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The go-to podcast for maternity, newborn and family photographers looking for insight into the art and business of photography.

Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry educator and best selling author with over 25 years experience working in the photography industry. On this podcast, she's sharing every thing she's learned over the course of her career. No holding back. No gate keeping. Just real talk and honest opinions, even if they're unpopular.

To learn more visit: www.sandracoanstudios.com
Instagram: @sandracoan

Unpopular Opinions with Sandra Coan | A Photography & Business Podcast Sandra Coan

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 27 Ratings

The go-to podcast for maternity, newborn and family photographers looking for insight into the art and business of photography.

Sandra Coan is an award winning photographer, industry educator and best selling author with over 25 years experience working in the photography industry. On this podcast, she's sharing every thing she's learned over the course of her career. No holding back. No gate keeping. Just real talk and honest opinions, even if they're unpopular.

To learn more visit: www.sandracoanstudios.com
Instagram: @sandracoan

    19: Is Sandra Coan Certification Worth It?

    19: Is Sandra Coan Certification Worth It?

    Last week I hosted an “Open House” Zoom call for people who had questions about Sandra Coan Certification, and several of our current members joined the callNow, it’s one thing for me to slide into your inbox and tell you how great Sandra Coan Certification is. It’s another thing entirely to hear what the people who are in the program have to say! Here are some of the take-aways the call!



    SHOWNOTES

    https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/05/21/is-sandra-coan-certification-worth-it/

    LINKS

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification:

    ⁠⁠https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9ab555c6ae⁠⁠

    From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/free-training

    • 48 min
    18: Do You Need a Certification to Be a Successful Photographer?

    18: Do You Need a Certification to Be a Successful Photographer?

    We’re opening applications for Sandra Coan Certification is just two weeks!  And so on today’s episode, I’d love to talk discuss the elephant in the room in regards to that program which is, do you need a certification to be a professional photographer?  And are there any benefits to having one?  Is it actually necessary?  So if you are considering joining the Sandra Coan Certification program, or any other certification program, this episode is for you!



    SHOWNOTES

    https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/05/07/do-you-need-a-certification-to-be-a-successful-photographer/

    LINKS

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification:

    ⁠https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9ab555c6ae⁠

    From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/free-training

    • 12 min
    17: Sandra Coan Certification Review

    17: Sandra Coan Certification Review

    One of the benefits about being in the Sandra Coan Certification program is the opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with me as you work through the program.



    I know a lot of people have questions about what the one-on-one calls are like, so you can listen to one!



    Sit down with me and Laura Watts Walsh to talk about Certification!



    SHOWNOTES

    https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/30/sandra-coan-certification-review/



    LAURA WATTS WALSH

    https://www.instagram.com/laurawattswalshphoto/

    https://www.laurawattswalsh.com/



    LINKS

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification:

    ⁠https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9ab555c6ae

    • 21 min
    16: How To Run a Successful Photography Business WITHOUT Marketing

    16: How To Run a Successful Photography Business WITHOUT Marketing

    I’m going to let you in on a little secret.  I work with over 150 clients a year, and I don’t do any active marketing for my studio.  So, on today’s podcast, I’m going to tell you exactly how I’m able to get away with that… and I’m going to walk you through the exact method I set up for myself YEARS ago, that makes it possible for me to have a successful photography business WITHOUT doing the marketing busy work!



    LINKS

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification:

    https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9ab555c6ae

    From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/free-training

    • 30 min
    15: AI and Your Photography Business

    15: AI and Your Photography Business

    One of the big changes to hit the photography industry recently is AI. Recently, I shared a post in one of my FB groups about how I’ve been using it in my business, and got a comment about how it’s going to be the end of the photography industry and we should all beware. So, on today’s episode, I’m going to share my thoughts on AI: how it hurts us, how it helps us, and how to use it wisely in your photography business



    SHOWNOTES

    https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/16/ai-and-your-photography-business-how-it-hurts-how-it-helps-and-how-to-use-it-wisely/



    LINKS

    Imagen AI

    https://imagen-ai.com/?ref=sandracoan

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • 14 min
    14: The Secret to Success in Your Photography Business

    14: The Secret to Success in Your Photography Business

    The secret to your success is NOT your technical skill.  It is NOT your marketing know-how either. It’s your confidence.Confidence is the key to making your dreams come true. It is the bridge between wanting and having.  

    And on today’s episode, I’m going to share what I’ve learned over the course of my 25 year career about how to get it.



    SHOWNOTES

    https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/04/02/the-secret-to-success-in-your-photography-business/



    LINKS

    Sandra Coan Certification Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Join the Waitlist for Certification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠

    From Doubt to Dollars: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome While Building A Dream Photography Business

    ⁠⁠⁠https://sandracoanstudios.com/free-training

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

ll__zheng ,

Helpful!

Sandra is so genuine and helpful. I’ve learned about business and lighting and her podcast sounds like a conversation I’d be having with a friend.

Czarkman ,

Glad to have this podcast back!

Sandra is an industry expert who makes the complex seem simple. She has a gift for communicating with the listener and her interview subjects. I’ve gotten many gems of information from her podcasts and her website and classes of course. Glad to have her back and commend her bravery she displays by sharing so completely. She knows lighting, posing and business marketing so well and makes it accessible to casual photographers and experts alike.

KellieCoughlin ,

Glad you're back!

So great to hear your voice! You are inspirational to say the least. Looking forward to learning more and connecting with this community. ❤️

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