Photographers for People and Planet - The Podcast
Join me on a transformative journey into the world of being a professional photographer, as we explore the intersections of passion, purpose, and profit. From eco-friendly practices to ethical marketing, we want to inspire you to build an aligned & sustainable business that supports long-term wellbeing for all people and the planet.
Episodes
Can Destination Weddings Be Sustainable? A Conversation with Sustainable Travel Expert JoAnna Haugen
Is it possible to be a sustainable destination wedding photographer? That's the question I asked responsible travel expert JoAnna Haugen from Rooted Storytelling in this podcast episode.
We chat about the challenges of working internationally as a photographer, the impact our images can have, and how to give back to the places we are visiting with our clients.
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What happens when you get to a wedding day and the clients have a balloon release or some other activity planned that you know if incredibly damaging to the environment?
Do you still photograph it?
That's a dilemma I've faced in the past, and after speaking with Aida from My Wedding Season Podcast, I'm not alone.
So what can you do as a photographer to make sure you don't end up in this awkward position in the first place?
In this episode I chat with my good friend and fellow elopement photographer & coach Steph Zakas.
We chat about trends within the wedding photography industry, and how they can leave many photographers confused and unsatisfied with their businesses.
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In this episode, I chat with British photographer Sam Spicer, who lives in Tokyo, Japan. We speak about the challenges of growing tourism and photography trends, the cultural differences between the UK and Japan, and how that affects photographers living and working in Japan.
About Sam:
Sam Spicer is a Tokyo-based wedding and portrait photographer with a unique blend of international experience. Having previously worked in militar...
When a location becomes popular for destination weddings and elopements, the impacts to the local vendors can be huge.
In this episode, I chat with Lauren Chambers from LIT Photography NI about how she's embracing a more sustainable approach to destination elopement photography workshops to promote a more responsible and ethical approach to photographing overseas.
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In this episode, I introduce two key terms when looking at your impact as a photographer or media creator - footprint and brainprint.
Want to learn more? Read the blogpost for photographic examples: https://photographersforpeopleandplanet.com/understanding-footprint-brainprint-in-photography/
This episode is a quick introduction to the newly rebranded podcast.
Formerly titled "The Entrepreneurial Expedition", the podcast has rebranded to align with the work of Photographers for People and Planet.
Future episodes and collaborations will focus on issues of sustainability, ethics, diversity, and inclusion and how they relate to running a professional photography business.
In this episode, we take a dive into conscious copywriting, and look at some of the most popular destination wedding 'buzzwords' and how their use can be problematic.
Read the blog: https://adventureweddingacademy.com/conscious-copywriting-12-words-to-eliminate-in-your-marketing/
At the end of each wedding season, I sit down and do an energy audit across my businesses.
This slower time of year allows me to reflect on the months that have passed, and they help me to make sure that the work I do over the winter months is fully aligned with where I want to be going.
Do you take the time for an energy audit?
Does being a wedding photographer have an expiry date?
In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Nadia Meli about why she decided to walk away from her thriving wedding photography business, the fear that comes from leaving and why it's important to live in integrity with yourself.
Who is Nadia Meli?
Italian born, German raised, mum of two cats, and ambassador for Nikon. I love people and I seek truth and connection...
Have you ever heard of the term "work-life blend?" This definitely resonates with me more than the more common term, "work-life balance". In this mini episode, I'll explain why.
In this episode I explore the world of ethical vs unethical marketing when it comes to selling and being sold, especially around business education and development.
Why are so many people obsessed with earning 6-figures?
When is the right time to quit your "day job"?
In this episode, I ask financial coach Molly to give me her views on these commonly asked questions, as we talk about money, finances, and financial sustainability.
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After 20 years managing and leading multi-million dollar arts organizations, including the start-up of my own two successful businesses, an aw...
Diversity, equality and accessibility are all important pillars of sustainability. In this episode, I speak with Ami from SNAP! to see how they are trying to make the education space in the photography industry a much more welcoming and accessible place.
About Ami:
Ami is head honcho at SNAP! and a well established brand and wedding photographer as well as an educator. With a career that has spanned over 13yrs, she is passiona...
Does your business have emergency plans and protocols in place, should something unthinkable happen to you?
Studies have shown that freelancers take around ⅓ of the number of sick days in comparison to people in paid employment, many choosing to just “push through” and work even when they are sick. But what happens when an illness is serious, or you’re involved in an accident? And even in the worst case scenario, that you die.
...In this episode of "Niche Stories", I chat with Lina Orsino-Allen, also known as Lina Della Luna, as she shares her story of how she created a second business around her passion for Moonology, her hesitations around her photography clients finding out that she wasn't "just" a photographer, and how she's now finding a beautiful blend where she's able to bring all of these aspects of her life together ...
Have you ever wondered how sustainable websites are? I hadn't. That was until I met Lorenz from Jut-So at a sustainable business networking event. That conversation opened up a whole new world of sustainability questions for me, so I asked Lorenz to join me on the podcast to answer my questions and to share his knowledge on sustainable websites and tech, especially within the photography industry.
To find out more about Lo...
I think everyone should niche their business. But I actually find talking about niching on a more broader scale quite challenging. Today I'm trying to give you a bit of an introduction to what I think niching is, and set up for some upcoming interviews with some amazing creatives who are making waves by creating really inspiring niches.
If you're looking to learn more about niching, you can start by taking my 6-day nic...
The term “sustainability” seems to have become another buzzword. Not just in the wedding industry, but in general. But what does sustainability, and running a sustainable photography business actually mean?
In this episode, we explore the 4 Pillars of Sustainability, and what steps business owners can take to implement more sustainable practices in their business.
Building your portfolio to reflect your niche can be a challenge, whether you're just starting out or you are refining your niche. But should you be offering discounts for bucket list weddings in order to boost your portfolio?
In this episode I'll explore why using real weddings to build your portfolio can be problematic, and how you can find more aligned ways to create a portfolio that truly reflects where you want yo...
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