Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast
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| Everything is Neutral ~ Flow Like Water I Ep 187 | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:15:46 | |
After feeling lost and pressured to have everything figured out in the evolution of my business, I share a new approach of taking the pressure off, following my excitement, and recording raw, low-production podcast episodes with no expectations or fixed schedule. I also go into how using Jenna Zoe’s human design app, Align (especially its “Ask Jenna” AI feature) helped me get HUGE clarity by answering questions based on my personal chart! THIS IS A GAME-CHANGER! I then tell a post office story about discovering a cheaper way to ship client packages after a frustrating return, illustrating the lesson that events are neutral and we can’t label them as good or bad. Connect with me on IG @saramonikaphoto | |||
| My 1-Minute Energy Reset for When I Don’t Want to Work (But Still Have Deadlines) I Ep 186 | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
In this short solo episode, I share a simple mindset shift I use when I’m tired, overwhelmed, or procrastinating during busy seasons. This is a quick, grounding practice to help you finish what you’ve committed to with more presence and energy. You’ll hear about: • A grounding breath and embodiment practice to bring you back into the present moment This episode is meant to be a quick hit of encouragement to help you get through the end of season! :) | |||
| The Missing Pieces Behind Your Beautiful Photography Brand I Ep 177 | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:47:08 | |
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked reasons photographers stay stuck in burnout—even when their business looks amazing from the outside. You’ll discover the key difference between building a photography brand vs. a business, and why values-aligned workflows are the missing link to creative freedom and sustainable income. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎁 Want to reclaim 15+ hours/week? Join my free live masterclass available only once a year: saramonika.com/masterclass 👋🏻 Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! ✅ SUBSCRIBE If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏 If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you! Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! To all YOUR success, | |||
| 101: How Getting Caught Up in “Industry Standard” Can Hurt Your Happiness AND Your Photography Business | 16 May 2022 | 00:41:50 | |
Welcome to another episode! This week I’m unpacking the term “industry standard” - what it is, what it means for your business, and crucial ways it may be holding you back personally and professionally. You’ll learn…
Remember, there is no one size fits all in business (or in life)! My hope is that this episode inspires you and gives you the tools you need to show up *exactly* how YOU want to in your photography business, whatever that may look like for you… :) Happy listening!
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 100: Intuitive Storytelling Student Case Study with Cassie Cetlin | 09 May 2022 | 00:41:48 | |
Welcome to another episode! This week I’m sitting down with one of my star students from my Intuitive Storytelling course, Cassie Cetlin, as she shares some of her biggest wins and takeaways from the course. You’ll discover…
To find out more about Intuitive Storytelling and to sign up, be sure to check out the link in the show notes below . Until then, enjoy the episode! :)
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 99: Reprogram Your Biggest Fears That Come Up For You While Shooting Weddings! | 02 May 2022 | 00:38:58 | |
Welcome to a very special episode of The Shine + Thrive Photography podcast! This week I’m giving you a free behind the scenes look at module 5 - lesson 1 of my Intuitive Storytelling course: How To Reprogram Your Biggest Fears While Shooting Wedding Days I’m so excited to be sharing this lesson with you because showing up fearlessly as the artist you are is a huge part of what Intuitive Storytelling is all about! To find out more about the course and to sign up, be sure to check out the link in the show notes below. In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy the episode! :) You’ll learn… A powerful model for understanding your mindset in 5 simple steps (and why you’re actually a lot more in control than you might realize!) [6.10]
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 98: Booking FOR REAL Dream Clients At Full Rates On a Regular Basis with Paige Ray | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:56:29 | |
It’s time to book your FOR REAL dream clients! If you’ve ever asked yourself if it’s possible to raise your rates AND work with perfect-fit clients… If you’ve ever doubted whether you’re on the right path or struggled to put into words what you do and how you do it… Then this week’s episode is for you! Join fellow photographer and creative entrepreneur Paige Ray and I as we talk all things pricing, marketing and business growth Tune in to discover… Paige’s journey to becoming the photographer she is today and how to keep going when things feel tough in the early stages of your business [3.01]
About my guest: Paige Ray is a catalyst for creative entrepreneurs. She guides her clients in breaking new ground and dominating their industry through radical vision and meaningful action. Having spent the first 10 years of her career as an editor & journalist and 10 years as an award-winning photographer for creative brands seeking artful, editorial photography; she now combines both her passions with her creative agency Paige Ray Creative. RESOURCES + LINKS:
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 97: My Home Birth Story! And Chat With Doula + Childbirth Educator Karen Welton | 11 Apr 2022 | 02:01:59 | |
Welcome to a very special episode of the Shine + Thrive Photography podcast! This week, I’ll be sharing my raw, unfiltered birth story with you. From the highs, to the lows & everything in between… I’m laying it all on the table ;) My hope is that by sharing my story, it inspires you to know that you CAN do hard things. And of course, that it gives you some valuable insights you can take with you on your own birth journey or to support someone you love. Join me and a very special guest who played a *huge* role in supporting me on my journey, Karen Welton, as we talk through some of the teachings and methodologies that helped me along the way. Karen is a doula and childbirth educator, who has supported hundreds of women in their childbirth journeys. Karen teaches women how to partner with their bodies’ divine design to have pain-free, ecstatic births and postpartum experiences. She’s on a mission to change the global culture of birth so that women no longer fear it, but look forward to it with joy. You can find out more about Karen’s courses in the show notes below, but for now, I really hope you enjoy and find this episode valuable! It feels so good to be sharing it with you, my Shine + Thrivers <3 You’ll learn…
RESOURCES + LINKS: Postpartum Bliss E-course Link
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 96: The Power of Having Streamlined Workflows and Systems in Your Photography Business with Laura Murphy | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:01:08 | |
Let’s talk workflows! If you’ve been toying with the idea of setting up workflows in your photography business OR you’ve already started and want to make sure you’re on the right path… Then you’re not going to want to miss this week’s episode! Join photographer, business coach & workflow educator Laura Lee Murphy and I as we dive deep into all things systems, processes, and workflows. You’ll learn…
About my guest: Laura Lee Murphy is photographer, systems strategist, business coach, retreat host and speaker for creative entrepreneurs. She educates the creative community on all things workflow, systems, productivity and time management to help her clients and students run thriving businesses that don’t require working around the clock. Laura is on a mission for entrepreneurs to schedule more date nights, brunch, weekends, and vacations as a result of finding work-life balance while running a thriving business. RESOURCES + LINKS: Take the first step to finally taking back your time by streamlining your business with powerful workflows & systems! Download Laura Lee Creative's FREE Quickstart Guide for business owners with 10 must-do actions to add to your workflow to increase profits, skyrocket your efficiency and improve your client experience! Click here to download now! The Quickstart Guide to Streamlining & Optimizing Your Biz - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61eadff160ada4164ea6eb1c My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 95: Boost Your Bookings! What To Include In Your Wedding Photography Price Guide | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:49:12 | |
Ever wondered what to include in your wedding price guide…? Wishing you could sneak a peek at someone else’s for some inspo…? Then you’re in the right place! In this week’s episode of the Shine + Thrive Photography Podcast, I’m going to be taking you through my own wedding price guide step-by-step, page-by-page. This guide has been 11 years in the making and I’m so excited to be sharing it with you. My hope is that it will help and inspire you on your own journey, so you can increase your bookings and serve even more of your dream clients! Tune in to discover… A detailed breakdown of everything I include in my own wedding price guide (down to each individual page!)
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 94: Client Journey Mapping For Organization + Creating A Better Client Experience with Cassie Cetlin | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:39:38 | |
Creating an amazing experience for your clients at every stage of their journey with you is the key to building your reputation, referrals, and repeat bookings as a wedding photographer… But how do you actually map out your client experience and build workflows that set you up for success? Enter Cassie Cetlin. Cassie is a Toronto-based wedding photographer with a background in service design, so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about creating amazing client experiences! Join us on this week’s episode of the Shine + Thrive Podcast as Cassie breaks down all of her best tips and strategies. You’ll learn…
RESOURCES + LINKS: Cassie Cetlin https://www.instagram.com/cassiecetlinphotography/ https://www.cassiecetlinphotography.com/ Customer Journey Worksheet: Click Here My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 93: How To Be A More Inclusive Wedding Photographer with Hank Paul | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:48:01 | |
Let’s talk inclusion! I’m so excited to be welcoming this week’s guest, Hank Paul, to share his story, experiences, and insights into how we can all make our businesses safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ couples. Tune in to discover…
About our guest: Hank is a full-time wedding photographer based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in sustainable and inclusive weddings. Hank’s pronouns are he/him and he is a lover of board games, indoor plants, and all forms of fried potato! He co-hosts the Profit on the Margins Podcast, a business education podcast for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and is the author of Queer-Owned: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Branding for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs. This episode is full of powerful insights and practical advice that you can take away and implement in your own business - I can’t wait for you to dive in! RESOURCES + LINKS: Queer Wedding Ally Training https://www.hankpaul.co/queer-wedding-ally-training-waitlist Hank Paul https://www.instagram.com/henrypaulphotography/ Profit on the Margins podcast https://www.queerentrepreneur.com/podcast/ My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 92: Why I Switched from Pixieset to Pic-Time + My Print Sale Results | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:37:20 | |
Thinking about making the switch from Pixieset to Pic-Time? Wondering which platform’s right for you? Then look no further, I’ve got you covered! Tune in to discover my unfiltered thoughts, tips, and crucially - my numbers - a full year after making the switch from Pixieset to Pic-Time in my own business… In this episode, you’ll learn… The key differences between each platform and why I made the switch to Pic-Time [5.03]
I’m talking profit margins, markup figures, every sale and promotion I ran in 2021… Plus a side-by-side comparison of my results with Pic-Time in 2021 vs. my results with Pixieset in 2020 (so you can compare) I can’t wait for you to dive in! RESOURCES + LINKS: Click here to sign up to Pic-Time and get a bonus free month by using code SARAMONIKA My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Review in iTunes If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more peeps like you! Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| How to Capture Soulful Wedding Photos Fearlessly with Raphaëlle Granger I Ep 176 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:58:12 | |
Ever feel like you’re stuck in “safe mode” on wedding days – shooting what you think you should instead of what truly lights you up? Maybe you crave those soulful, layered images that make your heart skip a beat, but fear, burnout, or the pressure to deliver “must-have” shots keeps you playing small. If you’re ready to break free and capture the real essence of your couples, this episode is your permission slip. I sat down with Raphaëlle Granger – documentary wedding photographer, educator, and all-around creative soul – to unpack how she ditched her safe zone, started shooting more fearlessly, and attracted dream clients who value her unique vision. Tune in to discover:
📄RESOURCES + LINKS🔗 ✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode ✔️ See Raphaëlle’s soulful images from the episode 👋🏻 Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! ✅ SUBSCRIBE If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏 If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you! To all YOUR success, | |||
| 91: The Myth of Oversaturation with Eden Strader | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:52:32 | |
Do you believe the lie that it's hard to stand out in an oversaturated photography market? If you answered "yes" and you are just thinking of starting your photography business, or are a couple years in, or have been in the game for a while, then this episode is a must listen so that you can expand your mind and senses to see the possibilities that are available to you! In this episode Eden Strader and I cover: - Why oversaturation is a lie Before you dive in, here is a little bit about my amazing, light filled guest Eden Strader! Eden Strader is a destination wedding photographer turned business coach, leading creative entrepreneurs inbuilding a life of artistic growth, wealth, and freedom. She’s traveled from Hawaii to Switzerland photographing both love and business brands, built a six figure company before age 23, and has helped hundreds of business owners step into their dream businesses. A lover of unique color, light, and people- Eden Strader’s business is filled to the brim with empowerment, honest education, lots of color and a little bit of woo. Outside of work, Eden is passionate about removing the stigma of mental health, spreading awareness of abuse and helping women claim their power. Enjoy tuning in and learning! :) Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 90: How She Created a Six-Figure Income Through Her Passion of Being a Nightscape + Deepscape Photographer with Kristine Richer | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
The possibilities are endless in running a creative business! Kristine Richer is the perfect example of that since she has been able to create a six-figure income for herself and her family through her passion of Nightscape and Deepscape photography!
And a little bit more about Kristine before you dive into the episode: Kristine Richer is the owner of Kristine Rose Photography and runs the Night Photography Academy where she teaches enthusiastic outdoor photographers how to create stunning images of the Milky Way. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Design from NSCAD University and spent over a decade as a commercial product photographer and designer. She started teaching photography at NSCAD university in 2008 and during the pandemic quit her full-time commercial photography job to instead run her own business as a full time fine art photographer and educator. She has exhibited her images both locally and worldwide and has had two of her images featured by NASA on their APOD (Astronomy Photo of the Day). Enjoy tuning in and learning from Kristine Richer! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 89: One Day You Will Look Back And Be Proud That You Didn't Quit | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:06:06 | |
Keep taking those small steps. Those steps that seem so small and insignificant now. Are building something bigger than you can even imagine is possible for you. For these small steps are the bricks that help build the bridge to your success - however you define that for yourself. They add up and build on top of one another until one day...you see this aww inspiring bridge you have built for yourself. Yes! Take a good look at it. YOU did that! Now, you get to enjoy easily and effortlessly making your way to the other side so that you can enjoy that life that was once a dream...as your new reality. Pause. Enjoy. Celebrate that new reality, For as long as it feels good to your soul. But then from there, remember to keep going. Because you will have another bridge to build that'll take you to your new dreams. You see, your desire to grow and explore and dream big will never end. And that is the beauty of being human. Don't resist it. EMBRACE it. But that is a part of it. Our achievements wouldn't be exciting if they were too easy to accomplish. So give thanks to the downs. Give thanks to the valleys. Because its what makes the peaks taste oh so sweet. So please. Keep going. Just around the corner is another peak for you to experience. It could be today. It could be tomorrow. It could be in a year. But what I know to be true is...if you don't give up now. It is there waiting for you.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 88: How To Show Up On Social Media To Boost MEANINGFUL Engagement + Book Dream Photography Clients with Tia Abbott | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:33:31 | |
Tia Abbott is one of my Crystal Clear Marketing students that has experienced a huge transformation through this mini-course I created. In today's episode, Tia shares:
I hope you enjoy my chat with Tia! If you're ready to start marketing your business from the inside out and effortlessly book your dream photography clients, head over to saramonika.com/crystalclear to grab your copy of the course and dive into learning and being in action! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 87: A Sign It’s Time To Raise Your Prices NOW (like by tonight) | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:15:41 | |
If you're a wedding and portrait photographer, it's that time of year where you're now thinking of the following season and trying to get it fully booked One of my OME students said she had 38 sessions and weddings in her editing queue this past November 2021, and when I heard this it broke my heart for two reasons. #1 that she was so burnt out and overwhelmed, but also, because I know she could have easily made that same amount of money by raising her rates and shooting 1/3 or half of those sessions! So right away I knew I wanted to remind you here on the podcast to not let this happen to you this upcoming season and to start raising your rates slowly NOW. Tune in to find out how to do so without missing out on bookings! :) Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 86: How To Handle Your Client Wanting a Refund Even If You Did Nothing Wrong | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:40:10 | |
Have you ever been faced with a client demanding a refund even though you did nothing wrong? Whether you have or you haven't, you'll wanna tune into this episode because I share with you a new way of thinking so that if/when you face these kinds of "problems" in your business, they can feel much more effortless! Tune in to find out how I have been navigating my business for the past 10 years in a way that consistently helps me avoid any sort of drama with clients while staying true to myself.
Wanna know how you can work less hours and make more money so that you never have to experience burn out ever again as a wedding photographer? Sign up for the waitlist so you can be the first to know when Outsourcing Made Easy doors open again! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe to iTunes! Review in iTunes If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be oh so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more peeps like you! Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 85: The Results Are In! The Goals I Set for Myself At The Start of 2021 + How They Went | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:17:02 | |
Do you want an exclusive peek into my business + life to see how things are ACTUALLY going for me? In this last episode of 2021, I'm sharing with you openly and vulnerably the results of the 2021 goals I set for myself. Some of them I "failed" at and learned lessons along the way, and others I achieved and even surpassed! I know I love hearing from other entrepreneurs about the lessons and achievements they have along the way since it helps me feel less alone on my journey and also opens up my eyes to what is possible for me too! So, I wanted to do the same for you! With this episode, I hope to be the proof of what can be possible for YOU, but also the proof that not everything has to go perfectly in your life for you to still have a kickass year! :) My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 84: How To Improve Your Client Experience with Alora Rachelle | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:58:25 | |
Did you know that the quality of your client experience is directly correlated to the systems you have in place? Disorganized systems usually mean you have a disorganized and inconsistent experience that you are offering your clients, which means, there is room for improvement! In this episode, I chat with wedding photographer Alora Rachelle on what she does in her business to elevate her client experience. So if you need some inspiration in this area (which I'm sure you do because we can all always find a way to improve in this area), then hit play now :)
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 83: How To Magically Stop Booking Sessions on Weekends So That You Can Have Your Weekends Back | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:24:46 | |
Do you feel like you HAVE TO have availability on weekends for sessions in order to have a successful photography business? What if I told you that this simply isn't true, and you can decide to stop accepting weekend sessions bookings...like right NOW!? Would that make you feel relieved? Excited? Feel more free? If so, tune into this latest episode because it is guaranteed to empower you to do just that :) Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 82: The True Cost of Outsourcing vs. The Cost of NOT Outsourcing | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:37:31 | |
Have you ever thought about beginning to outsource in your photography business but didn't take action on it because you wondered what the cost would be and if it would be worth it? If you are stuck in a world of burn out, and overwhelm, while not making the income you need and desire as a photographer, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Hit play now to find out the true cost of outsourcing, and what you are leaving on the table when you choose NOT to outsource in your business. I've created this comprehensive course for portrait + wedding photographers like you where I take you step-by-step showing you how you can work part-time hours, and make the full-time income you need! The fun part is that I teach you how to do this by only doing the tasks you absolutely love (like shooting), and delegating the tasks that don't light your soul on fire. Oh and don't worry, if you're worried that outsourcing won't work for you or it's too expensive, I'll just say right here that the story you are telling yourself in your mind my friend, is basically a bunch of B.S. So many of my past students felt the same way. They were so scared to let go of control, but guess what, they realized they were wrong QUICK when they started to experience so much more time and financial freedom in their lives while getting back their editing, and culling, and other tasks exactly as they would do them! As my students always say, their minds were blown. If you wanna hear more relatable success stories then I have them for you at saramonika.com/freedom ! Don't miss your chance to learn my outsourcing workflows and copy and paste them into your business for you can finally experience the time + financial freedom you desire sooner instead of taking years to figure it out by yourself. Hellllo fast-track! Doors are closing soon for an entire year so do yourself a favor and don't procrastinate this one. I can't wait to personally support you on your outsourcing journey! Go to saramonika.com/freedom now to sign up! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| How to Raise Your Rates & Book High-Ticket Weddings with Alora Rachelle I Ep 175 | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:50:42 | |
Ever feel like you’re hustling nonstop – shooting, editing, delivering, and still wondering where all your time (+ money) went? Maybe you’re hitting those “six-figure” milestones, but behind the scenes, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and missing out on the life you actually want. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel, battling mom guilt, burnout, or the fear of raising your prices, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Alora Rachelle, who gets real about her journey from overbooked and underpaid to working less and charging more as a photographer and busy mom of two. We dive deep into the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and honest stories that will help you break free from the grind and step into a business (and life) that truly lights you up. In this week’s episode you’ll discover:
📄RESOURCES + LINKS🔗 ✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode ✔️ Alora’s Free Training: How to Book $10K Weddings This Year – Learn how to master the art of brand, marketing and sales without booking more than 20 weddings a year ✔️ Apply for Alora’s Wedding Atelier Program – Get personalized support to raise your prices, book dream clients, and reclaim your time ✔️ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron – The journaling book that changed both our lives ✔️ E-Squared by Pam Grout – Mindset experiments to see what’s possible ✔️ Connect with Alora on Instagram 👋🏻 Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! ✅ SUBSCRIBE If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏 If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you! To all YOUR success, | |||
| 81: Why I Created Outsourcing Made Easy + How it Can Help You | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:06:45 | |
The moment you have been waiting for a year is finally here! I have re-opened the doors to Outsourcing Made Easy for photographers and I'm accepting new students as we speak! The doors won't be open again until the fall of 2022, so make sure to listen up! I've created this comprehensive course for portrait + wedding photographers like you where I take you step-by-step showing you how you can work part-time hours, and make the full-time income you need! The fun part is that I teach you how to do this by only doing the tasks you absolutely love (like shooting), and delegating the tasks that don't light your soul on fire. Oh and don't worry, if you're worried that outsourcing won't work for you or it's too expensive, I'll just say right here that the story you are telling yourself in your mind my friend, is basically a bunch of B.S. So many of my past students felt the same way. They were so scared to let go of control, but guess what, they realized they were wrong QUICK when they started to experience so much more time and financial freedom in their lives while getting back their editing, and culling, and other tasks exactly as they would do them! As my students always say, their minds were blown. Don't take it from me, take it from Nicole Vallance for example, a wedding photographer who wished she had found out about my course Outsourcing Made Easy course sooner. She shares her experience with OME in this short podcast episode! And if you wanna hear more relatable success stories then I have them for you at saramonika.com/freedom ! Don't miss your chance to learn my outsourcing workflows and copy and paste them into your business for you can finally experience the time + financial freedom you desire sooner instead of taking years to figure it out by yourself. Hellllo fast-track! Doors are closing soon for an entire year so do yourself a favor and don't procrastinate this one. I can't wait to personally support you on your outsourcing journey! Go to saramonika.com/freedom now to sign up! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 80: How To Work Smarter Instead of Harder as a Photographer with Jess Collins (Student Story) | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:38:51 | |
If you a burnt-out and overwhelmed photographer, and you're not sure how to stay sane right now, then this episode was literally made for you! Jess is one of my Alumni students from my Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers program and she shares how she went from working long hours 7 days a week, missing precious time with her husband and 2 boys, and just feeling plain overworked to sunshine + rainbows. She said that she was basically able to find more freedom for herself in her life and keep the same income she was earning as a photographer! She no longer remembers what burnout even feels like! If you dream of this kind of lifestyle freedom then tune into the episode now and enjoy hearing Jess's transformation story! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 79: 3 Signs You're Ready To Start Outsourcing in Your Photography Business | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:16:32 | |
How can a photographer know if they are ready to start outsourcing in their business? Also, is it worth it? After all, it can be scary to let go of control, and also let go of some of the money you've earned, but as you learned in the last episode it's possible to train someone to do tasks exactly how you do them, and you're leaving money on the table if you're not outsourcing yet. Aka, it's costing you MORE money NOT to outsource. Tune into this episode to learn the 3 signs that are proof you're ready to start outsourcing in your photography business! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 78: How To Have the Work/Life Harmony You Desire As a Portrait + Wedding Photographer | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:26:00 | |
At the start of the year, you get all excited to finally start shooting again, and for the opportunity to get creative. You really believe that this year will be different than the last. Meaning, you won't get overworked and burnt out because you feel like you are more organized than you were last year and you made a promise to yourself that your health and life is a priority and that burnout is no longer welcome in your life. Then, you somehow find yourself in the final 2 or 3 months of the season, backlogged with editing work, culling, and emails flooding in that make you feel more overwhelmed and even sometimes resentful of your clients. You can't seem to catch up even though you are working every single day for 12-15 hours. Sound familiar? Tune into this episode right now to learn how YOU can avoid burnout all year round to have the quality of life you desire! Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 77: How I Manifested My Dream Car and OUR BABY! | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:40:50 | |
I declared to the universe exactly what I wanted and it became my reality. Both with our baby that is due Feb 28, 2022 and my dream car that I got in August 2021! In this life update episode, I share with you the detailed stories of how both came to be with a sprinkle of inspiration of how you can manifest the things you desire in your life too! :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE. Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 76: How To Grow Your Wedding Portfolio If You're Not a Wedding Photographer Yet | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:17:04 | |
Do you want to become a wedding photographer but have no idea how to get started if you don't have a wedding portfolio? It's an odd place to be right!? If you're nodding your head, then hit play on this episode now because it'll give you a handful of ideas on how to get the ball rolling on growing your wedding portfolio from scratch! One of my listeners put what I shared into action and shared her results with me and so you'll hear all about that too! :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE. Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 75: How To Post Quality Content On Instagram (It's not what you think) | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:08:29 | |
Do you ever find yourself overthinking what you should post on Instagram, to the point where you don't end up posting AT ALL and end up feeling defeated in the process? If you do, then you are not alone! I share with you the advice I gave to a photographer that was feeling drained just thinking about posting on social and how to shift her energy and mindset into feeling empowered to post what she wants when she wants! You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 74: Everything You NEED To Know About Intuitive Storytelling! | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:27:24 | |
You asked for it...And I’m bringin’ you the goods! Intuitive Storytelling is now open and welcoming new students as we speak! Here’s what you need to know today... This is an online, go at your own pace, lifetime access course that will help you:
Because, let’s be honest…
But most importantly, you're scared of your couples not being happy with their wedding photos! And this is where you can step up and re-write the script so that you confidently approach every wedding day KNOWING your couples will LOVE their photos! That’s why I’m inviting you to this opportunity, because I know you dream of going into every wedding day CONFIDENT that your couples will LOVE the photos you create for them. Become a part of Intuitive Storytelling and start storytelling like a pro on wedding days this season! Sign up now at > saramonika.com/storytelling Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 73: How To STOP Overshooting on Wedding Days (Save culling time + your camera life) | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:11:38 | |
Do you ever sit down to cull a wedding, see how many unnecessary photos you took, and wonder how the heck to stop overshooting so much? I've been there, done that! In this episode, I'll share with you the key questions to ask yourself before taking photos to ensure that they are more quality vs. quantity! This means you will save time on culling, save your camera life, and deliver a better experience for your clients with higher-quality photos! If you're a wedding photographer, you won't want to miss this one! My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 72: Game-Changing Tips On How to Cull Wedding Days Decisively! | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:08:18 | |
Do you ever end up with wayyyy to many images after culling a wedding (like 1000 +) and you're not quite sure how to cull them down even more that will curate a better story for your couples? Make sure to tune into this episode to learn a secret of mine that helps me cull down weddings to 500-800 images very easily and decisively!
Wanna know how you can work less hours and make more money so that you never have to experience burn out ever again as a wedding photographer? Sign up for the waitlist so you can be the first to know when Outsourcing Made Easy doors open again! My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| The New Way to Find, Hire, and Be a Great Second Shooter in 2025 I Ep 174 | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
Real talk: finding a second shooter you can actually trust (who cares as much as you do) can feel like a tall order. Maybe you’ve been burned by “bare minimum” seconds, or you’re stuck in the cycle of doing it all yourself because letting go of control feels scary. But what if you could finally get trusted support, book more dream gigs, and reignite your own creative spark – without sacrificing your standards or sanity? In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Lick, founder of Second Society – a vetted network that makes finding, hiring, and being a second shooter easier (and more fun) than ever. We dive into practical strategies and surprising mindset shifts to help you hire (or become) a second shooter who truly elevates the experience – so you can save time, serve your clients better, and fall back in love with your business. In this week’s episode you’ll discover:
RESOURCES + LINKS ✔️ Direct link to YouTube episode ✔️ Follow Jimmy Lick on Instagram ✔️ Follow Second Society on Instagram – Connect with Jimmy and the Second Society community for inspiration, job postings, and more. ✔️ Listen to the Second Society Podcast – Tune in for more behind-the-scenes stories, tips, and industry insights. ✔️ Join Second Society – The vetted platform for finding (and becoming) high-quality second and lead shooters for photographers and videographers worldwide. ✔️ Discover more resources for photographers – Free guides, tools, and support at saramonika.com/photographers 👋🏻 Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! ✅ SUBSCRIBE If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Leave a Review 🙏 If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more photographers like you! To all YOUR success, | |||
| 71: Chats With My Past Wedding Clients! (What They LOVED) | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:36:18 | |
Wanna hear what parts of the experience I created for my wedding clients that they loved!? Tune in to find out so that you can get inspired on how to create the best experience for YOUR clients! You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Wanna know how you can work less hours and make more money so that you never have to experience burn out ever again as a wedding photographer? Sign up for the waitlist so you can be the first to know when Outsourcing Made Easy doors open again! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Review in iTunes If you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be oh so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more peeps like you! Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 70: How To Stop Being Indecisive While Shooting | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:18:37 | |
Want to learn how you can be more decisive while shooting so that you can create confidently? Tune in to learn what I do to make decisions quickly and effortlessly that allows me to create work I'm proud of and my clients love! You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE. My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 69: Our Experience With The 75 Hard Challenge with Sandra Monaco | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:53:55 | |
The 75 Hard Challenge is a mental toughness challenge that helped both Sandra and I evolve physically, mentally, and emotionally this year. It consists of doing the following for 75 days straight:
Wanna hear how it all went down for us!? Tune in to find out! :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 68: My Go To Prompts for Wedding Party Photos | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:08:55 | |
Do you wish you had more prompt ideas for wedding party photos so that they could feel more fun and authentic? Well, get excited, because I'm sharing some of my favourites in today's Shine + Thrive Photography Podcast episode! :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 67: How To Handle Harsh Sunlight on Wedding Days and Shoots | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:35:04 | |
Let's talk lighting! Wanna know how to handle harsh sunlight when you cannot choose the location from 10 AM to 4 PM? Also, are you curious why photographers rave about golden hour? Tune in to find out some of my tricks on how I shoot in different lighting scenarios outdoors on wedding days and shoots! You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 66: How To Get Clear On Your Vision + Achieve It with Sachin Khona | 24 May 2021 | 00:54:22 | |
Wanna know how you can save time and achieve your goals faster? Well, it's by getting clear on your vision intuitively, and then taking the actions that are aligned with that vision. To help you learn how to fine-tune your inner compass, I have Sachin Khona joining me in this episode to share what has worked for him in his 10 years as a wedding photographer! As we were chatting, I was writing down so many nuggets of wisdom that inspired me throughout our chat, and now I'm excited for you to have access to our chat to help you get clear on your vision too :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 65: How Showing Up As Her Authentic Self Took Her Photography Business to New Heights with Emily McCracken | 17 May 2021 | 00:34:46 | |
I get it. You're trying to get noticed by your dream photography clients, and you're confused about why other photographers book those clients and you don't! You're not alone in this. My guest Emily McCracken also felt this way and she couldn't quite figure out what needed to shift, until now. In this episode, she shares how showing up as her authentic self had improved the inquiries she was getting and the connection she shares with her clients. Not only that, but she also gained clarity on how to cultivate a photography business where she could freely only say YES to what set her soul on fire, and NO to what drained her. #livinthedream You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 64: The Mentality That Is Keeping You STUCK | 10 May 2021 | 00:36:25 | |
If you have ever thought or said one of the following statements, then this podcast episode is a must listen! "I'm from a small town so it's hard to get photography bookings" "How can I charge more when there are other photographers charging less" "It's not fair that they get those clients and I don't" "There is too much competition" "It's impossible for me to raise my rates and still get the bookings I want" Tune in to find out how these statements (whether said consciously or thought subconsciously) are keeping you stuck. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well! You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 63: Posing Tips to Make Your Photo Shoots More Fun + How to Relocate Your Photography Biz When Moving with Becca Cannon | 03 May 2021 | 00:57:18 | |
Do you need some prompt ideas to help you feel more confident in delivering a fun experience for your couples, but also create imagery they will love? I know I'm always up for learning how to improve my portrait game! I love some of the prompts I learned from Becca Cannon in this episode to help take my portrait work to a new level and I know you will too! Also, she touched on an important topic for anyone that is thinking of relocating their business to a different city, state, or country in case you want to/need to move. She shares openly about what mistakes she made when doing so and what she wished she had known sooner to make the transition smoother for her and her husband! If all this has you intrigued, make sure to tune into this episode right now :) You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE. [8:54] Becca's experience of moving her photography business from one state to another [12:11] She shares her struggles learning the new market and things she should've done better in marketing [15:34] The importance of repeating your message to your audience for clarity of when you are moving and you're still taking on bookings [10:20] Tips on figuring out your pricing as you switch your market [23:12] Becca's passion in making her couples comfortable in front of the camera [28:03] Pointers on how to approach extroverted and introverted couples at the start of a session [34:05] How to be creative in shooting introverted couples [38:16] How to navigate intimate moments: when to stay quiet or give feedback [44:46] Some of Becca's go-to prompts to pose couples
My Online Photography Courses for You Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 62: How to Sky Rocket Your Website Traffic Using Pinterest with Carolina Guzik | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:37:43 | |
Are you having a hard time driving traffic to your photography website? Is S.E.O overwhelming you? Are the people visiting your website not the right kind of visitors (a.k.a. they are not converting into clients)? These are the questions my guest Carolina Guzik has for you and if you answered yes for even just one of these, then this episode is a great fit for you! In 2017, Carolina changed her Pinterest strategy and the results were mind-blowing! Not only did the traffic to her website triple, but most importantly, she started to book weddings thanks to Pinterest! To add to this, she explains in this episode that 40 million people use Pinterest every year to plan their wedding! Yes, that's 40 million people! So what if I tell you that you can get some of those couples off Pinterest and into your website? If that got you excited, then tune into this episode! You are in for a treat :) If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @saramonikaphoto and I would love to share your comments and takeaways on my Instagram Story as well!
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| BIG GIVEAWAY! Win a 1:1 Coaching Session or My Top Courses! Here's How to Enter (before it closes) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:13:08 | |
What if you could spend just 5–20 minutes today doing something your future self would thank you for — and it led to a massive shift in your photography business? Well... this is your chance. The 2025 Podcast Giveaway is officially LIVE, and I’ve got 3 incredible prizes up for grabs (yup, THREE winners 🙌) 1st Prize: A 1-on-1 personalized coaching session with me ($1000 value) All you have to do is: 👉Click the giveaway post link here and follow the instructions in the caption 🎧 Listen for how-to instructions, and some real inspiration from students who’ve actually transformed their businesses with these offers. This could be you next. 👉 Ready to enter? Let’s goooo! | |||
| 61: Important Group Photo Tip Every Wedding Photographer NEEDS to Know | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:12:11 | |
Have you ever learned a lesson in your business the hard way? I know your answer is yes! We all stumble along the way! Today I'm sharing with you a lesson I learned about taking group photos on wedding days and I'm passing it along to you so you can avoid making this mistake in the future yourself! It'll take you 10 minutes to tune in and save you headaches down the line, so the way I see it, it's a no-brainer! Hit play now :)
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 60: How To Create a Photography Business That Is Aligned With Your Passions with Evelyn Barkey | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:56:26 | |
Are you operating your photography business from a place of alignment with who you are and your passions? If you're not quite sure, today's episode will help answer that question for you! I love how Evelyn chatted so openly about her journey of rediscovering who she is at her core and how she fused that into her photography business so that she can keep creating work that not only excites her but also creates an unforgettable experience for her clients!
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||
| 59: Top 3 Tips To Intuitively Connect With Your Couples with Lydia Ivy | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:59:36 | |
If you're a portrait or wedding photographer, you're likely still on the journey of learning how to connect with your clients more effortlessly and figuring out how to make them feel comfortable with you during portrait time. I know this will always be a practice for me as well and so I'm thrilled to be sharing the episode with you where I learned a thing or two myself! Lydia Ivy expands on the importance of thinking inwards, directing outwards, and syncing up and how it can have a positive effect on the energy of your upcoming portrait sessions and weddings!
Outsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year) Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here! Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here! Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you! Instagram: @saramonikaphoto Subscribe If you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! With love + gratitude, Sara | |||