On this episode of Talking S#!t with the Cincottas, we’re breaking down how we turned destination photoshoots into one of the most profitable (and fun) parts of our business. From our very first senior session in New York to weddings around the world, we’ve learned the hard lessons: What to charge, how to pitch it, what clients really want, and the logistics nobody talks about. This isn’t just about taking pretty pictures in a cool city. It’s about creating an experience, building a portfolio...
What would we do if we had to start our photography business from zero today? No brand. No leads. No clients. Just day one with everything we know now. In this episode of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, we break it all down—exactly how we’d rebuild if we had to do it all over again. From setting up marketing systems first, to choosing what we’d shoot (spoiler: we’re not doing weddings), we talk about the strategy and mindset that would drive every decision—plus what we’d avoid at all costs. ...
In this episode of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa discuss what it’s really like to run multiple businesses together while staying married. From navigating conflict and defining roles to owning your strengths and learning to communicate like adults, this episode is a brutally honest look at what it takes to build both a successful relationship and a successful company with your partner. In this episode: Why marriage and business partnerships are not the sameHow to separa...
Title: Why Your Photography Business Is Failing Pt 2 In Episode 5 of Talkin’ S#!t with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa tackle what separates real businesses from hobbyists—systems, sales, and how you handle your calendar. This one’s a raw look at the habits, excuses, and lack of structure that are keeping photographers broke, overwhelmed, or both. Sal breaks down why being “creative” is not a free pass to operate without a business foundation. They talk about the root issue behind burnout, why ...
In this episode of Talkin’ Shit with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa go all in on a harsh reality: there IS money to be made, but most photographers aren’t making money—not because the market is bad, but because their business model is broken. They dissect the real reasons photographers struggle financially: bad pricing, chasing social media validation, shooting for free in the name of “exposure,” and wasting time building audiences instead of building businesses. Sal challenges creatives to st...
Should Politics Stay Out of Your Business? In this episode of Talkin’ Shit with the Cincottas, Sal and Alissa Cincotta dive into the polarizing intersection of politics and business—and whether the two should ever mix. With brutal honesty, they break down why expressing political opinions publicly could cost you clients, bookings, and relationships in the photography world and beyond. From cancel culture to social media echo chambers, they explore the risks business owners take when they tie ...
Episode 2 – Why Your Photography Business Is Failing Let’s call it what it is: Most photographers aren’t running real businesses. They’ve got expensive cameras, pretty Instagram feeds, and zero clue how to market, sell, or grow. In this episode, Sal and Alissa break down exactly why so many photographers are struggling—and it’s not the economy, it’s not the competition, and it’s sure as hell not the algorithm. From bad websites and lazy marketing to the complete refusal to engage in sales, we...
Ready to get down and dirty in the world of photography? In this episode Sal and Alissa discuss why photographers suck. You know, things like personal skills, chasing business vs chasing social media likes from people who don't matter, or not understanding their own businesses and what they are selling. And that's just the beginning.