Hybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategies, specific systems, business experiments, and honest conversations about money, burnout, confidence, and building a more sustainable photography business. If you’re a wedding, elopement, or lifestyle photographer interested in adding video, improving profitability, and building a smarter business model, Hybrid Hangout is for you.

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Hybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategies, specific systems, business experiments, and honest conversations about money, burnout, confidence, and building a more sustainable photography business. If you’re a wedding, elopement, or lifestyle photographer interested in adding video, improving profitability, and building a smarter business model, Hybrid Hangout is for you.

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Ready to book dream photo and video clients in Glacier National Park and beyond?

In this episode, we're taking you inside the most intentional, strategy-packed, experience-driven photo and video retreat in the industry — happening this September in Northwest Montana.

We walk you through every part of the retreat — from luxury portfolio-building shoots in Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and the Cabins at Blacktail… to deep-dive education on SEO, blogging, hybrid shooting, video marketing, and building a client experience that books $10K+ weddings.

You’ll hear how every single detail is designed to help you scale — not just creatively, but strategically.

This isn’t a “get inspired and go home” kind of retreat. It’s an immersive, done-for-you opportunity to:

• Build a portfolio that books high-ticket clients
• Learn to upsell video and scale your business
• Get expert SEO + content marketing training
• Create content that ranks for Glacier National Park weddings, Flathead Lake elopements, and destination micro-weddings
• Actually implement everything you learn with our help

🎯 If you’re a photographer or videographer ready to elevate your brand, book better clients, and leave with a complete marketing plan… this is for you.

APPLY NOW: https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events
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Want to shoot in Glacier? Build a business that books itself? Create content that converts?
 This retreat is the fastest way there.
Join us in Montana → https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events

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Helloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have an incredible entrepreneur with us today, Amanda Diehl, the owner/operator of Sky Oro in Bozeman, MT.  Sky Oro is a gorgeoussss co-working space for women that I personally go to every time I’m passing through Bozeman, MT because the photography/videography side of the business has me traveling quite often. Here’s how their website sums up Sky Oro: “An activated community of badasses who are brave enough to be vulnerable and bold enough to help each other get to the top in their lives.” How cool is that!? Side note, friends, I have this future vision of a creative space/content creation space/rentable studio mixed with a coworking space, so I freaking attacked Amanda with all of my questions when I first met her in person and she was gracious enough to move the conversation to the pod. So welcome to my selfish business coaching sesh, ha! Let’s get right into it. 

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SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:  https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/34 

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Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Helloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have one of the most incredible creatives I know on the podcast, Devin from Backcountry Bohemians. Devin’s work speaks for itself, so if you aren’t driving, be sure to go check out Backcountry Bohemians to give a little context to Devin’s business and talent as she takes you through her business/life/creativity journey… if you are driving, just trust me that Devin is a true artist with a huge heart for her clients, and spoiler alert, it’s all rooted in reverence for the outdoors and adventure. Alsoooo she fills my “words of affirmation” cup in this episode by being way too kind about my course, Videography for Photographers, and I’m just bringing that up to say I didn’t ask her to do that or pay her hahaha! She is just that kind. 99% of this pod is not that, though, I promise. This is a must listen, creative friends!

ALL THE LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/33

FREE CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! https://www.montanadiaries.com/learnvideo 

SIGN UP FOR 1X1 MENTOR CALLS: https://www.montanadiaries.com/coaching

COME SAY HI ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/shayna_lloyd/ 

FREE CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! https://www.montanadiaries.com/learnvideo 

SIGN UP FOR 1X1 MENTOR CALLS: https://www.montanadiaries.com/coaching

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

On today’s episode I’m going to be talking about experimenting and taking creative risks — I freaking knowww that creative business can slowly turn into factory work, especially with portfolio consistency and client expectations, so let’s talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of staying creative when you make money from your creativity. This episode is dedicated to Morgannnn, the owner of Elizabeth Samuel Photography, who suggested the topic on Instagram — she asked specifically about double exposures and creative edits. Remember, you can alwayssss let me know what topics you want covered on the pod!

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/34

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Hellloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, on today’s episode I’m going to be talking allll about online marketing for creative entrepreneurs in 2022. I get asked about this topic allll the freaking time, but this episode is a special shout out to Whitney Jones, who suggested this topic in the Montana Diaries Podcast Facebook Group! Soooo here’s your reminder to join the group — you can post about anything related to business or creativity, and also ask questions that will be turned into episodes. 

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/32

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

On today’s episode we’re talking moneyyyy, bb. I’ll take you through why I make it such a big point to be open about money, my personal money values, why I was so conservative at the beginning of my business, how money flows through my business, my money distribution system, and how I handle goal setting with money. Be sure to stick with me until the end because I’ll give you a free resource to help you create a system for handling money in your creative business AND will take you through the goal setting process I use with students in my mentorship calls to figure out how the heck to reverse engineer your financial goals and figure out EXACTLY how much you should be making each month and how to make that happen. 

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/30

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Helloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have an incredible photographer turned business coach, Rachel Traxler. Rachel is a freaking force in this industry — she shot her first wedding over ten years ago, and since has created a beautiful client-centered business and brand that includes an amazing associate photography team and an education branch that focuses on serving the next generation of photographers.

ALL THE LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/29

FREE CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! https://www.montanadiaries.com/learnvideo 

SIGN UP FOR 1X1 MENTOR CALLS: https://www.montanadiaries.com/coaching

COME SAY HI ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/shayna_lloyd/ 

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

On today’s episode I’ll be telling you my business storyyyy — so freaking exciting, right!? Well, I do get asked a lot about how the frick I started by business with both photo and video and what that process was like for me, so hopefully I can demystify the industry a bit for you with my experience and this episode will also help you get to know me a bit better. You all know I’m an open book about alllll things business and creativity, so if you have any questions after this episode then by all means just ask!

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/28

FREE CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! https://www.montanadiaries.com/learnvideo 

SIGN UP FOR 1X1 MENTOR CALLS: https://www.montanadiaries.com/coaching

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Ohhhh man, this has to be one of my favorite interviews I’ve EVER had on the podcast — Grace Troutman is such an aspirational business woman and we covered everythingggg from building a traveling elopement brand from the Midwest of the United States, to growing her associate photography team, to offering business education for other photographers, to finding her voice on different social media platforms like TIKTOK. Grace is completely candid about the progression of her life and business, and I know you’re all going to get a ton out of what she has to say. 

LISTEN UP TO HEAR GRACE CHAT ABOUT:

• Building a destination wedding brand from the Midwest of the United States
• Growing an associate team
• Showing up consistently and effectively on social media
• Education for photographers

ALL THE LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/27 

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, on today’s episode I’m going to be taking you through my EXACT system of batching creating content — I get asked about how I do this alllll the time for my own creative business, and I know content creation in general is such a huge pain point, so I’m excited to help out however I can. 

THIS EPISODE'S SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/26
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Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Helloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, HOLYYYYY frick it’s Season 2 — we took a little bit of a break for the holidays but I’m beyond stoked for the lineup of guests coming up here in 2022. We’re alsooooo going to be adding in solo shows this year, so pleaseeeee let me know what topics you’d love to hear covered! You know I’m an open book when it comes to my business, so ask away — aannddd for those who don’t know me: I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the lovely Zoelle Devlin, the Missoula, Montana entrepreneur behind Love Dot and Love Zoelle. Zoelle has a beautiful eye for design, mind for business, and heart for serving — all of which serve her in her two businesses that she’s sharing about on this episode. Everyyyy purpose-driven creative entrepreneur will have something to gain from this conversation.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/25

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

If you're afraid to invest in your photography or videography business, you're not alone. One of the biggest things holding creatives back is fear—fear of spending money, fear of not making it back, and fear of failure. But the truth is, fear and belief can’t exist in the same space. In this episode, we’re talking about how that fear often stems from not separating personal and business finances, and how real business growth starts when you learn to invest with a plan. We also walk through the mindset shift needed to move from scarcity to strategy and how our next retreat will help you make that shift.

If you’re ready to bet on yourself and create a business that’s built to last, apply for our Montana photography and videography retreat here:

https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events

This is the year you stop operating like a hobbyist and start showing up like the CEO your business needs.

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Salima Omwenga is a personal brand strategist and the founder of UFlourish, a platform where driven workforce professionals and entrepreneurs can learn how to develop a strong personal brand that will unlock new career and business opportunities all while living a life they love. She believes anyone that has a gift, talent, skill, or area of expertise can benefit from being intentional about developing a personal brand. 

Personal branding is a new term to some — it’s how you package what you offer, and how you deliver the offer to your audience. In episode 24 of the Montana Diaries Podcast, Salima Omwenga takes us through her 4 step method of helping creative business owners develop their personal brands. 

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/shownotes/24

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

from failure and hiding out to pivoting and abundance

On episode 23, I’m joined by my dear friend Nicola Dixon. Nicola is an INCREDIBLE photographer —  like, how of this world talented. She’s also a launch strategist and coach who helps photographers enter the digital product space. She gets so freaking vulnerable on this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast —  we go wayyyy back in her business journey and she is so kind to open up about failure, financial trauma, mindset, and her eventual successful pivot into the photo world. This episode is a must listen. 

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/23 

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

 On episode 23 of the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m chatting with Hannah Lorenzen, the Missoula-based owner of Han-MadeWithLove — she makes stunning clay jewelry and it’s so freaking unique, you guys, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I hired Hannah to design pieces to go in my welcome boxes for my wedding and elopement clients and I am absolutely blown away by the care she put into each design. I knew I had to get her on the pod to tell you about her process. If you’ve been wanting to sell a creative product but you’re not sure where to start, this is a great episode with a heart-centered approach from Hannah...but, yeah, I mostly just want to hype this woman up so that you go freaking check her out. Make your dollars mean something this holiday season — shop local, shop small.  



SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/22

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Behind the scenes with MY Pinterest Manager!

In episode 21, I’m talking with MY Pinterest manager Teresa Dietrich about her journey to becoming a Virtual Assistant-turned Pinterest Strategist, her client workflow, and tips for creative entrepreneurs like you to create your own Pinterest workflows. We dive DEEP into the WHY behind Pinterest as well as the how, so be sure to listen alllll the way to the end so you can implement all of this goodness into your own business.

SHOWNOTES + ALL THE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/21

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

We have an incredibleeee business owner and productivity coach on episode 20 of the Montana Diaries Podcast here to give alllll the guidance and tangible tips — it’s one of my favorite voices in this online business world, the lovely Hannah Murphy! As a business owner who 9xed her client load in just six months, she knows how overwhelming the role of CEO can be - even when your business is thriving on the outside. Hannah helps creative business owners develop PROFIT focused schedules that allow them to outsource the tasks that don’t bring them joy, skip work on the weekends and say yes to more mid-week lunches with your friends, and intentionally dream and plan for the next few years. This is a must-listen episode, friends.

crafting your profitable schedule

As you take in this conversation with Hannah Murphy, remember: Assess all of the tasks you do, plan your schedule around the season of business and life you’re in, create systems that support your goals, and figure out what you can do to sustain those systems. You’ve got this, friend.

SHOWNOTES + LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE DISCUSSED: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/20

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

19 Lindsey Roman on stewarding each season in family & business

Lindsey Roman is a business educator, social media marketing guru, and photographer based out of Lawrence, Kansas. She’s one of the founders of The Heart University and she co-hosts The Heart & Hustle Podcast, a business podcast for creative entrepreneurs. Lindsey’s mission is to help women know their worth, value, and identity in who they are and boldly do what they were created to do. When she’s not speaking, teaching, or dancing on Instagram, you can find her spending quality time traveling and adventuring with her daughter, Eloise, and husband, Andrew.

SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/19

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

18 Rocky Mountain Bride Editor Mackenzie Stevens on Allll Things Magazines and Submitting

Mackenzie turned her internship at RMB into a career as one of their incredible editors — in this pod, she brought insight into the magazine industry as well as those juicy tangible submission tips! 

SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/18

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Micah Larsen helps women creatives build audiences of engaged ideal customers so they can make a consistent income doing work they love. She is the Missoula-based marketing expert behind the 10 week program “How To Hustle.” She teaches everything from how to create a first impression to nurturing loyal customers. 

Today’s conversation is an absolute freaking must listen, especially for women in creative business. Micah brought ittt with the vulnerability about womanhood, motherhood, life, and business.  Micah Larsen helps women creatives build audiences of engaged ideal customers so they can make a consistent income doing work they love. She is the Missoula-based marketing expert behind the 10 week program “How To Hustle.” She teaches everything from how to create a first impression to nurturing loyal customers.  

Don't forget to rate AND review the pod on Apple Podcasts!! It takes 30 seconds!! Aanndddd here are the shownotes if you want the links + free resources mentioned in the episode: 

SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/17

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

16: Can you be a good artist AND sane!? Mental health, addiction, and authentic expression w/ John Piacquadio

John Piacquadio is a Montana-based artist and fly fisherman, often drawing inspiration from fly tying and fishing in his work. In this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast, John shared his rich life story from growing up as the child of an Italian immigrant, to the tension between his religious upbringing and his education, to being an art student and drug addict obsessed with originality, to settling into himself as a sober maker and fly fisherman. John was incredibly vulnerable about creativity, mental health, and everything in between.

The story of John’s life is fascinating, but so is his creative process. He explains finding flow state through fly tying and connecting with nature, and how he connected with his art more when he started depicting those things rather than only focusing on subjects that would be considered “groundbreaking.” Letting go of pretension in his art and embracing sincerity ironically lead to the success he craved as a younger artist, and it helped him come back to himself as a sober minded person. 

SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/16

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

15 Hillary Folkvord on owning multiple businesses and the "family bottom line"

Hillary Folkvord is a force to reckon with — she is a mother, an amazing curator and social media presence, and a fourth generation Montanan who, along with her amazing family, runs multiple successful businesses, including The RSVP Motel, The Farmer’s Daughter Cafe, and The Sacajawea Hotel. Hillary held nothingggg back when it came to business advice, her lifestyle, or balancing motherhood with her ambition. 

SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/shownotes/15

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

RIP Hey, Thriver

We’re spilling everything—why we’re rebranding, what’s happening to our paid programs, and what’s next for The Devin and Shay Show.

After months of behind-the-scenes changes, we’re finally sharing the full story: why we’re saying goodbye to the Hey, Thriver name, what it means for you, and how we’re closing down all of our current courses and programs.

We’re going all in on our Montana & Glacier National Park retreat this season—and after that? We’re building something even better. One powerful, streamlined offer that brings everything we’ve ever taught into one place.

If you’re a photographer or videographer who’s been learning from us, cheering us on, or just wondering what the hell is going on... this episode is for you. We’re not going anywhere. In fact, we’re just getting started—and we’re still here to serve the hell out of you.

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Dawn Jarvis on the value of support systems and creative communities


 In this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast, we have one of my favorite photographers, I mean, one of my favorite people — she’s a badass business owner with the biggest heart, our twighlighty Myspace queen with a ridiculous amount of talent, and a super cool hang, Dawn Jarvis of Dawn Photo! This conversation went SO FAST you guys, we talked about so freaking much and I could have talked to this lady all day. 


 Dawn is an Oregon-based photographer who specializes in elopements and micro weddings in the Pacific Northwest annddd she’s freaking incredible. In this interview, Dawn and I talk about her journey from shooting fake weddings put on by her college sorority to becoming the badass business woman and photographer she is today. We talk growing in business, cultivating a community and support system, learning as you grow, creativity, and expanding into the education space. Dawn is an amazing educator and is super open, so this is a MUST listen!


SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/shownotes/14 

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Morgan Ser Voss is the owner of Silo Skincare, which is Montana-based skincare made for the wild women who lead an active lifestyle and want affordable, all-natural products that won't hold them back. How pithy is that tagline, like come on!? Morgan is the sweetest soul and I just know you’re all going to fall in love with her and her goats the way I have — in this episode, she talks alllll about following in her grandma’s footsteps and adapting a farmers’ market-style business to the digital age we live in. If you are in the weeds with growing your small business and navigating social media marketing and digital sales, this episode is for you — Morgan is incredibly honest and vulnerable about what it is to transition from a maker to a business owner while still working a day job, andddd what it is to be intentional about being content in your current circumstances without losing your ambition. She is amazing, so please please please review this episode and gas her up on social media!

Shownotes: montanadiaries.com/shownotes/13

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Abigael Tripp is the Missoula-based artist behind Here Studio. Abigael focuses on landscape imagery and design inspired by the magic and beauty of the natural world. She joins the Montana Diaries podcast to talk about what art means to her — what art comes naturally, what it is to be a maker, and the feeling that her art evokes. I was drawn to Abigail and her art from the moment I stumbled across her, and it was a delight to speak to her about her process. 

“Getting Into” Painting

Abigael was working her day job as a graphic designer in Portland, Oregon — a job that she loves, that for all intents and purposes was “the dream.” when she realized that her priorities were out of alignment. She felt creatively depleted and suddenly unable to meet deadlines that were manageable in the past. She went to her boss and mentor, distressed and apologetic, but then something amazing happened:

She was met with grace.

Her boss told her to take a beat, to figure out what she wants, and to find alignment with herself again. Abigael thought about what she wanted, and the answer surprised her a bit: she wanted to paint.

At the same time, she received an email from her college advertising a painting class. 

— Abigael Tripp

Prioritizing joy

Painting was the catalyst for Abigael to make the decisions she wanted to make and to let the universe catch her — she felt it was finally time to be herself. Learning to paint was hard, but it was a new skill that enabled her to feel completely embodied. The physicality of the paintbrush and supplies grounded her in the earth.

What is it to feel IN one’s body?

Abigael opened up about how therapy made her realize how much time she spends in her head and detached from her own body. She is constantly reminding herself that she is a person present in a body — it’s why her studio is called “Here —“ a reminder to be rooted in the place that you are. 

Run, don’t walk — RUN to check out Abigail’s beautiful work.

LINKS
Check out the shownotes for our episode with Abigael -- they contain alllll the resources and links mentioned in the episode!! https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/12

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Rio Chantel is a Missoula-based brand photographer and the coolest person I know — everything about her is just rad and makes me want to live a more intentional, creative, aesthetic life. I’ve been drawn to Rio since the first photo I saw of her — platonic love at first sight, truly, so this was a freaking treat.

Rio also owns our favorite creative studio space, Oi Yoi, where we shoot all of our branding + educational video content. Go check it out and book it nowwww! 

What do we hold space for?

Rio and I chat about our shared experiences as children of large, nomadic families. We dissect what it is to relate to others and hold space for people, to empathize, and to give grace — and how all of this relates to creativity and business. 

The fear of being misunderstood 

Rio and I also connect on having a deep, life-long fear of being misunderstood, and the challenges this fear creates in being ethical communicators. Rio speaks to her own personal journey with giving herself grace — grace, in relation to herself, means “forgiving herself for being human.”

Being human is hard.

Therapy has been a huge part of forgiveness + relationship mending for Rio over the past year and a half. She details her experience with therapy and how it has helped her.

From playing photographer to becoming “the worst boss in the world.”

Rio shares how high-volume and low-ticket her offerings used to be, and the anxiety that business structure caused. She mentions her early business “depleting (her) creative resources.” Rio’s process of niching down, raising her prices, and reconciling her business with the lifestyle she wants to lead will resonate with creatives of every niche. 

Let’s end with some true wisdom

We all know by now that I’m trashhhh at ending these blog posts, but I want to leave you today with my favorite quote from Rio’s episode of the pod: “Part of my journey is that if I make a sacrifice of my integrity then the universe will tell me to get back to my boundaries.” 

Oof. Yes. Thank you, Rio.

LINKS

Shownotes for this episode with Rio Chantel w/ all of the resources and goodies mentioned: https://www.montanadiaries.com/shownotes/11

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

In this episode of the Montana Diaries podcast, I sat down with Nikki Fanshaw to chat about her path to becoming the wildly talented brand + web designer that she is today. From a Midwest farm girl, to a growing career in the fashion industry, to product design, to running her own successful design firm — Nikki knows a thing or two about pivoting in creative business. 

The brand + web design process

I was lucky enough to work with Nikki on our brand + website this year. We broke down the process of working together from the inquiry stage through the final delivery — Nikki outlined her process, and I chimed in from the clients’ perspective on how everything felt. We were super candid about creatives’ insecurities and roadblocks to working with a professional brand and web designer.

LINKS

Shownotes for this episode with Nikki Fanshaw: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/10
Your free starter guide to integrating video into your photography biz: https://www.montanadiaries.com/learnvideo
Montana Diaries Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/montanadiariespodcast

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

I'm so excited to present this behind the scenes chat with everyone's fave husband, Brandon! We do a deep dive into the creation of Montana Diaries -- Bran leads the conversation by taking "the people," as he calls you sweet listeners, through my creative ~journey.~ LET ME KNOW if you liked this interview and if you have any questions at all that we can address in future! I want to do more tangible creative business episodes and the interview format might be the move; whatever you want, ha!

Be sureeee to head on over to montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/9 for links mentioned in this episode. 

Don't forget to leave a review on your fave podcast platform!! It helps more than you know!  

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

We’ll see if Chris kills me for that title, ha!! You’ll have to listen to our chat to know what that’s about. 

Chris Mai is an incredible Portland, Oregon based filmmaker serving the PNW + beyond. On episode 8 of the Montana Diaries Podcast, Chris and I discuss everyyyything from balancing family and entrepreneurship, to looking toward the future and trying to envision an end point. Chris has some incredible heart-centered takes on ambition, innovation, creativity, and “the dream.” This is a MUST LISTEN.

Be sure to go give Chris all the love on Instagram and review the pod on your fave platform! We appreciate it so much. 

https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/8

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

BAILEY ANSELME is an Iowa-based photographer, videographer, and graphic designer serving the Midwest United States and beyond. I felt compelled to pull Bailey on the pod to show what it looks like to offer multiple creative services within one business, and she didn’t disappoint! 

Bailey is the sweetest lil human in the entire world — she is ALL about finding contentedness in the situation she’s in and crafting a life of comfort. I know listeners will get a lot from her mindset and I can’t wait to hear what you think! Go give her some love on Instagram and be sure to review her episode on your fave podcast platform.


SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/7

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

From Mary Kantner’s website:  Mary Kantner is a portrait photographer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She is inspired by “imperfections”, in-between moments, and telling a story in her photographs. She uses both film and digital photography fluently within her work.

Mary joins the Montana Diaries podcast to discuss, well, everything. We talk about being multi-passionate artists in an industry that demands niching down, and how we must allow our human selves to be more complicated than our brands. Mary attempts to put words to what draws her to photography legend Annie Leibovitz, which prompts a fumbling talk where we dissect the difference between technical excellence and emotional authenticity. 

This conversation is one of my favorites so far on the podcast, and I can’t wait to hear what you take from it. 

https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/6

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/5

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

In this episode of Hey, Thriver, we’re joined by Alora Rachelle—wedding photographer turned business strategist and host of the Wedding Atelier podcast. Alora shares how she scaled from $10K to $100K+, overcame burnout, and built a life-first business by raising her prices, refining her brand, and embracing the CEO mindset.

We talk about separating your personal worth from your pricing, how to attract high-end clients, and why being incomparable is your biggest asset. Plus, we get real about wedding reschedules, money mindset, and the importance of aligning your business with your values.

🌿 Learn more about Alora’s work at alorarachelle.com
📖 Book mentioned: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
📍 Ready to build your own sustainable, high-ticket business? Apply for Thrive: Montana

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Leanna Krenik is my dear friend and a Bozeman, Montana based photographer. In this episode of the Montana Diaries podcast, Leanna gets craazzzyyyy vulnerable about her feelings about her personal style and social perception shaped her creativity and career. Keep listening until the end because Leanna's mindset around keeping her personal life and marriage sacred paired with her thoughts about protecting her time are pure gold. 

https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/4

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Dawn Charles is an adventurous wedding and elopement photographer turned educator and the founder of Rise Photo Academy, which Dawn calls "Netflix for photographers." She is the creator of multiple digital products and resources for photographers, including her wildly popular DC presets. Dawn joins the Montana Diaries podcast to talk about her progression from photography student, to intern, to business owner. These days, Dawn's main passion lies with helping small business owners find success in their niche. 

I know you'll get as much out of this chat as I did -- make sure to let us know what you thought after you listen! 

Head over to montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/3 to find any links discussed in this episode.  

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Elise Perpignano is a Montana-based artist who specializes in graphic design and oil painting. Elise joins the Montana Diaries podcast to talk all things creativity and business. We discuss the freedom of trying things in childhood, what it feels like to try to cast a practical creative vision and monetize making things, and living outside Glacier National Park. 

Head over to montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/2 to find any links discussed in this episode. 

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

April Sky is a Montana-based photographer and business coach for moms. She joins the Montana Diaries podcast to discuss her journey from stay-at-home mom to thriving owner of two businesses. In this chat, April gets personal about her divorce and the mindset hurdles she faced as a single mom faced with providing for her son financially for the first time.

April Sky is the owner of Moms Made for More, which is both a community for moms to share their challenges without fear of judgement and a coaching service for mom-entreprenuers lead by April herself.

Shownotes for this episode: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/1

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Want to raise your prices, book better clients, and finally stand out in a saturated photography market? Hybrid shooting—offering both photo and video—is how you do it. In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how to start capturing both without burning out or overcomplicating your workflow. They share gear tips, marketing strategies, mindset shifts, and how hybrid shooting transformed their businesses. Plus, they talk about how Thrive: Montana gives you hands-on experience to build a destination-ready portfolio that sells.

🎧 Listen to learn:

• Why hybrid shooting is in demand (and how to price it right)
• How to balance photo + video on a fast-paced wedding day
• Tips to simplify gear, settings, and editing
• Why Thrive: Montana is the best place to get started

👉 Join the waitlist for Thrive: Montana: heythriver.com/in-person-events
📲 Follow along on Instagram: @heythriver

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or just plain lonely in your photography or videography business? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Shayna and Devin open up about the isolation that often comes with creative entrepreneurship—and how building real, supportive relationships has completely changed the way they work and grow.

We’re diving into why community matters, how collaboration fuels creativity and business success, and what it really looks like to stop doing this alone. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana, our in-person retreat built to help you find your people and build a business that lasts.

🎟 Join the Thrive: Montana waitlist → heythriver.com/in-person-events
📸 Follow us on Instagram → @heythriver
💌 Got a question for the pod? DM us!

xx Devin + Shay

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – HOW TO BOOK DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHER

Dreaming of booking destination weddings and elopements but unsure how to make it happen? In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down why destination work is incredibly lucrative, how to market yourself to adventurous couples, and the strategies you need to position your business for high-paying destination bookings.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
⏳ [Introduction] Why destination weddings & elopements are game-changers for photographers & videographers.
💰 [Why Destination Weddings Are Lucrative] Higher price points, multi-day coverage, and the perks of travel.
📣 [Marketing for Destination Weddings] SEO, social media, vendor networking & how to showcase the work you want to book.
📸 [Using Styled Shoots for Destination Work] How strategic content creation positions you as a go-to destination photographer.
🌲 [Why Thrive: Montana is the Ultimate Opportunity] The perfect place to build your destination-ready portfolio.

🔥 READY TO BREAK INTO DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS?
Join the waitlist for Thrive: Montana → heythriver.com/in-person-events

📣 TESTIMONIALS FROM THRIVE RETREAT ATTENDEES:
💬 "This retreat changed my life and business. The education, support, and connections were worth triple what they charged." — @chrissawilsonphotography
💬 "I learned more about videography, business, and client communication in one weekend than I ever expected." — @alexandra.d.videography
💬 "Shayna, I can’t even describe how much this weekend meant to me. My business and creativity are forever changed!" — @filmbyeh

💡 DON’T WAIT – START BOOKING DESTINATION WORK NOW!
🚀 Subscribe to the Hey, Thriver podcast so you don’t miss the next episode!
🎥 Follow us on Instagram for more: @heythriver
📩 DM us for tips on breaking into the adventure wedding market!

👋 xx Devin + Shay

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

🎙️ In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shayna and Devin sit down with Eden Strader—photographer, business coach, and artificial lighting queen—to talk about:

• How Eden built a seven-figure business by 28 and transitioned from weddings to coaching during the pandemic
• Why she ditched 90-hour work weeks for a life full of freedom, fun, and fulfillment
• The rising trend of artificial lighting and how it empowers photographers to be more creative, consistent, and confident
• Affordable flash gear recommendations that don’t break the bank
• The truth about flash photography: how to make it match your natural light work, communicate clearly with clients, and never miss a sparkler exit again
• Why technical skill is essential for emotional storytelling—and how flash opens up a whole new world of artistry
• Eden’s free Artificial Light Guide and her upcoming flash photography workshop in NYC

✨ This episode is an absolute must-listen if you’ve ever felt intimidated by flash—or if you’re ready to level up your work, client experience, and confidence behind the camera.

Want to master flash photography without the overwhelm?
📥 Grab Eden's free Artificial Lighting Guide here: edenstrader.com/let-s-get-lit-or-artificial-light-freebie

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – YOU CAN’T SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH BAD MONEY MINDSET W/ GINA KNOX

Want to hit six figures (and beyond) in your photography or videography business—but feel stuck when it comes to money? Your mindset around money is just as important as your pricing strategy. In this episode, Shayna and Devin sit down with financial coach Gina Knox to unpack three critical money mindset shifts that every creative entrepreneur needs to make in order to grow, scale, and build long-term wealth.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
🧠 [The Role of Money Mindset] Why your thoughts about money impact your pricing, sales & growth.
💰 [3 Mindset Blocks Keeping You Stuck] Overcoming limiting beliefs that prevent you from scaling.
📊 [How to Think Like a Wealthy Creative] The shifts that help photographers & videographers make consistent income.
📈 [Why Pricing & Cash Flow Matter] How to align your finances with your long-term business goals.
🔥 [Gina’s Best Advice for Scaling] Steps to clean up your money mindset starting today.

🚀 READY TO FIX YOUR MONEY MINDSET & SCALE YOUR BUSINESS?
📩 https://ginaknox.co/email-list
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💡 DON’T WAIT – START THINKING LIKE A SIX-FIGURE BUSINESS OWNER!
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👋 xx Devin + Shay

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

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Photographers and videographers—if you've ever wondered how to pay yourself consistently (even during slow seasons), this episode is for you. Financial coach Gina Knox joins Shayna and Devin to break down how to build a sustainable business using her signature Cash Flow Waterfall system. We talk about why percentage-based pay strategies don’t work, how to stop self-sabotaging your finances, and the mindset shifts creative entrepreneurs must make to scale. Plus, we get real about our own finances and why we’ve never paid ourselves from Hey, Thriver—until now.

🎧 Don’t miss this one—it’s equal parts money therapy and tactical business strategy.

👉 Want more from Gina? Listen to her podcast Small Business Big Money and join her free weekly webinar on paying off five figures of business debt at ginaknox.co.

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This week’s episode is a big one. After two incredible years of building our education business, traveling, hosting retreats, and creating this community together, Devin is stepping away to focus on her family and her health after a really hard year personally.

We’ve always said the goal of business is to build a life you actually want — one that makes space for peace, family, and freedom — and this decision is part of that. I couldn’t be prouder of her for choosing what’s right, even when it isn’t easy.

We’re so damn proud of everything we built together — the events, the launches, the people we’ve met — and endlessly grateful for every single one of you who’s been part of this ride. Don’t worry: Devin’s not disappearing forever, and we’re already dreaming up ways to collaborate next year.

Moving forward, the business and podcast will be just me (Shay). I’m going to serve the hell out of you, and you can expect free events/education/coworking over the next couple of months, unfiltered education, and a whole new chapter of the show coming in the new year under a new brand.

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Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This casual end-of-week episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast is packed with real talk for photographers and videographers. Shayna and Devin catch up on their lives and businesses, then dive into the latest controversy around styled shoots in the photography industry. They break down why complaining online can backfire as a creative business owner, and share a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana — their in-person retreat for hybrid shooters ready to grow a profitable, aligned business.

Whether you're a photographer navigating industry drama or a videographer looking to grow without the chaos, this unfiltered conversation is for you.

JOIN US IN MONTANA: https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events
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Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

What if your brand visuals actually moved the needle in your business?

In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Karen Williams, visual creative director and founder of Black Visual Queen. Karen shares how she helps creative entrepreneurs show up as the face and visionary behind their brand—crafting visuals that do more than look good; they sell, convert, and align with the direction you're headed.

You’ll learn how she builds strategic brand identities that evolve with the entrepreneur, why visuals need to reflect your CEO energy now, and what it means to actually be seen in your business.

🎧 Whether you’re rebranding, scaling, or stepping into a new version of yourself—this conversation is for you.

🔗 Book Karen Williams here: https://www.blackvisualqueen.com/book
📲 Follow Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackvisualqueen

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

In this episode, we’re sharing the exact strategy we use to stay fully booked with dream destination weddings and elopements — without relying on social media trends, ads, or luck.

We break down the ELOPE framework we teach at our in-person retreat, Thrive: Montana, and explain how each part of your content strategy can work together to get you in front of the right clients consistently.

We’re also joined by Danielle Johnson, who’s teaching live at Thrive: Montana this year. She shares powerful insights on visibility, long-term strategy, and how to build a brand that books dream weddings in dream places.

✨ If you're ready to stop guessing and start implementing a system that actually works, join us in person this September:
 👉 https://www.heythriver.com/in-person-events

💡 You’ll leave Thrive: Montana with:
 — A full portfolio from styled shoots in epic locations
 — Hands-on hybrid shooting experience
 — A step-by-step marketing plan tied to your goals
 — A community of creatives who want more than just survival mode
 — Hot tubs, cold plunge, yoga, wine nights, and space to rest and dream again

🎟 Spots are limited and filling quickly — this is the only time we’re hosting Thrive: Montana in 2025.
 → Save your seat now

xx
 Devin + Shay

Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALL

Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!