#103: How to Thrive in Branding Photography (and other tangents)
We’re back! (Well, for one special bonus episode anyway!) In this episode, we dive into branding photography trends for 2025, discuss why mini branding shoot days are a fantastic addition to your photography business, and, of course, go off on plenty of entertaining tangents! If you’re a photographer looking to pivot into brand photography, add a new revenue stream, or fill your quieter months, this episode gives you insight into how mini branding shoots can help you build a thriving, sustainable business. In This Episode, We Cover: Why mini branding shoot days are a game-changer – profitable, great for marketing, and an easy way to get in front of more clients. Brand photography trends for 2025 – what’s changing, what’s staying, and what clients are looking for now. How the branding photography industry has evolved – from pricing shifts to what clients now expect from their shoots. Why visibility is more important than ever – and how photographers can help their clients show up with confidence. And our usual mix of laughter, stories, and behind-the-scenes chat! Want to learn how to run successful mini brand shoot days that will grow your business? We’re hosting a live masterclass on Monday, 3rd March 2025 where we’ll dive deep into running mini branding shoots profitably and seamlessly. 🎟️ Book your spot now: https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/MINIS/ Thank you Studio Ninja for sponsoring this episode. Just use the code STUDIONINJA50 to get 50% off your first 12 month subscription. https://www.studioninja.co/ LINKS AND RESOURCES : - The Art & Business of Personal Brand Photography – Our self-paced course on everything you need to build a successful brand photography business. Get 10% off with the code SHOOTEDIT. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/course/ - Brand Photography Posing Guide – Take the guesswork out of posing your clients. https://courses.vickiknights.co.uk/courses/brand-photography-posing Get 10% off with code SHOOTEDIT. CONNECT WITH US: Follow Vicki on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab Vicki’s free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Join Vicki at her Visibility Retreat: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk Follow Eddie on Instagram: @eddie.judd.branding Lightroom presets and training: https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/ 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it, tag us on Instagram, and let us know what you think!
Trailer for new podcast 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'
Take a listen to the trailer for Vicki's brand new podcast, 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights'. In this new podcast, Vicki unwraps the layers of getting visible and building a truly personal brand while staying completely and utterly you. With solo episodes packed full of tips and advice to help you get visible with confidence, and authentic, relatable chats with inspiring guests - this trailer gives you a taste of what to expect from the podcast. You can listen to the podcast by searching for 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for your support! Follow Vicki Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab the free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility
#102: The juggle, editing, visibility & diversifying your business
We're back with a summer bonus episode for you! We know we said that we were pausing the podcast indefinitely at the end of last year, but after all of your lovely encouragement, we decided to pop back for a chat to update you on what we've been up to this year. We talk about the mental load/juggle and some tips on dealing with it, editing, visibility and why it's important to diversify your business during an economic downturn. We hope you enjoy it! Make sure you follow us to see what we're up to. Follow Vicki on Instagram @vickiknights.branding and grab her free visibility guide and get monthly visibiity inspiration and tips to your inbox. https://vickiknights.co.uk/ Follow Eddie @eddies_store and grab her free Lightroom keyboard shortcuts here https://eddies-store.click/free-keyboard-shortcut-guideOur Repeat Recs: Vicki - Wiser than Me podcast, especially episode 2 with Isabel Allende Brené Brown talk - Why your critics aren't the ones who count https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk Eddie - Threads from Instagram and the BBC episode where they discussed invisible mental loads https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001nvld? See the details of our exciting Branding Retreat in Barcelona this November - https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/retreat-barcelona/ Did you know we have a course The Art and Business of Personal Brand Photography. If you would love to succeed in this fast-growing genre, check it out here. https://shooteditchatrepeat.com/course You can get a 10% discount by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT' You can get a massive 50% off Studio Ninja, the most user-friendly studio management software on the market. Use the code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get 50% off your first year's subscription. https://www.studioninja.co Thanks for listening! Email: hello@shooteditchatrepeat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat
#101: Photography chats, reminiscing, laughter (& a few tears!) with Vicki & Eddie
Here it is - after 5 years, 100 episodes, 2 awards and 250k downloads - here is our last episode (for some time anyway!) We recorded this at a fancy recording studio in London (ooh get us!) We had a great time reminiscing and listening to all of your lovely messages. This chat is filled with lots of laughter and a few tears too! Make sure you follow us to see what we're up to in the future: Follow Vicki on Instagram @vickiknights.brandingFollow Eddie on Instagram @eddies_store Also, please join our mailing list and we'll then tell you about the exciting things we're getting up to in the future, together or individually. We have our branding retreat in February which we're excited about. Join our list and you'll find out if we run more retreats or workshops. We chat about the following topics in this episode: - how to find great locations for branding shoots - the future of the family photography industry - what were our favourite episodes of the podcasts - what was the most powerful thing we learnt from a guest on the podcast And lots lots more! Check out all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. Did you know we have a course The Art and Business of Personal Brand Photography. If you would love to succeed in this fast-growing genre, check it out here. You can get a 10% discount by using the code 'SHOOTEDIT' Thank you to Panansonic Eneloop Pro batteries for their support of this series. And a shout out to Bespoke Beginnings for their support. See their website to find out more about their bespoke printed products including packaging details, stationery and marketing materials. A huge thank you to our sponsor Studio Ninja for sponsoring this episode. The most user-friendly studio management software on the market. Use the code 'studioninja50' at checkout to get a massive 50% off your first year's subscription. Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription to Shootproof galleries by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT. All that's left to say is a huge thank you to all of you who have listened and supported us over the past 5 years. We love the community we created and we appreciate you all so much. Email: hello@shooteditchatrepeat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training https://www.eddiesstore.co.uk/product/lightroom-virtual-quick-fix/ Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class Https://vickiknights.com
#100: All of the things no-one else is talking about with Kristen Kalp
We have a treat for you for our 100th episode! This is Shoot Edit Chat Repeat, the podcast for people photographers. Hosted by two leading UK photographers, Vicki Knights & Eddie Judd. We're chatting with Kristen Kalp about all of the things no-one is talking about. Kristen is a teacher, healer, and business coach who helps people create lives of meaning. She facilitates long-lasting change with the help of simple techniques, gentle presence, and laughter. She's published a bunch of books as both an author and a ghostwriter, she's enjoyed speaking gigs, retreats, and workshops in 17 cities and in 6 countries around the world. We talk to Kristen about all of the things no-one else is talking about - it's a raw and profound interview that we know will get you thinking. We talk about the vulnerability of running a business, the fake side of the industry, why Kristen has come off social media and lots more. This is a no-holds bar chat with lots of f-bombs throughout, so if you have children around then please pop your headphones in! Kristen Kalp website Repeat Recs Vicki - Studio Ninja - use the code STUDIONINJA50 to get a massive 50% off your first 12 months subscription Eddie - On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty Find out here all of the ways we can help you in your photography business - from posing guides, courses and 121 mentoring. Thank you to Panansonic Eneloop Pro batteries for their support of this episode. Thank you to The Design Space for sponsoring this episode. Click here for lots of free information about how to be the boss of your own website and for 20% off all their products. Thank you to Folio Albums for their support of this episode. Use the code ‘SHOOTEDIT’ to get 40% off a studio sample album. Thank you to Shootproof online galleries for sponsoring Repeat Recs. Get 25% off your first 12 months subscription by using the code SHOOTEDITCHATREPEAT. We'd love to know what you think of this episode. Email: hello@shooteditchatrepeat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoot.edit.chat.repeat/ Eddie Judd's Lightroom 121 virtual training Get your hands on Vicki Knights’ FREE 20 min business online class with her 8 steps to a thriving photography business