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Focus and Flourish | Photography Business Coaching

Focus and Flourish | Photography Business Coaching

Auteur(s): Katie Monroe | Photography Business Coach
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As a professional photographer, you’re not just an artist - you’re also running a business. But how do you balance creativity with managing clients, marketing, pricing, and scaling your business without burning out?

Focus and Flourish is a photography business podcast designed to help photographers like you build a thriving, profitable business while maintaining your love for the actual art. Hosted by Katie Monroe, a nationally renowned wedding and brand photographer who scaled her business to a quarter million just two years after starting her family, this podcast delivers actionable strategies to help you grow confidently and clearly.

Each episode dives into proven business systems that will support you in streamlining operations, boosting efficiency, and maximizing profitability. You'll learn how to attract dream clients, automate workflows, specialize in your niche, and implement photography pricing strategies that reflect your true value. Focus and Flourish also prioritizes self-care for photographers, offering insights on time management, overcoming mindset blocks, and building resilience to prevent burnout.

Whether you’re refining your brand storytelling, cultivating a marketing strategy, optimizing SEO for your photography website, or learning how to delegate effectively, Focus and Flourish will equip you with the tools to scale your business sustainably. Join Katie Monroe and a community of forward-thinking photographers ready to evolve beyond technical skills and create careers that flourish both creatively and financially.

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  • Ep. 9: Training ChatGPT to Be Your Photography Business Assistant (and Navigating Ethical AI Use) with Britta Stevenson

    Ep. 9: Training ChatGPT to Be Your Photography Business Assistant (and Navigating Ethical AI Use) with Britta Stevenson
    Sep 9 2025

    AI isn’t here to replace your creativity; it’s here to help you protect it.

    In this episode of Focus and Flourish, I’m joined by Britta Stevenson, Brand Strategist, Digital Systems Architect, and founder of BrittaMade Market. Featured in Business Insider for her innovative use of AI in content creation, Britta blends her background in software engineering, applied neuroscience, and design to help creatives and entrepreneurs build sustainable, intuitive businesses.

    We’re talking about how to mindfully integrate AI into your photography business, keep your artistry at the forefront, and use tools like ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder. Britta also shares her Top 3 tips for using AI mindfully so you can scale your business without losing your voice.

    You’ll Learn:

    → The biggest misconceptions about AI for creatives

    → How to preserve your artistry while embracing technology

    → Ways to train ChatGPT to act like your business assistant

    → The top 3 tips for using AI mindfully in your business

    → Where to grab Britta’s Free AI Assistant Workbook

    Links & Resources:

    Britta Stevenson: brittastevenson.com

    Free AI Assistant Workbook: brittamade.com/free-ai-assistant-workbook

    Explore My Websites:

    • Mentorship + Coaching: The Kreate Collective
    • Wedding + Lifestyle: Kreate Photography
    • Branding + Commercial: KM Photography

    FREE Resources Mentioned:

    • FREE Training: 6-Figure Strategy
    • Grab the free SEO swipe file & resources mentioned here
    • Learn more about Momentum Method + Book a Free Call with Katie!
    • Modern Photographer's Brand Identity Handbook (50-Page Guide!)

    Kreate Ai Editing Profile Discounts:

    • Aftershoot Free Trial + Editing Profile → TRY IT FREE (Includes 500 free edits)
    • Imagen AI — Get 25% Off + 1,500 Free Edits with code KREATE25 → TRY IT!
    • Imagen samples on my site
    • Aftershoot samples on my site

    Let's Connect!

    • Contact Katie
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest

    ​Would you be interested in being a guest?

    • Fill out this form!


    🎁 Grab my free SEO swipe file & resources below:

    01) 10 Plug-and-Play SEO Blog Titles + Descriptions for Photographers

    02) Check out Ep. 4: Your Website Is Not Just a Portfolio—It’s Your Silent Salesperson
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    28 min
  • Ep. 8: 5 Copy Secrets to a High-Converting Photography Website with Sarah of Quotable Copy

    Ep. 8: 5 Copy Secrets to a High-Converting Photography Website with Sarah of Quotable Copy
    Aug 26 2025
    In this powerful training episode, I’m joined by Sarah Klongerbo, founder of Quotable Copy, for an expert deep dive into what really makes your website work for you. If you've ever wondered why your stunning portfolio isn’t converting clicks into clients, it might come down to your copy. Sarah shares her five biggest website secrets—packed with practical tips—to help photographers like you attract, connect, and convert more clients through intentional, strategic messaging. Whether you're revamping your homepage or writing your first services page, this episode will change how you think about branding and words.In this episode, we discuss what brand voice really means (and how to find yours), the overlap between design, copy, and conversion, how photographers can use storytelling to build trust, and the #1 thing your homepage must do within 5 seconds. And, there's more! Why “pretty” isn’t enough — you need persuasive content. Plus, tactical copy tips you can implement today to boost bookings → Why your website copy is just as important as your design → The five “secret” strategies behind high-converting photography websites → What a brand voice is, and how to find yours → How to use your copy to guide potential clients down the buyer’s journey → Practical tactics (not fluff!) to upgrade your homepage and contact page copy todayGuest Expert:Sarah Klongerbo is a professional copywriter and founder of Quotable Copy, a boutique copywriting studio that helps creative entrepreneurs sound good and sell more online.💬 Quote from Sarah: “People don’t buy without a reason why.”🔗 Visit Quotable Copy ​Explore My Websites:Mentorship + Coaching: The Kreate CollectiveWedding + Lifestyle: Kreate PhotographyBranding + Commercial: KM PhotographyFREE Resources Mentioned:FREE Training: 6-Figure StrategyGrab the free SEO swipe file & resources mentioned hereLearn more about Momentum Method + Book a Free Call with Katie!Modern Photographer's Brand Identity Handbook (50-Page Guide!)Kreate Ai Editing Profile Discounts: Aftershoot Free Trial + Editing Profile → TRY IT FREE (Includes 500 free edits)Imagen AI — Get 25% Off + 1,500 Free Edits with code KREATE25 → TRY IT!Imagen samples on my siteAftershoot samples on my siteLet's Connect!Contact KatieInstagramFacebookLinkedInPinterest​Would you be interested in being a guest?Fill out this form!🎁 Grab my free SEO swipe file & resources below: 01) 10 Plug-and-Play SEO Blog Titles + Descriptions for Photographers02) Check out Ep. 4: Your Website Is Not Just a Portfolio—It’s Your Silent Salesperson
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    26 min
  • Ep. 7: You can book a $15,000 Shoot From a Blog Post with Adrienna of Ava and the Bee

    Ep. 7: You can book a $15,000 Shoot From a Blog Post with Adrienna of Ava and the Bee
    Aug 12 2025

    In this powerhouse episode of Focus & Flourish, I sit down with marketing expert Adrienna McDermott, founder of Ava and the Bee, to break down the exact strategies that helped one photographer book a $15,000 shoot from a single blog post.

    We dive deep into how blogging, SEO, and buyer psychology can transform your website from a ghost town into a client-generating machine, without paid ads.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Does blogging actually work?” or “How do I get found on Google?” — this episode is your blueprint.

    What You’ll Learn:
    • Why blogging is still one of the most powerful tools for photographers
    • How SEO really works (and why most photographers are doing it wrong)
    • The exact structure of a high-converting blog post
    • How to tailor your marketing to different buyer types using the DISC model
    • Why location-based content and long-tail keywords are your secret weapon
    • The tools Adrienna swears by for effortless keyword research

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    Explore My Websites:

    • Mentorship + Coaching: The Kreate Collective
    • Wedding + Lifestyle: Kreate Photography
    • Branding + Commercial: KM Photography

    FREE Resources Mentioned:

    • FREE Training: 6-Figure Strategy
    • Grab the free SEO swipe file & resources mentioned here
    • Learn more about Momentum Method + Book a Free Call with Katie!
    • Modern Photographer's Brand Identity Handbook (50-Page Guide!)

    Kreate Ai Editing Profile Discounts:

    • Aftershoot Free Trial + Editing Profile → TRY IT FREE (Includes 500 free edits)
    • Imagen AI — Get 25% Off + 1,500 Free Edits with code KREATE25 → TRY IT!
    • Imagen samples on my site
    • Aftershoot samples on my site

    Let's Connect!

    • Contact Katie
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest

    ​Would you be interested in being a guest?

    • Fill out this form!

    🎁 Grab the free SEO swipe file & resources mentioned in the show here.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 2 min
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