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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

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32:47

From just starting out to celebrating 10 years in...

Freedom Focus Photography ·

2020/10/20

036 - In the spirit of our current open enrollment window for the Hair of the Dog Academy, this week I take you behind the scenes to share the "tail" of two photographers. You'll eavesdrop on some recent one-on-one laser coaching sessions, an Academy resource for helping members work through any business issue that they're wrestling with. Listen in on my conversations with a new Academy member overwhelmed by a long things-to-do list to get her biz up and running, and another pet

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35:15

What you REALLY need to get started in business

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2020/10/13

035 - Feel like you need to learn alllll the things before you can start your business? Like you need every single duck lined up in an orderly row before you can hang your shingle? Well, my friend, this episode's for you. Today I'm stripping things down to the bare minimum. Cutting away all the nice-to-haves and this-can-come-laters. Listen to find out exactly what you need—and what you don't—to get started with your pet photography business. What To Listen For: Important things to

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53:26

From Branding to Partnering with Holly Montgomery

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2020/10/06

034 - Calgary pet photographer Holly Montgomery gets bored easily. And she'd rather spend time alone than chatting with clients. But despite what could be considered two liabilities, Holly's managed to create a wildly successful pet photography business. She also owns two retail pet supply stores under her umbrella brand. In this week's episode, Holly offers advice on creating magnetic branding to attract your ideal clients, and also shares some insights on how photographers can build

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43:04

Community over Competition with Holly Cook and Marika...

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2020/09/29

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44:58

Squashing Imposter Syndrome with Heather Lahtinen

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2020/09/22

032 - Buckle up, listeners! This week I welcome back my dear friend Heather Lahtinen, personal-development badass and coach inside Hair of the Dog's Elevate program. Today Heather and I talk about an affliction common to so many pet photographers: Imposter Syndrome. Find out exactly what it is, why it arises, and learn 10 powerful strategies for overcoming this limiting set of beliefs. What To Listen For: Why you need to say "yes" to opportunities before you're readyThe sneaky

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44:10

Easy Accounting with Candus Kampfer

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2020/09/15

031 - Do you, dear pet photographer, get that panic-stricken look when the subject of accounting comes up? Does your bookkeeping process involve stuffing receipts into a battered shoebox? If so, this high-energy episode is for you! QuickBooks specialist Candus Kampfer joins me in this week's episode to take the fear out of finances, and to show you why you really, really want to get a handle on your books. We nerd out over numbers and give you the info you need to get started—or to refine your

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48:38

Find your style with Alicja Zmysłowska

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2020/09/08

030 - Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation. This week, Alicja joins me to talk about artistic influences, the power of personal projects, and how she parlayed her early limitations into the 2020 Portrait of the Year in the Pet Photographers Club awards. It's a must-listen episode! What To Listen For: How so-called limitations can help develop your style, and your skillsTwo

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28:30

Unique Handcrafted Products with Mandi Pratt

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2020/09/01

029 - When it comes to creating artwork from our pet photography, most of us think of the usual suspects: Framed prints. Gallery-wrapped canvases. Metal prints. Acrylics. But if we think outside the box and look around, there's a world of possibility out there. This week's guest, Mandi Pratt of Greyboy Pet Portraits, shares her process for creating stunning etched prints from photographic images. After listening to my conversation with Mandi, you'll start thinking about your suite of

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39:31

Taking Imperfect Action with Kim Hoshal

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2020/08/25

028 - What does dancing professionally for Disney World have in common with building a pet photography business? Besides a willingness to get sweaty and a need to stay limber, obviously? Both roles can lend themselves to the pressure of perfectionism, a feeling that Portland performer-turned-photographer Kim Hoshal is all too familiar with. Just a few years into her pet photography business, Kim has figured out that taking imperfect action is the key to steady growth and progress. We chat about what

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33:26

Back to Basics with Haron Haghuis

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2020/08/18

027 - Haron Haghius's twenty years of Photoshop experience comes in handy for creating his signature dramatic pet portraits. But according to the Dutch photographer, relying on post-production is a crutch that often holds back beginners. In this episode, we discuss the importance of mastering basic shooting skills, of taking charge with clients, and why his image reveals contain as few as five photographs. What To Listen For: The curious inverse relationship between price and client complaintsA

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38:02

Third Career is a Charm with Carol Moorhead

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2020/08/11

026 - Working in the construction industry never felt like a calling for Carol Moorhead, but it did offer a sense of security during her child-rearing decades. With those years finally behind her, Carol parlayed a lifelong photography hobby into an inspired new career—and then moved across the country to start over yet again! In this week's episode, Carol shares the wisdom she's learned along the way, and offers her advice for other creative types contemplating a career change. What To

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25:35

Here Comes the Cheap Competition

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2020/08/04

025 - Can you see them? There in the distance, silhouetted against the setting sun, cresting the hill of Economic Recession with cameras in hand? Yup, friends, it's all but inevitable. In times like these, armies of cheap photographers march into the marketplace, imagining our line of work as an easy way to make a quick buck. Are they wrong? Eh, maybe not...there's a demand for most every level of service. And if you want to run yourself ragged doing high-volume/low-cost photography, you

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41:21

Secrets to Growth with Krystal Hise

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2020/07/28

024 - Quick - what's the least expensive, most powerful way to grow your business?? Here's a hint: It involves the grey, wrinkled mass of cells that lives inside your skull. Focus your mind on setting clear goals and intentions, and magical things start to happen. It took just a few short weeks for Florida pet photographer Krystal Hise to achieve one of her business goals. Hear how she did it, along with tips for harnessing the power of the subconscious, in this week's podcast

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49:36

Copyright Clarity with Margaret Bryant

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2020/07/21

023 - Seeing your images where they shouldn't be—like in an advertisement for a doggy day care you've never heard of—can leave you indignant and hungry for justice. You could deliver an angry swarm of bees to the offender's home address. Or, you could calm down, investigate your legal rights, and approach the problem with a professional and strategic response.Longtime dog photographer Margaret Bryant recommends the latter. In this episode, Margaret explains the difference between

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46:19

Social Marketing Made Easy with Deb Laflamme

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2020/07/14

022 - Social media. For most of us, it's a big, overwhelming "should" that hangs over our business like a cloud. We know we should be posting regularly, but we either avoid the whole thing or fly by the seat of our pants, posting frequently but without any big-picture plan.Enter Deb Laflamme, owner of For the Love of Your Biz and this week's podcast guest. In this episode, Deb shares her simple, brilliant system for creating social content that connects deeply with your audience

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42:26

Creating Exceptional Session Offerings with Terran Bayer

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2020/07/07

021 - This week my San Diego-based soul sister, Terran Bayer of Westway Studio, joins me to talk about how disgusting fruit is and other important topics—most of which are related to pet photography! Now, not all of us are lucky dogs like Terran, who has an 800-acre family ranch at her disposal for special, all-inclusive overnight pet photography packages. But in this episode, we brainstorm ways to add a high-end package to your own list of offerings and discuss the benefits that brings your

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37:18

Calendar Contests with Jessica Wasik

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2020/06/30

020 - It's hard to believe we've already torn off half the pages from our 2020 calendars. Torn them off, fed 'em through the shredder and invited them to never come back. Or maybe that's just me. Anyway. This week's episode features Pittsburgh pet photographer Jessica Wasik, who's mastered the art of running successful calendar contests. She shares her favorite tips on how to find a charity partner, promote and profit from a pet photography calendar project of your

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34:32

Leaving 9 to 5 with Kristen Murray

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2020/06/23

019 - The day I sat down to record this episode was a momentous one in the life of today's podcast guest. Richmond, Virginia-based Kristen Murray had just given notice that she'd be leaving her full-time job to focus on her rapidly growing pet photography business!As Dolly Parton sings in her classic hit "9 To 5," "There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you?" In this episode, Kristen shares how she's making her dreams a reality, and the role

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46:19

Moving Forward when the Sky is Falling with Heather...

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2020/06/16

018 - Today's episode brings back Elevate coach and personal development superstar Heather Lahtinen, who you might remember from our convo a few months ago about gaining confidence. Hooooboy, that one must've touched a nerve, because it's our most popular podcast episode to date!This week's discussion is even juicier, I dare say. Heather and I go deep into living from a place of action instead of reaction, the power of the subconscious mind, how to live a life of purpose and

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53:22

Location Scouting Secrets with Charlotte Reeves

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2020/06/09

017 - If you've been in the pet photography world for any length of time, you're no doubt familiar with the amazing Charlotte Reeves, an award-winning dog photographer and educator based in sunny Brisbane, Australia.A master of working with natural light, Charlotte joins me in this week's episode to talk about choosing session locations, making the most out of them, and why we'll all want to move to Queensland after listening to this episode. (Kidding! You won't need to,

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