The tables have turned this week, with an interview with our other Co-Host, Dawn Charles! Dawn has been in the photography industry for over 13 years, and today she’s taking us back from when she first picked up a camera, to how her business has evolved as a wife, mom of three, and educator. Dawn brings an unique perspective to entrepreneurship as she talks about her degree in photography, as well as where her business has taken twists and turns. Regardless of where you are in your photography j...
Aug 23, 2022•40 min
We’re changing it up this week, with an interview with our very own Co-Host, Emily Magers! Emily has built an incredible photography business since she picked up her camera in high school, but there have been highs and lows along the way that she is spilling to us today. Emily brings a refreshing perspective to entrepreneurship that comes in handy when things get hard. Her story is a true inspiration! This episode is full of laughs, throwbacks, and practical takeaways so you can view your busine...
Aug 16, 2022•38 min
Do you get caught doom-scrolling way too often? Meet Ellie, a North Carolina wedding + elopement photographer and educator who is here to chat with us all about comparison fatigue, and how we can combat feeling lesser than in the creative world. Ellie brings a ton of practical tips to the table for any creative, and we know you’ll walk away from this episode feeling refreshed! Let’s be honest, creatives, comparison fatigue is hard to avoid when you’re scrolling through social media seeing people...
Aug 09, 2022•40 min
Trends are moving quicker than ever, and sometimes it can feel hard to keep up! Video content or no video content? Film or Digital? The list goes on and on. Today we’re diving into 5 current trends happening now in the photography and social media world, and why we love (or hate) them. From content days, to reels, we’re covering it all. Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/048 HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool th...
Aug 02, 2022•42 min
Meet Dani, an elopement photographer and educator who is passionate about empowering other creatives! In today’s episode, we’re diving into how the photography world has changed in the past few years, and how photographers can effectively and ethically navigate these uncharted waters. We’ll dive into Dani’s story, marketing tips, and how we can show up in a way that serves and honors our clients. If you’ve been feeling discouraged over your calendar, or are wanting to expand your reach in the ph...
Jul 26, 2022•37 min
Today on Take It From Us, Dawn and Emily are chatting with Lindsey Roman, photography educator and co-founder of The Heart University. Lindsey shares how she stays true to her authentic self online while juggling family and personal life with her business. Lindsey is passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs cultivate authenticity on social media and every business owner can learn something from her wisdom on navigating the online space. Lindsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsli...
Jul 19, 2022•38 min
For creative entrepreneurs, taxes can be one of the most misunderstood and intimidating parts of the job. Our names say it all… we’re creatives. Oftentimes, this leads us to dreading some of the legal and financial aspects of entrepreneurship. Today Emily is discussing preparing for tax season as an entrepreneur with Michael Hendrix, a CPA who works with a variety of entrepreneurs, including Dawn and Emily! If you feel overwhelmed by understanding taxes and your finances as a business owner, tun...
Jul 12, 2022•43 min
Feeling disconnected from your business? In today’s episode, Eden Strader shares how to integrate more of your personality into your business. She walks us through her story, steps to take in growing your business when the stakes feel high, and some lessons she’s learned along the way. If you feel like your business isn’t as reflective of your personality as you’d like it to be, or you’re wanting a creative refresh, sit back and listen as Eden shares her passion for uniquely branding and creatin...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min
Today on Take It From Us, Dawn and Emily are discussing ways to step into the education space to take your business to the next level. They walk through where to start with education, how to execute your plans, and give lots of encouragement along the way. If you’ve been wanting to start offering educational content for your audience but aren’t sure where to start, this episode will be just what you needed to hear! Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast Check out this episode's show notes...
Jun 28, 2022•25 min
Dawn Jarvis is an Oregon-based elopement photographer and photography educator (not to be confused with Dawn Charles)! Today on Take It From Us, she tells us all about how she niched down her photography business to focus on elopements in the Pacific Northwest, and how she marketed her business accordingly. If you’re a photographer looking to shift your niche, or even make the most of your local shoot locations, this interview will help you be encouraged and inspired in your business! Dawn's Ins...
Jun 21, 2022•24 min
We’re shaking things up with today’s episode and we’re pretty certain this will become a new norm. Tune into this episode to hear totally random life and business questions from Dawn + Emily to one another. They created questions and are asking each other on-the-spot so that you get the chance to hear their candid responses. From diving into embarrassing moments, their biggest struggles in business, the transition to motherhood, and even where Emily would move if she had the chance, this lighthe...
Jun 14, 2022•27 min
Too often we view slow seasons as a bad thing, but they’re actually such a good and natural thing for our businesses! No, you aren’t alone in facing slow seasons, and no, they won’t last forever. This episode is designed to shift your perspective on slow seasons by giving you practical tips for growth, and helping you shift back into your next busy season with ease. We’ll cover education, back-end updates, investing in your creativity, and most importantly… rest! If slow seasons have been making...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min
Meet The Philgreens! A husband and wife photo and video team based out of Waco, Texas. On this week's episode, they’re sharing all the wisdom they’ve gained working together in not only the creative world, but in the entrepreneurial world as a whole, AND what it’s like adding a baby into the mix. We’ll talk about boundaries, date nights, and building a business with the person you love. If you’ve considered going into business with your significant other, you could see it on the horizon in the f...
May 31, 2022•39 min
If you’ve ever looked around on Instagram wondering, “Do I need to be posting reels daily?” or “Why does it seem like every business owner is doing the same thing?”, you’re not alone. Social media (specifically for creatives) often feels exhausting and confusing to keep up with. Our very own social media manager, Grace, is here to chat with us today about creating a strategy and approach to social media that doesn’t feel exhausting or cookie-cutter. Grace is the Founder of Cheers Creative Co, a ...
May 24, 2022•41 min
Meet Danielle, a creative entrepreneur from Vancouver, who is the owner of Business Babes Collective. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to combat the distractions and doubt that can overtake us as business owners, as well as how to scale your business in the midst of whatever life may throw at you. If you’ve been struggling with the comparison game, or you're not sure where your business is headed next, this episode has some great takeaways just for you. Dani's Instagram: www.instagra...
May 17, 2022•44 min
Meet Nicola Dixon, a Mallorca based photographer and business educator who is the queen of digital products. Nicola takes a unique and simple approach to digital products — making sure everyone recognizes they have something to offer to others, even if they don’t consider themselves a full-on “expert”. As people who both sell digital products, it is a privilege to talk to Nicola about something that we would have benefited from when launching our first products. If this is an avenue you’ve ever ...
May 10, 2022•50 min
One of the biggest questions we get is “what gear do you use?” and today we’re here to answer! Neither one of us are gear heads, but we do have our tried and true gear that never leaves our side. We’ll also break down what gear is great for getting started, and our hearts on why gear isn’t always the most important piece of your business! News flash: your gear isn’t the make-or-break. Investing in gear is expensive, and there is certainly a way to do it without breaking the bank when starting yo...
May 03, 2022•54 min
Meet Sami, a TikTok guru, and Dawn’s sister-in-law! In today's episode we’re chatting all things video content, and diving into how TikTok and Reels can transform your business. If you haven’t heard it a million times already, video is crucial in today’s social media culture. As business owners, this applies to us even more so. If you’re looking to get started in the video content world, or are just wanting to learn more about how to grow, this episode has some great takeaways for you! Sammi’s I...
Apr 26, 2022•36 min
Lauren Boyd is the founder of Guide My Business, an entrepreneurial focused law firm that gives business owners a strong legal foundation. Today she’s joining us to chat about trademarks, copyright, and all things legal advice. Regardless of what stage your business is in, Lauren has some incredible advice and takeaways for you to get set up legally! She started her journey as an entrepreneurship major, and eventually realized her love for the legal world. After years of being in the corporate w...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr
We’re shaking things up a bit with today’s episode, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. We have Kristy Fountain joining us today to talk about personality types, specifically the Enneagram. Kristy is an enneagram-based life, purpose, and career coach, and she helps people pivot their careers into more soul-igniting work so they can overcome burnout. If you’ve ever wondered how your enneagram type impacts the way you live your life, Kristy breaks it down in this episode. Whether you’re conf...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Client experience is the backbone of our businesses. A good client experience can either keep your clients raving, or leave them feeling disappointed . In this episode we’ll break down why client experience is so important, some practical ways we serve our clients, and how you can get started or elevate your current experience. You’ll finish this episode with excitement to serve your clients better! Episode Show Notes: www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/031 A special thank you to our sponsors:...
Apr 05, 2022•33 min
Meet Benj Haish, or as we like to call him, the King of Composition. Benj has 15 years under his belt in the wedding photography industry, and has built an insanely impressive portfolio of adventure elopements. Today, we’re putting business strategies and tactics to the side to focus on THE most important piece of what we do as photographers: our photography skills. In this episode, Benj is sharing with us all his knowledge on composition and what photographers can do to level up their imagery. ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min
On today’s episode Kaley from Kansas is joining us! Kaley is a documentary and wedding photographer who shoots worldwide. She’s an educator, teaching heartfelt documentation, and her perspective on creativity is going to challenge and inspire you to change the way you view your creative process. In this episode we’ll dive into stepping out of your creative comfort zone, narrowing down your ideal clients, and where to find out of the box inspiration, along with so many other incredible stories! K...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min
You asked, and we answered! From going full time in your business, to marketing, shooting, and family, we’re diving into it all! Join us for a rapid-fire episode, where no topic is off limits. This episode is a little bit of everything, and we hope you enjoy! Episode Show Notes: www.takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/028 A special thank you to our sponsors: HoneyBook - Our favorite business tool that keeps us organized with clients, contracts, invoices, client workflows, and everything in between....
Mar 15, 2022•55 min
Meet Riley, the Global Client Services Director for Tribe Dynamics, along with Dawn’s best friend. Tribe Dynamics provides analytics for some of the largest social forward brands in influencer marketing – such as Gucci, Vans, and Kylie Cosmetics – and she is here to dish out all the tea on influencer and affiliate marketing. In this episode, we dive into the value of influencer marketing and brand collaborations, the benefits of tapping into influencer marketing, as well as tips and tricks for t...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min
With social media on the high priority list for creatives, consistent blogging so easily falls to the back burner. A common question lately? Is blogging dead? Take it from us… We don’t believe so! Even though social media has become a primary lead generator for many of us creatives, blogging is still extremely important. Having this outlet to showcase our work is crucial in order to build that know-like-trust that comes in between the stages of social media first impressions and booking. Join us...
Mar 01, 2022•30 min
Kelsey O'Halloran is a website copywriter and brand message consultant who helps service-based entrepreneurs convert their readers into dream clients. As a former journalist, she turns interviews with her clients and their customers into words that sound like them, speak to their people, and generate sales. In this episode she dives into why copy is valuable, what you need to write good copy, and what the process of working with a copywriter looks like. As creatives, we need copy whether we’d li...
Feb 22, 2022•39 min
Tune in as we interview India Earl, a photographer and business educator from Utah who is the queen of digital products and passive income. In this episode, we’ll dive into how India got her start, the value of passive income, and what some of the myths are that stop creatives from taking the leap into digital products. We know you’ll find this as inspiring and resourceful as we do! If you haven’t gotten the opportunity to learn from India before, this episode will blow your mind. Every single c...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Today on Take it From Us we’re interviewing our very own Emily Magers, and letting her bring us along on her mental health journey. She’s going to be sharing her story, talking about her struggles from childhood to adulthood, the diagnoses she’s had, the tools that have helped her, and how her mental health journey has played a part in her years of entrepreneurship. This is an encouraging episode that can help you in feeling less alone while also gaining tools to conquer the mental battles that ...
Feb 08, 2022•47 min
Today we’re trying something TOTALLY new on the show. With a huge focus of our show being education, we figured it would be awesome to coach someone in real time. Today we’re trying it out with the incredible Jill (@photoswithjill). We have both done these calls and sessions before but have never recorded them live so this is such a fun way to hear the kind of questions we get asked and how we candidly answer them so that it can help each and every one of you in some capacity. These are our cand...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
