{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Empowered Photographer Podcast with Elena S Blair","title":"What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Photography Business 15 Years Ago","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":386,"description":"In this heartfelt episode, Elena reflects on her 15-year journey as a photographer and the lessons she wishes she had known when starting out. From embracing the slow growth of success to the importance of mentorship, marketing strategies, and honing your craft, this episode is filled with wisdom for photographers at any stage of business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by comparison or unsure where to put your focus, Elena's perspective will guide you toward building a grounded, sustainable, and meaningful photography business.\n\nWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:\n\n * Why success takes time and why that's okay\n * The power of ignoring comparison and focusing on your path\n * How mentorship can rapidly accelerate your growth\n * Why social media isn't everything (and what to focus on instead)\n * The underrated power of email marketing and SEO\n * Why school photography can transform your income quickly\n * How practice and creativity are foundational to your success\n\nLinks & Resources:\n\nPhotography Business Roadmap Freebie [http://elenasblair.com/family-photography-business-roadmap]\nMarketing the Right Way [https://elenasblair.com/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-my-photography-business/]\n\nConnect With Me:\n\nFollow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elenasblair_photography/?hl=en]\nJoin my Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1823216771316654/]\nVisit my Website for More! [http://www.elenasblair.com]\n\nSubscribe & Review:\n\nIf you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps the podcast reach more photographers like you. 💛","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/T9fTtFxi-wTX2ElYsuHla0gwFL7OfG80c2EP2erHiP0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Vj/ZGMzNGU1MDkxMmEz/NDhlODFlODhiY2Ni/MWQ0My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}