We’re opening applications for Sandra Coan Certification is just two weeks! And so on today’s episode, I’d love to talk discuss the elephant in the room in regards to that program which is, do you need a certification to be a professional phot

17: Sandra Coan Certification Review

11 days ago 21m 15s

One of the benefits about being in the Sandra Coan Certification program is the opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with me as you work through the program.I know a lot of people have questions about what the one-on-one calls are like, so

16: How To Run a Successful Photography Business WITHOUT Marketing

18 days ago 30m 39s

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I work with over 150 clients a year, and I don’t do any active marketing for my studio. So, on today’s podcast, I’m going to tell you exactly how I’m able to get away with that… and I’m going to wal

15: AI and Your Photography Business

25 days ago 14m 32s

One of the big changes to hit the photography industry recently is AI. Recently, I shared a post in one of my FB groups about how I’ve been using it in my business, and got a comment about how it’s going to be the end of the photography industr

14: The Secret to Success in Your Photography Business

Apr 2nd, 2024 15m 9s

The secret to your success is NOT your technical skill. It is NOT your marketing know-how either. It’s your confidence.Confidence is the key to making your dreams come true. It is the bridge between wanting and having. And on today’s episode

13: Composition for Newborn and Family Photographers with Rebecca Hunnicutt

Mar 26th, 2024 44m 35s

Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I talk with my friend, Rebecca Hunnicutt. Rebecca Hunnicutt is a photography educator who teaches photographers at all levels how to turn ordi

12: How to Run an Ethical Photography Business

Mar 19th, 2024 9m 37s

There is so much I love about the photography industry. I love art. I love what this career has given me. I love the life I’ve been able to build because of what I do. And I’ve met some truly creative, wonderful people because of this job.

11: What Does It Mean to Take "Authentic" Portraits?

Mar 12th, 2024 7m 58s

What does it mean to create “authentic” photos as a newborn and family photographer? I can not tell you how many photography groups and forums I have been in where people have talked about authenticity, and specifically how the reason that they

10: How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome

Mar 5th, 2024 12m 36s

Hi friends! On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about imposter syndrome. As a self-taught photographer, I struggled for years with imposter syndrome. Now it it my mission to eliminate imposter syndrome in my communite by building con

Feb 27th, 2024 54m 12s

Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I talk with my friend, photographer and mindfulness educator, Kenna Klosterman.The conversation touches on the challenges of managing expectat

8: Five Tips For Marketing Your Photography Business

Feb 20th, 2024 10m 12s

Whenever I ask photographers what their number one struggle is, the answer is always the same! Marketing. And I get it! No one is born knowing how to market themselves. It’s definitely a learned skill and it can feel intimidating. In fact,

7: Is the Photography Industry Dying?

Feb 13th, 2024 13m 45s

I’ve seen a lot of talk lately on social media and in Facebook groups about the state of the photography industry and whether or not it’s dying.People are worried about the economy, people are noticing things changing and they are freaked out

6: How to Balance Motherhood and Your Photography Business

Feb 6th, 2024 13m 47s

Okay all of you business moms out there, this episode is for you. I started my business in 1999, six years before I had my twins. But I remember being worried about how I was going to manage my business and continue to grow once they were born.

Jan 30th, 2024 1h

Welcome to Unpopular Opinions! I'm Sandra Coan, an award-winning photographer, and in this episode, I chat with the talented Rachel Larsen Weaver. We discuss the power of storytelling in photography and the key to long-term success. Rachel sh

4: How to Find Photography Clients

Jan 23rd, 2024 10m 28s

Hey, fellow photographers! Struggling to land clients? We've got your back on the podcast today. It's all about nailing that communication game.Think your portfolio is a bit all over the place? We're diving into that. From having a consistent

3: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Grow Your Photography Business

Jan 16th, 2024 36m 36s

Hi friends! A couple of weeks ago I hosted a webinar called From Doubt to Dollars: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Grow your Photography Business in the Process. Between the two days that I gave the webinar, we had a little over a hundred

2: You Don't Know What You Don't Know (and It's Probably Hurting Your Photography Business)

Jan 9th, 2024 12m 14s

Listen friends, there is a major problem with the way the photography education system is set up and I believe it's hurting you, the photographer. It’s keeping you stuck. It’s contributing to feelings of insecurity and imposter syndrome and

1: New Year, New Podcast!

Jan 8th, 2024 18m

Hello friends! Welcome to a brand new year, a brand new podcast and a brand new direction for me, my business and my community!I made a lot of changes last year that my team and I are now officially sharing with the world. I have basically b

122: The SCARIEST Thing About This Time of Year (for Photographers)

Nov 2nd, 2023 17m 45s

Join us on this Halloween-themed episode as we explore the scariest scenario for photographers: low light. Learn how to create your own natural-looking light with strobes and flash and control your light regardless of the season. Plus, we talk

121: How I Grew My Photography Business to Where It Is Today

Oct 3rd, 2023 22m 14s

I started my photography business in 1999, sort of by accident. Photography had always been something I loved, but I never thought it could be a job—let alone a career. It was just something I played around with on the weekend. Now, 20+ years i

120: The Problem with Photography Education

Sep 19th, 2023 24m 52s

Join us on the Beyond Natural Life Photography Podcast as we delve into the challenges within the photography education industry. This week I will discuss the pitfalls of the siloed approach to photography education from the perspective of a te

119: How To Get Over Imposter Syndrome

Aug 29th, 2023 22m 35s

This week on the podcast, we're talking imposter syndrome! I'm sharing a conversation that I had on a Six-Figure Studio coaching call this week all about imposter syndrome and how to deal with it and move beyond it. This is the #1 problem I se

118: How to Handle Pregnancy Loss as a Maternity and Newborn Photographer

Aug 15th, 2023 20m 7s

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy LossHello friends, this week on the Beyond Natural Light Photography Podcast, I want to have a difficult conversation about pregnancy loss. In my 25 years in business as a maternity, newborn, and family photographer,

117: Creativity, Motivation, and the ADHD Brain

Aug 1st, 2023 14m 33s

Join me on this episode of 'Beyond Natural Light' where I share my personal journey as a creative with ADHD and dyslexia, facing challenges like imposter syndrome and overwhelm. I discuss the power of the Do, BE, Have model, tailored for creati

116: How You Know When You’re Ready to Quit Your Full-Time Job

Jul 25th, 2023 15m

Join me in the Beyond Natural Light Podcast as I share my journey from being a full-time teacher to becoming a successful full-time photographer. This week we'll explore the challenges and personal factors that came with this transition, and di