We chat with Anna Gadalean aka Gingers Eyes about how her choosing to be intentional about finding inspiration radically transformed her business and her style. We hope by listening you’ll be inspired to do the same. This is a deeper dive into her presentation at Elevate 2023. Hosts:Ash Davenport & Mick Shah from MIKI StudiosInstagram - mikiphotographyFor tickets and more information about the conference visit Elevate.photoSupport the show

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What does it take to create a brand?  Starting a business is one thing, but nurturing one that appeals to a target audience who see the value of investing at a premium price point is quite another.  In this episode videographer and photographer extraordinaire Michael Toman of Story of Eve talks about how he did exactly that and what practical advice he can offer to help us to start being more intentional about our own businesses. Hosts:Ash Davenport & Mick Shah from MIKI StudiosInstagram - mikiphotographySupport the show

Are you struggling with either how to connect with your ideal client?  How to write Instagram captions that sound genuine? Crafting authentic website copy? In this episode, we talk to the founder of Psychology for Photographers and “how to make an irresistible website” Jenika Mckdavitt about all these areas and more.Listen as Ash gets to go on the psychologists' chair and get some emotional therapy of his own.In other words, this was as insightful for us as we’re sure it will be for you.Hosts:Ash Davenport & Mick Shah from MIKI StudiosSupport the show

Crafting and working on your brand can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Today amazing family photographer and educator Anna Hardy talks about some practical steps to not only identify your ideal client but also the process of creating a brand that will resonate with themHosts:Ash Davenport & Mick Shah from MIKI StudiosSupport the show

Will you control money or let it control you?  When she found herself £30K in personal debt, Rhiannon Llewellyn knew change was needed. In this episode, she talks about the steps she took to get out of it and now always be in surplus.  Now a qualified financial coach she is helping  others to do the same.Hosts: Ash DavenportMick ShahSupport the show

The things we never really want to talk about but should.  It’s not sexy but necessary! As creative business owners, there are a whole load of areas we should be keenly aware of when managing our money in the present, preparing for the future and at the same time making sure we protect everything we have going forward. In this episode, we chat with Tom Williams from Williams Wealth Management about why.Hosts: Ash DavenportMick ShahSupport the show

Creating the lifestyle you want, determining meaningful life goals and why making your money work and grow can help get you there.    Money is like water, leave it and it will stagnate and evaporate.  Keep it flowing and it can be an asset to help finance the lifestyle you want.  In this episode, we talk to Tanner H Hicks about his thoughts on this.Hosts: Ash DavenportMick ShahSupport the show

Season 1 - Diversification. Episode 3 - Ami RobertsonThe final episode on diversifying your business takes a look at the mental health and self-care aspects. Ami Roberston is one of the most inspiring and busiest photographers we know.  From dealing with anxiety, being in an abusive relationship, therapy and mental health challenges whilst still being able to run a wedding photography business whilst homeless to expanding the amazing Woman and the Wolf personal branding business in the middle of a pandemic whilst in the middle of a 600 miles walk raising money for a charity very close to her heart -  she’s seen and faced it all. She talks about the ongoing challenges she faces whilst still being able to successfully grow and adapt her businesses as she moves forward.  You are sure to be inspired!HostsAsh DavenportMick ShahSupport the show