How To Make Your Photography Business Run Smoothly with John Branch IV

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In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz is joined by John Branch IV, a talented photographer known for his meticulous approach to capturing wedding moments.

John Branch IV walks us through his structured approach to wedding photography, sharing valuable insights into managing stress, handling technical challenges, and leveraging automation to streamline business operations. He sheds light on his favorite AI tools and gives us a peek into his flexible and fulfilling self-employed life.

John Branch IV is a Wedding Photographer and YouTube Content Creator. After nearly ten years of wedding photography in the NYC and Raleigh, NC, area, John quickly began teaching what he's learned to newer wedding photographers to improve the caliber of photographers in the wedding industry. A Fujifilm X-Photographer and Rangefinder 30 Rising Star winner, John looks to use his years of experience to help grow other businesses and show them they can have life-changing results with their photography.

"Having a set plan reassures me that I've captured all the key moments, reducing stress throughout the wedding day."

Why You Should Listen

• Learn how to visualize and plan essential wedding shots to handle photographer's anxiety about missing key moments.
• Get practical advice on managing the stress of photographing special proposals with technical challenges.
• Explore the benefits of automation in running a photography business, saving time and improving client experiences.
• Discover time-saving AI tools like Imagen and Gling that enhance photo and video editing workflows.
• Gain insights into effective business practices, including client communication and smart album creation.

Resources

• John's Lightroom Presets
• John's Talent AI Profile at Imagen
• Episode 34 with Angela Shae
• HoneyBook
• Pic-Time
• Gling
• Descript
• Opus Clip
• Final Cut Pro
• Davinci Resolve

Don't miss out on these expert tips and tools that can transform your photography business. Subscribe to the Workflows podcast today and improve your craft with every listen.

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• (00:50) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time?
• (06:07) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money?
• (08:34) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time?
• (11:24) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business?
• (19:34) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery?
• (26:40) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you?
• (29:28) - How did Imagen impact your life?