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Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast

The go-to podcast for maternity, newborn and family photographers looking for insight into the art and business of photography. Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry educator and best selling author with over 25 years experience working in the photography industry. On this podcast, she"s sharing every thing she"s learned over the course of her career. No holding back. No gate keeping. Just real talk and honest opinions, even if they"re unpopular. To learn more visit:

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117: Creativity, Motivation, and the ADHD Brain

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/08/01

Join me on this episode of 'Beyond Natural Light' where I share my personal journey as a creative with ADHD and dyslexia, facing challenges like imposter syndrome and overwhelm. I discuss the power of the Do, BE, Have model, tailored for creative and ADHD brains, and how coaching and mentoring play a crucial role in empowering creatives to take meaningful steps toward success. Stay tuned for exciting news about the reopening of the Sandra Coan Certification

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116: How You Know When You’re Ready to Quit Your...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/07/25

Join me in the Beyond Natural Light Podcast as I share my journey from being a full-time teacher to becoming a successful full-time photographer. This week we'll explore the challenges and personal factors that came with this transition, and discover how to calculate financial goals and attract clients to support your photography business. Learn the significance of mastering light, posing, processing, and honing marketing and communication skills to develop your own signature style. Don't

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00:16:52

115: What Every Photographer Needs to Know About Posing

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2023/07/18

Hello and welcome to the podcast! I’m your host, Sandra Coan, and I’m so thrilled you are here today because I want to talk to you about something that is SUPER important, that EVERY photographer needs to know how to do: posing! Discover the importance of posing in photography as I share my insights and practical tips for working with people of all ages! We'll talk about how mastering posing can enhance your confidence, create consistency in your portfolio, and builds trust with your

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00:09:48

114: What If You're NOT Good at the Thing You're...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/07/12

This week's podcast episode explores the challenges of learning new skills. We delve into the frustrations of being a beginner and emphasize the importance of accepting imperfections and embracing the gradual learning process. Join us as we uncover how to be comfortable with not being good at the start. SHOWNOTES https://sandra-coan-education.squarespace.com/podcast/what-if-youre-not-good-at-the-thing-youre-trying-to-learn LINKS Certification Program

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00:42:56

113: What It's like Being in the Amplified...

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2023/06/27

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of a photography mastermind? This episode pulls back the curtain and includes interviews with members of my level two mentoring program, Amplified. You'll hear about why they joined, the importance of community, what they learned from fellow members and their biggest takeaways from being in a photography mastermind. What sets Amplified apart from my group coaching program is that we follow more of a mastermind model. We don't follow a

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00:46:03

112: Authenticity, Marketing and Important...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/06/20

The rumors are true: we are closing the doors to The Six-Figure Studio July 1st. This was a very difficult decision to make, but it's my hope that it makes space for more things at Sandra Coan Education—the biggest one being the Sandra Coan Certification Program. In this episode, I shared more about why we're closing the doors. I also share a snippet from a Six-Figure Studio coaching call where we talked about vulnerability and authenticity in marketing and how to share difficult emotions

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00:11:30

111: 5 Tips for Photographing Newborns with Strobes...

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2023/05/09

Have you ever wanted to get started photographing newborns with strobes and flash? Using artificial light in your photography business doesn't have to be complicated, harsh or "flashy". You can seamlessly create soft, beautiful light with minimal gear! In fact, the lighting method I created requires just ONE light. In my opinion, soft light is beautiful in newborn photography. Tune in for my 5 best tips for photographing newborns with strobes and

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00:09:28

110: My Secrets to Building a Long-term Career in the...

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2023/05/02

I started my photography business in 1999, sort of by accident. Photography had always been something I loved, but I never thought it could be a job—let alone a career. It was just something I played around with on the weekend. Now, 20+ years into my career, I can confidently say I know what it takes to build a long-term career in the photography industry. In this episode, I share about the changes I've witnessed in the industry, from style to marketing and more, and how I've been able to

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00:09:26

109: You Don't Have to Run Your Photography Business...

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2023/04/25

During a coaching call with my level two mentoring program, Amplified, we had a conversation about some of the harder parts of running a business that don't get talked about enough. Like those moments in your business when you kind of question everything. When you ask yourself, what am I even doing? I could go out and get a job and not deal with all the hardships of being an entrepreneur and running my own business. This conversation was really helpful for the group, so I'm talking about it

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00:15:02

108: Fear and the Creative Process for Photographers

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2023/04/18

Why does fear often come up during the creative process? This is something I notice the photographers in my group coaching program experience, and I myself am experiencing it as I prepare to launch my new Certification Program. Fear is a very natural and normal part of creativity. In my coaching program, we talk about clarity. That is the foundation for your brand, and it also gives you great direction in your marketing. And a lot of the time when my students are working through this piece of the

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00:13:19

107: Certification Clarification: All about the...

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2023/04/11

In this episode, I’m sharing more about the Sandra Coan Certification Program that my team and I are working hard to launch in May. Applications will be opened to folks on the waitlist first, and spots may fill up before opening to the general public. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, sign up for the waitlist at the link below as soon as you can! The Sandra Coan Certification Program will teach you everything I know about lighting, posing, directing and how to build a solid,

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106: The Elevator Pitch Formula for Photographers

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2023/04/06

Have you ever felt like elevator pitches are difficult? Crafting an elevator pitch for your photography business doesn't have to be hard. In this episode, I shared a voice memo I recorded on a recent morning walk. I teach the elevator pitch formula I created to make your elevator pitch concise, clear and effective. Tune in to learn my formula and apply it to your own photography

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105: What I Now Know about Pricing That I Wish I Knew...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/04/04

Recently, I found a box of photos I had printed from the beginning of my career. As I was looking at the pictures, I was surprised by how beautiful they were. At the time I took those photos, I was so full of self doubt and I remember thinking my work wasn't good enough. Looking at them the other day made me feel proud and got me thinking about how things might be different if I had known at the time how good my work actually was. In this solo episode, I shared about insecurity led to under

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00:09:16

104: Why I Don't Pose Babies in My Photography Business

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2023/03/30

Recently, I posted a reel about why I don't pose babies in my photography business. It was a touchy subject, as some photographers didn't like that. In this episode, I talk more about why I don't pose babies. I've been a newborn photographer for over 24 years, and I choose not to pose them because of safety concerns. Now, I know one can be trained to pose babies safely; however, my personal belief has always been that if you have to be trained how not to injure a baby for a

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103: I Want to Send My Photography Clients to You!

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/03/28

Over the past month, I've had several people ask if I'd be willing to travel for a newborn and/or family session. Each year, I get photography inquiries from all around the world! While I love to travel, it's not always feasible for me to do so. I hate having to say "no" to people who are looking for beautiful maternity, newborn and family photography. For years, I've dreamed of creating a directory of qualified photographers from around the world, whose work I know and

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00:15:43

102: The Time I Was Accused of Copying Another...

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2023/03/23

The one piece of advice would I give to photographers just starting out is don’t be afraid to ask for help. I started my photography business as a side hustle and was completely self taught. I felt guilty charging money for my work and always worried that someone would call me out as a fraud. In this episode, I share a vulnerable story about the one time I was actually accused of copying another photographer. I was new to my business, and it felt like all my fears and imposter syndrome challenges

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00:26:30

101: Student Success Stories with Cayton Heath

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/03/21

Cayton Heath of Cayton Heath Photography has been a photographer for over 10 years and specializes in newborn, maternity and family photography. She has always struggled with the business side of what she does and found coaching to be encouraging and insightful. Cayton is a member of The Six-Figure Studio and also took my courses, The Missing Link and Simply Posed. In this conversation, we cover how she moved and started her business over three times, her successes and the advice she has for fellow

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00:23:46

100: 100th Episode Celebration - The Best of the...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/03/16

I can’t even believe it, but this is the 100th episode of the Beyond Natural Light Photography Podcast! I started this podcast in June 2020 as a way to connect with my community and keep myself busy while my studio was closed, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. It’s been a really fun and interesting journey, so thank you for being here. For our 100th episode, we’re highlighting some of our most popular podcast episodes! You'll find snippets of our biggest solo and guest interviews. Enjoy,

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00:33:35

099: Student Success Stories with Ariel Cannon

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/03/14

In this episode, I sat down with Ariel Cannon of Ariel Cannon Photo, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. She is best known for her natural newborn photography. Ariel has taken my lighting course, The Missing Link, as well as joined my group coaching program, The Six-Figure Studio, and my level 2 mentoring program, Amplified. I’m excited to share about her successes and the advice she has for fellow photographers! Tune in to this episode to hear our full

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00:22:38

098: How to Grow Your Confidence as a Self-taught...

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography... ·

2023/03/09

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

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