The Prosperous Photography Podcast

In today’s podcast episode I talk about some struggles that I think most people can relate to - the challenges that come along with imposter syndrome.   🤷🏽‍♀️ Questioning your skillset… means that you show up as a less confident person… which stifles the growth of your business.  (Why should your client buy if you’re not sure you can deliver?)   💪 Why recognizing your abilities and knowing your true value is so important.   💡 How to know if your work is up to par - Are your doubts legit, or are they just stemming from a lack of self esteem?    ☀️ A helpful action step on how to boost your sales, confidence, and truly know your worth.   

Today I would like to introduce you to the newborn whisperer, who is also known as Sury Taub. Sury is so talented and great at what she does - what stands out the most to me though, is her positive attitude and her impressive drive to succeed. Listen in on our conversation to hear: 💵 How Sury decided to turn photography into her career 📸 How to make a studio out of whatever space you currently have ☺️ What an important role positivity plays in growing her business 🧘‍♀️ How to work through pre-shoot anxiety 📚 Why Sury decided to join Raw to Revenue and how she feels about it Sury can be reached at 845-570-1756 or email her at taubsury@gmail.com. Check out her Instagram @surytaubphotography

Come join me behind the doors of my office and listen in on a pretty transparent chat I had with my marketing coordinator Riki Kabalkin.  We discuss: 📋 How we run our daily operations in accordance with our core values. 🙏🏻 Why you should hire help in your business BEFORE you're ready 🧠 Identifying your personal strengths and working in your zone of genius  🥳 What happens when a new photographer joins our community 👥 Establishing client boundaries & dealing with challenging situations ⭐ How you can hire freelancers to help you today   To hear more episodes subscribe and head over to https://www.raizyciment.com/podcast

I recently had the opportunity to be photographed by the super talented and kind Fay Simcha! I am so excited to have her as a guest on this week's episode of The Prosperous Photography Podcast. Fay is a true master of her art and is the queen of creativity! Her work is perfectly streamlined and consistent and her stunning vibrant style is what drew me into hiring her for my family pictures. Listen in as we discuss:🧘🏻‍♀️ Working through and dealing with pre-shoot anxiety 🎨 Tips for keeping your creativity alive even when the work can feel repetitive ☕Fay spills some tips and tricks from her years of photography experience 📚The importance of continuously investing in your education   Hey! Have you heard about the FREE masterclass I am hosting? It will be full of practical tips and strategies that will help you perfect your craft and start generating real profit in your business!CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT Every year before my signature course Raw to Revenue opens up for registration, I host a masterclass online to give a feel and taste for what the course would be like... It's an action-packed masterclass filled with tricks of the trade and valuable secrets which you can start implementing in your photography business immediately! Hope to see you there!   To hear more episodes subscribe and head over to https://www.raizyciment.com/podcast  To learn more about Fay: Visit her website or check out her gorgeous Instagram page. 

In this week's episode of The Prosperous Photography Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend, Chaya Fishman. Chaya is a powerhouse businesswoman who founded her company, BrandRight Marketing group and was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to discuss her journey of starting and running her business. Listen in as we discuss: 💵 knowing your numbers and planning your fiscal calendar, and goals around them. 👔 How hiring and delegating tasks will help you triple your business 💬 The importance of following up with potential customers, and the mindset around it. 🤝 Her secret to closing big contracts with clients. ❤️ The truth about juggling motherhood and a business in busy seasons.   To hear more episodes subscribe and head over to https://www.raizyciment.com/podcast   To learn more about Chaya visit her website or on Linkedin.   HEY FRIEND, IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE,  PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO RATE IT HERE. Hit the subscribe button to show me support, and take a second to share it with someone you think will benefit from it.   I really need all the help I can get, to spread the word about this podcast…  so it can get better from here on out. I cannot wait to connect with you again!  

In this week's episode of The Prosperous Photography Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderful and talented Elena Gonzalez. Elena’s photography tells a tale like no other. When you view her work, you can't help but get lost in the magical stories her photos tell.   Listen in as we discuss: -How fancy gear isn't necessary to start a successful business -How to discover your unique style and genre -The value of approaching your work with love -How clear communication is key to happy clients -How to deal with burnout    To hear more episodes subscribe and head over to https://www.raizyciment.com/podcast   To learn more about Elena Visit her website or check out her gorgeous Instagram page.    HEY FRIEND, IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE,  PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO RATE IT HERE. Hit the subscribe button to show me support, and take a second to share it with someone you think will benefit from it.   I really need all the help I can get, to spread the word about this podcast…  so it can get better from here on out. I cannot wait to connect with you again!  

In this week's episode of The Prosperous Photography Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nechami Tenenbaum, founder and owner of Karmela Cosmetics - a company that produces natural beauty products. Nechami is also a business and marketing coach and has worked together with major non-profit organizations such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Listen in as we discuss: - Marketing (spoiler alert! Instagram is not the be all and end all - shh!) - How staying true to your authentic self will help your business strive - How to best handle tricky situations with customers   To hear more episodes subscribe and head over to https://www.raizyciment.com/podcast   Learn more about Nechami at https://karmelacosmetics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karmelacosmetics/   HEY FRIEND, IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE,  PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO RATE IT HERE. Hit the subscribe button to show me support, and take a second to share it with someone you think will benefit from it.   I really need all the help I can get, to spread the word about this podcast…  so it can get better from here on out. I cannot wait to connect with you again!  

Now that we hit the woohoo-back-to-school-regular-routine-for-a-while schedule, here are 5 productivity strategies will help you move forward when you're your own boss! 1. Set specific work hours ⏰ 2. Respect and protect your time ⏲️ 3. Know your why 💭 4. Productivity vs. busy 🖥️ 5. Surround yourself with support 👭🏼

Did you ever set a BIG BOLD GOAL for yourself at the beginning of the year, and when February comes around... you're scratching your head trying to remember what it was? Even with the best intentions... 80% of people don't achieve their new year's resolution. This stat always intrigued me! Why when it comes to making a solid income for your photography career or reaching any other goal whether its health, relationships, friendships, or personal…. do some people achieve it with flying colors, and others get stuck? In this week's podcast episode, we go deep into the tried and true methods of successful goal setting. Download this free goal setting guide to help you set your new commitments with CLARITY and CONSISTENCY.

In this episode, Shaina demystifies the art of how to figure out a career path by pointing out some helpful tips on how to really get to know one's self.

In this episode I discuss my 4 step editing workflow.  I break down the do’s and don'ts of editing, I walk you through the software I use, and exactly how to  develop a consistent style that's subtle & gentle and at the same time enriching so it complements the photo perfectly. 

“Challenge your ‘why’ and then figure out your ‘what’.” These wise words are from Dina Goldman, the founder & trainer of Brand Gym and my guest on today’s podcast episode. Dina is the queen of helping companies take control of their branding and marketing. Today she shares insight on how important it is to take the time to do some serious self-introspection and figure out what it is that your brand stands for and why you feel so strongly about what you do.

In this episode I discuss the struggle of feeling stuck and the fear that many new photographers experience. All you want to do is jump into photography as a full time job - but the lack of confidence stops you. How can you tell when it’s time to start charging? Is your work really worth paying for?

In this episode I speak with Ana about her lifelong love for photography, her journey to becoming a world renowned photographer for over 25 years. She recounts an embarrassing incident that she experienced and shares how she navigated the challenge with resilience and managed to turn a disaster into success!

Hey you! Welcome to the very first episode of the prosperous photography podcast!   I’m your host, Raizy Ciment & today’s focus is to simply share my vision and goal of this show as well as give you a little peek into my background so you know where I’m coming from & who the voice in your earphones are. I’m sharing my story, where I started out, and what my career timeline looks like. Thanks for being here :)