408: Vanessa Joy - Building a Successful Photography Business

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne hosts Vanessa Joy, a Canon Explorer of Light, who shares insights into her multifaceted photography career and marketing strategies. Vanessa discusses her work with "Photo Insiders," an educational platform offering tips on photographing people and the value of diversifying income streams in photography. She highlights her international photography trips, emphasizes authenticity in marketing, and offers practical advice on navigating social media and leveraging professional relationships. The conversation covers maintaining work-life balance, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of knowing one's audience. Vanessa's career path, from teaching to full-time photography, coupled with her mindful approach to marketing and personal success, provides valuable lessons for photographers and creatives alike. Resources from the Episode: Support the Podcast on Patreon Photo Insiders Matt's Course on Building a Website to Sell Prints Matt's Print Lab Review Video Muench Workshops Matt's FREE eBook DM Vanessa on Instagram - Instatips; Joytools; Autobaby; Phototrip Seth Miranda, Daniel Norton, Loretta Houston, Roberto Valenzuela

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This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.