Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just meh about your business lately? You're not alone. In this episode of Get Your Shoot Together, Kira and Mary get candid about creative burnout, the emotional toll of ongoing change, and what it really feels like to be in a “failure to launch” phase—even when you're busy and successful. They unpack the mindset shifts needed for AI-era marketing, what the Atlas browser could mean for SEO and content strategies, and why optimizing for AI search is about to change everything. Tune in for a real conversation about the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

Listen now and join us on the journey to reboot our creative energy - one honest convo at a time!

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by Kira Derryberry and edited by Joel North.

This week, Kira and Mary dive into the wild world of $15 mini sessions, client expectations gone rogue, and how to deal when someone tries to bully you into handing over your RAWs. They discuss navigating awkward client calls, the dangers of uncalibrated drugstore prints, and why educating every decision-maker matters. The duo also chat about AI’s rise in the photography world from creepy real-looking fake videos to actually helpful editing tips. Plus, they share clever ways to use ChatGPT to match brand consistency for commercial work. It’s a real talk episode full of insight, strategy, and the occasional cat-print sweatshirt.

🎧 Listen now and get re-inspired to hold your pricing ground!

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by Kira Derryberry and edited by Joel North.

Feeling overwhelmed by digital marketing, AI, and all the shiny new tools out there? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kira and Mary dive deep into how photographers can balance learning new tech (hello, ChatGPT and digital ads!) while still running a profitable studio. From grand opening gigs that fund handbag splurges to hiring a marketing assistant and rethinking your Instagram strategy, they’re keeping it real about what’s working—and what’s not. Join us for a convo full of tips, laughs, and the occasional Aperol-fueled shopping story.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to pivot, prioritize, and profit!

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced by Kira Derryberry and edited by Joel North.