the month of January and how I immediately booked my 2nd highest package as a result!! How to do IPS with Alena: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/1ck8AMTuMQb "The Portrait System" with Sue Bryce Aftershoot 90 day trial: https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠ Photography Contracts for 2025: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photographycontracts⁠ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

What if photography could be more than just snapping photos? What if it could be a space for real connection and healing in a world that feels so disconnected? In this episode, I’m chatting with Christina Mellor (@christinascaptures), a photographer who’s completely reimagined her business to do just that. She’s sharing how she creates sessions that aren’t just about pretty pictures—they’re about helping people feel truly seen. We’re diving into the inner work it takes to hold space for others, the power of being witnessed, and how her approach transforms sessions into moments of self-acceptance and healing. If you’re looking for deeper connection through your work, this one’s for you. Christina is a self-love and embodiment photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her work celebrates inner growth and the transformative power of being deeply seen and celebrated for who you are. With a mission to bring healing to the world, Christina creates sacred spaces where individuals can release what no longer serves them and step into their most authentic, embodied selves. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinascaptures/ Electric Light Course: https://stan.store/Christinascaptures Website: https://christinascaptures.org/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

Let's talk about what is *in* and *out for 2025 ;) https://www.lightscamerabrand.com Virtual Assistant Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7It9nw2KHPb https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant Aftershoot - message the "support" and tell them you're looking for the 90-day trial & that I sent you. https://aftershoot.com/friends/?ref=jessicawhitaker Photography Contracts for 2025: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photographycontracts SEO Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qVPehItALPb "Opal" app WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

I have my friend, Alena (@alenalaurenphoto⁠), on the podcast today talking about everything you need to know to get started in IPS (in-person sales). Which means how to start offering albums & printed goods. Alena holds nothing back in this episode! She goes into mindset shift, why the "shoot and burn" method (digitals only) isn't sustainable, her pricing/pricing structure ,and different ways you can incorporate IPS into your 2025. Send me a DM on Instagram if you want info on the January girls group where Alena will be teaching! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenalaurenphoto Website: https://www.alenalauren.com/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠

"We listen and we don't judge" is a trend on social media where two people share secrets that otherwise they'd be judged over. For example, a parent and their child and the kid says "Remember when I told you XYZ happened, well really this is what happened..." I'm reading through the photographers version that I shared over in the Build and Bloom Facebook group. Resources mentioned: My 2023 mini session episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dsbgjrBSyJLAexTUjVrkN?si=ac376823ef344b94 WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics

It's the crossover you've been waiting for! Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne) is coming onto the Build and Bloom podcast to share about how to strategize for efficient social media growth and her posing techniques! We discuss the importance of marketing yourself on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, and dive into actionable tips to make your content stand out. Cassidy also shares her expert advice on posing, from helping clients feel at ease in front of the camera to creating those effortlessly candid moments we all love. Whether you're looking to level up your social media game or refine your posing techniques, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you grow your photography business. Listen to my episode on her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UVhkhjOWcGUwYIoDAET3S?si=e2d6cc1215ec49c6 Pinterest episode mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fPum6TMsKxd9fpoRO3ODy?si=0c93c7d68f0146fd Follow Cassidy: "Oh Shoot" podcast Instagram: Instagram.com/cassidylynne Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cassidylynne TikTok: @cassidylynnephoto Website: https://cassidylynneeducation.com/ Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:20 Social strategies for photographers 9:15 Instagram vs TikTok 15:00 How to get clients to discover you on social media 22:27 Pinterest for photographers 32:30 Posing tips 38:58 Candid posing techniques WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics

In this episode, I chat with Sabrina of The Turning Page Photo Co., a photographer and mom who balances business ownership, parenting, and mental health through strong boundaries and time management. Sabrina shares her insights on adding more value to your packages and why authentic branding is essential for standing out. She also opens up about her journey with mental health, discussing how she navigates anxiety and BPD while prioritizing self-care and confidence-building. Plus, she offers practical tips for managing inconsistent bookings and making the most of slower seasons. Remember: Your Brain's Brilliance Is Your Business Edge Follow Sabrina: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theturningpagephotoco/⁠ ⁠https://theturningpagephotoco.com/⁠ Sabrina of The Turning Page Photo Co. is a documentary-style photographer based in Pensacola, Florida, who travels worldwide to capture love stories. She has a passion for Super8 films and 35mm photography, bringing a nostalgic touch to her work. As a member of the LGBTQ community, she provides a safe, inclusive space for all. She documents couples, small families, and motherhood moments with poetic intention. She also offers 1:1 mentorships and online courses on marketing, editing, and business. A mental health advocate, she focuses on building confidence and promoting self-love in her teachings. WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics

Ever wonder how photographers are making six figures in less glamorous genres? In this episode, I chat with Dominic Wilkerson (@Domdoesmedia), who made an impressive $400,000 last year in the "boring" yet lucrative world of real estate photography. I first discovered Dom through the Build and Bloom Facebook group, where he consistently provided valuable insights and helped answer questions on this topic—a frequent point of interest in the community. He previously joined one of our community call episodes, and I couldn’t wait to have him back for a deep dive into real estate photography. In this episode, Dom shares a masterclass-level breakdown of not just photography, but also videography, 3D home scans, drones, and more—knowledge many would charge for. Get ready for an info-packed podcast that could transform your business. Dominic's drone course: https://bit.ly/4fnG18Y Website & Portfolio: https://www.domdoesmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdoesmedia/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics

Hey, Photographer! In this episode of the Build and Bloom podcast, I am joined by Sarah Marie (@SarahMarieSpectrum). Sarah shares her journey from being inspired by pop-culture icons like Black Widow to becoming an international cosplay photographer. She'll discuss how cosplay photography is more than just capturing costumes—it's about telling personal stories, embracing creativity, and making dreams a reality. This episode will explore the intersection of fandom, art, and imagination. Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmariespectrum https://www.facebook.com/sarahmariespectrumofficial https://www.sarahmariespectrum.com/ Sarah Marie Spectrum is a storyteller and dreamer, with glitter in her heart and adventure coursing through her veins. As an International Cosplay and Fantasy Fine Art Photographer, she brings people’s stories to life, helping them unleash their imagination and embrace their wildest dreams. Her photography captures moments of creativity and wonder, exploring the limitless boundaries of imagination. Inspired by fierce women like Black Widow and the epic journeys of The Lord of the Rings, Sarah learned early on to fight for justice—not only for herself but for others. She believes in art’s ability to break barriers, build communities, and spark meaningful conversations. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography from Arizona State University, she deeply values storytelling, viewing it as the heartbeat of culture— preserving the past and fueling future dreams. In addition to her fine art photography, Sarah is also a seasoned pop-culture event photojournalist, having spent years documenting the vibrant world of conventions, cosplay, and fandom culture. Through her work, she uplifts others, creating a world where creativity and self-expression know no bounds.