In this profoundly personal episode of the Next Brave Step podcast, join Chelsy as she delves into the complex world of capturing the essence of matrimonial bliss through her lens while personally navigating the turbulent waters of divorce. "Navigating Divorce as a Wedding Photographer" offers a candid look into how Chelsy balances the joyous celebrations of her clients with her own journey through separation and self-discovery. As a seasoned wedding photographer, Chelsy shares her unique perspective on witnessing the beginning of others' love stories while her own is coming to a close. She op ..read more

In this episode of the Wise Photographer Podcast, we focus on the critical role of blogging in the world of photography. Whether you already have a blog or are considering starting one, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We address a common concern: an outdated blog might signal to potential clients that you're no longer active. But there's much more to blogging than just staying current.   We explore how blogging is not just about showcasing your latest work; it's a powerful tool to build trust with prospective clients. Through your blog, clients get to know your style, appro ..read more

Connect on Instagram Complete Show Notes Trello for Photography As photographers, we have the blessing of being able to work from home for 90% of our job.  This sounds like an amazing concept, we get to start our day whenever we want, yoga pants are always acceptable, and no makeup is required. You get to be home with your kids to watch them grow and make memories! You can travel if you want, and have complete control right!  There is an overwhelming sense of freedom as if you could accomplish almost anything. The flexibility of being a photographer and deciding your own schedul ..read more

Welcome back, my friend! How are you! I’ve missed you guys.  I know things kind of abruptly stopped for the wise photographer podcast, and I’m sorry for that.  But I had to take a step back for my mental health.  This spring, when COVID 19 hit, I suddenly had a lot on my plate. Between becoming a homeschool teacher overnight, moving our greenhouse online, calving, and helping our church navigate streaming online, I started to feel overwhelmed.     before COVID was a pandemic Then the first few cases of COVID hit our tiny community and sent me over the edge.&nb ..read more

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Next Brave Step Podcast, where we delve into the power of understanding and embracing your core purpose – your ‘why’. This episode, titled “Unlocking Success: How Finding Your ‘Why’ Transforms Your Life & Business,” is not just a conversation; it’s a journey into the heart of what drives us. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: The Concept of ‘Finding Your Why’: We explore the transformative concept of ‘Finding Your Why’ and how it serves as a compass for both personal growth and business success. Personal Stories and Insights: I share my own e ..read more

Today we are chatting all about client workflows.  So what is a client workflow? I want to quickly break this down so you know exactly what it is I’m talking about today! For me when I talk about client workflow, it's a list of all the steps that you do to book your client, get them ready for their photoshoot, deliver your images, and what happens after that.   Listen in as I break down the essentials of a workflow and how they can change the process and easy for your business!  Sign up for the worksheet here!  ..read more

Ever wondered how other photographers are able to show up on Google? Today, I'm sharing with you the 3 different ways that you can show up on Google. I discuss the importance of showing up on Google and what it can do for your business in terms of exposure and more clients, as well as the different steps and actions you can take today to begin working towards being on the first page.   Working on showing up on Google does take some time, I'll admit that, and at times it can feel a little cumbersome but eventually, you'll see the rewards of putting in the work and it'll all pay off.   ..read more

Summary   In this episode, Chelsy discusses her experience with upper limits and the challenges she faces as she launches her podcast and other ventures. She shares her struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, and procrastination, as well as technical issues and budget constraints. Chelsy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and having a support system to overcome these upper limits. She encourages listeners to take action and push through their own upper limits in order to create the life they want.   Takeaways Upper limits are self-imposed barriers that prevent us from rea ..read more

In this inspiring episode, Chelsy Weisz delves into the power of vision boards as tools for manifesting dreams. The conversation covers the concept of vision boards, the science of visualization, and practical tips for creating effective vision boards, both physically and digitally. Key Points: Introduction to Vision Boards [00:01:00]: Exploring vision boards as visual representations of dreams and goals. Importance of vision boards in providing inspiration and motivation. Scientific Backing of Manifestation Concepts [00:02:00]: Discussion of growth mindset and self-fulfilling p ..read more

Hey, guys, this is a little bit of a different podcast then what we have been doing lately. Today I’m going to be chatting about recent events. But as a quick little PSA, if you are listening around little ones I would suggest popping in some headphones. While there is nothing graphic or explicit in today’s episode I just want you to be aware that we are going to be chatting about the COVID 19 virus and its implications on our lives and communities, and I know in our household our first grader has been listening to a lot of this and its starting to take a toll on her, so we are being very dili ..read more