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The Business Focused Photographer Podcast

The Business Focused Photographer Podcast

Jill Smith
Date de sortie : 2025-12-17
© Jill Smith
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Date de sortie : 2025-12-17
© Jill Smith
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How I Built This: Alan Shapiro

How I Built This: Alan Shapiro

Episode Title: How I Built This with Alan Shapiro Guest: Alan Shapiro, Food, Portrait & Macro Photographer, New York We Discuss: Alan’s origin story from lifelong storyteller to advertising executive to full-time photographer How burnout in a high-p
Durée : 1:06:54
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Episode Title: How I Built This with Alan Shapiro
Guest: Alan Shapiro, Food, Portrait & Macro Photographer, New York
We Discuss:
Alan’s origin story from lifelong storyteller to advertising executive to full-time photographer
How burnout in a high-pressure creative career led him back to joy through daily photography
The role of storytelling, transparency, and consistency in building visibility and trust
Why his most impactful opportunities didn’t come from SEO or email lists, but from showing up in real communities
The power of documenting what you care about before anyone is paying you
Working with agencies vs direct clients and how discovery actually happens in 2025
Pricing with flexibility and integrity instead of rigid formulas
Why underpricing is almost universal and how Alan navigates it in practice
The long-term value of relationships over short-term ROI
Bartering, community support, and “Main Street” marketing as legitimate business strategies
Imposter syndrome, perfection paralysis, and embracing “perfectly imperfect” work
Choosing variety over specialization and the tradeoffs that come with that decision
Why photographers need to stop waiting until they feel “ready” to put work into the world
Teaching, mentoring, and staying curious as a way to keep growing creatively and professionally
TLDR:
Alan didn’t build his career by chasing clients. He built it by telling stories consistently and caring deeply about the people and subjects in front of him.
Visibility came from community, not algorithms.
Pricing is contextual, relationship-driven, and tied to opportunity, not hours alone.
Imposter syndrome never fully goes away, but humility and enthusiasm can be strengths.
Helping others, bartering, and showing up locally still work and often work best.
Resources:
Website: https://www.alanshapiropho
Id. d’épisode : 1000741630724
GUID : f24282e0-aff8-4a4c-92bb-b48003f51ebd
Date de publication : 17/12/2025 à 06:00:00

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The podcast where creativity meets commerce in the world of photography. Hosted by Jill Smith, a seasoned family photographer, this show dives into the strategies and stories behind turning a passion for photography into a profitable business. Each week, Jill brings you actionable insights, from effective pricing and marketing to client relations and business innovation. Whether you're a budding photographer or looking to refine your business model, tune in to discover how to boost your creativity, increase your income, and transform your photographic passion into a thriving business.

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