Jul 27, 2026
If your answer to every slow season is, "I just need more leads," this episode is for you.
The truth is, most photographers don't have a lead problem—they have a client journey problem.
In this solo episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down why chasing more inquiries isn't the answer and why building a...
Jul 22, 2026
You create great work. Your clients love the experience. So why does it still feel like no one knows who you are?
In this episode of Beyond the Image, James Patrick breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions photographers have about growing their business: believing that more followers, more leads, or another...
Jul 14, 2026
What if one of the biggest wastes of money in your business isn't bad gear, a bad hire, or a failed ad campaign?
In this episode, James shares one of the costliest mistakes he's made over the last 20 years: repeatedly hiring lead generation companies that promised a calendar full of qualified prospects. Instead, they...
Jul 10, 2026
Every creative eventually gets the email or phone call they never want to receive:
"We're going to have to cancel the project."
Whether you're a photographer, videographer, designer, or creative entrepreneur, canceled projects can cost far more than just the paycheck. They cost planning time, production hours, reserved...