Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference, especially when your creative business starts feeling a little stale.We're catching up on everything we've been rethinking lately, from branding and pricing to Instagram, business systems, and finding inspiration again.Kimberly shares how a slower summer pushed her to revisit her website copy, rethink her pricing, and focus on what she could actually control. Miranda shares why she's changing her Instagram strategy, letting go of the perfectly curated feed, and bringing more of her work together in one place.We also get into why intention has become such a big theme for both of us, how systems can actually create more room for creativity, and what we're imagining for the next chapter of Perfectly Unposed.IN THIS EPISODE:Getting out of a creative or business slumpRethinking your brand messaging and pricingMaking more intentional decisions in business and lifeCreating systems that support creativityChanging your Instagram strategy and personal brandLetting go of the pressure to have a perfectly curated feedWhat's next for Perfectly UnposedIf you've been feeling stuck or uninspired, this is your reminder that you don't necessarily need to start over. Sometimes you just need to change a few things.Business inquiries: perfectlyunposedpod@gmail.comGot a question you’d love us to answer? Comment below!KEEP UP WITH PERFECTLY UNPOSEDWebsite: perfectlyunposed.comInstagram: @perfectlyunposedpodYouTube: @perfectlyunposedTikTok: @perfectlyunposedpodMEET YOUR HOSTSFind Kimberly + Miranda, their businesses, socials, newsletters, and more:perfectlyunposed.com/aboutEPISODE CHAPTERS:00:08 Catching up on everything that's changing01:12 Rethinking our branding and website copy06:52 Getting an outside perspective on pricing08:43 When business slows down and self-doubt creeps in13:11 Why we're trying to do everything with more intention17:42 Building systems that make room for creativity23:56 Rethinking Instagram and content strategy27:05 Letting go of the perfectly curated feed29:04 Why beautiful photos aren't enough anymore33:04 Combining different parts of your business on Instagram39:13 Building a personal brand that can evolve with you43:15 What's next for Perfectly Unposed46:01 Creating a bigger community for creatives48:10 Why small changes can make a difference
Your Instagram can look beautiful and still not be doing enough for your business.This week, we’re talking about something we’ve both been guilty of: building an entire photography brand, obsessing over the colors, fonts, website, messaging, and client experience... and then getting on Instagram and mostly posting pretty photos.We get into why that feels so safe, why photographers are scared to share opinions and personality online, and how that can make all of us start to look the same. We also talk about the photographer TikToks that made us question what we should and should not be saying in front of potential clients, especially when it comes to not booking, consultation calls, and the whole “I’m an artist, not a salesperson” conversation.And because this is Perfectly Unposed, we also catch up on Survivor, comfort creators, Kimberly’s DIY keratin treatment, fantasy books, and everything we’ve been into lately.We talk about:Why complaining about not booking publicly can hurt more than helpBeing an artist while still accepting that you run a businessWhy photographers build strong brands but barely show them on social mediaThe reason posting only pretty photos feels so safeWhy premium doesn’t have to mean personality-freeAbby Jiu as an example of a photography brand showing up really well onlineA simple 10-minute Instagram audit to see what people actually know about youAt the end of the episode, we challenge you to look at your own Instagram like a stranger. If someone spent ten minutes on your page, what would they actually know about you beyond your photos?Business inquiries: perfectlyunposedpod@gmail.comGot a question you’d love us to answer? Comment below!KEEP UP WITH PERFECTLY UNPOSEDWebsite: https://www.perfectlyunposed.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyunposedpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perfectlyunposedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectlyunposedpodMEET YOUR HOSTSFind Kimberly + Miranda, their businesses, socials, newsletters, and more: https://www.perfectlyunposed.com/aboutCHAPTERS00:00:13 Survivor & our latest reality TV obsession00:11:57 Comfort creators & Jaci Marie Smith00:16:19 Kimberly DIYed her keratin treatment00:25:34 The fantasy series Miranda is obsessed with00:28:43 Photographers need to stop posting this on TikTok00:32:16 “I’m an artist, not a salesperson”00:39:02 You built a brand... but are you actually using it?00:45:48 Why posting pretty photos feels safer00:47:55 Premium brands still need a point of view00:49:44 A photographer doing social media really well00:52:31 Why safe marketing makes everyone look the same00:59:05 Try this 10-minute Instagram audit
Sometimes a slow season feels less like a break and more like you’re falling behind.After taking nearly four months away from the podcast, we’re finally back and catching up on a summer that did not go according to plan.Miranda shares the health scare that landed her in the hospital with blood clots in both lungs, what it was like being forced to slow down, and how that experience completely shifted the way she thinks about productivity, creativity, and her business.We also talk about the weird mental spiral that can happen when work gets slow, wondering if you still know how to do your job after taking time off, letting go of the perfectly curated Instagram feed, and learning to be okay with actually being seen online.Plus, we get into documentary wedding photography, finding clients who genuinely do not want to be posed, wedding-day emergencies, why photographers need a real backup plan for their business, and the creative session that reminded Miranda she definitely did not forget how to use her camera.If you’ve been in a slower season lately, whether that’s in your business, creativity, or just life, this episode is your reminder that losing momentum doesn’t mean you’ve lost what you built. You can start again.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:A wedding-day car disaster and why arriving early really does matterAttracting photography clients who genuinely do not want to be posedMiranda’s unexpected health scare and being forced to take the summer offWhy photographers should have an emergency backup plan for their businessGetting comfortable being seen and posting without making everything perfectThe anxiety of coming back after a slow season and wondering if you’ve lost your creativityEPISODE CHAPTERS:00:02 We’re Back After Four Months Away01:10 A Wedding-Day Car Disaster and Staying Calm09:41 Documentary Photography and Clients Who Hate Posing14:49 Shooting a Destination Wedding While in Serious Pain22:16 The “Pinched Nerve” That Was Actually Blood Clots33:52 Why Photographers Need an Emergency Backup Plan37:18 The Tulum Wedding That Felt Like a Family Vacation47:27 Slowing Down, Being Seen, and Posting Imperfectly57:20 Coming Back After a Slow Season01:00:15 Why Old Creative Connections Can Come Full Circle
If your inquiries aren’t converting… this is probably why.We went down a full rabbit hole on how Gen Z is actually booking photographers right now and realized something that honestly changed how we see our entire process.Because it’s not about being more talented.It’s not about lowering your prices.It’s about how easy (or hard) you make it to book you.In this episode, we’re talking about:Why clients are ghosting more than ever (and why it’s not personal)The real reason some inquiries convert instantly and others disappearWhy “get them on a call” is actually losing you bookingsThe 10+ touchpoints clients need before they even reach outHow Gen Z is researching, comparing, and making decisionsThe small shifts we’re making in our own businesses after learning all of thisThis is one of those episodes that might make you rethink your entire booking process… in the best way.
These two weddings could not have been more different… and honestly, that’s what made them so special.In this episode, we’re recapping two completely different wedding days and everything that stood out — the energy, the unexpected moments, and the little things that actually made them unforgettable.We talk about:A wedding that felt like a full-on production with a massive vendor teamA rainy, emotional, movie-like wedding that somehow turned out perfect anywayThe moments that reminded us why we love what we doAnd the things you can’t plan for… but end up meaning the mostWe also get into how every couple is different, every wedding feels different, and why that’s what makes this job so fun (and sometimes chaotic). Because it’s easy to think every wedding has to look or feel a certain way…but the best ones? They’re the ones that are fully their own. And as photographers, learning how to adapt, stay present, and lean into the moment is everything.JOIN US:https://discord.gg/jC6arMRxPODCAST CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro + Discord community01:00 Showing up online and getting inquiries03:00 Quick life updates + what this week looked like03:30 Consultation calls + experimenting with workflows06:00 The call that felt… awkward08:00 Realizing you can’t just wing your process10:00 Different types of clients and how they book14:00 Switching gears: wedding recaps begin21:30 A wedding that felt like a celebrity event22:30 Massive vendor team + everything running perfectly23:30 Unique details (movie screen, ticket seating, etc.)24:30 What it’s like shooting in that kind of environment25:00 Why a well-run team changes everything29:00 “You never know who’s watching” (booking future clients)33:30 A completely different vibe34:30 The dress, the styling, the energy36:30 When a wedding feels like a movie40:00 Rain changing the entire plan41:00 Adapting in real time as a photographer42:30 Getting the shots anyway44:30 The ceremony + meaningful moments46:00 Why this wedding felt so unique50:00 What these weddings reminded us about this job52:00 Final thoughts + what we’re taking into future weddings