Photographic Collective Podcast || with Miles Witt Boyer

We hear you guys loud and clear. This entire episode is a totally unplugged, totally unplanned chat between Miles + Jared about some of the really interesting and really rad questions that you guys, the listeners and members of the PhotoCo community, Small Groups, and Triad Trainings send in. We're going over everything from juggling gender stereotypes in wedding photography, how to communicate well with videographers and other vendors at big events, and the absolute importance of finding a wingman. Jump in and join the conversation after this episode over at the Photographic Collective Facebook Group and bring your own thoughts, your own questions, and your own perspectives into a place where everybody is absolutely welcome to have a voice. The PhotoCo podcast is a production of the Photographic Collective LLC and is recorded, produced, and released right here in our lovely little home town of Bentonville, Arkansas. Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher are full time photographers simply doing life together as friends and business partners and opening the door for amazing creators and entrepreneurs to have a community to call home. If you like this episode please join the group, subscribe to the show, and give us a five star review!

Curate. It's that word that people don't want to hear, but need to. The challenge here is simple : are you showing work that communicates your value to the right people, in the right ways, at the right times? Are you leaving your best work on the editing floor or including too much? Are your processes for editing and post production stuck in the early 2000's? Are you actually getting any better or is every Uncle Joe snagging a camera at Cost Co catching up to you? Before you get all down on yourself consider this : maybe as a photographer you're best work just isn't being found hidden down deep amongst the most obvious stuff. Maybe just like your favorite band ever, it's the deep cuts that say the most about you as an artist. Sitting on this episode with two absolute legends. James Broadbent founded Narrative to solve the problems that photographers all over the world are facing. From the headaches of blogging to managing the culling and cataloging process outside of Lightroom this is a dude with incredible vision and insight and right along side him we bring in Kyle Wilson, wedding photographer, artist, and Narrative team member to spit ball together the way curating work can elevate it's value. This chat is filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and perspective we should probably charge for it, but instead we're going to give it away for free and then ask you to do a few things with this info! First - https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=miles CLICK THAT LINK to try Narrative Select! Second - https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq JOIN US. There's a pretty rad little army of creatives hanging out every dang day in PHOTOCO and whether you're in a small group, a 2TO1 training group, or just chilling in the Photographic Collective Community I can promise you there's something waiting for you to learn, give, and grow right inside. The Photographic Collective (PHOTOCO) is a production of Photographic Collective LLC based in Bentonville, Arkansas. This episode is ©2023 hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher.

Photographers : how are you telling your stories? Are you letting Meta decide for you what images get seen and hoping for some quirky caption that adds value to your hard work or are you building a home for your stories to be told? There once was a time where every photographer had a blog and then the dark ages of social media took over. This conversation with Jared and Aga from Pic-Time about blogging explores not only some of their new blogging features but also the importance of finding ways to tell your stories. We share a few minutes from a long interview with Aga that was streamed live for members of the Photographic Collective community and then unpack it a little offering some tidbits for you guys to chew on. Should you be blogging your photos? Should you find a way to make your blogging, and your SEO more central to your marketing strategy? Should you replay this episode a few more times? USE THIS CODE N9ZZGA FOR A FREE MONTH OF https://www.pic-time.com/ For more exclusive sit downs with people like Aga make sure you join the Photographic Collective, jump into a small group or a triad training with Jared and I and get engaged in community.

From documentary photography on the other side of the world to high fives with President Obama, mountain biking adventures to working with the press Garrett has chased down the stories of humans all over the world. His eye for photography shaped early on influenced by a love for culture and an education from one of the world's most prestigious photography schools Garrett's story comes alive as he starts to talk about finding his place in the world. We asked Garrett to be a part of this podcast because of just a sliver of his story. Leaving the Washington DC area to move closer to a place where his passion for mountain biking and the outdoors could be a more prominent part of his family's life but what we got out of him was more than Jared and I could possibly have expected. A story of intentionality, willingness to learn, humility, and so many amazing successes along the way. The simple fact is that Garrett Hubbard as a photographer, a film maker, a director, a father, and a husband is a man that we can all learn from as he so calmly describes his craft through the vein of it's value to sharing the stories of other people - to other people. I walked away from this interview with a keen appreciation for the talent and the accomplishments of the people who quietly drive our industry forward always more focused on doing a good job than getting praise for it. Perhaps what strikes the hardest about this interview with Garrett is his willingness to give credit to the people from all over the country that have simply opened doors for him to walk through. Community is a critical element to success and Garrett Hubbard is absolutely willing to share his success with the people who have contributed to it. https://www.garretthubbard.com/ PhotoCo and the Photographic Collective Podcast are productions of The Photographic Collective LLC ©2023. All rights reserved. Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher host this podcast as well as a community for Photographers and Film Makers based in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

What comes next for photographers, videographers, and creatives? Community. It's the simple solution to almost every problem that arrises. How do you become more successful? Community. How can you refine technique? Community. How can you work on your craft, your creativity, avoid burn out, fight impostor syndrome, achieve a more consistent workflow, and enjoy your work more? Community. This episode is a live, completely unscripted and off the cuff conversation with the four members of the leadership team for the Photographic Collective. We're peeking behind the curtain on an all new platform that is being prepared for our community that will include modules for training, small and large group sub communities, and collaborations with world class educators. It is a big task trying to cast vision for something that can affect the industry as a whole and these are the voices of a few of the people who are looking to do just that. If you're looking for a business coach, an accountability team, an editing workflow, a marketing strategy, or just a friend in the imaging industry we're discussing today something being built simply to serve you. This conversation with UK educator Tom Wright, US based film maker and director Brandon Buccheri, Architectural and portrait photographer, producer, and musician Jared Mark Fincher and Fujifilm Global Ambassador and wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer is a candid, organic, raw approach to casing that vision. PhotoCo is a production of the Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

Most of the way through January 2023 and spending a lot of time with creatives who's resolve is already starting to struggle. The temptation to fall back into bad habits, let new business opportunities slip through the cracks, or just be isolated from the industry and the world around you may be creeping in. This episode is all about the business reboot :  Refreshing your vendor relationships Reviving Cold Client Relationships Reexamining marketing tactics and your public voice Jared and Miles run through some of the battles of seasonal business while also giving challenges and tips along the way that can help you press through road blocks in your businesses.  Books Mentioned :  "Shut up and run" - Robin Arzon "Uncommon life" - Tony Dungy "Results that last" - Quint Struder If you're on the hunt for a business coach or a small group make sure you're a member of the FREE TO JOIN Photo Community over at The Photographic Collective on facebook and sign up for more information on training opportunities or simply DM Miles Witt Boyer or Jared Mark Fincher any time for registration information. The Photographic Collective podcast is a production of PHOTOCO and Photographic Collective LLC. ©2023

Everybody has heard of GPresets. Like everybody. These Lightroom presets are stylistic and edgy and as if the signature packs aren't rad enough they've somebody partnered with a few of the coolest photographers in the world to match and sell their color science as well. This episode isn't about G though, at least not directly. It's about Greg. The guy behind GPresets. Greg is this brilliant musician turned photographer turned entrepreneur in Northern California who has spent the last several years simply helping photographers get more out of their images. This chat was really laid back and unplugged just getting to know Greg and talking through what the industry has been like through a different perspective over the last few years and though we didn't pack this thing with actionable tips on ways you can get better as photographer if you listen closely you'll soak up some really powerful knowledge from a guy who has conquered a lot of the wedding and photography world on his journey to the top. If you liked this episode, or any episode of the Photographic Collective Podcast please leave us a five star rating and a solid review and make sure you join the Photographic Collective. It's a free to join community of photographers from all over the world coming together to encourage and support each other along side a small group and 1TO1 training program hosted by Miles Witt Boyer. For more information on GPresets and for a 15% discount on everything in the store use the code PHOTOCO over at https://www.gpresets.com/. This podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective, an Arkansas based community lead by photographer Miles Witt Boyer and cohosted, produced, and edited by Jared Mark Fincher. All information is copywritten 2023 Photographic Collective LLC.

Ben Hartley you guys. The most dynamic, most interesting, most energy packed educator in the photography space shows up in a real way in this episode. I asked Ben to have this chat with me to talk about how he has shifted his social media focus to a much more community minded approach over the last several years but what I got instead was, true to form, an intense purpose filled conversation with a brilliant mind that went much deeper. Ben is absolutely hilarious but his comedy only aids his perspective that when we show up as our best selves, when we are intentional about lifting up the communities and friends and people right around us, and when we act with integrity the results are always positive. Whether you've found Ben because of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, or his Mastermind Group, or the Booked Solid workshop series, or Abundance, or heard him on a platform stage at WPPI, or this is your first experience diving into the mind of this amazing friend of mine let me tell you directly : Ben is one of the most authentically kind people I know. This conversation all centers around his perspectives on the "long game", showing up every day in an industry that you love with your best work, your best intentions, and your most positive outlook. You'll hear throughout this chat a general perspective that is pretty counter cultural to the wedding / portrait photography industry these days that says, more than likely you already have all that you need baked into you to succeed. Ben's vision as a coach is just to help you navigate through the garbage standing in your way and that perspective is as bold as it is beautiful. Grab a coffee for this one, a notebook, and prepare to just be filled up with some goodness. https://sleek.bio/benhartley The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PhotoCo, hosted by Arkansas based Photography team Miles Witt Boyer and Jared Mark Fincher. To join the Photographic Collective, a FREE community filled with positive, intentional conversations for the photo/video industry simply click over to https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoco/hq

A very special 50th episode featuring special guest Joe Torres. Joe is a wedding photographer and videographer based in New York City who has taken a straight forward, simple approach to selling his services to couples all over the tri state area and has an impressive rate of conversions.  His intentional approach to building relationships and establishing trust with clients before discussing cost allows him to convey himself more as an "assistant buyer" than the seller. Through that lens Joe walks us through a sales process as well as gives some great tactics and tidbits on how he has scaled a small photo and video company into a full time job in almost no time with an army of happy clients behind him.  Joe is a member of the Photographic Collective Community, a free to join creative group that exists simply to scale the value of the voices inside of it. This conversation is a perfect example of the kind of chat that happens weekly inside the community with the intent on building more legacy minded, service oriented creatives. If you're struggling with how to price your photography, building packages, understanding sales, client workflow, or simply want a refresher on how simple it can be to close the deal with your ideal client when you know how to communicate your value to them : this conversation is for you.   https://josephtorresphotography.com/  The Photographic Collective Podcast is hosted by Arkansas based Wedding Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound by Jared Mark Fincher. To see an uncut video format of this interview or exclusive video content make sure and click over to our YOUTUBE Channel  All information in this podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC.

An in depth conversation with UK commercial photographer and videographer TOM WRIGHT about the newest generation of cameras and how we're being marketed to by the big companies. Whether you're a film maker, portrait photographer, wedding photographer, or hobbiest this conversation is for you. An in depth look at the new Fujifilm XH2 and XH2s (as well as the differences), a chat about some of the flaws in the Canon R5 system, why Tom doesn't prefer Sony, honest perspectives on Leica and more.  Hosted by US, Arkansas based wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer. Miles is a Fujifilm X Photographer and global ambassador who is using the new Fujifilm Xh2 and Xh2S in real world scenarios. The purpose of this interview was to discuss why and how purchasing the right gear matters, how to get beyond the specs and discover if a camera system is a good decision for YOUR brand, and how to shop smart.  Whether you're interested in the 8k / 6k open gate options in the newest systems or in need of faster auto focus and more crisp lenses we walk through the elements in 2022 of camera shopping that matter, and a few that do not. Tom Wright is a remarkable storyteller, educator, and consultant based in the UK. His work can be seen here https://www.bytomw.com/  Tom is also an active member of the Photographic Collective, a FREE TO JOIN community for like minded, positive creators. The Photographic Collective podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC, hosted by Arkansas Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with editing and engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. To see this episode and more content in video form make sure and check out our YOUTUBE channel 

Photographer. Bike Mechanic. Real Estate Agent. Scuba Instructor? Aaron Anderson has lived ten lives not stumbling into photography until he had chased a few other rabbits in his life. The one thing that hit me the hardest in this episode though was his intentionality. Over the last three years Aaron and his wife Joy have sold almost everything they owned, including their home and moved into an RV with their 3 kids to simply invest in time and experiences together as a family. Initially I asked Aaron to be on the show because of his keen sense of light and his remarkably creative eye but what come to the surface in this chat with him was how important the elements of his life that inform that creativity are to him. Aaron is a commercial freelance photographer currently living in an RV park outside of the Dallas, Texas area - but that's just been for the last few weeks or so. Before that it was in LA, and who knows before that. His family's deep desire to pursue experiences together and share in those experiences has clearly permeated into his work. As a commercial shooter Aaron's photography is at the top of the industry. With a refined eye for retouching and finished product and a rolodex of big name clients and olympic athletes along side a formal sponsorship by Fujifilm this this an artist who has earned a little bit of ego and yet you'll hear in this episode he has absolutely none. Quick to defer success to the teams of people around him. Quick to see his role on set as a person who has the opportunity to show respect and love and appreciation to everybody else who is helping him do his job well. Quick to get home in time to tuck his kids in bed. Aaron jumped in this one interview from one of my personal favorite photographers to a man, a dad, and a husband I really look up to. www.andersonvisuals.com IG: @aaronandersonvisuals Twitter: @a2foto We're hosting a whole conversation after the publishing of this episode over in the Photographic Collective Forums. PhotoCo is a FREE TO JOIN creative community of photographers from all over the world. CLICK HERE to get involved!  Copyright 2022 Photographic Collective LLC. Hosted by Arkansas Photographer Miles Witt Boyer with editing and sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher.

So you have a million Tik-Tok followers, you're releasing 6 instagram Reels a week, your facebook groups are scaling, your snap chat story is always up to date and... you're broke? Welcome to the world of vanity metrics where building followers doesn't equal profit. This episode is all about the practical : what metrics matter? How can you create data for yourself around the analytics that will actually affect your success? We're diving into five areas you can track starting TODAY that will move the needle in your business, increase your profit margin AND... your happiness. This episode is all about the truth that popularity and profit are not the same thing. I'm excited for you to hear it and equally excited to get your reactions to it! If you aren't already a member of the Photographic Collective CLICK HERE or find our facebook group "The Photographic Collective". PhotoCo is a positive FREE community for photographers from all over the world coming together with one goal : intentional community. We'd love to have you! For more information on NARRATIVE (the company I use for my blogging and SEO) Check them out here : https://narrative.so/select and use the code MILES for a discount on all of their amazing products. This podcast is a product of the Photographic Collective LLC, hosted by Northwest Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer alongside sound engineer Jared Mark Fincher. Copyright Miles Witt Boyer Photography 2022.

She directed, shot, and edited a feature length documentary in 9 countries, in 9 languages all about coffee. If I don't have you hooked there I don't know what will. Today's guest is Brooke Bierhaus. She's done documentary film and photo work in 18 countries with an extreme and somehow gentle passion towards telling the stories of the humans in the places she travels. She's bold, assertive, strong, and somehow filled with so much grace and compassion for the world around her. This is a story filled with courage. From war torn countries to small mid western towns in the US Brooke's story is filled with nuggets of home and kindness and throughout the last year of getting to know her I will say that her passion for story comes only second to her love of relationship. This is a special episode. Not only is Brooke a friend right here in my home town of Bentonville, Arkansas, she was also a client of mine on the other end of my camera at her wedding earlier this year. Getting to know her, drink coffee and eat the most delicious coffee cake at her home, hang out with her husband, and now offer a platform to help tell her story has been an absolute honor.  The Connected Cup website: https://www.theconnectedcup.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGpEgxF_tbw Follow on Instagram: @itsbrookebierhaus See Brooke's Work: https://www.bierhauscreative.com and https://www.vidbee.org The Photographic Collective podcast serves as a media outlet right along side the FREE TO JOIN community called the Photographic Collective. This podcast is ©2022 Photographic Collective LLC and is hosted by founder and photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering and editing by PhotoCo member, admin, and partner Jared Mark Fincher. 

Tell better stories. That's a mantra every photographer and film maker should strive to repeat. The live a life filled with the curiosity of the human experience is a special thing and to be a full time story teller is a job title reserved for a pretty select few creatives. Today's episode is with my friend Varina Shaughnessy. Let me start by saying Varina is brilliant. Her ability to understand, to observe, to empathize has been shaped over a decade spent watching stories come to life. Whether as a film maker, an interviewer, or a wanderer Varina's own story has been filled with intentionality and opportunity. This chat with her is packed full of nuggets of wisdom she has picked up along the way as well as moments that have shaped her. From meeting her husband who was a journalist in Uganda, to being hired by one of the world most foremost imaging companies to help tell their brand story Varina has lived an amazing life that I can't wait to share. You can connect with Varina via her INSTAGRAM page here or find her as a member over in the PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIVE The Photographic Collective is a FREE to join community filled with not only all of the guests of this podcast but hundreds of other positive, intentional image makers from around the globe! The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of Photographic Collective LLC hosted by Bentonville, Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. For more content like this please check out CUTTING ON ACTION, our sister podcast hosted by film maker Brandon Buccheri.

Fer Juaristi is one of the most creative wedding photographers in the world today, and most humble. His work has permeated and affected the industry at a global level mixing wild cinematic movement and composition with quirky design and tons of energy. From his home in Monterey, Mexico to the corners of the world Fer's photographic journey has left him with a really unique and special perspective on his family, his priorities, and why this job matters so much. This sit down with Fer was all about maximizing our creative ceiling. Seeing things in new ways, pursuing personal growth over business success, and building a strong community of like minded friends are just a few of the topics that we covered on our way through Fer's story. Fer says it best in this interview. For years the wedding photography industry has been consumed by people quick to niche themselves into a style or micro genre. Documentary shooters. The Looks Like Film people. The Fearless Photographers. Often what we end up seeing when these communities arise is a level of insecurity towards the way other people are doing things. Fer's perspective on pulling little ideas, concepts, creative tactics from as many sources as possible and allowing all art to permeate into his work may be the reason that his photography is so creatively compelling. It really is a great conversation with one of my very favorite shooters in the world today. The Photographic Collective is a FREE to join community of photographers from around the world coming together simply to connect in a positive and intentional way. You can join any time simply by clicking HERE Connected with Fer Juaristi directly in spanish via his Patreon Page , or at his WEBSITE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PhotoCo hosted by Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer with sound engineering by Jared Mark Fincher. If you like what you hear in this podcast please check out our sister podcast hosted by cinematographer Brandon Buccheri called Cutting on Action. All information in this podcast : Copyright 2022 Photographic Collective LLC.

What do you do after you've seen $1.3 Billion in sales in a single year? How do you follow up starting or partnering in 9 businesses? You make sure your priorities are in line and that the whole thing can't crumble out from underneath you. Mike Duley is a remarkable figure in business not simply because of his success, but because he hasn't let that success steal either his joy or his hunger. With a keen perspective on what is important, a desire to give back and educate forward Mike is a truly remarkable voice. This episode is absolutely packed full of powerful business tips and mindset concepts that cross industries so easily. Such an honor to sit down in Mike's office and have a full hour with him uninterrupted. If you like this episode make sure you leave a five star review and send over a question to Mike. One listener will receive a $250 Kapture Marketing gift card and a swag bag of PhotoCo gear! The Photographic Collective is a FREE TO JOIN community of positive creatives and entrepreneurs. Click HERE to become a member. To learn more about Mike Duley and the Duley Group click HERE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a PHOTOCO production hosted by Arkansas based photographer Miles Witt Boyer and sound engineer Jared Mark Fincher.

The beginning of a brand new series filled with voices of real people fighting through specific obstacles in their lives. Whether through mindset training, finding community, healthier habits, or simply the sheer will to persist we'll be diving deep in shorter episodes with these people to get to the core of what keeps them moving forward. This episode is with wedding photographer Derek Couts though the conversation easily applies to all creatives and entrepreneurs. How can we as individuals pursue a career and a purpose with our lives that is larger than our fears, our insecurities, and our self doubts? More importantly how can we build healthy habits that bring like minded people along side us in the process? Derek is a good friend of mine, an admin and member of the Photographic Collective, a free to join community built simply to inspire positivity and courage in creatives. He's a bit shy in this interview because the ask was for him to be pretty vulnerable but I'm certain that his humility and transparency will touch people in a very authentic way. See Derek's photography with the Arkansas Wedding Collection here or to reach out to Derek for SEO or website auditing advice connect with him directly at DerekCouts.com Todays episode is sponsored by Bedford Camera and Video. Receive 5% cash back on any purchase made through Bedfords by simply using the code "MWB" at checkout. (Discount applied upon shipping) The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of PHOTOCO hosted by Arkansas based wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer. Sound engineering and editing by Jared Mark Fincher. If you liked this episode please give us a five star review and make sure to like and follow this podcast as well as our sister podcast "Cutting on Action" hosted by award winning film maker Brandon Buccheri.

Forty podcast episodes sitting and chatting with a few of the biggest names in the photography and mindset coaching world. Forty time clicking record with a notebook in front of me and a sincere goal of trying to uncover some little tidbit of truth that's worth listening to. Forty times that Jared has cleaned up the audio (You'll see I actually messed up my mic on this one) and helped to mix down this podcast with the goal of being one of the easiest to listen to options for entrepreneurs during their busy lives but this episode is different. David Kovacs is a good friend, a member of the Photographic Collective, and a brilliant photographer and business owner who challenged me to sit on the other end of the mic. So this is our interview, of me - Miles Witt Boyer. We chat through everything from PhotoExpo, the Bedford Camera convention in Little Rock, Arkansas that I just had the opportunity to keynote to new camera equipment that I'm excited about and then of course some of the lessons I've learned along the way doing this podcast for about a year now! Celebrating 4 seasons, 10k listeners, and friendship in this special episode. The Photographic Collective is a FREE TO JOIN community filled with positive, creative minds from around the world. Founded by Miles Witt Boyer and based in Bentonville, Arkansas PHOTOCO exists simply as a place where photographers, videographers, and artists from around the world can get together and build relationships. Packed full of training opportunities, small groups, and new friends join us by clicking HERE. The Photographic Collective Podcast is a production of The Photographic Collective LLC. Sound engineering and editing by Jared Mark Fincher, executive production by Miles Witt Boyer, in partnership with our other PHOTOCO podcast Cutting on Action hosted by Brandon Buccheri. Copyright 2022

Episode DescriptionJared and I sat down with Jeff Chang from The Apartment and it felt like talking shop with an old friend who still wakes up excited to make pictures. We dig into how to protect the art, why composition is really about proportion, and how trust with your couples unlocks the best frames. If you are tired of rinse and repeat, this one is a reset. PHOTOCO members get an Aftercast where Jeff lays out simple steps to last a full career without losing joy. Join us at mileswittboyer.com/photo for the Aftercast and all the perks.GuestJeff Chang of The ApartmentWhat we coverThe artist struggle and how to keep your work fresh after nearly two decadesComposition as proportion and the bento box way to see a frameWhy connection comes first and direction works better after thatPartnership in the field and how a trusted teammate lifts everythingBurnout myths and the habits that make room for joyChasing trends with taste including direct flash and when to move onJoin PHOTOCO for the Aftercast with JeffMembers get a bonus episode with Jeff’s practical roadmap for longevity, portfolio evolution, and upgrades to client experience. Grab access at mileswittboyer.com/photo and listen today.LinksPHOTOCO membership and Aftercast access: mileswittboyer.com/photoHow we use AI to buy back time with Imagen AI: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=mileswittboyerSubscribe and review on Apple and SpotifyMembership info any time: mileswittboyer.com/photoPeople first wins. When couples feel known, the photos breatheProportion matters. Let parts of the frame rest and place your subjects with intentionThe right shot looks different for every couple. Build a toolkit and pivot fastA good partner doubles your eyes and calms the roomJoy sticks around when you protect time for the art and keep the business simpleStart with connection. Take two minutes off camera and remind your couple what this day meansGuide with a steady flow. Gentle prompts keep energy up and nerves downBuild your nine pack. Three prompts for movement, three for stillness, three for close connectionScout for proportion. Find light and lines first, then place people where the frame already singsTag team. If you work with a partner, trade two minute windows to chase a bold ideaThe Apartment origin story and why simple names stick when they come from real lifeThe bento box metaphor you will never unseeWhy in person meetings book higher than Zoom and how that trust shows up in the workThe real way to avoid burnout and keep loving the craftWelcome and why this one mattersThe Apartment originComposition as proportionTrust before directionPartnership on a wedding dayLongevity and protecting the artAftercast inviteIf this conversation fired you up, come sit with us inside PHOTOCO. The Aftercast with Jeff is loaded with step by step ideas you can put to work on your next wedding. Join now at mileswittboyer.com/photo. Bring your questions to the next live call, grab the bonus resources, and keep the momentum going.wedding photography podcast, Jeff Chang, The Apartment Photo, luxury wedding photography, fine art wedding photography, composition tips, client experience, photography longevity, creative burnout, Northwest Arkansas wedding photographer, Imagen AI workflow

Jenny Day from Jenny Pearl Photography joins Miles and Jared for a conversation that hits every photographer in the sweet spot. From growing up off the grid in Montana to building a sought-after wedding brand in Utah, Jenny shares how curiosity became her greatest tool, why she refuses to live in one visual box, and how moms and new photographers can build real momentum with simple systems and brave creativity. We dig into lighting beyond golden hour, clean color and skin tones, time blocking, Patreon education, and turning imposter syndrome into a challenge that actually fuels growth. Stay to the end for the Aftercast preview where Jenny walks through starter camera settings and business basics.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN• Curiosity as a superpower to keep your work fresh• Lighting beyond golden hour (harsh light, shadows, uneven light)• Composition prompts that move you past “safe” poses• Systems that buy your time back (HoneyBook, editing flow)• Education with receipts (monthly styled shoots, BTS, full edits)• Mindset shifts to turn comparison into a useful challenge• A client intake that tailors the experience to every coupleCONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• Off-grid beginnings and learning tech with ChatGPT• Variety over niche and a monthly concept engine• Canon R5 color and skin tones, plus DSLR backup workflow• Word of mouth + consistent Instagram as growth engines• Editing faster and overthinking less with Imagen AI• The exact pre-wedding questions Jenny asks to customize direction and timeline• Managing travel, parenting, and business with time blocking• Choosing fewer, higher-level weddings while expanding educationTACTICAL TAKEAWAYS• Build a monthly creative theme for yourself or your community• Schedule your brain: deep work by day, light cull/polish while you unwind• Use a couple questionnaire to clarify direction, priorities, and style• Practice hard lighting on low-stakes shoots so wedding-day stress drops• Treat envy as data: reverse-engineer what you admire and train that skillIMPORTANT LINKS• PHOTOCO Aftercast (extended episode with Jenny’s camera settings and starter systems): join inside the Photographic Collective https://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo• Imagen AI (Miles’s referral): https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=mileswittboyer• Miles Witt Boyer site: https://www.mileswittboyer.comCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome and why Jenny’s color stops Jared in his tracks06:40 Off-grid beginnings and learning tech with ChatGPT15:22 Variety over niche and the monthly concept engine23:10 Lighting in the real world31:45 Systems for moms and makers39:20 Tools that help: HoneyBook and Imagen47:05 Client intake that personalizes the whole day54:50 Turning comparison into a challenge59:20 Aftercast previewLove this one? Jump into the PHOTOCO Aftercast for Jenny’s step-by-step settings and starter systems, then use the Imagen link to win back your editing time. Subscribe, rate, and share with a friend who needs a creative push today.