This week's episode is all about your website's home page! Alex Collier, a brand and web designer, joined me to talk about the importance of a well-designed homepage, common mistakes photographers make when designing theirs, the importance of including clear and compelling calls to action, and more. Alex also shares her formula for creating an effective homepage that you don't want to miss out on! Takeaways The homepage is the first impression and should capture attention and establish trust, while the services page is more conversion-driven and provides detailed information. Common mistakes ..read more

Today I'm sharing what's inside my endometriosis toolkit! These are things I use when I'm at home and on-the-go to make chronic illness life a little more manageable. Takeaways Having an endometriosis specialist perform a hysterectomy surgery can provide better outcomes. Items like heating pads, ergonomic seat cushions, and proper shoes can help manage pain and discomfort. Using an e-reader instead of physical books can alleviate hand pressure and make reading more accessible. Staying hydrated with a water cooler and water bottle is important for managing inflammation. Cannabis products can ..read more

In this episode, I'm re-sharing my journey with endometriosis and how it's shaped both my personal life and my business. Living with a chronic illness has its own set of challenges, but I'm sharing how I've learned to manage symptoms and prioritize self-care along the way. Join me as I discuss the importance of support from healthcare professionals and the impact of streamlining business processes to enhance the client experience. Whether you're facing endometriosis or any chronic illness, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for navigating life and business with resilience ..read more

Let's be real - showing up on social media is exhausting and the return on investment isn't worth it. Candice Coppola joins me on the podcast today to talk about how photographers can use email marketing in an almost passive way to start generating more sales from new and existing clients.  Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/candice-coppola-email-marketing/ Support the show Lets be friends! Wedding Photography Unfiltered Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonne TikTok - https://www.t ..read more

This week I'm interviewing Cameron and Tia about the use of AI in the photography industry. We chat about our excitement and hesitations surrounding AI and share some of our favourite tools, as well as diving into the impact it can make on your client experience, your business, and your life overall. Takeaways AI tools can save photographers time and increase productivity, allowing them to focus on their areas of expertise. Using AI in content creation, such as email subject lines and blog post meta descriptions, can streamline workflows and improve efficiency. AI tools for photo and video e ..read more

Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility educator and the owner of Mabely-Q, joins me for an interview this week! We talked all about the importance of accessibility for photographers, ways to improve accessibility online, and being adaptable to client needs.  Takeaways Accessibility should be a top priority for all business owners, particularly in the wedding photography industry. Small business owners face challenges in incorporating accessibility due to limited resources, but that doesn't make them less necessary. Improving accessibility online involves using questionnaires to underst ..read more

Make sure you're investing your money in the right places so you're never left feeling like you've been scammed. Laylee Emadi joins me for an interview to talk all about red, beige, and green flags to watch out for in a creative educator! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/redflags-laylee-emadi/ The Creative Educator Conference - https://simplysandra--layleeemadi.thrivecart.com/the-creative-educator-conference-2024/ (affiliate link!) ******************* Laylee Emadi Website - http://layleeemadi.com/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/laylee_emadi Support the show Lets be friends! We ..read more

On this week's episode, I'm talking all about an easy way to up-level your client experience without having to spend any money or add any extra work to your plate. Sound too good to be true?! I promise, it's not! Show Notes Coming Soon... Support the show Lets be friends! Wedding Photography Unfiltered Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonne TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysandrayvonne ..read more

HoneyBook and Pic-Time made a huge announcement this week, and I'm so excited I decided to do an impromptu podcast episode to tell you all about it! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/honeybook-pictime-integration Save 50% on your 1st year of Honeybook - https://share.honeybook.com/Sandra Get an additional free month of Pic-Time - https://lifeisbeautifullondon.pic-time.com/referral or use code C5QS5E Support the show Lets be friends! Wedding Photography Unfiltered Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered Instagram - https://www.instagram.com ..read more

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your wedding photography business, it might be a good sign that you're ready to start outsourcing different aspects of your work. It can be scary to get on board with but there's so much freedom that comes along with it, and today on the podcast I'm joined by Sara Monika to talk all about it. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/outsourcing-sara-monika/ Today's episode is brought to you by Imagen.AI - Get 1500 Free Edits - https://imagen-ai.com/?v=0j&ref=sandrahenderson Support the show Lets be friends! Wedding Photography Unfiltered Facebook Commu ..read more