The F-Stop Podcast

Today's episode is a bittersweet one, we have decided to no longer record and publish a podcast. It's for a good reason, we saw that the podcast was putting a strain on our friendship and we had to make a choice. We started this podcast because we are friends and wanted to grow together. Podcasts are hard, they take a lot of time, there is a lot of background work that has to be done. We set out to grow and that's what happened we got very busy and it was showing a strain on our friendship. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with us, it was amazing. Though the podcast may no longer be a thing, we are still here and on the internet, if anyone has questions or needs advice feel free to email or DM us. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/saying-goodbye/

Taking the road trip of her life convinced Tammy to pursue a life long love affair and career with photography. Though she ended up loving people more than landscapes, her idea of mixing travel and photography has not changed. We talk with her about setting up and running two successful businesses one in New England and the other in Austin.How she navigated from living in the corporate world to being a full-time solopreneur. What struggles and triumphs did she not see coming and how she overcame them.  A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/traveling-for-your-photography-career/

It might not be everyone's dream, but it is ours: how do you travel the world and make money while doing it? Traveling for work can be a daunting task but we break it down into what tech you might need, how to find work/make connections, how to use the internet to your best advantage and a few our own experiences while traveling! A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/traveling-for-your-photography-career/

This episode, we talk with Nikk Nguyen, a wedding and elopement photographer (and Super 8 filmmaker), about his love of photography, how he mastered SEO, and his experience attending YouTube University. We dive into how photography helped him overcome a period of depression and how he is currently using film photography to fight burnout–including some practical recommendations like his favorite film and choice lab. He also shared with us his SEO process, his daily practices to maintain his Google ranking, and how he sees SEO as a lifestyle more than just another task. Join us as we sit down with Austin's highest-ranking wedding storyteller!   A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/keeper-of-time-master-of-seo/

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! We are starting in the deep end of the knowledge pool; it's all about SEO. We are very upfront that we don't know much, but we hope that what we do know will help you. SEO, What is it? What does it entail? This week we delve not that deeply into this topic. We're barely scratching the surface because there's so much information when it comes to SEO. We talk about how to optimize your website to work for your SEO instead of against it. Does Instagram or any social media help you with backlinks? Also, what are backlinks?  A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/seo-barely-the-basics

The end of the year is upon us and in addition to shopping for the holidays, it's also time to think about how the past year has been. In order to know what you're planning to do in 2020, you need to reflect on what you did in 2019. In this final episode of 2019, we discuss and reflect on what the past 12 months have been like for each us, what we'd like to do in 2020, and our goals for the podcast. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!   A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/scheming-and-dreaming-for-the-new-year-ahead/

From our very first year in school, we're taught that a college degree is the only way to be successful. But what if college is not the road you want to go down? What if you want to follow a different path?Adeline, better known as Addie, Rock opted out of college and never looked back. Having learned photography and videography through internships during middle and high school, she decided to pursue photography right after graduating.In this episode, we discuss the importance of trusting your gut, finding a support system, and believing in yourself despite what society tells you. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/taking-the-road-less-traveled

We've all heard how important it is to have a website for your photography business. If you have a business and don’t have a website, you are losing out on great opportunities for your business.But, traditionally a photography website consisted of a gallery of images, a small bio, and a contact form. Amanda Shuman of Carrylove Designs is here to tell you that you should be doing more with your website.We sat down with Amanda and discussed why you should have a strategy when it comes to your website. Having a gallery of pretty pictures is not enough to convert a lead to a client.  A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/why-your-website-needs-to-be-more-than-just-pretty/

Nobody taught us about marketing and branding in photography school. We picked up a few things over the years through trial and error, podcasts, books, and online courses, but we're still figuring it all out. Learning how to brand yourself is vital to marketing your photography business. We often confuse one for the other and at the end of the day, our heads are swimming with questions and more questions. Articles tell us that in order to find the right client and market to that client, you have to know what your brand is. What does that mean though?In this episode, we discuss how we each developed our brands, resources that helped us along the way, and exciting news for next year. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/the-difference-between-branding-and-marketing

The key to owning a being a business owner is learning to balance. It all comes down to balance. When you're juggling many different priorities in your life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Our dear friend and fellow photographer, Jasmine Hazelton, is finding her balance. Starting a new part-time photography business, pursuing a nursing degree, and preparing for motherhood, Jasmine is learning how to do things on her own time and her terms. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/finding-the-balance-between-entrepreneurship-and-motherhood/ 

Is it normal to lose friends on an entrepreneurial journey? Yes. But it's not because you stop caring about them. When your focus shifts to building a business, and you have limited free time, you become more selective with what you do in your spare time and who you spend your free time with.Starting a business is very similar to having a baby. Your entire life changes, as do your friendships and relationships. Most survive the transition, while others slowly fade away.In this episode, we discuss the changes that happen within yourself and your relationships when you start a business.A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/finding-the-balance-between-entrepreneurship-and-motherhood/

Can photography be used as a form of therapy? Is it not a form of expression and a way of communicating our thoughts and feelings? One photograph can tell a reader everything the photographer struggles to put into words. One photograph can soften the toughest scars. Photography connects people together through shared experiences.Fine art photographer and actor, Ransom Ashley used photography as a way of healing from dark memories and traumatic events he suffered while growing up in a small conservative town in Louisiana. Inspired by the vivid imagery of cinematography, Ransom’s work closely resembles stills from a film reel. Ransom’s work is very personal, soul-baring and boldly vulnerable.In this episode, we discuss how Ransom found his light in the darkest time of his life and how he found his place in the photography world after years of not fitting in. We explore topics around vulnerability, getting published, and using our past as inspiration to our art. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/finding-your-light-in-the-darkness-09/

Imagine packing up everything you own, leaving a community you love and moving to a completely new city where you don’t have a single friend or business connection.This is exactly what our guest did when she and her husband packed their bags and moved to Austin, Texas. Chelsea Francis has built a community of female entrepreneurs, her photography business, an online publication, and a creative collaboration celebrating women’s bodies.Not wanting to make it all sound so glamorous, Chelsea talks candidly about the roughest period in her life and how she overcame it all.In this episode, we dive into all kinds of topics ranging from the challenges of working in a male-dominated field, embracing our bodies by ignoring the rules we set for ourselves, and building a community when you don't have one of your own. A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/taking-the-glamour-out-of-the-hustle-08/

What do you do if you experience sexual harassment while shooting a wedding or event? There’s no HR department to report to, no manager, and no clear guidelines to hold anyone accountable. When freelance photographers start out, experiencing sexual harassment is the least of their worries, until they experience some form of sexual harassment. In today’s episode, we discuss our experiences with sexual harassment while on assignment and ways we can create a safe environment for all of us.A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/what-does-success-mean-to-you-05/

Sometimes the scariest thing we can do as entrepreneurs is to take a leap of faith and follow our instincts. A former corporate accountant to full-time commercial and product photographer, Mark has made a career with leaps of faith and loosely formed plans. When Mark left his corporate career to pursue a career in photography, he gave himself a year deadline to see what he could accomplish in that amount of time. By trusting his gut, finding his confidence, and adding the numbers, Mark has found his definition of success. What does success mean to you? A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOWNOTES:http://fstoppodcast.com/find-your-why-your-confidence-and-your-net-worth-06/

Where do you see yourself and your business in 5 years? 10 years? Success looks different for each of us, but most entrepreneurs haven't envisioned what success actually means to them. Thinking about your "why" is extremely important to your business's growth. In this episode, we each discuss our personal definition of success and where we see our businesses in the future.A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/The F-STOP PODCAST SHOW NOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/what-does-success-mean-to-you-05/

When you start a business, chances are you will wear all the hats. But as your business grows it becomes more difficult to juggle the responsibilities that come with running a business. The hardest thing to accept is that we don't have to know and do everything. It's perfectly acceptable to pass the baton to people who have the skills we lack so that our business can grow. ⁣⁣Brio Cooney of Brio Photography started her business over 20 years ago, as her business and family grew, she realized that in order "to do everything" she needed to build a team for her business. We sat down with Brio for an interview about the challenges of working with her husband, running a team and learning to trust others with her vision so that she could take care of her family on her terms. ⁣⁣A TRIBE CALLED F FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATribeCalledF/⁣⁣THE F-STOP PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thefstoppodcast/⁣⁣The F-STOP PODCAST SHOWNOTES: http://fstoppodcast.com/why-it-takes-a-village-to-run-a-business-04

Rejection. We’ve all experienced rejection at one point in our lives, and it’s expected when building a business. But when it happens, it's completely devastating. One rejection, be it small or large, can send you down a dark hole of negativity and days of self-destructive behavior. So, how do we handle rejection in a way that moves us forward? In this episode, we discuss rejection and how it helps us to be better entrepreneurs.  

Getting what you want out of life isn't always easy. Why do photographers struggle to ask for their worth? There's no weakness in asking. Frank Curry discusses the power of asking and how going for what you want can change your life. 

When did you start calling yourself a photographer? In our first episode, we discuss our beginnings, how we got into photography and how over time our goals evolved. We also discuss our first paid gigs, naming our photography businesses and how attending college help us grow as photographers.