Kevin interviews his guest, Taylor, with Tay's Photos and Beauty, an experienced wedding photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta. We dive into her story of getting into wedding photography plus her wedding planning process from a photographer’s perspective. She started her business during the crazy year of 2020 where she transitioned to full-time photography and jumped quickly into the wedding industry. With a background in photographic technology from NAIT, Taylor runs a successful wedding photography business and runs her own studio. Hear her story of how she got started in photography, working in the wedding industry, and marketing yourself as a photographer.

Timestamp Summary

00:00 – Intro and Who is Taylor from Tay’s Photos and Beauty

02:20 - Taylor’s Journey from Barista to Photography

13:23 - The Early Challenges of Starting a Photography Business

19:44 - How to Get into Wedding Photography

26:12 - Marketing Strategies for Photographers

34:54 - Taylor’s Photography Style

44:15 - Wedding Planning as a Photographer

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Site: www.taysphotosandbeauty.com

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In this episode of the SF Photography podcast, Kevin discusses the importance of building a community as a photographer, business owner, or entrepreneur. He introduces the Photography Success Hub, a new community aimed at helping photographers grow their businesses and improve their skills and want to improve their craft. He shares his own experiences and highlights the benefits of having a supportive community to bounce ideas off of and seek advice from. Kevin also emphasizes the importance of being part of a positive, supportive, and non-toxic environment within the photography community.

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In this episode of the SF Photography podcast, Kevin discusses how to get started in wedding photography. He goes over the importance of having a solid foundation in photography skills and experience before venturing into weddings. Kevin also shares two different insights on how to break into the wedding photography industry. He highlights the role of a wedding photographer that goes beyond just photography skills and offers tips on how to set yourself apart in the industry. Tune in for valuable advice on getting into wedding photography on your photographer journey.

About Kevin:

Kevin runs a photography business with his wife, Shayna, a seasoned photographer who has been in the industry for several years. He started off with a basic website using Pixieset but soon realized the importance of having a professional website to showcase his work and attract clients. Kevin has since expanded his business to include web design and SEO services for photographers and local businesses. He is passionate about helping photographers grow their businesses and believes that a well-designed website is crucial for success in the competitive photography industry.

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In this episode, an update, and Kevin discusses the importance of having a website for photographers and the pros and cons of building one yourself versus hiring a professional. He emphasizes the need for a professional website to showcase your work, establish credibility, and attract clients. Kevin also highlights the role of SEO in getting your website to rank on Google and generate organic traffic. He shares his own experience of starting with a basic website and eventually investing in a professional website and ongoing SEO services. Where should your time be spent?

About Kevin:

Kevin runs a photography business with his wife, Shayna, a seasoned photographer who has been in the industry for several years. He started off with a basic website using Pixieset but soon realized the importance of having a professional website to showcase his work and attract clients. Kevin has since expanded his business to include web design and SEO services for photographers and local businesses. He is passionate about helping photographers grow their businesses and believes that a well-designed website is crucial for success in the competitive photography industry.

Visit Us: https://www.sfphotographyox.com/
Follow Shayna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sfphotographyox/
Follow Kevin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevinfearn7/
Community in the works: https://www.photographysuccesshub.com/

Part 8 in a 10-part series on Starting a Photography Business. Kevin and Shayna are a husband and wife team running a successful Wedding and Family Photography business. In this episode, Kevin Fearn discusses the importance of branding basics for photographers. He emphasizes the need to let people know you're starting in photography and to make it easy for them to reach you. He also highlights the importance of displaying your portfolio alongside of showcasing your personality through your work and interactions with clients.

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Part 7 in a 10-part series on Starting a Photography Business. Kevin and Shayna are a husband and wife team running a successful Wedding and Family Photography business. In this episode, Kevin shares tips on how to successfully interact with your clients during a photoshoot and emphasizes how important it is to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience to build trust, gain repeat customers, and ultimately have a profitable business.

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Part 6 in a 10-part series on Starting a Photography Business. Kevin and Shayna are a husband and wife team running a successful Wedding and Family Photography business. In this episode, Kevin talks about the tools that help provide a great client experience after your sessions and some of the business systems that can help manage your clientele and deliver galleries.

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Part 5 in a 10-part series on Starting a Photography Business. Kevin and Shayna are a husband and wife team running a successful Wedding and Family Photography business. In this episode, Kevin discusses the essential equipment needed for beginner photographers with an emphasis on the importance of prioritizing learning over spending.

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