Let's talk about confidence—why it’s important, how to get it and how to harness its power. I’ve been in business for over 20 years, and one thing I’ve learned in that time is that 90% of success in business boils down to confidence.  Confidence is the bridge between wanting and having, fear and excitement and self sabotage and self promotion. Confidence is what will take you from undercharging to profitability and from feeling stuck to having a clear path and direction. It is so important! Unfortunately, many of us struggle with it. In this episode, I talk all about my journey with confidence and how growing my confidence led to me growing my business. I also give a sneak peek look inside of my new Sandra Coan Certification Program! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-grow-your-confidence-as-a-self-taught-photographer LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program Waitlist: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/certification Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I interviewed Brian Hohmann of Swipe Right Foto! Brian has taken all of my courses, and I was so excited to highlight his photography success. We talked about the value of investing in yourself as a photographer, the importance of knowing your strengths and knowing what to outsource and Brian's advice for new photographers. Brian is a Boston-based portrait photographer with a full studio located in a Mill Building in Lowell, Massachusetts. He shoots mostly weddings, family, and events but also dabbles in old-school Tin Type photography. Tune in to our conversation together to hear more! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/student-success-stories-with-brian-hohmann LINKS Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiperightfoto/ Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I sat down with Katharina Esteves to talk about mindset blocks and the obstacles many of us photographers face as we grow our business. After tuning in to this episode, you'll walk away with tangible advice for overcoming self doubt and imposter syndrome as a photographer!  Katharina Esteves, owner of Katharina Esteves Photography, is a documentary family and branding photographer. She is originally Brazilian, but has been living in the beautiful Seattle area for the last 14 years and loves it! Katharina was a part of the very first cohort of my group coaching program, The Six-Figure Studio! Tune in to this episode to hear our full conversation. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-overcome-self-doubt-and-imposter-syndrome-as-a-self-taught-photographer-with-katharina-esteves LINKS Follow Katharina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinaephotography/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I sat down with The Missing Link and Six-Figure Studio graduate, Sonja Damjanoski of Sonja Damjan Photography to highlight another student success story! We chatted all about her business, what she learned in the programs and her advice for fellow photographers. Not only is she a photographer, but Sonja is also a full-time pharmacist and mom of twin boys. She passionately pursued photography since 2007 but took a short break when her children were born in 2016. She always kept her passion to herself, never sharing her art or aspirations. Seeing covid ravage through her community inspired her to make the most of life and tap back into her creative side—and she found the confidence to share her art. Tune in to our conversation together to hear more! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/student-success-stories-with-sonja-damjanoski LINKS Follow Sonja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonjadamjan_photography/ Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Are you a niche photographer that wonders if you're "too niched down" to find clients? This episode is for you! I sat down with Dave Pidgeon, owner of Creative Sports Photography, who provides athlete and team portrait experiences unlike any other in the south central Pennsylvania region. He’s a self-taught photographer and business owner with an affinity for environmental portraiture who loves the challenge of using off-camera strobes to create athlete images. Dave and I connected right at the start of his business, and he hit the ground running! He joined The Six-Figure Studio and my level-2 mentoring program Amplified, and it's been so much fun watching him grow. Tune into our conversation, where we chat about growing a niche photography business, finding your unique style, building a porfolio and more! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-business-as-a-niche-photographer-with-david-pidgeon LINKS Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativesportsphotos/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Are you one of the many business owners that compares yourself to others on loop? Well you are not alone, friend! In this episode, I share a portion of one of our Six-Figure Studio group coaching calls. We discuss the power of putting on blinders in the face of comparison in order to grow and succeed in business. We chat all about how finding clarity and really focusing on your unique point-of-view helps you ditch comparison as a photographer. Tune in to listen to the full conversation! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/inside-the-six-figure-studio-the-power-of-putting-on-blinders LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I interviewed commercial and advertising photographer and industry educator, Alexis Cuarezma. Alexis focuses on photographing athletes and has had his work on the cover of Sports Illustrated six times! Alexis shared a bit of his story and why self expression is deeply significant to him. We covered topics like artificial lighting and how it gives you so much more freedom as a photographer, consistency, creativity and why interpersonal skills are important as a photographer. Tune in to hear our full conversation together! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/the-importance-of-self-expression-and-finding-what-lights-you-up-with-alexis-cuarezma LINKS Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiscuarezma/ Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I'm so excited to highlight a student success story! I invited Samantha Hardcastle, graduate of my signature lighting program The Missing Link, to chat about all of her business wins and what she's learned along the way. Samantha is a Colorado based photographer, mother of 5 and lover of diet coke. She’s been in business for 2 years and really enjoys getting to know clients and creating artwork of their loved ones they can cherish. Tune in to our conversation together to feel encouraged, no matter where you find yourself on your photography journey! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/student-success-stories-with-samantha-hardcastle LINKS Follow Samantha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthahardcastlephotography/ Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, I sat down at the mic with Chris Orwig. Chris is a Sony Artisan Imagery (an ambassador for the brand), photographer, best-selling author, industry educator, and someone I'm honored to call my friend. Chris and I share the same love of portraiture and in this conversation discussed how being self aware as a photographer is so important. We also chatted all about his journey and how photography led him to new depths of wisdom. Tune in to this episode if you're looking for some inspiration and an honest conversation between two people deeply in love with their craft! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/living-well-and-becoming-self-aware-as-a-photographer-with-chris-orwig LINKS Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisorwig/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In this episode, the mic is turned on me! When I relaunched the podcast, my good friend and old studio manager, Gabby de Janasz, asked if she could come on the show and interview me. Gabby knows me very well both personally and professionally, so this conversation is full of stories you maybe have never heard before, as well as tangible tips and advice for budding photographers. We talked about things like old jobs I used to work, how I got into photography, how and why I pivoted into education, consistency, and finding brand clarity. Tune in for this honest, open, and fun conversation! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/gabby-de-janasz-interviews-sandra-coan-odd-jobs-standing-out-and-staying-consistent-in-your-photography-career LINKS Follow Gabby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdejanasz/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Have you ever struggled with brand clarity and finding your signature style as a photographer? In this episode, I share a snippet from one of the Six-Figure Studio group coaching calls. We discuss the importance of brand clarity, what it means to have brand clarity and how to find it as a photographer! Clarity doesn't mean that you only need to photograph one thing. Clarity means knowing your passions, your unique point-of-view and what it is that you bring to your work. Tune in to this episode for some advice and candid conversations around brand clarity! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/inside-the-six-figure-studio-finding-clarity-in-your-work LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Here's my morning routine. I wake up, drink some coffee, journal and then walk two to three miles. Sometimes I listen to books or music, but lately I’ve been listening to Anderson Cooper’s new podcast, "All There Is". If you are processing a loss in your own life, I highly recommend it. I bring it up because one of his guests was talking about a film she was making of her father and his journey with dementia. In the episode, she discussed her need to make art and asked herself, "Why? What am I doing with this camera?" This question got me thinking, and on today's episode, I share my why with you and invite you to share your why with me! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-am-i-even-doing-with-the-camera LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a Follow Sandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

Photographers, do you experience slow seasons in your business? When slow seasons hit, do you panic and stress? If you've ever wondered what you SHOULD be working on during the slow season, this episode will give you some insight. One of my Six-Figure Studio students mentioned she had a very slow period this summer, and we discussed what you can do during times like that in your business. In this episode, I share that very conversation that we had during a Six-Figure Studio group coaching call! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/inside-the-six-figure-studio-what-do-you-do-when-things-get-slow LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

During one of my Six-Figure Studio coaching calls, we had an in-depth conversation about all the things that make being in business for yourself so hard. I swear, 97% of the problems photographers face in their businesses boils down to mindset! We are so good at beating ourselves up, picking apart our work, creating pricing structures to compete with others and none of that actually serves us or helps us move our careers forward. It just keeps us stuck. In this episode, I share on old Cherokee legend that will have you asking yourself what wolf you're feeding, and why it's so important to ask this question. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/which-wolf-are-you-feeding LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

The next question in our New Year's series is "How?". This is the final piece of the goal-setting puzzle that comes after you know the what, why, who and when. How are you going to turn your goals for your photography business into a reality? What is your strategy? What is your plan? In this episode, I share my marketing method called "Three Cs of Business", which are clarity, communication and consistency. When those pieces are all working together, you have a solid brand that helps you stand out from the crowd and a marketing system that works for you—with minimal effort on your part. Tune in to learn more about each of these marketing components so your photography business can generate more revenue and your marketing can run on autopilot this year! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-stand-out-in-the-competitive-photography-market-without-having-to-pay-for-ads-hustle-or-do-work-you-hate LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

The next question in our New Year's series is "When?". Now that we know what it is you want, why you want it, and who you need to be and how you need to show up to make it happen, you need to know when you're going to start turning your dreams into your reality. Business, and marketing in particular, is a marathon—not a sprint. The work you put in now will start paying off three months from now. So, if you want a busy spring and summer and fall, your marketing needs to start in Q1. If you are waiting for the perfect time to do this work, it will never come. You will always have your life to live and other things pulling you in all directions. It's important to give yourself a start date! In this episode, you'll learn about why you need to know when you're starting and I'll share a resource for starting your marketing journey! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-every-photographer-needs-to-know-about-creating-a-successful-business-in-2023 LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

The next question in our New Year's series is "Who?". We discuss the mindset shift that is necessary for every single photographer who wants to build their dream business and reach their goals this year.  Success is not something you just wake up having one day. Success is a series of choices. It’s what happens over time when we decide to continually show up and work at moving ourselves closer to our goals. To show up like that, consistently, with passion, it’s also really important that we’re in the right mindset. Being in the right mindset helps me continuously grow my business every year and reach the goals I set for myself.  In this episode, you'll learn about the difference between being a struggling photographer who uses excuses to justify inaction, versus an empowered photographer who looks for solutions and moves forward. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/the-1-mindset-shift-that-every-photographer-needs-as-they-build-their-business-this-year LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

The New Year is the perfect time to sit down, get clear on what you want and then start strategizing on how you are going to turn your dreams into reality. This is something I do for myself every year, and I really think that it is one of the big reasons that my photography business continues to grow, year after year—for the past 24 years. When setting my New Year intentions, there are a series of questions that I ask myself every year. I'm asking you those questions here on the podcast all month long, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode! In this episode, we'll chat about why you want what you want and why you became a photographer in the first place. This is the next question in the series, so don't miss it! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/the-one-thing-every-newborn-and-family-photographer-needs-to-know-in-order-to-smash-their-goals-in-the-new-year LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

In the spirit of the new year, we're focusing on business growth strategies all month long to help you get started on the right foot. In order to create a solid marketing plan or a growth strategy, you need to know what you want. You need a goal, and the new year is the perfect time to talk about setting goals—especially for your business. The truth is, real business growth comes when you figure out what you do, what your dream business is and do that. That starts with knowing what you want and being intentional about creating it. That’s what we're focusing on today. What do you want for your business this year? In this episode, we'll chat about knowing exactly what you want for your photography business and how that will help you reach your goals this year! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-create-success-for-your-photography-business-in-the-new-year LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Welcome BACK to the Beyond Natural Light Photography podcast—I've missed you! It has been a minute since I’ve shared an episode with you, so I wanted to tell you a bit about why I disappeared, what I’ve been doing, why I’m back and what I have planned moving forward. Going forward, I have big plans for this podcast! I LOVE helping other photographers grow and reach their full potential. So, that is what this podcast is all about! I’m going to continue sharing what I’ve learned over the course of my photography career with you, but I’m also going to reach out to my friends in the industry and invite them to share as well. I’m going to ask the students in my community to join us here. I’m even thinking of doing a monthly book review or something fun like that! I’m an avid reader and read like about one book a week (mostly about marketing). I’d love to share some of my favorites with you! Tune in to this episode to learn more about what you can expect from our new podcast episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/welcome-back-to-the-podcast LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

When I listen to my gut, I never regret it. Intuition is a powerful thing and should be respected. But sometimes, when facing a big decision, it's hard to tell the difference between intuition and fear. First of all, when I'm talking about fear, I'm not talking about the healthy "don't walk down that dark alley alone at night" kind of fear. That kind of fear is aligned with your intuition and needs to be listened to. I'm talking about the kind of fear that doesn't serve you—the fear that holds you back, keeps you playing small and gets in the way of you making decisions in your life and business that will move you forward. Now, I personally believe that we are all put here on this planet to live the best, most fulfilling life we can. We are here to grow and learn and serve others. That belief is one of the reasons why I'm so passionate about helping photographers thrive in their businesses. Being an artist is a gift. It's a calling. You are the only person on the planted with YOUR specific gift. No other person in the entire world can see or capture things the exact way that you do. As a photographer, you are called to share whatever it is you see and capture with the world. In this episode, we dive into the differences between intuition and fear. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/is-it-fear-or-intuition-how-to-tell-the-difference LINKS Free training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between group coaching programs and masterminds? I've been in the entrepreneurial world for a while, and these are terms that have been popping up in that space for years. Lately I've seen more and more photographers offering masterminds and group coaching programs, and so I thought it would be helpful for you to know what those things are and how they are different. If you are looking to reach the next level in your business, knowing the difference may be helpful. Full disclosure, I run a group coaching program called the Six-Figure Studio. I've also participated in a number of high-end group coaching programs and in some very high-end masterminds. Both experiences have been amazing for me and for my business, but they are not for everyone and are very different. Tune in to this episode to learn more! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-is-the-difference-between-group-coaching-and-a-mastermind LINKS Free training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

We are always receiving questions about newborn safety and whether or not it's safe to use strobes and flash when photographing them. In this episode, I share five of my best tips for working with and photographing newborns with strobes and flash. Share this episode with a friend who could benefit from these tips as well! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/five-tips-for-photographing-newborns-with-strobes-and-flash LINKS B&H Photographing Newborns with Strobes and Flash Free Class: https://www.facebook.com/bhphoto/videos/1020499055211836 Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/

Welcome to the final episode of the lighting series! On the first day, we talked about what relying exclusively on natural light is actually costing you. Then on day two, we talked about how a lot of us put ourselves through that stress because we have some fears and misconceptions about what working with strobes and flash means. Yesterday I talked about how fear is really the thing that holds people back from learning this amazing skill. Lighting seems hard, but what I've discovered through teaching lighting to myself and then thousands of other photographers around the world, is that you actually already know most of what you need to in order to get started.  So then what do you actually need to learn in order to be successful with using strobes and flash in your business? That's what we're going to talk to you about in this final episode of the lighting series! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-what-you-need-to-know LINKS Sign up for The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

Welcome to day 3 of the lighting series! On day 1, we talked about what the actual cost of working exclusively with natural light is. Then on day 2, we talked about a lot of the fears and misconceptions photographers have about working with strobes and flash. I ended yesterday's lesson talking about how most photographers already know the hardest part of learning to work with strobes and flash. In this episode, I share exactly what I mean by that! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-you-already-know-the-hardest-part LINKS Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

Welcome to Day 2 of the Lighting Series! We started the conversation off by talking about what dealing with low light or bad light is actually costing you and your business. That cost goes beyond just impacting your photos. Yes, bad or low light will have an impact on the images you create. But it also causes stress, hurts your brand and ultimately hurts your business. As you may or may not know, I was a natural light photographer for about 12 years. I was really stuck in this cycle of beautiful weather meant beautiful photos, not beautiful weather meant bad photos for a very long time. The reason that I stayed stuck for so long was because I had a lot of fear and misconceptions around artificial lighting—what it looked like and what it meant to work with it. I know I’m not alone—many photographers do! In this episode, I dive right into those fears and misconceptions. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-fears-and-misconceptions LINKS Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

If you want to be a great photographer and make money, you must know and understand how to use light. As part of the lighting series on the podcast, I'll address some of the concerns and questions that come up most often around lighting. I want to put some of the myths that I hear about light to rest, and hopefully this inspires and empowers you to think about artificial light in a new way. In this episode, I share with you the cost of bad light, like what dealing with bad light is actually costing you as a professional photographer. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/lighting-series-actual-cost-natural-light LINKS Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/

A common question I get asked all the time is, "Is flash photography safe for newborns?". Although I am not a doctor, this is something I have done a lot of research on. The short answer is yes, it is! In this episode, I break down my answer.  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/is-flash-photography-safe-for-newborns LINKS  Watch the free lighting training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/  BabyMed article: https://www.babymed.com/are-camera-flashes-harmful-to-a-babys-eyes  PetaPixel article: https://petapixel.com/2015/07/29/baby-in-china-blinded-by-camera-flash-probably-not/  Snopes article: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/camera-flash-blind-baby/

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Standing out in today’s saturated photography market is possible, and it’s easier to do than you probably think. Have a listen to learn the ONE thing you absolutely need to make it possible! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/secret-standing-out-saturated-photography-market LINKS And if you'd like to learn more about how to apply to my group coaching program, The Six-Figure Studio, send me a DM on Instagram @sandracoan!

When it comes to running a successful photography business, it's your marketing skills, NOT your photography skills, that will determine your success. We've all seen it—someone who is not the world's best photographer totally killing it in their business. In this episode, I share what those people are doing that enables them to be so successful! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-you-should-know-about-marketing-your-photography-business LINKS Free training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

I frequently hear from talented photographers who love their craft and really want to turn it into a business but are worried about balancing a business and a family. It is 100% possible to run and build a profitable business while being a mom. I was a full-time, stay-at-home mom to my twins when they were little and still am—even now that they are teenagers. I did all the "mom" things that I wanted to do, while running and growing my business. I learned a few things along the way about balancing the two that I share in this episode! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/work/life-balance-when-you-have-kids-and-photography-business LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

Many photographers in the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group mentioned that they were struggling with confidence, so in this episode, I share some tips to help you boost your confidence as a photographer! We talk about how confidence is a muscle that needs to be strengthened and some actual ways you can do that. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-boost-your-confidence LINKS Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/six-figure-studio-group-coaching Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a

On today's episode, I share three things you need to know to build a successful photography business! Let's make 2022 your best year yet! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-photography-business LINKS Sign up for my FREE training: 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

In today's episode, I sat down with three photographers who have been through my Six-Figure Studio group coaching program and had an honest conversation about what they learned, what they gained and what it feels like to have a successful business in the saturated photography industry. Enrollment for the Six-Figure Studio is now open!  Get in now before we raise the rate! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/honest-conversation-three-photographers-business-marketing-success LINKS Learn more about the program by following this link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ And if you'd like to speak directly to one of my guests, or another SFS Student, follow this link and let us know!: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a To learn more about each of my guests, follow the links below. Molly Hebda: https://www.instagram.com/mollyhebdaphotography/ Pordis Reynis: https://www.instagram.com/thordisreynis/ Dave Pidgeon: https://www.instagram.com/creativesportsphotos/

Welcome to DAY 5 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party!  All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long!   SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-five-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  ⭐️  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/ ⭐️

Welcome to DAY 4 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long!  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-four-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome to DAY 3 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! All week long I'm sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting inside the Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  Together we're working on building the foundations of a marketing plan that you can use all year long! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-three-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome to DAY 2 of the Marketing Makeover New Year Party! Now that we know what your goals are for the year, let's start building the support that you need to make sure you actually achieve those goals! Listen to today's episode and then reflect on the prompt!   SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-two-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

Welcome today one of the 2022 Marketing Makeover! All week long I'll be sharing the audio from the Marketing Makeover I'm hosting in my Beyond Natural Light Facebook group!  The Marketing Makeover is a free, five-day mini-course designed to help you get your marketing plan going for the year.  Each day I'll share a new lesson and you'll be given a prompt to answer!  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/day-one-2022-marketing-makeover LINKS If you'd like to join us in the Facebook group, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation  And follow this link to sign up for the bonus training, 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Photographer Needs to Avoid in 2022: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-three-marketing-mistakes-every-photographer-needs-to-avoid/

As a professional photographer, and especially as a film or hybrid photographer, your photo lab is your creative partner.  In today's episode, I'm talking with Colleen Taylor from Richard Photo Lab all about the importance of choosing a lab, what your lab can do for you and your business AND about our new collaboration!   SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/my-conversation-with-richard-photo-lab LINKS To learn more about Film Bootcamp, follow this link: https://www.richardphotolab.com/film-boot-camp To see how I edit my film scans, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIcLn7MgF_8&t=603s

What are your goals for the New Year?  If they include getting more clients, ranking higher on search engines like Google and standing out from the crowd on social media, then your business may be in need of a marketing makeover... and if so, this episode is for you! Join our Beyond Natural Light Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation

On today's episode, I'm looking back on the year!  And sharing my plans for 2022! Here are some of the highlights: Our TOP three PODCASTS of the year were: 037: The 3 Things You Need to Know to Create Your Ideal Light: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/need-to-know-create-ideal-light 025: Niching Down to Build Your Business Up with Rebecca Serpe!: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/niching-down-build-business-up-rebecca-serpe 028: An Extra 100k?! Yes Please!: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/extra-100k-yes-please My 2022 LIVE speaking engagements (come join me!): Richard Photo Lab, Feb. 11th: https://www.richardphotolab.com/film-boot-camp WPPI, Feb. 27th: https://wppiexpo.com/speakers/sandra-coan/ The Family Narrative, March 14th-17th: https://www.thefamilynarrative.com/2022-retreat SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/2021-year-in-review

I'm turning 50 this week, and to celebrate I'm have a HUGE sale!  One of the things on sale is my NEW lighting course, Dark & Moody.  In this course, I teach my one light approach to create beautiful dark & moody lighting with strobes and flash!   On today's episode, I'm talking to photographer Kristina Mullen.  Kristina was one of the first people to enroll in Dark & Moody and she's sharing what she learned and how she's using it in her business! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/love-dark-moody-photography LINKS You can see Kristina's work here: https://www.instagram.com/kristina_mullen_photography/ Save 50% on the course, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/dark-moody-a-one-light-approach-to-dramatic-portraits Follow this link to learn more about The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-webinar-missing-link-2/ Shop the Birthday Sale here: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/birthdaysale

My birthday is on Nov. 28th.  Which means, it's always overshadowed by Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday.  Well, this year I'm turning 50, and I'm not going to let the big Holiday week steal my thunder!  On today's episode, I'm sharing my plans!  And spoiler: they involve HUGE savings for you! LINKS Sign up for today's FREE training and learn all about The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/pin-free-webinar/  Find your new photography BFFs in our Beyond Natural Light Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

Have you noticed things looking a little different lately on my Instagram feed?  If so, you are not alone!  On today's episode I'm sharing a conversation from my Six-Figure Studio coaching call, all about what is going on with my Instagram, as well as how to handle making changes to your own brand and business.  SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/what-is-going-on-with-your-instagram LINKS  Sign up for today's FREE training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/pin-free-webinar/  Find your new photography BFFs in our Beyond Natural Light Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

This is the time of year that photographers love to get on social media and complain about how busy they are. I’ll admit it.  I’ve done it too. And while it can be hard to keep up with the Fall and Holiday rush, it’s even harder to hear about others who are exhausted from all the work coming their way when you’re inbox is empty. So what do you do if you’re not busy in the busy season?  That's what we're talking about today! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/not-busy-during-the-busy-season LINKS For more information on The Mini Method, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/the-mini-method Sign up for today's FREE training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/pin-free-webinar/ Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

Last week I sent an email out to my client list that has since generated $20K in booked revenue for my studio!  In today's episode, I'm going to tell you what that email was about and what you can do in your own business right now to start getting similar results! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/my-20k-email LINKS For more information on The Mini Method, follow this link: https://sandra-coan-education.teachable.com/p/the-mini-method Sign up for today's FREE training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/pin-free-webinar/ Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!

If you are a natural light photographer who is ready to learn how to create your own "natural light", the first thing you need to do is STOP asking the wrong questions! In today's episode, Sandra shares some of the most common questions photographers ask about strobes and flash that lead to poor results, wasted money and a lot of frustration.  And she'll share what to ask instead that will get you the results you want! SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/stop-asking-the-wrong-questions LINKS Sign up for today's FREE training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/pin-free-webinar/ Find your new photography BFFS in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandracoaneducation Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandracoan/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review, so that I know what content you like the most and continue to bring you more of the same!