Get Your Shoot Together Photography Podcast
Get Your Shoot Together with Mary & Kira is the photographers podcast to discuss studio, business, life, and keeping it all in line. Hosted by professional photographers, Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, the podcast dives deep into issues facing photographers today from shooting, studio and gear, to marketing, business, and work life balance. Take a break from your "Onepreneur" day and grab a glass of unpretentious fruit wine with the girls as they talk shop. Music courtesy of fyrfly https://songfreedom.com
Episodes
194 episodes
Episode 192- Control Issues
In this episode of Get Your Shoot Together, Kira and Mary dive into all the ways control (or the lack of it) shows up in business and life. From unexpected storms and magazine assignments to picky clients and personal milestones like K...
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Season 6
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Episode 192
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58:08
Episode 191 - Direct Mail Dilemma
In this episode of Get Your Shoot Together, Kira and Mary dive into the trials and triumphs of marketing to the ultra-wealthy — spoiler alert: they don’t get their own mail! Mary shares a humbling (and hilarious) lesson learned about t...
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Season 6
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Episode 191
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41:15
Episode 190 - Pay Me, Maybe
This week, we're diving deep into the business of getting paid—because creating great work is only half the battle. From unpaid invoices to awkward follow-ups, Kira and Mary share real (and super frustrating) stories about chasing down payments...
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Season 6
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Episode 190
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42:44
Episode 189 - Spring Refresh
Spring has sprung, and it’s time for a refresh! In this episode, Kira and Mary talk about the importance of giving your studio—and your business—a little seasonal boost. From decluttering and updating your studio space to refreshing your pricin...
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Season 6
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Episode 189
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43:16
Episode 188 - Community is Currency
We're back! Kira and Mary are shaking off the rust and diving into the power of community—why it matters more than ever and how to build it in both business and life. From Kira’s unexpected (and hilarious) late-night impromptu photo shoot with ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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44:38
Episode 187 - AI FTW!
This week, Kira and Mary dive into the world of AI tools and how photographers can use them to level up their businesses. From creating custom family poses with ChatGPT to leveraging Google Earth Studio for perfect location planning, they share...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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48:53
Episode 186 - Swiftie Branding Magic
Join Kira and Mary as they dive into the branding powerhouse that is Taylor Swift! In this episode, Kira shares the unforgettable experience of taking her daughter to a Taylor Swift concert and how Swift’s branding brilliance transforms every s...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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57:50
Episode 185 - Email Marketing Made Simple
In this week’s episode, Kira and Mary dive into the ins and outs of effective email marketing! From building your email list and segmenting it properly to crafting compelling campaigns, they share tips for boosting open rates and turning emails...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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50:58
Episode 184 - Restoration Reimagined
In this episode of Get Your Shoot Together, Kira and Mary explore innovative ways to bring new life to old family photos and snapshots. Kira shares her experience launching a colorful, modern take on photo restorations using RetouchUp’...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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30:01
Episode 183 - Restorations That Sell
In this episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira and Mary dive into how you can boost your photography business with a unique holiday offering—photo restorations! They share how RetouchUp makes it easy to transform old snapshots into beautifu...
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Season 5
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Episode 183
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45:44
Episode 182 - Connections are Currency
Get ready for a deep dive into effective networking and business collaboration strategies. We explore the importance of building meaningful relationships, organizing exclusive neighborhood events, and collecting vital contact information for ta...
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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52:25
Episode 181 - Blog Boost
In this episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk-Taylor geek out on all things digital marketing and productivity for photographers. They chat about using Chat GPT to give your WordPress blog a makeover, dive into SEO...
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Season 5
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Episode 181
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45:48
Episode 180 - Standing Out
Ready to shake up your photography business? In this episode of Get Your Shoot Together, Kira and Mary explore creative ways to stand out from the crowd. From playful marketing promises (think “If we don’t knock your socks off, the soc...
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43:12
Episode 179 - New Approaches to Marketing
In this episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira and Mary dive into the challenges and triumphs of running a photography business in today's market. They discuss the shifting landscape of digital marketing, sharing insights on why direct mail...
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Season 5
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Episode 179
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52:38
Episode 178 - Copyright Chaos
In this episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk-Taylor chat about the summer heat, copyright drama in the Dave Matthews Band fan world, and why respecting trademarks is a must. They also share cool sales tips for...
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Season 5
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Episode 178
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48:45
Episode 177 - Diving into Custom GPTs
In this episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira and Mary take you on a deep dive into the fascinating world of custom GPTs and how they can revolutionize your photography business. After some fun banter about pajamas, favorite dresses, and d...
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Season 5
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Episode 177
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42:58
Episode 176 - When is it OK to lose?
Mary is back from Vegas and Kira is settling in after a whirlwind installation week for clients and things are busy as usual. So busy in fact, it's hard to fit everything in. This week, the girls discuss whether or not it's ok to lose a bid in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 176
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55:38
Episode 175 - The Senseless Census
This week on "Get Your Shoot Together," Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk Taylor get real about the rollercoaster of running a photography business. They dive deep into Kira’s headache with the 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey from the Census...
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Season 5
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Episode 175
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44:01
Episode 174 - R E S P E C T
In this week's episode of "Get Your Shoot Together," join Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk Taylor as they explore the highs and lows of springtime photography and the unexpected challenges that come with it. From the lush, bloom-filled settings of...
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Season 5
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Episode 174
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34:30
Episode 173 - Milestone Clients
Just when you thought it was safe to assume you knew all there was about managing a photography business, we’re pulling back the curtain on the importance of strategic timing for selling portraits and the hustle of graduation season. Throug...
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Season 5
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Episode 173
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47:41
Episode 172 - Caught by Photoshop
In a world where reality and fiction are blurred, we delve into the impact of modern technology on media and public perception. From a royal Photoshop scandal that had the world talking to the unnerving advancements in deep fake technology,...
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Season 5
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Episode 172
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46:20
Episode 171 - Using AI for Good
Dive into the ever-shifting realm of AI with us as we explore its profound impact on various industries, from marketing to art generation. Join Mary as she delves into her recent journey through an AI marketing certificate course and our antici...
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Season 5
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Episode 171
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38:26
Bonus Episode! Retouch Up's New Product Launch!
This week we've got a special bonus episode! Listen in on our interview with our friends at Retouch Up as they tell us all about their latest product launch. We're talking game-changing strategies for every high volume shutterbug out there—...
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Season 5
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32:28