Passion With Purpose - Photography Podcast, Creative Business, Six Figure Photographer

Hosted by Nathan Chanski - Photography Business Coach

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Nov 2026

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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!

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November 11, 202635 min

How she booked $50k from Meta Ads (in <3 months)...

Imagine running your first Meta Ads campaign, and getting $50k in bookings in just 2 and a half months... Well, Lacey here, basically did just that. She talks about her first year in business, how she joined the Business Blueprint, and how she DOUBLED her bookings from about $60k/year to $120k/year. How did she do it? Press play to find out. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski Follow Lacey online: Website: https://lacelightstudios.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacelightstudios/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lacelightstudios

November 4, 202625 min

SIMPLE fixes for BIG problems (for photographers).

Low inquiries? Ghostings? Slow-to-book clients? Bad sales calls? Sometimes these photography business problems can feel HUGE, and impossible to fix. But sometimes, those same problems could have VERY simple solutions. Today, we're covering just that. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski

October 28, 202628 min

22 yr-old hits $100k on her FIRST YEAR being a full-time photographer. (Student Spotlight with Isabel Odewald)

What happens when you let go of your plans and trust God with the dream He's put on your heart? In today's episode, I'm joined by wedding photographer Isabel Odewald, who took a leap of faith, dropped out of grad school, and pursued photography full-time. Less than a year later, and after joining the Business Blueprint coaching program, she's booked over $100K in her photography business. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski Follow Isabel online: Instagram: @capturedbyisaphotography Website: capturedbyisaphotography.com

October 21, 202634 min

Changing your niche? Listen to this... (Live Coaching Call with Rayli Rose)

Ever thought of changing your photography niche from families to weddings, or seniors to weddings, or weddings to seniors, etc...? This episode is for you. Listen to this live coaching call with Rayli Rose who is a photographer from Arkansas and who is transitioning from families to Weddings. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski Connect with Rayli: Instagram: @raylirosephotography Website: raylirosephotography.com

October 14, 202621 min

How you can honor God in business...

What an abstract topic: "honoring God" in our photography business. But we're talking about it today! I want to show you a side of the Gospel that doesn't focus on: what you put in your bio how many Bible verses you post if you pray with your clients (all those are great too). Today I'm talking about the simple, quiet acts that often speak WAY louder than words. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski

October 7, 202631 min

If you're waiting for your turn to win, this is for you. (Student Case Study with Chrissy Jamie)

"When is it my turn to win?" That's the question Chrissy, a wedding photographer and videographer, was asking herself not just a year ago. She knew the ropes of photography, but her business was stuck at around $50k/year, and nothing was changing. Finally, she took a chance on learning business, trusted the Lord with her decision, and joined the Business Blueprint. This year, she already hit $100k by September (with many months to spare). Find out how she did it... Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski Follow Chrissy Jamie online: https://cjamie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissyjamie.cc/

September 30, 202621 min

I don't hide prices as a photographer anymore. Here's why...

If you've been unsure of WHEN and HOW to send your pricing to clients, this episode is for you. It's not as simple as "share everything on your website" or "share nothing." There's a balance we have to strike between "showing it all" and keeping some cards close. I will break down, step-by-step, how/when (and *IF*) to present your pricing on your website, and beyond. No more guessing. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski

September 23, 202624 min

"The other photographer can do it cheaper." (live coaching call with Rebecca Z)

Have you heard this from a client? "The other guy can do it cheaper." or "They have an all-in-one package for the venue, photographer, and planner." blah blah blah. We've all heard these types of objections from clients probably at least once in our careers, and so how do you still win over the client, even when you're NOT the cheapest option? In this live coaching call with a photographer named Rebecca, we tackle exactly how to handle these situations, what to actually say back to them, and how to attract a better client in the first place. Press play to listen. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski Rebecca's links: Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccazphotos Website: rebeccazphotos.com

September 16, 202619 min

5 signs you’ll be a successful photographer.

These are the traits/signs that separate the winners from the losers. After coaching & meeting hundreds (or thousands) of photographers at this point, I can spot the ones who will be successful, even when they are early on in their growth. Don't have these traits yet? No worries. You can start implementing them as soon as today. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski

September 9, 202631 min

"How do I speak to my ideal client?" (live coaching call with Holly Jones)

Today's episode is a live coaching call with podcast listener, Holly ( @lumiere_photographie_ and lumierephotographie.com ) who asks me all about how she should "speak to her ideal client" as the industry tells us to do. But what does that even mean as a photographer? We break all of that down in this episode with tangible, tactical, and mindset shifts that will help you do the same thing Holly has set out to do. Get all the info for Nathan’s Signature Coaching Program: THE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT Questions 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/nathanchanski