Podcast
Passion With Purpose - Photography Podcast, Creative Business, Six Figure Photographer
Hosted by Nathan Chanski - Photography Business Coach · EN
If you're an aspiring wedding photographer or established creative business entrepreneur and you’re looking for value-packed photography education, wisdom, and real talk about how to run your biz, this is the place for you!
I’m a wedding photographer/business coach who went from quitting my 9-5 to pursue full-time photography, started out making less than a thousand per wedding to booking six figs/year, and learning SO much along the way that I'm bursting at the seams to share with you. See you right here twice week (M & W) and hit that subscribe/follow button so you never miss a thing!
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She's 25. Hit $120k this year (so far). Here's how... (with BB Student Olivia DAmato)
4d ago00:30:57Tap to summarizeWant to build a business that supports your FUTURE LIFE goals? Perfect. Today I sit down with Olivia, a student in my Business Blueprint coaching program, to dive into her journey from burnout to intentionally growing a six-figure photography business, why saying “no” creates better opportunities, and how focusing on the right clients—not more clients—changed everything.Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiFollow along with Olivia: Website: Stately PhotosInstagram: @statelyphotos
Transcribe →The "middle-class" photographer is dying. Get out now.
2w ago00:19:50Tap to summarizeThe middle class is disappearing... and photographers who keep doing what everyone else is doing are going to feel it first. "Average" is going to feel like POOR in the photography industry in a few years, and if not, it already does.First time home buyer age has now risen to a whopping FORTY YEARS OLD. This is one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded. If I could sit across the table from my 24-year-old self, this is exactly what I'd say. If you're tired of surviving, settling, or wondering why your business still isn't creating the life you want, don't skip this conversation. This is where you turn the car around.Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Utah photographer goes from $30K to ~$100K. (Business Blueprint story with Cescily Hyde)
3w ago00:37:03Tap to summarizeWhat if your biggest breakthrough comes after your hardest season? In this episode, I sit down with Business Blueprint student Cecily Hyde to share her incredible journey of faith, perseverance, and business growth.In this episode:Growing through difficult seasonsBuilding a business while raising a familyWhy lowering prices helped create momentumThe mindset shifts that changed everythingTrusting God in businessReaching six-figure momentumGet all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiHyde Photo and Film's Links:Instagram: https://instagram.com/hydephotoandfilmWebsite: https://hydephotoandfilm.com
Transcribe →Listen to this before your next wedding or photoshoot.
4w ago00:22:07Tap to summarizeTHIS is the episode to listen to before your next wedding, photoshoot, or event. Pre-wedding jitters? Listen to this episode.Feeling a bit "meh" about the work? Listen to this episode.Just not super exited to drive there? THIS EPISODE.Wedding photographers and lifestyle photographers alike, this one's for you. I got some huge, encouraging, and practical perspective shifts for you today. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →“I’m doing everything, but still no results.” Here’s why…
Jul 100:37:32Tap to summarizeIf you feel like you're doing everything right but still aren't seeing inquiries, this episode is for you. I've been there, and I want to tell you why it hasn't all clicked yet. • Why marketing can feel like it's not working • The power of slow, consistent growth • Building know, like, and trust • Why you could be "Three Feet from Gold" without knowing it.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Booked, but burned out? This one's for you. (Live Coaching Call with Dana Mann)
Jun 2400:22:35Tap to summarizeFeeling burnt out in your photography business? Booking wedding photography left and right, but feeling like you're running on empty because of how much you have to book to reach yout goals? Worried that RAISING your prices is just greedy?In this live coaching session, I sit down with wedding photographer Dana Mann to talk about overbooking, fear around charging more, and how to build a sustainable business that honors both your clients and your faith. We unpack the tension between hustle and stewardship and why faith over fear may be your next step.• Overcoming burnout in a growing business• Raising prices with confidence• The fear of slowing down• Building a sustainable workload• Faith, stewardship, and trusting God with your businessIf you've been running on empty, this conversation will encourage you to rethink what's possible and create a business that serves both your clients and your life.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiLinks from Dana: Dana's Website:https://danaphotoco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danaphotoco/
Transcribe →Does the Bible say that money is evil?
Jun 1700:49:36Tap to summarizeIs pursuing money wrong for a Christian? Do you feel a nagging GUILT for wanting to raise your prices, or build wealth? Let's talk about it.I share my personal journey, unpack key biblical passages, and explore the difference between stewarding wealth and loving it.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Hot take: creating “for Instagram” vs “for the client.”
Jun 1000:26:55Tap to summarizeIs getting the shot "for Instagram" a bad thing? Is taking BTS content at a wedding unprofessional?In this episode, I’m tackling a topic that’s been making waves in the photography industry: should you create for your clients or for your marketing? I share why great client service and great marketing aren’t competing priorities. They can actually strengthen each other when approached with wisdom and balance.• Why “client vs. marketing” is a false choice• The value of sharing your work publicly• BTS content at weddings: when it works and when it doesn’t• Reading the room and serving clients well• Avoiding the starving artist mentality• Building a business that creates impact and freedomMarketing isn’t the villain. When done well, it helps you serve more people, grow your business, and maximize the God-given gifts you’ve been given.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Stop self-sabotaging bigger bookings. (Live coaching call with Taylor of Sun & Soul Photography)
Jun 300:27:33Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt ready for the next level in business but struggled with the confidence to step into it, this episode is for you. In this live coaching call, I sit down with photographer Taylor as we unpack the mindset shifts needed to move from mid-priced weddings into the high-end market. Together, we explore confidence, sales, self-belief, and what it takes to stop standing in your own way.• Transitioning into the luxury wedding market • Confidence vs. competence in business growth • Selling as an act of service • Overcoming imposter syndrome • Handling higher-end inquiries • Getting out of your own wayGrowth often feels uncomfortable, but that's usually a sign you're moving in the right direction. If you've been waiting for permission to step into the next level, consider this your sign.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiConnect with Taylor (Sun & Soul Photo):Instagram: https://instagram.com/sunandsoulphotoWebsite: https://sunandsoulphoto.com
Transcribe →Why you shouldn't panic about AI (do this instead...)
May 2700:31:18Tap to summarizeAnd now for a bit of HOPE surrounding this topic. In this episode, I share the “Heart Nate” side of the AI conversation and why I don’t believe creativity, artistry, or human connection are disappearing anytime soon.• Why people are rejecting certain AI experiences• The growing demand for authenticity and human connection• What creatives should focus on in the AI era• Why I believe human value is increasing, not decreasing• My thoughts on artistry, analog experiences, and personal brandingI hope this episode leaves you encouraged to create boldly, humanize your brand, and lean deeper into what makes your work truly irreplaceable.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
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