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The Studio Takeover Podcast

Cat Ford-Coates

The Studio Takeover podcast is about and for Portrait Photographers from all walks. Join host Cat Ford-Coates as she shares her journey and interviews other Portrait Photographers to learn how they navigate personal and professional challenges, their businesses, and their lives.

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58:24

The Power of Connecting Your Photography to Your...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Send us a text Some transformations are born in quiet moments. Others are forged in fire. In this conversation with Stef Graston, we go far beyond the highlight reel of running a photography business. Stef shares her journey from building success in a small Colorado town, to starting over in Charlotte, NC — and facing setbacks that would make most people walk away. From losing her studio to navigating the raw grief of miscarriage, Stef’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and turning...

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64:49

Exploring the Art of building Business and Life on...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Send us a text What if your next level wasn’t about doing more — but about creating space to be more? In this conversation with Sissela, we explore the art of building a business and life that reflect not only your skill, but your values, vision, and pace. From refining your offer to structuring your days, she shares how intentional choices can lead to more freedom, more impact, and more fulfillment. Inside, we talk about: Designing your business around your life, not the other way aroundFind...

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50:15

Designing A Business in Alignment with Cate Scaglione

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Send us a text What if “success” as you’ve been chasing it isn’t the version that will actually fulfill you? In this conversation with photographer and former corporate leader Cate Scaglione, we move past the surface of business strategy and into the heart of alignment - building a life and business that supports your values instead of eroding them. Kate shares her journey from high-powered, high-stress corporate roles to crafting a photography business rooted in creativity, peace, and purpos...

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54:02

Navigating AI as an Artist of Photography with Pratik...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Send us a text Cat Ford-Coates and Pratik Naik explore the evolving landscape of AI in the creative industry, particularly in photography. They discuss the duality of AI's impact, from fear and uncertainty to excitement and opportunity. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of adaptability, intentionality, and the human experience in a tech-driven world. They also touch on environmental considerations, the role of curiosity, and the potential for AI to enhance creativity while urging listene...

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40:46

You're Already Worthy...Be Valuable with Lisa Zahiya

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Send us a text The intricate relationship between self-worth and business success is a path every business owner travels. Cat and Lisa explore how confidence in one's value impacts pricing strategies, the importance of building a business that can operate independently of personal emotions, and the necessity of continuous learning and feedback. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of AI in creative industries, the significance of client education, and the need for accountabi...

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23:29

Events & Sponsorships 2 of 2

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Send us a text In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, host Cat Ford-Coates delves into the significance of sponsorships and partnerships for business growth for photography business owners. She emphasizes the importance of building in-person relationships and how they can lead to substantial economic impact for both businesses and communities. The conversation covers effective strategies for creating sponsorship packages, identifying potential partners, and marketing events to maxi...

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18:31

Events & Sponsorships 1 of 2

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, Cat Ford-Coates discusses the importance of marketing for photographers, emphasizing the need for networking and hosting events to gain visibility and connect with potential clients. She shares insights on creating memorable events, engaging attendees, budgeting effectively, and leveraging sponsorships to enhance event experiences. The conversation highlights the significance of building relationships within the community...

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35:01

The Roller Coaster with Elle Yeon

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Send us a text In this conversation, Elle Yeon shares her journey of entrepreneurship over the past year, discussing the challenges and triumphs of starting her photography business. After having officially completed her first year as the business owner of a Portrait brand in the DC area she emphasizes the importance of community, the transformative power of photography for clients, and the need for confidence and courage in pursuing one's calling. Elle also reflects on her role as a m...

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34:42

Uncovering Your Value Through Impact with Dre Smith

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Send us a text Welcome André Smith, a photographer transitioning from sports photography to beauty and branding photography. They discuss the importance of empowerment in photography, the emotional reactions clients have during their photo reveals, and the significance of self-portraits in building confidence. André shares his journey, the challenges of being seen as a sports photographer, and his desire to help others see their beauty through portraiture. The conversation emphasizes the valu...

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36:02

Stop Hustling the All and Everything and Start...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Send us a text In this episode of the Studio Takeover Podcast, Cat Ford-Coates discusses the challenges faced by photographers in the unregulated creative industry, emphasizing the importance of a strong portfolio and effective marketing strategies. She highlights the need for photographers to curate their portfolios to attract their ideal clients and create emotional connections through their work. Cat also stresses the significance of consistency in style and messaging to foster clien...

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55:28

The Value of Intention in Portrait with Janice Smith

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Send us a text Janice shares her journey into the world of portrait photography, starting her business after turning 60, emphasizing the importance of printed art over digital images, and the importance of intention in our work. She discusses the challenges and decisions involved in establishing her photography business, including the necessity of having a dedicated studio space. Janice also highlights the impact of community and systems in her work, leading to her current project focus...

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39:46

The Impact of Authenticity and Connection in...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Send us a text Tanya Boggs shares her journey as a photographer, discussing her evolution from family portraits to personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in photography, especially in showcasing who you are as the face OF your brand and how understanding clients' stories can build trust. Tanya also highlights her new project "As You Are" focuses on women's resilience, aiming to empower and connect through shared experiences. The discussion delves into the significa...

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45:07

Creative CEO & Expanding into What You Want with...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Send us a textJenna shares how she started her photography business with her husband with weddings in the northwest US. As they worked together more and more, and she stepped farther into her role as the Creative Director with setting scenes and posing during wedding creatives and realized they could make far more of an impact if she were also shooting.Diving deeper into learning the technical side of her camera work, she fell more and more in love with the craft and shares all about how they...

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27:12

From Momographer to Confidence and Connection with...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/08/26

Send us a Text Message.Starting as a "momographer" in 2009 simply because she wanted real imagery of her four children and uncovered a LOVE in the medium which she turned into a business the way many of us do; at $100 per session.After practicing and learning posing, lighting, post production she has grown her business into a source of confidence with her repeat customers year after year capturing moments and milestones for families.Colleen also contributes to a charity known as Kids In Focus...

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28:09

Becoming Who You Always Needed with Keri Johnson

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Send us a Text Message.Having lost everything on more than one occasion, Keri innovated her life and how she was showing up for her family, her business, and herself.At times it felt like she was creating something from nothing; her photography business, she wrote a book, stepping forward to teach manifestation online during the pandemic, and then in 2022 she created a 40 Over 40 campaign and she discovered her impact on a larger scale."I didnt want models. I didnt want influencers. I wanted ...

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77:26

Iron Sharpens Iron with Jerry Ghionis

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Send us a Text Message.Get OBSESSED. Like so obsessed within your creative process that you grow, evolve, and become more as an Artist. Jerry shares how if you're only considerate of the outcome; the final shot, the revenue, then the joy experienced from achievement is only from the result. It lasts for a fraction of a second, and it is in his obsession with the process of creating that he stays IN the joy of being a professional Artist. That's the key.There are seasons, & one of those se...

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33:14

It's Because of the Love with Kimberly Angel W

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/08/05

Send us a Text Message.In business now for ten years, Kimberly has found her stride as a boudoir photographer based out of Raleigh, NC. She has this enthusiasm for her work and what she does for her clients that is magnetic and her studio is finding new heights.She's spent the past ten years loving on her community and clients and finding that is paying off in more than just referrals but in authority. Just this summer Kimberly was recognized as one of The KNOW Women's "Women to KNOW in North...

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36:18

Creating a CONNECTED Experience with Darina Neyret

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Send us a Text Message.Once Darina started seeing the aha moments and transformations her clients were experiencing in their portrait sessions with her, she dove deeper into WHY. As photographers we sort of know on a subconscious level that we are also mindset coaches, therapists, and more in addition to being photographers. Darina has taken that role beyond the subconscious level and developed her expertise also in the neuroplasticity space. She has done this to be able to provide the m...

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46:07

Where is the value in your portrait work with Andrew...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/07/22

Send us a Text Message.Is the value of our work as portrait artists in the medium of print? In the digital file(s)? Or in HOW your clients FEEL when they experience that work day in and day out in their homes and where they choose to display that work?Now, we compound that experience in the materials we use to source and produce that artwork however, Andrew is the head of Fundy, and if you are at all familiar with Fundy you know how powerful the program is in time savings and streamlining you...

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32:07

Getting People Interested and Invested with Amanda...

The Studio Takeover Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Send us a Text Message.Between discovering her pregnancy and the pandemic occurring almost simultaneously, Amanda could exit the wedding space and begin to build her portrait business.The wedding industry taught her alot about valuing her business, her service, and her products which she incorporated into her portraits, especially in her love of her motherhood sessions.She and Cat go through her Motherhood marketing campaign and where she's struggling with her lead generation and discuss her ...

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