Storytelling - Not Just Taking a Photo with Deevo

It’s true. Photography is less about taking a photo and more about building a sustainable business with sound practices and procedures. Deevo joins me to chat about growing his own businesses and why he’s always known that it’s about more than just taking a photo.

We’re diving deep into his actual business practices and why it’s important to have processes that take your customer from inquiry through the final product. In fact, he never even considered building a photography business until he had a terrible experience with his wedding photographer.

It was then that he realized he absolutely could do it better.

But not without help. After building up the business and creating a streamlined machine, he realized that he needed help. Not just any help though, the right help. Which is when he learned a lesson in placing people in the right positions for them.

This was an amazing conversation. From top to tail we cover it all and even dig into the mindset it takes to build a successful business. One of my biggest takeaways? It’s all a work in progress. We are constantly working on ourselves and that progress shows itself in our businesses.

So, what are your takeaways from this discussion?

In This Episode:

[00:59] Deevo shares his background and businesses.

[03:36] Listen as Deevo discusses why he believes it’s not just about taking a photo.

[06:34] “Photography is the vehicle that allows me to create my craft.”

[10:47] There is a difference between taking a photo and creating a photo.

[12:09] His process from the first contact with a client through the final product.

[14:39] “If you are marketing to everyone you are speaking to no one.”

[19:03] Why you need to find talented people to help you grow your brand.

[24:03] Deevo talks about working for his business instead of running his business.

[27:20] Jenn believes you should outsource everything you can.

[34:29] We live in an instant gratification world and we’ve grown lazy.