Postcard Podcast

We all know the off season can be a time of unease and peace, all at once. In this episode, Rachel and Madison dive into some of the ways they like to spend the off season as photographers -- finding the balance between embracing the time to create and re-sculpt their businesses while also finding rest in the slowness of it. Enjoy.

Melissa Stickney is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Eugene, Oregon. In the episode you’ll hear about her story to becoming the photographer she is today, overcoming doubt, and how to hone in on your style and clientele.

You can find her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_stickney/

In this episode of the Postcard Podcast, Rachel and Madison cover their best pricing tips and how they personally break down what to charge. This episode is quality and full of some secrets you might not have thought of when setting up your pricing guide.

In the first episode of season two, Madison and Rachel go through a Q and A ranging from questions on how to nail your focus, to how to book clients.

How To Nail Your Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywwaokX1vos

This week Rachel and Madison talk all about how they’ve handled the season of reschedules, cancellations, and adjustments in the midst of Covid. There are tips on how to handle it financially, emotionally, and relationally with their clients.

In this episode, Rachel and Madison talk through how to use marketing tactics that are sustainable and will give your business longevity. They go from referral marketing to social media and all the in betweens, as well as giving personal insights into how they first starting getting clients.

In this episode Rachel and Madison share their tips on finding inspiration when in a spell of comparison and the temptation to imitate. They also touch their thoughts on presets and developing your unique style in this big industry.

In this episode Rachel and Madison talk about their journeys with mental health and how it has affected their business. They discuss highs and lows, and how they each have learned the importance of checking in with yourself in order to maintain a thriving business.

Front page features:

https://www.instagram.com/buttebrand/
https://www.instagram.com/tylerknott/

In this episode Rachel and Madison go over their best tips to navigating Lightroom. They talk about gradient filters, sharpening tools, how to use shortcut keys, and to make your experience in Lightroom a breeze. This episode is more on the educational end, and we look forward to offering more episodes that we spill all our photo secrets on.

Front Page Features: https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydani/ + https://www.instagram.com/karissa_kouchis/

In this episode of the Postcard Podcast, Rachel and Madison start by sharing their most cringeworthy techniques from their early days as photographers. You'll then hear them share some of the best moments they've witnessed in their career, the importance of having your "why", budgeting, and how to believe truth when you're struggling with believing lies about your place in the wedding industry.

Front Page Features:

https://www.instagram.com/marcellalaine/

https://www.instagram.com/darling/

On this episode of The Postcard Podcast, Rachel and Madison go down memory lane and tell stories of their (best) worst photo moments and how to handle what is out of our control as a photographer. They also talk about if and when they ever say “no” to an inquiry, the importance of having a second shooter, and how to hire your dream wedding photographer.

On this episode of The Postcard Podcast, Rachel and Madison discuss what their lives would be like if they weren’t photographers, the importance of branding, how they rest, and a special story involving dread locks. If you are interested in the branding artists we referenced today, head to: oldcitymailroom.com or darcynellis.com. FRONT PAGE FEATURES: @bryanbowensmith and @scottthepainter

In this Episode of The Postcard Podcast, Rachel and Madison talk about being a good question asker, what they wish people knew, traveling and how to find the best places to explore, and what they define as a good work day. So many subjects discussed, this is a loaded one. Enjoy!

In this episode Rachel and Madison share why they named their podcast "Postcard", the difficulties of being a wedding photographer, time management, perfection vs efficiency, working at your own pace and acknowledging limitations. There are also bits of insight on how they shoot for consistency and why! Enjoy.