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Photographers, you have GOT to stop looking at what everyone else in the photography industry is doing and deciding their success means you need to be more like them. And apparently I need to take my own f*****g advice lmao In this Quarter 3 recap of Hybrid Hangout, I'm getting vulnerable about comparison, confidence, and what happens when you spend too much time around people in the photography industry who make you question everything you love about your own business.  We're also talking about growing a wedding photography and videography business through blogging and SEO, why I love selling hybrid photo and video packages and multi-day wedding coverage, and how much I've loved watching my education clients become incredible photographers and videographers. I'm also sharing what happened when my August Hybrid Hub launch completely flopped, how I've been navigating depression and burnout, and why September continues to kick my ass every single year when I'm trying to balance wedding photography editing with building two businesses. Quarter 3 was full of beautiful weddings, incredible people, some really f*****g hard moments, and a lot of reminders to put my eyes on my own paper. If you've been comparing yourself to other photographers, questioning your business, or struggling to keep up during busy wedding season, come hang out. I think you'll find a lot to relate to in this one. Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

How do you get more referrals, attract your ideal wedding photography clients, and build a photography business people actually love working with? Quarter 2 gave me some pretty f*****g good reminders that your client experience and the way you treat people are a huge part of your marketing strategy. In this episode of Hybrid Hangout, I'm recapping April, May, and June, including a Glacier National Park elopement that led to a Hawaii referral, a very revealing experience hiring two business coaches to serve my Hybrid Hub members, and a hilarious interaction with one of my wedding couples that reminded me why being yourself is one of the best things you can do for your business. We're talking about word-of-mouth marketing for wedding photographers, building a personal brand that attracts the right people, and why your clients remember so much more than the photos and videos you deliver. I'm also getting into my struggles with workaholism, learning to enjoy the freedom of being self-employed, raising my kids in Montana, the books I've been reading, and approximately 70 trips to the dentist. Come hang out and let's gossip about Quarter 2, the weird shit that running a photography business teaches you, and why serving the hell out of people will always be one of my favorite marketing strategies. Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call focused on what it really takes to grow your photo and video business. Shay breaks down the difference between buying education and actually doing the work, why consistency matters more than motivation, and how to stay in integrity with your goals even when it feels uncomfortable. We also get into work-life balance, overthinking vs action, building vendor relationships, using YouTube for search, and simple ways to move your business forward without getting stuck in perfectionism.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call about showing up for your marketing even when you don’t feel like it. Shay talks through the tension between real life, heavy emotions, and still needing to run a business that makes money. This conversation covers why being searchable matters, how silence impacts your growth, and how to keep moving forward without abandoning your values. It also ties back into the Hybrid Hub marketing system and getting your February long-form content planned and ready so your business keeps working for you.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call focused on weekly marketing execution and staying consistent when client work starts piling up. We talk about why marketing can’t sit at the bottom of your to-do list, how to prioritize growth alongside editing and inquiries, and what it looks like to stay in integrity with your marketing system. Shay breaks down the weekly expectations, batching content for February, and how small, consistent actions compound into real bookings. If you’ve been pushing marketing aside because you’re busy, this is the reset.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call where we’re working through monthly marketing execution in real time. I walk through batching blog posts, turning them into YouTube videos, simplifying your workflow, and getting content out without obsessing over perfection. We also talk about selling video to photo-only clients and why consistently reminding them leads to more bookings. If you’ve been overthinking your content, procrastinating, or waiting to feel ready, this is your push to follow the system, stay consistent, and let your marketing compound.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call where we’re working through quarterly marketing planning in real time. I walk through how to take your yearly revenue goal, break it into a quarterly target, decide what you’re selling, and actually map out your content so it gets done. We get into batching long-form content like blogs and YouTube, using SEO to rank, and building a system you can follow instead of winging your marketing every week. If you’ve been inconsistent or feel behind, this shows you exactly how to reset, get focused, and start executing.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a Hybrid Hub marketing mastermind session focused on building a repeatable marketing system and the mindset required to stick with it. I break down why identifying as “bad at marketing” keeps photographers stuck, how to shift into a testing mindset, and how consistency drives real results over time. We get into setting clear goals, choosing a specific keyword to rank for, building a yearly marketing plan, and creating a system you can actually follow. If you want to grow your photography or hybrid photo and video business without relying on random content or guesswork, this episode walks you through the structure that makes it happen.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

You offer photo and video. You're proud of it. You're building something real.  But your website looks like a photography business. Your Instagram bio says photographer. Your pricing guide separates photo and video like they're two completely different services from two completely different people. And every month you wonder why couples are only inquiring for photos.  This episode is the answer to that question.  In this episode, Shay breaks down exactly how to market yourself as a photo and video business — so that every single place a potential client lands, they immediately understand what you offer, they see the value of both, and they have a clear, frictionless path to book both. No more hoping people notice. No more video living in a hidden corner of your website. No more making clients solve a mystery to figure out what you do.  In this episode:  How to make your photo and video offer visually obvious the moment someone lands anywhere in your world Why you have to say photographer and videographer everywhere — out loud, in your bio, on your website, in every header — and stop introducing yourself as just a photographer How separating photo and video into two different offers is training your clients to choose one Why mixing video clips into your Instagram carousels changes how your audience sees your business The pricing guide mistake that's making couples choose a lane before they even understand what buying both looks like How to make the combined photo and video offer feel like the obvious, complete upgrade — not a menu of add-ons Why you have to repeat your message 80 to 100 times before your audience truly understands what you do The difference between posting more content and making your content actually do its job Why video is not just a deliverable — it's your marketing, your proof, and your first impression all at once Resources mentioned:  Hybrid Hub — Shay's coaching program for photographers building a hybrid photo and video business → hybridhangout.com/book-a-call Video Upsell Starter Kit (free) → hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Connect with Shay: Instagram → @hybridhangout  DM Shay your exact video offer, your price, and where you're presenting it. She wants to hear what you're building. Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call focused on prioritization, workflow, and scaling a photography or hybrid photo and video business. I break down the difference between urgent tasks and the most important actions that actually move your business forward, how to follow a structured system from shooting to editing to marketing and sales, and what to focus on when adding video to your services. We also get into Super 8 filming tips, clip length, delivering content to clients and vendors, and how to stay focused when everything feels overwhelming.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

You're booked. You're delivering beautiful work. And you're still stressed about money at the end of every month.  The problem isn't that you need more weddings. The problem is that the weddings you already have aren't worth enough and a simple, clear video offer is exactly how you change that.  In this episode, Shay breaks down the exact framework for structuring, pricing, and presenting a hybrid photo and video offer that couples can actually understand, genuinely want, and easily say yes to.  IN THIS EPISODE:  Why making more per wedding starts with your offer structure — not more marketing How to make your hybrid photo and video offer feel like the obvious choice for every couple Why couples already believe video is valuable — you just have to stop apologizing for it Why you don't need a big production team or cinematic films to start selling video now How to increase your income per wedding without adding a single extra date to your calendar Why your pricing guide has to make video feel like a normal part of your process The exact language to use when presenting your hybrid offer — and what to stop saying immediately The separate pricing guide mistake that was costing one Hybrid Hub student thousands per booking How to use video as proof and marketing before anyone even fills out your inquiry form 🎁 Grab the free Video Upsell Starter Kit → https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit  Ready to build your hybrid offer with real support? Book a free 1:1 strategy call → https://hybridhangout.com/book-a-call  📲 Connect with Shay on Instagram: @hybridhangout  If this episode made you realize your video offer is buried, too vague, or sitting in an "I'll do it if they ask" zone — leave a rating and review and screenshot it to DM to @hybridhangout. Shay wants to hear from you.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub marketing mastermind call focused on how photographers can batch social media content in a way that leads to inquiries and bookings. I break down how to organize captions monthly, batch creative weekly, and use three types of short-form video—talking head, aesthetic, and trending—to support a clear marketing system. We also cover why captions drive results more than visuals alone, how to stay searchable on every platform, and how to create consistent content without burning out.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

You've been interested in video for a while. You know it could grow your business. You love the idea of a stronger offer and more income per booking.  But you're still waiting.  Waiting until you feel less awkward. Less busy. More skilled. More certain. More ready.  In this episode, Shay is calling that out directly — and breaking down exactly why the photographer you're waiting to become is built through behavior, not confidence. The stories you keep telling yourself about video aren't just thoughts. They're instructions your brain is following every single day.  This is the mindset episode Hybrid Hub students needed to hear, and now it's yours too.  In this episode:  Why the stories you tell yourself about video create the behavior that follows — and why that's the real problem The identity shift that has to happen before video becomes a profitable part of your business Why confidence is not the starting point — it's the end result of doing the worHow you're already making video more complicated and dramatic in your head than it needs to be Why you understand more about video than you're giving yourself credit for How video can make you money before a single client ever pays you for itWhy you should be hybrid shooting every session — whether clients are buying video or notThe Five Clips Method: wide, long, close up, detail, and B-roll — and why it makes your galleries more dynamic tooWhy you can't become known for something you're hiding How to talk about your hybrid photo and video offer clearly — and why shrinking when you pitch it is costing you bookings Why feeling awkward and clunky at the start is proof you're growing — not a sign to stop Resources:  Hybrid Hub — Shay's high-touch coaching program for photographers and videographers → hybridhangout.com/book-a-call Video Upsell Starter Kit (free) → hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Taylor Swift Songwriters Hall of Fame speech → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F8O-0uvQDQ Connect with Shay: Instagram → @hybridhangout  DM Shay a voice note with the story you're replacing and the behavior you're committing to this week. She wants to cheer you on.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking If you’re editing video and still scrambling for music, you’re wasting time. I use Artlist for every project. It’s high quality, searchable, and made for client work, with music and sound effects in one place. No licensing stress, no digging. It just makes editing faster. Check it out with my link: https://artlist.io/referral/e40b6464-8735-4bab-bb2e-6694f74d9175 Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub marketing mastermind call about short-form content for photographers and hybrid photo and video business owners. I walk through how to write searchable captions, why captions matter more than pretty content alone, and how to connect every Instagram Reel, TikTok, or short-form video back to your SEO strategy. We also get into hooks, calls to action, batching captions, using AI without watering down your voice, and creating content that leads people toward an inquiry instead of chasing likes.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!

This episode is a repurposed Hybrid Hub coaching call about turning big photography business goals into clear next steps. We talk through overwhelm, accountability, posting your work before you overthink it, finishing video projects, managing time, following up after sales calls, and using the most important next step to keep moving. There’s also coaching around imposter syndrome, showing up online, telling the truth in your marketing, and staying in integrity with the business you say you want to build.  Join free coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking  Join us for coworking every weekday in October: https://hybridhangout.com/coworking If you’re editing video and still scrambling for music, you’re wasting time. I use Artlist for every project. It’s high quality, searchable, and made for client work, with music and sound effects in one place. No licensing stress, no digging. It just makes editing faster. Check it out with my link: https://artlist.io/referral/e40b6464-8735-4bab-bb2e-6694f74d9175 Get the free video upsell starter kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kit Thanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!