Using Instagram authentically to convert fans to clients with Nicole Ashley
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
Release Date: 07/02/2020
Maximize Your Efficiency with Jessica Whitaker
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
If you're stressing about how to do it all and adapt to the constantly changing features in social media and how to get yourself out there, you need to pause, and just listen for a minute. It's not about perfection - it's about knowing your audience and just getting started. This episode is packed with tips on everything from where to get your film developed to production values for various forms of online video and reels. Have your notebook ready for this one!
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Revealing your inner voice by giving up on social media clout with Steve Mendes
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
Have you ever wished you could just strip away all of the trappings, go back to the absolute basics, start over and just reveal your raw, vulnerable self? No Photoshop, no worries about how many likes or followers you have - just simplicity and honesty and beauty. Steve Mendes started his career as a photographer in the fashion world - big shoots, makeup and fancy cars and entire teams - and then he stopped.
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In pursuit of balance, inspiration and creativity with April Lawrence
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
April Lawrence is the master of balance - she's a military spouse who has honed her craft while moving across the world the last several years, finding her voice and improvising with what she has available (during COVID-19 lockdowns in two countries, no less!)
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Embracing your flaws to flourish as a photographer with Teri Hofford
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Teri (she/her) describes herself as a body image coach and boudoir photographer, but she does SO much more! Join us as we discuss how our own body image affects our client work, rejecting the idea of Photoshopping ourselves and our clients, and how educating ourselves and our clients about the psychology of body image can change lives.
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Dropping out to achieve success and fulfillment with Chinelle Rojas
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Think you need an expensive college education to be successful? Self Portrait Queen Chinelle Rojas and I discuss how our college experience let us down and that pursuing your passion on your own time can lead to far greater success and fulfillment.
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The Battle of the Artist vs. Social Media with Ryan Muirhead
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
I discuss and argue with Ryan Muirhead about the struggles artists face using social media to promote themselves and get their work seen.
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Permission to Stop Faking It with Tash Haynes
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
Are you overwhelmed by trying to do it all?
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Why this photographer deleted her 50K IG account
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
This deep soul is not only a talented photographer, creating epic conceptual art, but she’s also a deep thinker and has a powerful way with words. She’s going to inspire you with her outlook and mindset on life and the world. While her work is stunning and can speak for itself, you’re going to really want to hear the heart behind all that she does.
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How to Get Started in Brand Photography with Allyse Francis
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Where does someone start if they want to create art for brands and businesses? How do you carve out a spot for yourself in the industry that’s unique to you, while also creating for a specific look?
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Getting Out of Your Creative Rut with Fer Juaristi
Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones
Are you feeling burned out creatively? Are you starting to compare yourself to other photographers? Do you struggle between providing a service and being an artist?
info_outlineIn this episode featuring international wedding photographer Nicole Ashley we’ll be discussing how to use Instagram in an authentic way that converts fans into paying clients! In this real and raw conversation among fellow creatives and friends, we talk honestly about social media, the algorithm, and authenticity online. If you’ve ever felt annoyed or burned out by Instagram and need a refreshing perspective, you’re in the right place.
About Nicole:
Nicole is an international portrait and wedding photographer based out of Alberta, Canada. With an unparalleled work ethic and passion for the craft, she’s an artist to her core. Her work has been recognized all over the world and in 2019 and 2018, she was named the world’s best wedding photographer.
In this episode, we cover everything Instagram including:
- How the algorithm has changed
- Being true to yourself and your personality online
- The pressure to post in certain ways
- Posting old work
- Managing time on social media
- The secret sauce for an increase of engagement
- Verification on Instagram
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Quotes that inspired me:
“I don’t think having a big number is everything.”
“There are so many brilliant artists out there who are introverts and they find social media daunting because they think they have to put on a show or they think they have to have all these loud reasons to get attention, but I argue that it’s not the case, it’s just tailoring it for what works for you. More than anything, people are good at sensing bullshit and if someone’s being authentic or not or if they’re putting on a facade to get followers and whatnot.”
“Just saying it how it is, is enough to be engaging to me.”
“Whether you are wanting to take a break, planning for a family, or have something else going on in your life that will take you away from that hustle of photography – you can always pick it up and start again… it’s not like if you stop, it disappears.”
“I am very much so someone who posts when I feel like it. That’s when I get the best response.”
“If I’m not in the right headspace, I just won’t post.”
“If you’re going to share and post, you have a responsibility to engage back.”
“You need to exist in your photos as well.”