104: Underwater Couples + Brand Photography with Taylor Walston

Ever wondered HOW photographers get those *incredible* underwater shots you see all over Instagram?Well, wonder no more!This week I’m getting ALL the juicy details from pro underwater photographer, adventurer & ocean conservationist, Taylor Walston, as she takes us behind the scenes of her business and shows you *exactly* how she does what she does…You’ll learn…How Taylor got into underwater photography and the key moments which changed her life and set her on her path [4.24]Why following your curiosity and making decisions that are aligned with your soul is crucial for building a unique, uncopyable business that you love (plus why no experience ever goes to waste!) [11.08]The one common piece of influencer-marketing advice that Taylor strategically ignored (and yet was still able to blow up online) [12.51]How to get started with underwater photography, gear recommendations, and the key safety principles you need to understand BEFORE getting started [19.39]Knowing your limits & capabilities in the water, hiring support, and how to build skills such as breath-hold work to help you in the water (whether in a pool, lake, ocean or otherwise) [24.24]A sneak peek into how some of those incredible shots you see on Instagram are created and the gear that will allow you to recreate them for yourself [30.04]How Taylor approaches underwater couples experiences from the planning & concepting, to shooting, to prompts & poses, and generally creating an amazing (and safe!) experience for her clients [36.51], [46.12]Taylor’s approach to brand work and how to market yourself to big brands even if you don’t have a large social media following or you’re just getting started [49.31]Why being in flow as a photographer, whether in water or on land, is so important to your craft [44.27], [55.46]I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! It feels so good to learn about a whole new area of photography and it certainly got my creative juices flowing ;) About my guest:Taylor Walston is a full time adventurer and underwater photographer & educator based in Hawaii. She loves documenting love and using her work to spread awareness for ocean conservation. To find out more about Taylor, be sure to check out the links in the show notes below.RESOURCES + LINKS:Taylor Walston's Website - https://taylorwalstoneducation.com/shop Taylor Walston's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorrwalston/ My Online Photography Courses for YouOutsourcing Made Easy: Learn how you can have more time freedom AND financial freedom as a portrait/wedding photographer. Sign up for the waitlist here now! (doors reopen once a year)Crystal Clear Marketing: Learn how you can attract and book your dream photography clients - Sign up here!Intuitive Storytelling for Wedding Photographers: Learn how you can storytell like a pro on wedding days - Sign up here!Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphotoSubscribeIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Click here to leave a review!With love + gratitude,Sara