Tired of feeling like you need to remortgage your house to buy quality photography equipment? Think again. In this episode, we reveal five game-changing items you can get for under £20 to significantly improve your skills and efficiency in commercial photography. From must-have gear to mind-altering concepts, we give you the tools and ideas to elevate your work without breaking the bank.

What you'll learn

1. Low-cost gear that transforms your shots: Discover two affordable and essential pieces of photography equipment that will drastically improve how you manage light and capture stunning images, whether you're working with natural light or studio flash.

2. How to see your work with fresh eyes: Learn about two influential books that will change the way you think about your commercial photography and help you develop a deeper understanding of your craft, turning you into a more intentional and creative photographer.

3. The one small investment that could save your shoot: Find out about a simple solution that allows you to see your shots in a whole new way, helping you make real-time adjustments and impress clients with a professional workflow.

Struggling to protect your work and get more clients? In this episode, we chat with award winning travel photographer Nico Trinkhouse who shares his experiences turning a negative situation into a positive business venture.

Three Things You'll Learn

• How his personal journey with copyright led to a new business and a proven way for photographers to get paid when their images are used illegally.

• Why his unconventional approach to blogging has become his most effective marketing tool for finding and winning high value clients.

• How he discovered a business model that is far more profitable than the

On this week's episode, the hosts dive into the world of email marketing and how it can be a powerful tool for photographers to generate leads and grow their business. The conversation goes beyond simple newsletters, revealing how smart strategies can automate your marketing efforts and significantly boost your bottom line.

Three Things You'll Learn This Episode:

• How to Warm Up Leads Automatically: Discover the power of email automations and how to set up a series of emails that build a relationship with potential clients after they download a free resource from your website. You'll learn how to use these sequences to move people from a cold contact to a warm lead ready to book with you.
• The Secret to Retaining Clients: Find out how an automated email sequence can keep you in touch with past clients. By continuing to provide value after a photoshoot, you can increase customer loyalty, encourage repeat business, and sell additional services they might not know you offer.
• The Power of Tags and Triggers: Learn the simple but effective system of using tags and triggers within your email platform to segment your audience. This helps you send the right message to the right person, so you never look unprofessional by sending a promotional email to someone who's already bought from you.

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