How to Plan a High-End Fashion Shoot That Gets You Booked in 2025
If you’re wondering why your portfolio isn’t landing you the jobs you want in 2025, this episode is a must-listen. I’m walking you through the exact process professional, booked-out fashion photographers follow to plan impactful, high-level shoots.We’ll talk about:• Brainstorming ideas that attract your dream clients• Making moodboards that actually guide your shoot• Shot lists, lighting plans, styling and casting• And how all of this sets you apart and helps you get hiredWhether you’re building your first editorial or refreshing your portfolio, this step-by-step process is going to change the game.✨ Free Quiz: What’s Your Fashion Photography Success Score? https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/quiz
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Functional vs Artistic Fashion Photography (and How to Shift Gears)
Most photographers want the dreamy campaign gigs but keep being booked for plain-sailing e-comm. In this episode I explain why—and give you a roadmap for shifting your portfolio (and mindset) towards the work that lights you up.Support the showIf this episode helped, screenshot & tag @oliviabosserteducation on Stories—I reshare every time! ⭐
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Kevin Mason: Making Studio Lighting Simple, Fighting Gatekeeping, and The Future of Photography
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Mason, fashion industry consultant and creator of Easy Studio Lighting, to talk about simplifying lighting, working in big e-commerce studios, fighting industry gatekeeping, and how AI is reshaping the future of photography.Kevin shares incredible insights for photographers at every stage of their journey, from lighting hacks to the power of teamwork and how to stay relevant in a changing creative world.Topics covered:– Kevin’s career journey from e-commerce studios to YouTube success– How to make lighting setups simple, effective and stress-free– The importance of collaboration on set– How to future-proof your creative skills in an AI-driven industry– Building storytelling into your photography portfolioConnect with Kevin here: https://www.youtube.com/@easystudiolightingMore from Olivia: www.oliviabosserteducation.com
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Guided Journaling Session: Releasing The Starving Artist
This guided journaling session led by Olivia Bossert focuses on helping individuals, particularly photographers, to release limiting beliefs about money and embrace a more empowered mindset. Through a series of prompts and reflective exercises, participants are encouraged to identify negative beliefs, transform them into positive affirmations, and take actionable steps towards financial confidence and creative freedom.Get the Notion prompt dashboard here: https://oliviabossert.notion.site/Starving-Artist-Journaling-Prompts-1df73dbd3cfc80a18406f3269f961e58?pvs=4Chapters00:00 Introduction to Guided Journaling Session00:56 Releasing the Starving Artist Mentality09:32 Transforming Negative Beliefs about Money17:10 Grounding New Beliefs in Action25:45 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Can You Be Both a Photographer and a CEO?
Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life — one minute you’re in creative flow, and the next you’re knee-deep in invoices and admin? In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about what it’s like to balance the dreamy, intuitive side of being a fashion photographer with the structured, strategic side of running a business. I’ll walk you through what’s worked for me, from time blocking and batching to rituals and mindset shifts. Whether you’re feeling burnt out or just struggling to switch gears, this episode will help you find your flow again — both creatively and professionally.Get my free social media 30 day prompts: https://oliviabosserteducation.myflodesk.com/30prompts
"The Fashion Photography Show" is a podcast dedicated to teaching you how to build a creative, and profitable fashion photography business. Hosted by Olivia Bossert.