HoneyBook and Pic-Time made a huge announcement this week, and I'm so excited I decided to do an impromptu podcast episode to tell you all about it! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/honeybook-pictime-integration Save 50% on your 1st year of Honeybook - https://share.honeybook.com/Sandra Get an additional free month of Pic-Time - https://lifeisbeautifullondon.pic-time.com/referral or use code C5QS5E Support the show: Let's be friends!
Nov 01, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 36
If you're feeling overwhelmed in your wedding photography business, it might be a good sign that you're ready to start outsourcing different aspects of your work. It can be scary to get on board with but there's so much freedom that comes along with it, and today on the podcast I'm joined by Sara Monika to talk all about it. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/outsourcing-sara-monika/ Today's episode is brought to you by Imagen.AI
Oct 18, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Self-care is important for any wedding photographer, but especially for all of my chronic illness friends. Today on the podcast I'm sharing three ways I prioritize self-care and how it benefits me as a business owner. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/wedding-photographers-with-chronic-illnesses/ Amazon Canada Storefront - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/lifeisbeautifullondon Amazon US Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/lifeisbeautifullondon
Oct 11, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Ghosting is happening more and more and it's easily one of the most frustrating parts of being a wedding photographer. On today's episode Michelle Harris and I talk all about why ghosting happens, and what you can do about it to make the next booking season your best yet. Michelle Harris Instagram Harris Education | Hustle Made Self Paid Community Freebies The Hustle Vault Support the show: Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community
Oct 04, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Season 2 of Keeping It Candid is here! On this week's episode, I'm giving a short and sweet life update, and sharing a little sneak peek at what to expect this season! CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysandrayvonne
Sep 27, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 32
It's the SEASON FINALE!! Kassandra from Align Movement Studio joined me for the final episode of Season 1 to talk all about the dreaded wedding hangover - what it is, why we experience it as wedding vendors, and how we can ease the impact a wedding day has on our bodies. Show Notes and Transcript Coming Soon! Guest Details: Kassandra Fuller
May 16, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Breaking into a new market in the photography industry is no easy task, but it’s something that every wedding photographer is going to experience at one point or another during their career. John from All Heart Photo and the Wisdom In The Tangents Podcast joined me to talk all about how wedding photographers can make the transition easier. Show Notes: Guest Details:John MansfieldWebsite | Instagram | TikTok | Podcast Support the show Let's be friends!
Apr 25, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
It’s no secret to you that a HUGE part of what we do is create content, and it can get really overwhelming really fast. You’re not alone if you’re thinking - where do I find the time to do it all?! I’ve been there myself, and that’s why I knew I had to get my friend Amanda Warfield on the podcast for an interview! Amanda and I dove into the differences between a content strategy and a content plan, and how you can utilize each to get the most out of the work you’re putting into your marketing....
Apr 18, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Editorial photography - it’s almost documentary-inspired, and photographers are utilizing flash to create strong shadows that contribute to a unique artistic style. Alora Rachelle joined me to chat about her decision to shift her style of photography into a new category, and how wedding photographers can really embrace imperfection to not just capture memories, but create works of art for their clients. Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-028/...
Mar 21, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If you've ever thought about getting involved with local wedding shows to advertise your wedding photography business, or if you've ever done one in the past, you definitely want to listen to today's episode! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-027/ Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTikTok...
Feb 28, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The wedding photography industry is highly competitive, there's no doubt about that. But there's a particular market of people that are being overlooked when it comes to finding, and booking, new wedding clients. Rob Greene from Square 8 Studios joins me on the podcast to talk all about college senior photography and how it generates consistent sales for his wedding photography business! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-026/
Feb 21, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Knowing your "Why" is such an important, and often overlooked, part of running a business. But there are so many reasons to figure out what exactly it is - and we talked about all of them and more on this week's episode! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-025/ Guest Details:Jasmin Blais of JC PhotographyWebsite: www.jcphotographysk.comIG | @jcphotographysk Support the show. Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community
Feb 14, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
As wedding vendors, it's so important to support one another - it's how we're going to be able to perform at our best and provide the best experience possible for our couples. Kim DeBose from Curated By Kim Weddings and Events joined me to talk about the importance of open lines of communication between vendors and how planners can support the vendor team when they work with someone who has a chronic illness! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-024/...
Feb 07, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Have you ever dreamed of working abroad? Or even just long for a vacation where you don't feel weighed down by work the whole time you're away? On today's episode I'm talking with Nova from Nova Markina Photography, an international wedding photographer and educator who joined me to talk all about the steps you can take to achieve a stronger work/life balance, while still delivering an incredible client experience, no matter what part of the world you may be living in!
Jan 31, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Show Notes + Transcript Coming Soon! Support the show. Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonneTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysandrayvonne
Jan 24, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Before jumping into making goals for the year ahead, it's so important to take a step back and look at the year that's past, first. Join me for an honest look at what worked and what didn't in my wedding photography business in 2022, and get a little sneak peek at some of my goals for 2023! SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT COMING SOON Support the show. Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/...
Jan 18, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Getting your systems streamlined is about more than organizing the back end of your business. It's about creating an unforgettable client experience from start to finish so your business can continue to grow year after year. I talked all about this and so much more with Julie Painter Fried, a client experience architect and operations manager at Dallas Girl Friday. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-020/ Guest Details: Julie Painter Fried...
Dec 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It's the final day of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-019 Follow along on my photography adventures:Website | https://lifeisbeautifulphoto.ca/...
Nov 25, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Day 4 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day this week! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-018 Guest Details:Carson Haight from Topper Wedding Filming...
Nov 24, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Day 3 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day this week! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-017 Guest Details:Stephanie Commisso from BLUUMBLVD...
Nov 23, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Day 2 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day this week! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-016 Guest Details: Ally Lightfoot-Atkinson
Nov 22, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Local Vendor Series is here! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day this week! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-015 Guest Details: Dave Galloway from The Alpha DJ Company...
Nov 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
As you head into engagement season, there couldn't be a better time than right now to read through your contracts and make sure everything is in order for next year's wedding season. Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige joined me for an incredible interview where she shared so many takeaways - from doing a DIY contract audit to the importance of contracts and the clauses you absolutely want to make sure you include, she brought SO MUCH to the table during our chat that you do not want to miss....
Nov 15, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What's the best way to turn a regular client who works with us once and never returns, into a client who comes back year after year, singing our praises and referring all of their friends and family our way, too?! By creating an incredible client experience! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-013/ Guest Details:Katelyn Workman PhotographyWebsite | www.katelynworkmanphotography.com IG | @katelynworkmanphotographyTikTok |
Nov 01, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you ever felt like you have no idea what's happening with your body?You're eating properly, exercising, doing everything "right", but still, one day you feel great, the next day you feel "off," and you have no idea why? You most likely have your hormonal cycle to thank for that!Today's episode talks all about the different "seasons" within your monthly hormonal cycle, and how you can use patterns that naturally occur within your body to your advantage in building a schedule that suits you....
Oct 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As wedding photographers and business owners, we feel like we have to always be giving 110% of ourselves. We have to show up and go above and beyond in every way to be able to stand out and be successful. But the reality is, that really just leads to burnout and feeling so depleted in the end, like you have nothing left for yourself. Cindy Caughey (Harborview Studios) joined me to talk all about why we shouldn't be giving 110% to our clients, the impact it has on our mental health, and why set t...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I'm celebrating the 10th episode of Keeping It Candid with my very first guest interview!Sarahna Fernandes (Simply Organized Solutions), joined me for an amazing conversation about creating intuitive systems for your business. We talked about what that looks like for a business within the wedding industry, why it’s so important to implement these types of processes ASAP no matter how long you’ve been in the industry for, and how to get started with creating intuitive systems yourself....
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ready to cut ties with your inbox? On this episode, I'm talking all about email auto-responders! Get freedom back in your wedding photography business with these two simple tricks that will leave your clients with a great experience even when you're not at your computer. GET YOUR FREE EMAIL AUTO-RESPONDER TEMPLATE! https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/templateShow Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-009/Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered community! https://www.facebook....
Aug 23, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What if I told you, you could do the work once and reap the benefits for at least five weeks afterward? And that you could re-post the same things more than once on Instagram without hurting your success with the algorithm? Would you believe me? I hope so! On this episode of Keeping It Candid, I'm talking all about repurposing your content and how you can use a few simple methods to take some of the work off your plate this busy season. Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid...
Aug 09, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Over the last month I've talked a lot about creating a stress-free wedding day, from creating timelines (episode 005) to ways to prep your clients beforehand (episode 006). Today I'm talking all about the Wedding Day Questionnaire! It goes hand-in-hand with each of these and I'm diving into what it is, what questions you should be asking, why it's so important, and more! Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/weddingphotographyunfilteredInstagram...
Jul 12, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
