All Episodes

January 5, 2025 54 mins

What does it take to turn small gigs into a thriving creative business? This week, Mike chats with James Di Stefano, a Wedding and Event Photographer from Perth, Australia, who went from shooting $50 birthday parties to capturing high-end weddings at venues like the Ritz Carlton. James has also turned his attention to Instagram in recent months and increased his following to over 10,000 people by sharing short form videos.

In this episode James shares his insights on: - Adapting to local photography trends and standing out in a crowded market - Balancing creativity with client demands in today’s fast-paced industry - Leveraging social media to build trust and attract luxury clients - How his background in psychology shaped his storytelling and client relationships

Whether you’re a budding creative or an established professional, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiring lessons to help you elevate your craft and business. 

Say Hi to James on Instagram or his Website

Thanks for tuning in and if you did enjoy todays episode, make sure to leave a Rating or Review on your platform of choice.

Check out the Video Podcast on YouTube

Follow Mike on Instagram | TikTok

Editing & Post Production by Mossy Heart Media. Check out their Website & Instagram.

Music Created by JWPATON. Check out his work on Instagram.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.