This week on the podcast I’m sitting down with Ean Cuenca (@cuenca.creative) and this conversation is SO good if you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or confused about showing up online.

Ean shares how he approaches social media as storytelling instead of just posting… and how that shift completely changes the way people connect with your work.

We talk about what people get wrong about content, why chasing bookings without building relationships first doesn’t work, and what it actually looks like to create connection through a screen. This isn’t about hacks or trends. It’s about intention, people, and telling stories that make someone feel something.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but it’s not converting, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and a more grounded way to approach your content.

We also get into what Ean is planning for his guided shoot at Photo Camp :)

You can follow along with Ean at @cuenca.creative

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This episode is all about networking… but not in the weird or forced “hand out business cards” kind of way.

I’m sitting down with Noella, who somehow knows EVERYONE lol. When she came to Charleston, we grabbed lunch and she already knew so many of my photographer friends. Then at WPPI, it felt like every person we ran into knew her too.

So I had to ask… how??

In this episode, we’re breaking down what networking actually looks like in the photography world, what people get wrong about it, and how to build real relationships that don’t feel fake or transactional.

We talk about what to do when you walk into a conference or retreat and don’t know anyone, how to follow up after meeting people, and how to actually turn those first interactions into genuine friendships.

We also get into why this matters more than you think. Not just for your business, but for your experience in this industry as a whole.

If you’ve ever wanted to put yourself out there more but didn’t really know how to do it in a way that feels natural, this one’s for you :)

Connect with Noella:
@noellaandres

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What does it really take to pivot and grow a photography business?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with @paigesmithphoto, who attended the very first Photo Camp, and it’s honestly so special to see how far she’s come since then.

We’re talking about what her business looked like back when she came to that first camp, when she was primarily shooting seniors, and how that has evolved into building a wedding photography business. We chat bookings, automations, pricing, creativity, and community.

If you’re in a season of growth, pivoting your niche, or trying to figure out your next step, this conversation will give ya some encouragement :)

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Merch, Presets, & More: https://www.alexblakeeducation.com/

PHOTO CAMP INFO 🌊⛺️ https://www.photocampinfo.com