The Fashion Photography Show

The Fashion Photography Show

"The Fashion Photography Show" is a podcast dedicated to teaching you how to build a creative, and profitable fashion photography business. Hosted by Olivia Bossert.

Episodes

August 18, 2025 33 mins

This is a replay of today's Instagram live where I answered as many questions as I could in 40 minutes!

Payment Plans for the Success Studio are officially available, so you can join the Studio for 12 payments of £84, or 6 payments of £166.6

Join the Studio here before Wednesday August 20th to take advantage of the introductory price! https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/tss

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The doors to The Success Studio are OFFICIALLY OPEN.

The Success Studio is only program you’ll ever need to build a thriving fashion photography career filled with creative and financial freedom

They will close again on August 20th at midnight UK time. If you'd like to read more about the program, or sign up, you can do that right here: https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/tss


Any questions? email me info@oliviabossert.com ...

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You’ve got the templates. You know what to say. So why is it still so hard to hit send?


In today’s episode of the Booked by Email mini-series, I’m sharing the mindset shift that transformed my entire relationship with pitching — and how it helped me go from panicked and silent to confident and booked.


This one is for you if you’ve ever been afraid of being annoying, rejected, or not taken seriously.


You’ll also hear more a...

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Have you ever sent a pitch email… and heard nothing back? It happens to all of us. But in this episode of the Booked by Email mini-series, I’m breaking down why your pitches might be getting ignored—and how to fix them.

We’ll cover:

  • The biggest mistake I see photographers make when sending emails

  • Why alignment matters more than effort

  • How to follow up (and why it’s the most powerful move you can make)


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Welcome to the Booked By Email mini-series!


In this first episode, I’m sharing the story of how one email completely changed my career.


You’ll hear how I went from shooting my first wedding (and hating it) to landing my dream fashion brand client, all through pitching. And yes… I was living in rural Cornwall at the time.


I’ll walk you through:


  • Why the email worked

  • What made the pitch land

  • The importance of having a strong idea, a cle...

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In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I’ve used to book fashion clients for over a decade from building your dream client list, to writing pitches that actually get replies.

You’ll learn:

✅ The truth about why your emails are being ignored

✅ How to find the right contacts (without being a creep)

✅ What a good pitch actually looks like

✅ My biggest mindset shift for consistent pitching

🔗 Take the quiz: Discover what’s holding y...

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Are you pouring energy into your photography but still struggling to get booked?

You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four key areas fashion photographers often overlook—style, portfolio, pitching, and pricing—and sharing the exact steps to help you identify and fix the missing piece.

It’s time to stop guessing and start growing.

Take the free quiz and discover your missing link to becoming a booked fashion phot...

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Dreaming of seeing your work in the pages of a fashion magazine? In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to make it happen — even if you’ve never shot for a magazine before.


We’ll talk about:


  • The difference between submissions and commissions

  • What your proposal needs to include (shot list, moodboard, team details)

  • How to work with stylists and source current-season clothing

  • When to ask for a budget — and when to...

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If you’re wondering why your portfolio isn’t landing you the jobs you want in 2025, this episode is a must-listen. I’m walking you through the exact process professional, booked-out fashion photographers follow to plan impactful, high-level shoots.


We’ll talk about:

• Brainstorming ideas that attract your dream clients

• Making moodboards that actually guide your shoot

• Shot lists, lighting plans, styling and casting

• And how all of t...

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Most photographers want the dreamy campaign gigs but keep being booked for plain-sailing e-comm. In this episode I explain why—and give you a roadmap for shifting your portfolio (and mindset) towards the work that lights you up.

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In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Mason, fashion industry consultant and creator of Easy Studio Lighting, to talk about simplifying lighting, working in big e-commerce studios, fighting industry gatekeeping, and how AI is reshaping the future of photography.

Kevin shares incredible insights for photographers at every stage of their journey, from lighting hacks to the power of teamwork and how to stay relevant in a changing crea...

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This guided journaling session led by Olivia Bossert focuses on helping individuals, particularly photographers, to release limiting beliefs about money and embrace a more empowered mindset. Through a series of prompts and reflective exercises, participants are encouraged to identify negative beliefs, transform them into positive affirmations, and take actionable steps towards financial confidence and creative freedom.


Get the N...

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Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life — one minute you’re in creative flow, and the next you’re knee-deep in invoices and admin? In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about what it’s like to balance the dreamy, intuitive side of being a fashion photographer with the structured, strategic side of running a business. I’ll walk you through what’s worked for me, from time blocking and batching to rituals and mindset shifts...

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the wonderful Rita Busa, a Latvian-born fashion photographer living in Norway, who’s built an impressive career in just two years.


We explore:

• How she used photography to connect with people in a new country

• Landing clients without living in a major city

• The magic of flash photography and how she found her distinctive visual style

• Social media strategies that actually work – without ...

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This episode is pulled from a YouTube video, so some parts are visual — if you’d prefer to watch the behind-the-scenes process, I’ll pop the link to the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSgt0zAaawQ&ab_channel=OliviaBossert


Earlier this year, I was commissioned by fashion brand Karen Mabon to create their Spring/Summer campaign — and I was given full creative freedom (a dream!). In this episode, I’m walking you th...

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In this episode, I dive into the top five mistakes I keep seeing in fashion photography portfolios, from inconsistent visual styles and hesitating on creative direction, to lighting that doesn’t wow, poor styling/model choices, and work that’s merely “pretty” rather than powerful.

I share practical fixes and challenges to help you refine your unique vision and attract those dream clients.

Tune in, take notes, and make a bold move th...

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Curious about the Fashion Photography Club? In this episode, I’m answering all your frequently asked questions! Learn how this 12-month program helps you book your first high-end client in just four months. I’ll walk you through the journey—from finding your unique style to building a standout portfolio, pitching to top clients, and crafting a marketing plan that suits YOU (even if you hate Instagram).


Plus, I’m sharing exciting...

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Thinking about joining the Fashion Photography Club but not sure if it’s right for you? In this episode, I’m answering all your questions—what’s inside, who it’s for, and how it can help you book high-end clients in as little as four months.


💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why I created the Fashion Photography Club & how it’s different from my courses

• The exact structure of the program & what’s included

• How the club h...

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For years, I believed that creative work and well-paid work were two separate things. I thought that to pay the bills, I had to take on uninspiring commercial jobs and save my passion for personal projects. But I was wrong—and I want to help you break free from this mindset too.


In this episode, I’m sharing:

Why the most successful photographers get hired for their creativity

The vicious cycle that keeps photographers stuck i...

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You’ve got the skills, the portfolio, and the passion—but brands still aren’t booking you. Why? In this episode, we break down the real reasons fashion photographers get overlooked and the specific steps you can take to change that. We’ll cover:

  • The biggest mistakes photographers make in their portfolios

  • Why your pricing might be turning clients off (without you realizing it)

  • How to fix your pitches so brands actually re...

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