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!
16episodes
Episodes
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She books 50% of her clients from Tik Tok!?
1w ago00:41:00Tap to summarizeTikTok isn’t just for trends anymore... it’s becoming one of the biggest opportunities photographers have to get real inquiries and real bookings. In this episode, I sit down with wedding photographer LaRita Fisher to talk about how TikTok completely changed her business and became responsible for 50% of her bookings.• Using TikTok to attract ideal clients • Educational content that actually gets saved • Why portfolio-only content fails • Venue videos that lead to bookings • How consistency compounds over timeNathan’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 Larita online: Instagram: @laritafisherphotographyWebsite: LaRita Fisher PhotographyTikTok: @laritafisherphotography on TikTok
Transcribe →They nearly burned out… then doubled their income in 6 months. (Student spotlight with Kristy & Vic Arias)
2w ago00:43:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, photographers Kristy & Vic Arias share how they went from questioning whether they’d need full-time jobs again to completely reigniting their business and doubling their income in just six months of being in the Business Blueprint coaching program.We talk about faith, marriage, parenting, business burnout, and how showing up authentically changed everything for them.• Losing passion after COVID and becoming parents• Rebuilding their business from the ground up• The power of coaching and community• Why authenticity attracts aligned couples• Setting boundaries and implementing Sabbath rest• Navigating business while raising kidsWhat I love most about their story is how honest and hopeful it is. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or questioning your next step in business, this episode is for you.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 Kristi and Vic online:Instagram Profile: https://instagram.com/kristyandvicWebsite:https://kristyandvic.com
Transcribe →Are you in the "dead zone" of photography pricing?
3w ago00:34:25Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the “middle” with your pricing, this episode will challenge everything you think you know. I break down the truth about the so-called dead zone and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.In this episode, I unpack pricing psychology, client behavior, and how to position yourself to attract the right people.Why price is never just a numberThe different client types at each price tierWhere the “dead zone” idea comes fromHow to know if you’re mispricedHow to escape the middle and growIf you’ve been second-guessing your rates, this will shift your perspective.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →He turned down $25k, then made $300k+. (Student Spotlight with Frankie Chan)
Apr 2900:32:11Tap to summarizeImagine a wedding videographer who goes all-in on alignment, niching down, and grows to $300K+ in a year...Meet Frankie, one of my Business Blueprint coaching students.In this episode, I sit down with Frankie from Salt Shaker Films (one of my Business Blueprint students) who completely transformed his business. From $80–90K on the side, to turning down the wrong clients for him (even to the tune of $25k+ one month) to then making over $300K full-time as a videographer, this is what happens when skill meets strategy and conviction.Scaling as a wedding videographer$300K year after Business BlueprintNiching into faith-based weddingsDemand mindset (“house party”)Turning away misaligned clientsIf you’ve ever wondered what’s possible, this is it.Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTGet my Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!Questions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanskiConnect with Frankie:Website: https://saltshakerfilms.com.auInstagram: https://instagram.com/saltshakerfilms
Transcribe →Emails & Texts that get you booked as a Photographer
Apr 2200:12:53Tap to summarizeThat moment an inquiry hits your inbox? That’s your best chance to book, and most photographers mess it up.In this episode, I give you a simple system to turn inquiries into paying clients with confidence.Respond quickly while they’re excitedPersonalize without overdoing itGive one clear next stepUse urgency honestlyFollow up like a proThis is how you stop losing leads.⭐️Get the Free Inquiry & Follow Up Email & Text Templates Here!⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.Follow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →AI is about to impact the Photography Industry... (my predictions)
Apr 1500:32:08Tap to summarizeAI is here...and whether we like it or not, it’s about to reshape the photography industry in a big way. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I see coming and how you can stay ahead without losing what makes your work human.I’m not here to hype AI. I’m here to prepare you. Because the photographers who adapt wisely will be the ones who win.• AI and the future of post-production • Scaling your workload without burnout • Why shooting skill still matters most • The growing importance of business mastery • How client experience becomes your edge • The risk of getting left behindIf you want to stay top of the industry, you’ve got to be aware, adaptable, and intentional.⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HEREFollow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →How to get more clients to the consult call. (Live Coaching Call with Lacey Muenstermann)
Apr 800:23:25Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt like you’re getting plenty of photography inquiries… but struggling to actually get people on a consult call? In this episode, I coach Lacey through closing that exact gap so she can turn more leads into booked clients.We break down where her process is leaking and how to fix it fast.• Why inquiry → call is the real bottleneck • How to instantly improve your confirmation page • The power of speed + clarity in your response • Pre-qualifying better clients through pricing • Simple CRM tweaks to increase conversionsIf you can get them on the call—you can book them. Let’s fix the gap.⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HEREFollow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →"Where is my breakthrough, God?"
Apr 100:20:51Tap to summarizeWhere is your breakthrough? I’ve asked that question too, and today, I have a challenge AND encouragement for you.I’m diving into what it really means to be faithful with what you’ve been given, and why sometimes the delay you’re feeling is true spiritual development. I’ve lived through seasons of waiting, and I can tell you: nothing is wasted. God isn’t just here to build your business, He’s building you.If you feel stuck, I hope this shifts your perspective and strengthens your faith.⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HEREFollow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Business Bible Study: Nehemiah builds the wall. (Bonus Episode)
Mar 3100:15:55Tap to summarizeWhat if the resistance I feel is actually confirmation I’m on the right path? In this first Business Bible Study, I unpack Nehemiah and what it looks like to keep building even when fear shows up.I walk through Nehemiah’s story and share how opposition, doubt, and pressure often follow calling—and why that’s not a sign for me to stop, but to stay focused and keep going.If I’m in a season of doubt, this is my reminder: keep building.⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HEREFollow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
Transcribe →Let's talk about personality (clients book you for it!).
Mar 2500:22:53Tap to summarizeWhat if your photos aren’t the reason clients aren’t booking you as a photographer? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked factor that truly drives client booking decisions—how people feel around you.I dive into why personality, presence, and connection often outweigh skill, and how you can intentionally grow in this area to book more clients and show up with confidence.• Why clients choose based on comfort, not just quality • The truth about personality growth and neuroplasticity • How to build social confidence through reps • Books, tools, and people that shape your communication • Leveraging your natural strengths to connectIf you take this seriously, it could change everything about how you book and serve in your photography business.⭐️Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINTQuestions about the Business Blueprint? Email info@nathanchanski.co to ask Nathan directly.📄Get my FREE Inquiry Email Response Template HEREFollow Nathan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/nathanchanski
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