Freedom Focus Photography
Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success.
Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business.
Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business to six figures, Nicole has dedicated herself to guiding photographers like you to transform their businesses from low-profit, high-stress operations into a profitable, sustainable businesses by teaching how to confidently price your services, sell products, and attract higher-paying clients.
Join Nicole and a vibrant community of like-minded photographers on the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast. Together, we'll explore the paths to a profitable photography business that supports the life you've always envisioned.
Episodes
308 episodes
The Real Reason You Struggle With Sales
301 - Ever felt weird about “selling” your photography services—especially to people you know? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the hidden mindset blocks that stop you from confidently sharing your business. And spoiler alert: it...
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Episode 301
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26:32
Why Our Photography Inquiry Process is Broken
300- Your photography inquiry process that’s been being taught for years is broken. In this episode, Nicole and Heather unpack a bold new approach to make your services easier to book and your client experience smoother from the very first clic...
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Episode 300
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39:40
299 - Why There's No "Right Way"
Building on the ideas from Episode 298, Nicole and Heather are here to bust the myth of the “perfect way” to run your photography business. What if your business felt light, easy, and exciting again? Let’s dismantle the myth of the ...
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Episode 299
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39:34
The “Right Way” with Heather Lahtinen
298 - Raise your hand if you've ever thought: "There must be a right way to run this business—and I just haven't found it yet." This episode unpacks the very human urge to follow a blueprint...and why YOUR success might actually be waiting insi...
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Episode 298
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22:57
When Your Partner Doubts Your Business with Heather Lahtinen
297 - What do you do when someone close to you—like a spouse, a friend, or a parent—doubt your photography business? In this powerful coaching session, we dive into what it means to seek approval, how to set emotional boundaries, and why your s...
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Episode 297
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18:00
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Hello Business Spiral with Heather Lahtinen
296 - What do you do when you're doing all the “right” things… and it still feels like nothing’s working? This week’s episode is a raw and honest look inside a coaching call with one of our Elevate members—and how we used a mindset model (power...
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Episode 296
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23:16
Contracts, Copyright & Clients with Rachel Brenke
295 - Let’s face it—legal protections are rarely top-of-mind when we’re just starting out. But trust me, ignoring them could cost you thousands. In this episode, I sit down with photographer-turned-attorney Rachel Brenke to unpack t...
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Episode 295
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49:55
What You Say Matters with Heather Lahtinen
294 - The way you talk about your business—especially to yourself—can shape your results more than you think. In this episode, Heather and I expose two phrases that seem harmless but are actually stalling growth, crushing confidence...
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Episode 294
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33:26
Breaking the 10K Ceiling with Michelle Crandall
293 - Michelle Crandall hit a $10,000 month in her pet photography business—but instead of popping champagne, her brain flipped out. If you’ve ever downplayed your wins or feared that success makes you “unrelatable,” this is the epi...
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Episode 293
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31:54
Ditch the Timeline with Heather Lahtinen
292 - Feeling like you "should be further along by now?" You're not alone—and you're not behind. Join me and Heather as we dismantle the myth of the perfect timeline and explore what it really means to build a business you ...
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Episode 292
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38:36
AI-Powered SEO with Connor Walberg
291 - Feeling lost in the ever-changing world of SEO? Or wondering if using AI for your website is going to get you smacked down by Google? You’re not alone—and this week’s episode with SEO pro Connor Walberg is packed with answers....
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Episode 291
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40:30
Elevate Your Artwork (and Sales)
290 - Let’s talk luxury, artistry, and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. In this episode, I chat with Amy and Tavis Guild about their journey into creating Guild Canvas, why offering high-end art matters, and how photographers can shift ...
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Episode 290
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50:48
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Your Business, But Happier
289 - What if the secret to building a successful photography business wasn’t more hustle—but more joy?In this uplifting and radically honest episode, I'm joined by J. Nichole Smith, branding guru and joy-first evangelist, to explore wha...
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Episode 289
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47:23
The Sale-Killing Mistake You’re Probably Making
288 - What if I told you that your assumptions about what a client can spend have nothing to do with reality—and everything to do with your mindset? Ever looked at a client’s house, car, or outfit and thought, “They’ll neve...
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Episode 288
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33:46
$15 files? Don't panic.
287 - What do you do when someone in your market is offering free sessions and $15 files? You listen to this episode, that’s what. Deep breath, my friend. In this episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation about how to thriv...
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Episode 287
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23:37
The Truth About Part Time
286 - If you’ve ever said, “I’m just doing this on the side,” and used that to justify your low prices… this episode is your wake-up call. We’re pulling back the curtain on the actual math of part-time profitability, common mindset traps that k...
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16:41
Sales Without Sleaze
285 - If the word “sales” makes you feel a little… icky, you’re not alone. Many photographers dread the sales process, fearing they’ll come off as pushy or make their clients uncomfortable. But here’s the thing—sales should be about service...
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30:00
Stop Inquiry Ghosting
284 - Ever send your pricing to a potential client only to hear... crickets? 😬 You’re not alone! Many photographers assume price is the problem, but more often, it's the way value is communicated. In this episode, we’re diving into ...
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25:04
A Candid Chat with Vanessa Joy
283 - Do you ever feel like your competition is everywhere, and you’re just another photographer fighting for attention? We’ve all been there. In this episode, Vanessa Joy shares how she’s built a photography business that ...
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Episode 283
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39:03
The Art of Pricing
282 - If you think setting your prices is just a math problem, think again! While pricing formulas help ensure profitability, the real magic happens in how you structure and present your pricing. Today, we’re unpacking the art of pr...
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Episode 282
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17:01
Cost of Goods Sold Demystified
281 - Pricing your photography services shouldn’t feel like a guessing game! But if you’ve ever wondered why your bank account doesn’t reflect your hard work, it might be time to look at your cost of goods sold (COGS). In this episode, w...
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Episode 281
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15:43
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Four Stages of Growth
280 - Ever feel stuck in your photography business, wondering how some photographers are booking high-end clients while you’re grinding for low-paying gigs? In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography podcast, Nicole B...
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Episode 280
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15:42
The Hidden Reason You're Stuck
279 - Have you ever caught yourself procrastinating, undercharging, or shying away from marketing your business? It’s not laziness—it’s Success Intolerance. In this episode, we uncover why success can feel unsafe a...
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Episode 279
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41:12
My Must-Have Tools
278 - Ever wonder what tools, products, and software I absolutely cannot live without in my photography business? From the best print labs to time-saving editing software, I’m sharing all my favorite things in this episode.
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Episode 278
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23:30
Revolutionizing Online Sales with Courtney Bryson
277 - What if you could streamline your photography sales process, save time, and still hit $6K average sales? This week, I’m chatting with Courtney Bryson of CM Bryson Photography, who’s mastered a unique approach to client sales. ...
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Episode 277
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32:46
