So you want to learn about off-camera flash but you're not sure which is the best class for you? This week on the podcast I'll break down exactly which class is best for you when it comes to learning how to create beautiful light with strobes and flash. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/off-camera-flash-for-beginners-which-is-the-best-class-for-you/ BLOG POST: https://sandracoanstudios.com/off-camera-flash-for-beginners-which-is-the-best-class-for-you/ LIGHTING ON LOCATION https://www.san...
Jan 29, 2025•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Now that Thanksgiving is over, we are ready for the holiday season. For photographers this can be a really busy time of year. One of the requests I get a lot this time of year is taking pictures of families in their homes in front of their Christmas trees! These can be really beautiful, festive photos BUT lighting them is difficult. Keep listening to learn exactly how to master this tricky lighting situation! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/how-to-balance-flash-and-christmas-tree-lights/...
Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast we are focusing on the power of group coaching! A big component of what we do in Sandra Coan Certification is group coaching. We have two group coaching calls each and every month, and these are unscripted, unplanned conversations. I think these calls are amazing, but I know a lot of people haven't had the experience of being on one of these call before or maybe you're a little unsure of what it means. So today on the podcast, I am sharing the recording from a recent gro...
Nov 13, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi friends, welcome back to the podcast! Today we are talking about booking clients as a photographer. If you are not finding clients OR you aren't getting the kind of clients you my want, you have a marketing problem! But the kind of marketing problem you have might surprise you! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/how-to-find-more-photography-clients/ LINKS Free Training: How To Book More Photography Clients Without Spending All Your Time Marketing! Sandra Coan Certification Program: ...
Oct 30, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we are talking mini sessions. Mini sessions are a hot topic - people either love them or hate them! I personally love mini session and I want to teach you how to run really profitable mini sessions this year. Keep listening to learn more! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/how-to-market-and-sell-your-mini-sessions/ LINKS The Mini Method Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification...
Oct 23, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi friends! On this episode, I brought members of Certification together to chat about our photography retreat this past July. We discuss key takeaways and discuss why in person retreats are so beneficial. Reminder: applications for Sandra Coan Certification are open! Read the shownotes here: https://sandracoanstudios.com/are-photography-retreats-worth-it/ Follow this link to apply: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/scc-application And be sure to reach on Instagram ! I'd love to chat!...
Oct 16, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm back from my summer sabbatical and have some great episodes planned for you this fall! On this episode I'm sharing about the exciting things that happened over the summer, and giving a sneak peek into the episodes I have planned for the rest of the year. Also, applications for Sandra Coan Certification are open! Follow this link to apply: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/scc-application And be sure to reach on Instagram! I'd love to chat! https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/...
Oct 02, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast I started my photography business in 1999, and I had my twins in 2006. So I had been in business for a while before becoming a mom and I remember feeling super worried about how I was going to run a business while also being a good mom once they were born. I was afraid the business would take too much time and would pull me away from my kids. I was worried that my kids would pull me away from the work I need to do in my business. And I worked really hard to design the perfect work/ life balance....
Jun 18, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, I chatted with photographer and SEO expert, Liz Putnam. Liz is a Sandra Coan Certified photographer and is teaching a workshop at our upcoming Certification Retreat. Stay tuned to hear her tips for photographer getting started with SEO! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/06/11/what-every-photographer-needs-to-know-about-seo-with-liz-putnam/ LIZ PUTNAM SEO 3 Day Challenge: https://lizputnam.com/sandra/ Website: lizputnam.com Instagram: @liz_putnam_ LINKS Sandra...
Jun 11, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week I hosted an “Open House” Zoom call for people who had questions about Sandra Coan Certification, and several of our current members joined the callNow, it’s one thing for me to slide into your inbox and tell you how great Sandra Coan Certification is. It’s another thing entirely to hear what the people who are in the program have to say! Here are some of the take-aways the call! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/05/21/is-sandra-coan-certification-worth-it/ LINKS Sandra Coan ...
May 21, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re opening applications for Sandra Coan Certification is just two weeks! And so on today’s episode, I’d love to talk discuss the elephant in the room in regards to that program which is, do you need a certification to be a professional photographer? And are there any benefits to having one? Is it actually necessary? So if you are considering joining the Sandra Coan Certification program, or any other certification program, this episode is for you! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/...
May 07, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the benefits about being in the Sandra Coan Certification program is the opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with me as you work through the program. I know a lot of people have questions about what the one-on-one calls are like, so you can listen to one! Sit down with me and Laura Watts Walsh to talk about Certification! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/30/sandra-coan-certification-review/ LAURA WATTS WALSH https://www.instagram.com/laurawattswalshphoto/ https://www.la...
Apr 30, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I work with over 150 clients a year, and I don’t do any active marketing for my studio. So, on today’s podcast, I’m going to tell you exactly how I’m able to get away with that… and I’m going to walk you through the exact method I set up for myself YEARS ago, that makes it possible for me to have a successful photography business WITHOUT doing the marketing busy work! LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certifi...
Apr 23, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the big changes to hit the photography industry recently is AI. Recently, I shared a post in one of my FB groups about how I’ve been using it in my business, and got a comment about how it’s going to be the end of the photography industry and we should all beware. So, on today’s episode, I’m going to share my thoughts on AI: how it hurts us, how it helps us, and how to use it wisely in your photography business SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/16/ai-and-your-photography-bus...
Apr 16, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The secret to your success is NOT your technical skill. It is NOT your marketing know-how either. It’s your confidence. Confidence is the key to making your dreams come true. It is the bridge between wanting and having. And on today’s episode, I’m going to share what I’ve learned over the course of my 25 year career about how to get it. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/02/the-secret-to-success-in-your-photography-business/ LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://san...
Apr 02, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I talk with my friend, Rebecca Hunnicutt. Rebecca Hunnicutt is a photography educator who teaches photographers at all levels how to turn ordinary locations into extraordinary images with confidence and ease, AND how to further elevate those images with post processing. She's also a lifestyle family and children's photographer based in Portland Oregon capturing joy filled images of fam...
Mar 26, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is so much I love about the photography industry. I love art. I love what this career has given me. I love the life I’ve been able to build because of what I do. And I’ve met some truly creative, wonderful people because of this job. But like all industries, the photography space has a dark side as well. It can be very competitive. And competition can sometimes bring out the worst in people. So, on today’s episode, I want to talk about how to stay above it all, and run an ethical photograp...
Mar 19, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean to create “authentic” photos as a newborn and family photographer? I can not tell you how many photography groups and forums I have been in where people have talked about authenticity, and specifically how the reason that they don’t work in a studio, or use artificial light is because they want to take “real” photos or authentic images. So, what does authenticity even mean? And is it possible to get real, authentic photos as a studio photographer? SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanst...
Mar 12, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi friends! On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about imposter syndrome. As a self-taught photographer, I struggled for years with imposter syndrome. Now it it my mission to eliminate imposter syndrome in my communite by building confidence using the Do, Be, Have approach. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/03/05/how-i-overcame-imposter-syndrome/ LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification Join the Waitlist for Certification: ...
Mar 05, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I talk with my friend, photographer and mindfulness educator, Kenna Klosterman. The conversation touches on the challenges of managing expectations and self-judgment and the value of mindfulness practices. LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist Kenna Klosterman: ...
Feb 27, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whenever I ask photographers what their number one struggle is, the answer is always the same! Marketing. And I get it! No one is born knowing how to market themselves. It’s definitely a learned skill and it can feel intimidating. In fact, a lot of people feel so overwhelmed when it comes to marketing that they just choose not to do it, relying on their photos alone to find them clients. And that, my friends, is a really bad idea. So on today’s episode, I’m going to share 5 tips for marketing yo...
Feb 20, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve seen a lot of talk lately on social media and in Facebook groups about the state of the photography industry and whether or not it’s dying. People are worried about the economy, people are noticing things changing and they are freaked out. So, on today’s episode, I’m chiming in and sharing my thoughts about the health of the photography industry based on my 25 years of experience. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/02/13/is-the-photography-industry-dying/ LINKS Sandra Coan Certifi...
Feb 13, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Okay all of you business moms out there, this episode is for you. I started my business in 1999, six years before I had my twins. But I remember being worried about how I was going to manage my business and continue to grow once they were born.I know I'm not alone. So on today’s episode, I’m going to share what I’ve learned now that my twins are 18 about balancing motherhood and my career! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/01/23/how-to-find-photography-clients/ LINKS Apply Now! ...
Feb 06, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I chat with the talented Rachel Larsen Weaver. We discuss the power of storytelling in photography and the key to long-term success. Rachel shares her unique approach of combining writing with photography through a weekly newsletter, fostering a deep connection with clients. And keep listening till the end to hear us share some unpopular opinions of our own! SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, fellow photographers! Struggling to land clients? We've got your back on the podcast today. It's all about nailing that communication game. Think your portfolio is a bit all over the place? We're diving into that. From having a consistent look to upgrading your tech skills, we're spilling the beans on how to make your work stand out. But hold up, it's not just about the pics. We're talking about your website, blogs, and even those Instagram captions. Are you addressi...
Jan 23, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 rev...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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://sandracoanst...
Jan 09, 2024•12 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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 waitl...
Jan 08, 2024•18 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Join us on this Halloween-themed episode as we explore the scariest scenario for photographers: low light. Learn how to create your own natural-looking light with strobes and flash and control your light regardless of the season. Plus, we talk about my program, the Missing Link, empowering photographers to master artificial light. It's time to light up your skills and transform your photography! SHOWNOTES https://sandra-coan-education.squarespace.com/podcast/the-scariest-thing-about-this-tim...
Nov 02, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast I started my photography business in 1999, sort of by accident. Photography had always been something I loved, but I never thought it could be a job—let alone a career. It was just something I played around with on the weekend. Now, 20+ years into my career, I can confidently say I know what it takes to build a long-term career in the photography industry. In this episode, I share the story of how my business evolved to where it is today and delve into the importance of defining your artistic vo...
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