Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

When it comes to creating YOUR version of ideal light with strobe and flash, you need to know THREE main things.  On today's episode, I'm sharing what those things are! SHOWNOTES: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/need-to-know-create-ideal-light LINKS: Get my equipment list: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-blueprint-to-craft-your-ideal-light/ Be the first to hear when doors are open for the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/19b3b91b88 Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

In today's episode, I sat down with three photographers who have been through my Six-Figure Studio group coaching program and had an honest conversation about what they learned, what they gained and what it feels like to have a successful business in the saturated photography industry. Enrollment for the Six-Figure Studio is now open!  Get in now before we raise the rate! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/honest-conversation-three-photographers-business-marketing-success LINKS Learn more about the program by following this link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ And if you'd like to speak directly to one of my guests, or another SFS Student, follow this link and let us know!: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a To learn more about each of my guests, follow the links below. Molly Hebda: https://www.instagram.com/mollyhebdaphotography/ Pordis Reynis: https://www.instagram.com/thordisreynis/ Dave Pidgeon: https://www.instagram.com/creativesportsphotos/

Welcome to Day 2 of the Lighting Series! We started the conversation off by talking about what dealing with low light or bad light is actually costing you and your business. That cost goes beyond just impacting your photos. Yes, bad or low light will have an impact on the images you create. But it also causes stress, hurts your brand and ultimately hurts your business. As you may or may not know, I was a natural light photographer for about 12 years. I was really stuck in this cycle of beautiful weather meant beautiful photos, not beautiful weather meant bad photos for a very long time. The reason that I stayed stuck for so long was because I had a lot of fear and misconceptions around artificial lighting—what it looked like and what it meant to work with it. I know I’m not alone—many photographers do! In this episode, I dive right into those fears and misconceptions. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-fears-and-misconceptions LINKS Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

A common question I get asked all the time is, "Is flash photography safe for newborns?". Although I am not a doctor, this is something I have done a lot of research on. The short answer is yes, it is! In this episode, I break down my answer.  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/is-flash-photography-safe-for-newborns LINKS  Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/  BabyMed article: https://www.babymed.com/are-camera-flashes-harmful-to-a-babys-eyes  PetaPixel article: https://petapixel.com/2015/07/29/baby-in-china-blinded-by-camera-flash-probably-not/  Snopes article: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/camera-flash-blind-baby/

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Standing out in today’s saturated photography market is possible, and it’s easier to do than you probably think. Have a listen to learn the ONE thing you absolutely need to make it possible! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/secret-standing-out-saturated-photography-market LINKS And if you'd like to learn more about how to apply to my group coaching program, The Six-Figure Studio, send me a DM on Instagram @sandracoan!

When it comes to running a successful photography business, it's your marketing skills, NOT your photography skills, that will determine your success. We've all seen it—someone who is not the world's best photographer totally killing it in their business. In this episode, I share what those people are doing that enables them to be so successful! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-you-should-know-about-marketing-your-photography-business LINKS Free training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

I frequently hear from talented photographers who love their craft and really want to turn it into a business but are worried about balancing a business and a family. It is 100% possible to run and build a profitable business while being a mom. I was a full-time, stay-at-home mom to my twins when they were little and still am—even now that they are teenagers. I did all the "mom" things that I wanted to do, while running and growing my business. I learned a few things along the way about balancing the two that I share in this episode! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/work/life-balance-when-you-have-kids-and-photography-business LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Many photographers in the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group mentioned that they were struggling with confidence, so in this episode, I share some tips to help you boost your confidence as a photographer! We talk about how confidence is a muscle that needs to be strengthened and some actual ways you can do that. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-boost-your-confidence LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

On today's episode, I share three things you need to know to build a successful photography business! Let's make 2022 your best year yet! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-photography-business LINKS Sign up for my FREE training: 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome to DAY 5 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party!  All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long!   SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-five-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  ⭐️  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ ⭐️

Welcome to DAY 4 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long!  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-four-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome to DAY 3 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-three-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome to DAY 2 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! Now that we know what your goals are for the year, let's start building the support that you need to make sure you actually achieve those goals! Listen to today's episode and then reflect on the prompt!   SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-two-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome today one of the 2022 Marketing Makeover! All week long I'll be sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting in my Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  The Marketing Makeover is a free, five-day mini-course designed to help you get your marketing plan going for the year.  Each day I'll share a new lesson and you'll be given a prompt to answer!  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-one-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

What are your goals for the New Year?  If they include getting more clients, ranking higher on search engines like Google and standing out from the crowd on social media, then your business may be in need of a marketing makeover... and if so, this episode is for you! Join our Beyond Natural Light Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

Hi friends! A couple of weeks ago I hosted a webinar called From Doubt to Dollars: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Grow your Photography Business in the Process. Between the two days that I gave the webinar, we had a little over a hundred photographers register and we ended up having some great conversations. On today's episode, I'm sharing the audio from that webinar. And an important announcement: Applications are currently open for Sandra Coan Certification! Applications are reviewed as they come in and there are a limited number of spots so get your application in today. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/01/16/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-and-grow-your-photography-business/ LINKS Apply Now! https://sandracoanstudios.com/apply-now New Website: ⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/⁠⁠ Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠ Join the Waitlist for Certification: ⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist

Listen friends,  there is a major problem with the way the photography education system is set up and I believe it's hurting you, the photographer.  It’s keeping you stuck.  It’s contributing to feelings of insecurity and imposter syndrome and it’s wasting your hard earned money and your precious time.So on today’s episode I’m going to talk about it.  I’m sharing what the problem is, why it’s keeping you stuck and what I’m doing for my community to break the cycle. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/01/09/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-and-its-probably-hurting-your-photography-business/ LINKS New Website: ⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/⁠ Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠ Join the Waitlist for Certification: ⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist

Hello friends!  Welcome to a brand new year, a brand new podcast and a brand new direction for me, my business and my community! I made a lot of changes last year that my team and I are now officially sharing with the world. I have basically burned my business to the ground, and like a phoenix, I’m rising up fresh and new from the ashes! So on today’s episode I’m going to tell you what led me to this place. Why I’ve decided to burn it all down, and what I’m building in its place! Get on the waitlist for Sandra Coan Certification! https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/01/02/new-year-new-photography-podcast/ LINKS New Website: https://sandracoanstudios.com/ Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist

On today's episode, I'm looking back on the year!  And sharing my plans for 2022! Here are some of the highlights: Our TOP three PODCASTS of the year were: 037: The 3 Things You Need to Know to Create Your Ideal Light: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/need-to-know-create-ideal-light 025: Niching Down to Build Your Business Up with Rebecca Serpe!: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/niching-down-build-business-up-rebecca-serpe 028: An Extra 100k?! Yes Please!: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/extra-100k-yes-please My 2022 LIVE speaking engagements (come join me!): Richard Photo Lab, Feb. 11th: https://www.richardphotolab.com/film-boot-camp WPPI, Feb. 27th: https://wppiexpo.com/speakers/sandra-coan/ The Family Narrative, March 14th-17th: https://www.thefamilynarrative.com/2022-retreat SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/2021-year-in-review

I'm turning 50 this week, and to celebrate I'm have a HUGE sale!  One of the things on sale is my NEW lighting course, Dark & Moody.  In this course, I teach my one light approach to create beautiful dark & moody lighting with strobes and flash!   On today's episode, I'm talking to photographer Kristina Mullen.  Kristina was one of the first people to enroll in Dark & Moody and she's sharing what she learned and how she's using it in her business! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/love-dark-moody-photography LINKS You can see Kristina's work here: https://www.instagram.com/kristina_mullen_photography/ Save 50% on the course, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/dark-moody-a-one-light-approach-to-dramatic-portraits Follow this link to learn more about The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/ Shop the Birthday Sale here: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/birthdaysale