Built to Shine
Built to Shine
Taylor Ochsner and Katie Milazzo
Welcome to the Built to Shine podcast. We are your hosts, Taylor and Katie, two dreamers and entrepreneurs at heart who love chasing the light in life. Join us as we come together to share business tips, heartfelt conversations around life and relationships, and how to live life to the full by walking in faith. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected]
25. How to Run a Photoshoot that Captivates Clients
 1.    Prep ahead of time : prep with client, check photoshoot location, keep an eye on weather, outfit ideas, etc.     2.    Set expectations with clients     3.    Get to know each other when you arrive- don’t immediately take your camera     4.    Care more about the people than the shots     5.    Wear a watch and be timely!     6.    Don’t be afraid to be silly and have fun. We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #26. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Dec 11, 2023
9 min
24. Garden Planning Party
Join us in chatting about a Garden Planning Party and how it can be a ray of sunshine in the middle of winter! We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #25.  Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Dec 5, 2023
9 min
23. How to Actually Get Clients for Your Business
We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #24.  Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Nov 20, 2023
21 min
22. What Katie and Cole Have Learned in Marriage
We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!!In today's episode Katie and Cole talk candidly about what they've learned in the last 3.5 years of marriage! We hope this conversation is helpful for you no matter the walk you're on! Thank you so much for joining! Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Nov 13, 2023
22 min
21. How To Book Potential Clients
How to book potential clients: -Hop on the phone! -Good email communication is key. -Beautiful galleries showcased online. -Informational + beautiful investment guides. -Following up... do it! -Make it really simple and easy to book with you. We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #14. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Nov 6, 2023
14 min
20. What We Made From The Garden This Year
Best place to get seeds is Johnnyseeds.com! One of our favorite tomatoes: Citrine Tomato from Johnny's We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #14. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Oct 30, 2023
30 min
19. How To Get Your First Wedding
How to get your first wedding: 1. Second shooting as much as possible 2. Posting your pics online + marketing 3. Associate shoot for others 4. Offer less expensive wedding pricing packages We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #14. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Oct 23, 2023
22 min
18. How To Run a Photoshoot
1.    Prep ahead of time : prep with client, check photoshoot location, keep an eye on weather, outfit ideas, etc.     2.    Set expectations with clients     3.    Get to know each other when you arrive- don’t immediately take your camera     4.    Care more about the people than the shots     5.    Wear a watch and be timely!     6.    Don’t be afraid to be silly and have fun. We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heart felt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! We can't wait to see you next week for episode #19. Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography Www.katiearnoldphotography.com [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected] You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Oct 16, 2023
12 min
17. Pros and Cons to Editing and Outsourcing Your Images
On Today's Episode: Outsourcing Pros: TIME!!!! Get some of your life back  Pour your time into other parts of your business like client experience  You won't be so burnt out so you can show up better for clients  Cons: Depending on if you’re using a program or a person, either way, you’ll have to make adjustments which can be annoying and time consuming -There's a learning curve -Sending catalogs out to be edited can be hard tech wise / storage wise for not so tech savvy people ( like Katie ) Editing your own images Pros: You get to edit the images exactly how you want them to  You have complete control Cons: -Time consuming -Can’t pour into other areas of your business -lose money on the long run Referral link to Imagen AI: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=162795941We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heartfelt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected]  You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Oct 9, 2023
23 min
16. Helping Your Couples Plan Their Timeline
On Today's Episode:  1. Talk them through the different options of having a first look 2. Be ready WAY earlier than you thought you’d need to 3. Talk through wedding party photos together / separate and if they'll want them before or after the ceremony or both 4. Make time to relax before the ceremony 5. Include golden hour photos or another time for shots other than the first look 6. Alone time for the couple 7. Explain how much dancing and getting ready photos they actually need 8. If they're wanting shots with everyone at the wedding, suggest alternative ways to do this ( i.e if couple goes around to each table to say hello, ask for a group photo, have the DJ get everyone on the dance floor for a big group photo, have the DJ play a game where the couple runs up to a table for a quick fun photo ) 9. As about special events happening so you can consider that too like sparkler exits/ shots, fireworks, solo dances, etc. We are so happy to have you here!! Join us every Monday morning for laughter, heartfelt conversations around life and relationships and for business tips. We are so excited to go on this journey with you!! Thank you so much for joining! Follow along: Katie Milazzo @katiearnoldphotography [email protected] Taylor Ochsner @taysikesphoto Www.taysikesphoto.com YouTube: @simplemainekitchen5597 [email protected]  You can always email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Oct 2, 2023
32 min
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