Hey Lovebugs Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sierra Brook
This is my little corner of the podcast world where we will dive into all things weddings, elopements, education & community. With each episode I hope to provide education on the wedding industry that can be beneficial whether you’re newly engaged or a photographer looking to grow. If you love a good chat and want to cultivate community over competition, then this is the place to be!
In this episode I just want to catch up, talk about what I have been up to lately & what you can expect in season two.
Highlights:
- Lots of travel coming over the next year including one of my bucket list locations BALI
- Fostering a new puppy
- Burn out & how it's all too real
- Client gifts & Client relationships
- Brand partnerships
All my love & chat with you soon!
Website: https://sierrabrookphotography.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
Hey there lovebugs & welcome back!
Today I got the chance to chat with Courtnie from Bloom & Boom florals. Not only is she the sweetest soul EVER but she is also an amazing artist when it comes to floral arrangements. This episode is geared towards not only creatives but brides as well & chats all about how to find the perfect florist for you.
Takeaways:
- Find a florist that you can personally connect with as they are a key part of your day
- Use Instagram & Pinterest as a search engine & mood board inspo
- When you feel defeated don't forget to treat yourself kind & know that one bad day isn't the end
Find Courtnie Here:
https://bloomandboomflorals.com
https://www.instagram.com/bloomandboomflorals/
Grab the Instagram Guide:
https://sierrabrookphotography.myshopify.com/products/instagram-for-photographers-30-days-of-content-ideas
Follow along on the Gram:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/?hl=en
xoxo chat soon
Looking to grow your Instagram but don't know where to start? No worries babe, I got you.
In this episode I go over the ins & outs that have worked for me and not worked at all this past year.
A summary:
Ins: Reels, Hashtags, Consistency
Out: Lives, Fake follows, Quantity over Quality
Want more on all things Insta + 30 days of content ideas, grab my guide here:
https://sierrabrookphotography.com/education
Follow along for more:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
Imposter Syndrome is one heck of a monster to tackle & in todays episode I go over defining what it really means, how it can harm not only you but your clients as well & a few ways to fight it!
References shared in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/1400221625/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655406098&sr=8-1
PDF on Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Follow along on Instagram for more!
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
Today we chat all things Pinterest for photographers specifically within the couples & wedding industry. I highly recommend grabbing a paper and pin for this one because Meg spills a whole lot of goodies that I am just STOKED for you to hear. As always here's some takeaways & a summary of what we chat about.
- Optimizing your Pinterest
- What Pinterest favors & what it "dislikes"
- How blogging plays a vital role in your Pinterest strategy
- Growing on Pinterest, how long does it take & the best strategy to see results
To see an example of advertising on Pinterest I have dropped mine here:
https://www.pinterest.com/sierrabrookphotography
Get in touch with Meg below:
https://www.instagram.com/leanonmeg/
https://www.leanonmeg.com
Follow along with me for more:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
https://sierrabrookphotography.com
xoxo, chat soon babes
Hey there sugars,
In todays episode I am speaking to the soon to be brides all about why an intimate wedding just might be the best fit for them. If you have debated hosting an intimate wedding or feel as though you'd like to know more about it & what your options just might be then hang tight cause this episode is for you!
Key points from this episode:
- Intimate weddings are 75 guests or less (in my opinion)
- If you're looking to splurge on the honeymoon than an intimate wedding just might be for you
- There are multiple different options ranging from backyard, air bnb & courthouse
Some examples of what an intimate wedding can look like:
https://sierrabrookphotography.com/2022/05/25/downtown-los-angeles-modern-elopement/
https://sierrabrookphotography.com/2021/10/01/planning-an-elopement-in-joshua-tree-national-park/
Follow along on Insta for more:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
Lovebugsssssss,
Do I have a TREAT for you! I am so excited to be chatting with not only one of my favorite human beings but also a HUGE part of my business. Courtney Pike with CPProductivity is joining me today for a little chat about how a virtual assistant can scale, grow & phenomenally help you within your business. Sometimes it can feel like you're wearing all the hats & you don't want to give up any control because you feel like once you do you're no longer "genuine" or "authentic". I can assure you that does not have to be the case.
Some key takeaways:
- Virtual Assistants not only help with social media but can also help with day to day things like email, blogging & calendar management
- Setting boundaries within your business is HUGE & can help avoid mainstream burn out
- Blogging is A GAME CHANGER for viewership & "searchability"
Connect with Courtney here:
https://www.instagram.com/cpproductivity/
Follow me along on the gram here:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
xoxo, chat soon
Hey there lovebugs!
In todays episode I get to chat with Dani from Itspapercliche all about community, calligraphy & overcoming imposter syndrome. We go over her story, how she got started and how navigating her business through the pandemic actually helped by giving her the time to focus on being intentional about her work.
Some key points from this episode:
- It's always better to just be nice
- Imposter syndrome is an ugly monster that pops up every once and awhile but doesn't have to steal the show
- As photographers being aware of the small things during flat lays & details make a world of difference
- As a bride, investing & connections with an invitation suite designer is huge for the simple fact that it is a tangible reflection of your beautiful day that you can cherish longterm.
To check out Dani even further head over to her Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/itspapercliche/
Follow me along on the gram for day to day chats & updates:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
xoxo, till next time
Hey lovers & welcome back to my little corner of the podcasting world.
Today we are diving into all things attracting your ideal client & building a portfolio that speaks to them. Some key takeaways from this episode:
- Niche down & find out who your ideal client is
- Style a shoot & your portfolio around them
- Bring your ideal clients vision to life so that they are capable of seeing themselves within your frame
Grab my freebie ideal client worksheet here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFBQ8zxi7I/l426g8OpelkbUNDmD0Z62w/view?utm_content=DAFBQ8zxi7I&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Follow along on insta for more:
https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
Hello Lovebugs!!!
I am so glad you're here and joining me on this journey. I cannot wait for all the goodies in store & hope you will stick around for them as well. This is a space where we will cultivate community, educate each other & talk all the nitty gritty on weddings & elopements.
To follow along for more check out the gram here: https://www.instagram.com/sierrabrookphotography/
& my website here: https://sierrabrookphotography.com
all my love to ya, xoxo