Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

I'm hooking you up with the audio replay from a recent OME alumni Q&A panel call with a few of my Outsourcing Made Easy alumni students: Tia, Jennifer, and Bri.

They are crushing experiencing being the embodiment of a time + income abundant photographer - and you get to learn from them directly for free! 📷✨🎉🙌🏻
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Get your burning outsourcing questions answered right now by pressing play now on this episode.​

​Here are just some of the questions they answered that were pre submitted by you all!👇🏻​
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✨ Where is the best place to find a good editor?
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✨ Has outsourcing affected your income in a way where your expenses increased so your income dropped? It’s hard for me to wrap my head around working less and making more being actually attainable.
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✨What questions should I be asking myself to unearth who my ideal VA even is?
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✨ If I start outsourcing, what should I outsource first? My editing, culling, admin tasks? Ahh i need help with it all!
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✨ I heard Sara mention that the way she teaches outsourcing is very affordable. Is that true?
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✨ How did you know it was the right time for you to start learning how to outsource?
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✨ What’s your favourite part about getting your time back through outsourcing?
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✨ I really want to join OME but I’m nervous to make the investment, how did you finally decide you’re gonna go ahead and commit to taking the course?
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✨ What fear popped up for you before joining OME that almost stopped you from signing up but you’re SO glad you didn’t listen to it?
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✨ I feel like I’m drowning right now. I can’t even fathom adding another thing to my to do list, let alone a course, should I wait to sign up next year when hopefully I’ll have my ducks in a row then?
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And we covered even more!!🌞
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So grab a drink, get cozy, get editing, and hit play on this replay and enjoy soaking in all this wisdom while we keep you company! 💖🌞

Join Outsourcing Made Easy here

Mom photographers (and photographers that want to work less hard + make more), this bonus episode is for you specifically! (if you want to work fewer hours + STILL make the income you desire).

Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer"

And in case you’ve been around here for a while and attended this class before, here’s a quick rundown of why you should join (or join again) this year:

👉 Each year I refresh and improve this class with the most up-to-date industry stats, transparent numbers from my own business, and “working right now” pricing guidance so you know exactly how much outsourcing will be for you (and hint: it’s the most affordable it’s ever been) 💸

👉 I’ll also sharing a brand-new 3-step outsourcing framework which actually gives you results you’re happy with 🤯

👉 This is one of the only ways to get FREE live coaching from me (I always leave as much time that is needed at the end to troubleshoot your biggest questions and challenges)

👉 You’ll get to connect with like-minded photographers from all over the world who understand *exactly* what you’re going through (which we all need more of in our lives! You can’t get that on a replay ;) 💛

👉 Our brains love repetition. If you loved this class but were snowed under at the time or simply need to light a fire under yourself again to make this happen for you…

Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer"

See ya there!

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!

RESOURCES + LINKS:

Get your spot in the workshop on September 18, 2024: Reclaim Your Time + Energy Workshop for Photographers
https://calendly.com/saramonika/reclaim

Get on the Outsourcing Made Easy Priority List:
https://courses.saramonika.com/omewaitlist

Free Masterclass Registration: The 4 Secrets to Having More Time + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer
https://courses.saramonika.com/4-secrets-to-freedom

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!

You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.

LINKS:
- The 4 Secrets to Having More Time + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer
- Jess Collin's Instagram @jcollinsphotos
- Jess' website - https://jesscollinsphotos.com/

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

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!

You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.

LINKS:
- The 4 Secrets to Having More Time + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

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!

You can find the Show Notes for this episode HERE.

LINKS:
- The 4 Secrets to Having More Time + Financial Freedom While Avoiding Burnout as a Photographer

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

 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! :)

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.

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

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! :)

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.

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

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!

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.

LINKS

• The Shine + Thrive Photography Community on Facebook

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara

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:

• Become a confident + fearless wedding day storyteller
• Create meaningful photos AND experiences for your couples and their family + friends on wedding days
• Be in the right place at the right time so you never miss a moment!
• Let the anxiety melt away and have fun doing what you love freely!
• Trust your instincts confidently on a wedding day
• Create strong storytelling photos that people will feel emotionally connected to!

Because, let’s be honest…

• You’re scared of missing key moments on wedding days
• You feel pressured to create photos that are “Pinterest perfect” and Instagram worthy
• You’re nervous about all the different lighting scenarios that are out of your control and not sure how to handle them
• You’re confused on how to balance creating beautiful imagery while also capturing authentic moments and emotion
• You’re worried about being in people’s way too often

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

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!

Click here to leave a review!

With love + gratitude,

Sara