How to Deliver Perfectly Polished Photos Without Stress with Lindsay Coulter

Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode, Scott speaks with portrait and wedding photographer Lindsay Coulter about her photographic and photography business workflows.Lindsay Coulter is a wedding & portrait photographer capturing timeless and on-trend photographs for couples worldwide. Although residing in Canada, Lindsay's passion for finding beauty in small details and capturing candid moments has taken her to places like Australia, Bermuda, St. Maarten, Mexico & Italy. She loves the outdoors and prefers beach houses in Malibu or cabins in the Pacific Northwest. Lindsay takes pride in getting to know each couple's unique story and essence, believing that inclusion and equality are fundamental to her personal and professional life. She cherishes the idea of photography as a way to look back on moments in time and remember how you felt, wanting couples to be taken back to their special day, no matter how much time has passed.(00:00) - 019 (07:55) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (12:56) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (19:48) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (26:33) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (43:27) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (55:00) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- Importance of efficient editing process for photographers- Guides for engagement session provided with the outfits and location ideas- Importance of pre-production planning for prioritizing photos- Experience with outsourced editing process and a bad experience with a previous company- Using Imagen for more control and efficiency- Use of skin smoothing- Eliminating emotional ties from the editing process- Importance of timely delivery of previews and gallery for maintaining clients- Curating organized and easy-to-digest galleries- Personalized delivery email with specific instructions and positive feedback- Managing anxieties and burnout during busy seasons- Personal backups for every piece of work- Getting to know clients and creating a comfortable environment- Putting pricing online to streamline process and increase conversions- Simplifying CRM system for easier management

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Ready to enhance your photography workflow? Welcome to Workflows, a podcast by Imagen that transforms how photographers like you manage their business, making every minute count. Each episode offers advice on optimizing your photography workflows so you spend less time at the desk and more time behind the camera. It also tells real-life stories and shares innovative tools to optimize your operations, helping you maximize efficiency and creativity in your photography business. Join host Scott Wyden Kivowitz, who, despite challenges like dyslexia and color blindness, has mastered the art of efficient workflows to excel in the photography business, as well as building and leading one of the most popular global photography communities on Facebook – the Imagen Community. Through insights and conversations with photographers fro m various countries, backgrounds, and walks of life, discover how structured workflows can save time and alleviate stress in your professional and personal life. Get ready to overcome common industry hurdles and boost your photography business's profitability through effective strategies, innovative tools, tech, and automation. Join the Imagen Community to continue the conversation and connect with fellow photographers, share stories, and access unique resources tailored to the challenges of managing a photography business. Don't let workflow inefficiencies hold you back — tune in to Workflows for inspiration and guidance on crafting a thriving, productive photography business. For photographers who prefer creating stunning images to getting bogged down by business tasks, Workflows is your gateway to a smoother, more rewarding photography career. Join us today at workflowspodcast.com