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Beyond the Image Podcast

Apr 28, 2026

“What are your rates?” It sounds simple, but most photographers fumble this moment and cost themselves money in the process. In this episode, we break down why answering too quickly puts you at a disadvantage and how to take control of the conversation instead. You’ll learn the key questions to ask before giving a...


Apr 22, 2026

Should your pricing be public… or is that quietly limiting your business?

In this episode, I break down the real impact of listing your rates online. Not just from a convenience standpoint, but from a positioning and revenue perspective.

Because while publishing pricing can filter inquiries, it can also create a...


Apr 16, 2026

This episode is a direct response to the conversations, debates, and hot takes sparked by two recent reels that hit a nerve. The question seems simple on the surface: who should pay who, the model or the photographer? But once you peel it back, it exposes a much bigger issue around value, expectations, and how people...


Apr 7, 2026

In this episode, we’re breaking down a problem that’s quietly holding the photography industry back—ego.

After watching a photographer get flooded with hateful comments on their work, it became clear that much of what gets labeled as “critique” isn’t actually constructive feedback at all. It’s insecurity,...


Apr 2, 2026

When a client takes one creative’s bid and shops it around to get someone else to undercut it, they’re not evaluating based on value, vision, or fit, they’re turning it into a race to the bottom. That devalues the work across the board.

And on the flip side, a photographer who’s willing to drop their rate just...