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Hello Storyteller Podcast
by Megan Boggs & Melissa Ortendahl
Hello! Welcome to the Hello Storyteller Podcast!Introducing Melissa Ortendahl + Megan Boggs, two bi-coastal Boss-Babes who met online 6 years ago in a photography group.This podcast is a verbal representation of our online educational community, Hello Storyteller. We are here to (hopefully) inspire and motivate you to create ART! We share our own highs + lows as Creatives and Moms, interview fellow creatives that inspire us, and offer tips and advice on running your own creative business. We chat, we laugh, we share tidbits of our knowledge, but most of all we have FUN! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/support
Episodes
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102. Tips On How To Be A Successful Second Photographer in the Wedding Industry
Hey Friends Well, summer's over. Time to get back into the regular work schedule. Which means more episodes coming! But we also want to talk about the dos and don't of being OR having a second shooter at a wedding. Are you the primary and want a secondary? Or are you looking to get into more...
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101. Pro Talk Tuesdays
Hey Friends! If you're not over on the Facebook Group, why not? Every Tuesday we take questions from the community and give out real answers from our pros. Questions from you. Answers from us! This time, we thought we would ready a few of those answers for the show. So buckle in. We're about to...
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100. The 100th Episode
Hey Friends! Whoa! This is it! The 100th episode of Hello Storyteller. Wow. Who would have thought we could make it this far?!? Amazing. We've alluded to it before, but this week we're going to give you the origin story for Hello Storyteller. The whole thing. From the Academy to the podcast to…
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99. Wedding Etiquette 101 - How Not To Be THAT Guest
Hey Friends Passionate subject today. As some of you may be aware, there are things that happen at weddings that really light your fuse. But for the rest, here is a brief list on the things that can really ruin a wedding whether it's from a guest or a vendor. So take this episode, this list, and...
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98. Getting Reel Organized
Hey Hey Hey it's time to talk about getting organized. REEL organized. Get it? Yeah. We're cool. We're talking about memory card organization, Reel organization, instagram, and even touch on a little making money. So check it out. Plus, we want to plug this handy dandy little device again because...
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97. Let Summer Begin
Hey Friends This week it's all about summer. Summer and then kids. Summer, and the kids, and capturing those moments. They're getting older. Maybe wiser. Definitely more annoying... kidding. But you don't want to be stuck wishing you could capture more of those moments. Get them now. We reflect…
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96. Hello Storyteller Membership
Hey Hey Friends Today we want to talk about Hello Storyteller Memberships and why you might want to consider getting one. What is a membership? What does it include? Well... definitely listen to the episode and get the FULL details. But here's a quick run down: 25% off all workshops and full...
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95. Passion to Profit Part 3
Hey Friends Today we're going to talk more about getting that business going. Welcome to part 3 of our passion to Profit series. We want to talk more about the behind the camera stuff like finding the ideal client (and what that means) and customer relationship management (CRM) software. Then, we...
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94. What's Up Summer
Hey Friends! It's that time again. Rolling in to summer. On the horizon we see family get togethers, trips, time outside, children.... so many things to bring the camera out for. So we felt it's time to talk about some of the summer courses we have out AND a whole mess of courses that are coming...
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93. Hello Pro! Creatives Program
Hey Friends! Today we really REALLY want to talk to you about the Hello Pro program. This program really snaps my photos.... closes my aperture... flashes my bulbs? What we're trying to say is it is a great way for all of our listeners who want to take that next step with the Hello Storyteller...
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92. Passion to Profit Part 2
Hi Friends Sorry for the delay. Mel finally got her voice back enough to record an episode. Yay. Today we're continuing the passion to profit series by talking about money math, customer experiences, and capping off with a list of photo things you can do that aren't just taking pictures of people...
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91. Catching up with the Kids (w/special guest Skipper)
Hey Friends Spring break is winding up and summer is just around the corner. So we want to just take a moment and catching up with the kids. How we make money off their bad habits... just kidding... kinda. How we get past the travel grumpies. Some ideas for photographing them this time of year.…
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90. Passion to Profit Part 1
Hey Friends It is with heavy hearts that we announce that this will be the final set of episodes for Hello Storyteller. We wanted to get the last big message out there so we're doing a series called Passion to Profit that walks through the biggest steps, key points, and takeaways of turning your...
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89. This or That
Hey Friends! We're on a roll!!! This week we wanted to have a little fun with a This or That style game but rather than just SAYING this or that we're going to try and get the other's this. Along the way we'll be offering some tips lighting, composition, and all that fun stuff. So listen in!…
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88. Spring In Yo Face
Hey Friends Quick episode this week. Spring is (almost) here and we're bringing you some tips, tricks, and tools you can use to get the most from your spring photography. We're talking presets. We're talking lessons. We're talking umbrellas. Even a new course coming in on how to get the best…
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87. Creative Getaways
Hey Friends. Listen in as we talk more about the Creative Getaway. Very VERY important stuff. Not just for that desire to travel to exotic locations. But that's fun too. But also as a way to fuel the creativity inside. But there are still ways to get the most out of these getaways that don't come...
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86. Your Branding and You
Hey Hey Friends This week we wanted to talk about branding. What it is. What it's for. How to make the most of it. And why that's important. Your identity and visibility are very important when it comes to selling your photography or any small business. It's part of how you can make your self…
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85. Pivoting and Growing
Hey Friends Today we want to talk about changing focus within your business. We've previously done an episode on pivoting during lockdown and this is a bit of a continuation of that. But it could also be thought of as growing. or changing focus. or pivoting. You know what we mean. We get to…
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84. Landscape Photography with Gina Yeo
Hey Friends We're really excited this week to welcome back Gina Yeo. She is an amazing landscape photographer living in the Canadian Rockies. What better backdrop is there? She's going to walk us through some fo her history, her tips for getting those amazing landscape manual shots, and then a…
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83. Criticism Vs Feedback and How to Approach Each One
Hello Friends. We've all been there, right? Someone has said something about our art or product or person... and maybe it's not all unicorn rainbows... so now what? Well that's what we wanted to talk about today. What we do with and about feedback is very important. Individually, we're all...
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82. Winter Academy Update
Hello Friends! Mel is flying solo today to give you a winter academy update. We're going to talk about a bunch of courses that can help your photography now, help your business now, and some that are coming down the way. Thanks for listening! Courses mentioned in this episode: A Year in the Life...
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Episode 81: Palm Springs or the Importance of Creative Get-Togethers
Hey Friends! This is a weird one. Why? Because we recorded this one FACE TO FACE...IN PERSON... TOGETHER... It was so much fun. Which brings us to the topic at hand: how important it is to have in-person creative get togethers. When we get together with our fellow creatives, it fosters an energy…
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80. Year of the New
Hey Friends! Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2022? We can. Boy can we ever. A lot of great announcements coming in the new year. Things with the academy. Things with our own businesses. Things in person (fingers crossed). So listen in to hear what's coming new and what to look forward to for...
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79. Goal Setting
Happy Holidays Friends! This is going to be our final episode for the holiday season. Quick Break but then RIGHT BACK TO IT! After reflecting on this last year, we really want to thank everyone involved with the Hello Storyteller Podcast and The Academy and all of our followers. Thank you so…
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78. End of Year Gear
Good Tidings to All! No... that doesn't sounds right. Hey Hey Hey. It's the end of the year. And though we aren't tax experts by any means, now is the perfect time to take advantage of holiday sales and any tax write-off capabilities they might offer you. So we're talking about some of must haves...
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77. A Few of Life's Lessons
Hey Friends! In this episode, we get down to talking about a few of life's great teachings. Or maybe the lesser teachings. What's we've learned since owning a dog. Giving agency to our children. And how an a meal cost THAT much?!?!?! Oh... that's why. And more! So tune in for some laughs (that...
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76. Gettin All Holiday-y Up In Here
Hey Friends! The holidays are just around the corner. No really. Look at the date. They're about to happen. But that's ok. Because we've got you covered. In this episode we're going to talk holiday traditions, tips for getting those holiday shots, new equipment, and more! Plus, stay tuned for the...
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75. The unthinkable has happened
Hey Friends So... after years of never saying it was going to happen, it did. We got a dog. Crazy right? In this episode we talk about how we got there, our history with animals, our current animals, and the kids with animals. We're taking a break from work and just... enjoying what it's like to…
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74. Academically Minded
Hey Friends! As we roll into Fall and Winter, we want to take a moment and let you know some of the great offerings from the Hello Storyteller Academy that you can get right now to help with all your seasonal needs. Things like getting that perfect food picture, photo flashes, and manual vs auto...
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73. Kids and Technology: Where are your limits?
Hey Friends! Kid today, AMIRITE? The technology they're growing up with is outstanding. But where do we draw the line? And at what age? We want to go over a few different technology options that we use to help limit our children's exposure while also making sure they are safe and getting what…
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72. Kid Session Pro Tips for Parents and Photographers
Hey Hey Hey Hello Friends. Today we're going to talk about the best ways to work with children and the tips and tricks that work if you're a parent, if you're the photographer, or if you're both! We're talking food. We're talking bribes. We're talking psychological manipulation. Only in the best...
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71. Get thee to Yosemite
Hello Friends! This week we're talking wonders of Yosemite. Seriously. It's amazing. If you haven't gone, you absolutely need to. However, there are a couple things you might want to check first. Like the park website. It's going to let you know what areas/roads are closed. And that will be...
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70. Make Time for You
Hey Friends We're going to take a bit of a relaxing day today and talk about work / life balance. Whether you're corporate or self employed, it's important that you're doing what you need to do for you. Say no to weekend work. Take a bath. Put vegetables on your face. Blame your partner. Whatever...
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69. Traveling for Photography
Hey friends! This week, we want to talk about traveling and photography. Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, solo or with the family, we have some tips, tricks, and gear that can make or break your photo travel experience. Gear mentioned in this episode: Wandrd Backpacks...
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68. Keeping your Business in Focus
Hey Hey Hey! This week we're all business. There's a lot packed into this episode so if you're starting to make the move from hobby to pro, you'll want to listen in. We want to talk about some of the big broad concepts here and no doubt expand on them in future episodes. Things like: finding your...
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67. Everything Fall
Hey Friends! This week we want to talk about everything fall. The big "F's". We're talking Family Fun Times. We're talking Fall Photos Shots. And we're talking Food. We're talking a lot of food. Front to back. Soups and roasts and bread... Now I'm hungry. Head on over to the Hello Storyteller…
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66. If it feels awkward, you're doing it right! with Jessica Byrum
Hey Friends Jessica Byrum joins us today! We're sooooo excited. We get to talk about starting photography from literally ground zero and being self taught, what it's like to be bringing up a family and postpartum, and what are some of the great things we can accomplish when we simply have time....
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65. Get the Most from the Academy
Hey Friends! We're got a lot today. We're talking moms. We're talking school. We're talking about how we keep it all together (do we?). And we're talking about the Academy and all the current lessons you can take or what new ones are coming down the inter-streams. Or maybe you would like to…
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64. The REEL Challenge with Back to School Photos
Hey Friends! It's time to get an update on our Instagram Reels Challenge. Haven't started yet? That's ok! You can start at anytime as long as you run for 30 days. AMAZING! Give our previous episode "Instagram Reels for Reals" a replay to learn more about the challenge. Plus... It's Back To School...
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63. Instagram Reels for Realz
Hey Friends! This week we're talking about the future! And by the future we mean the future of video. And by the... any way. We're talking about Instagram Reels! Instagram's answer to TikTok. So if you're already fully committed to the platform, this is a way o stay WAY ahead and make the…
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62. Mastering the Family Vacation
Hello Friends! Summer break is almost over but the best vacations are yet to come. So we've put together some tips and stories for ways that you can grab those last little bits of summer with your family and really squeeze the most out of them in the most efficient control taking way possible.…
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61. Would You Rather.....?
Hi Friends Megs and Mel spend this episode playing a rousing game of "Would You Rather" covering topics family to photography. Perfect spots? Shooting with only an iPhone? Vacation with or (gasp) without your family... find the answers to these and more PLUS a rapid fire bonus round at the end.…
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60. Welcome to the Show!
Hi Friends! We're a week in to summer and boy do we feel it! We're going to run down what summer has been like and what's coming up. Yes days. Traveling. Maybe a little new camera and session talk. How about Benson and Stabler? They're Here Too! We get in to it all so stick around! Then leave us…
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59. Engaging with the Summer
Hey Hey Hey! School's out and you want to get those fun summer vacation photos. But you're not sure what to do. So we got a few words for you. The F word, the B word, and the... O word. Focus, Balance, and Organize. In this episode, we talk about how to get the most out of your summer fun pics…
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58. Get Your Copy Right with Rachel Greiman
Hi Friends! Does your website copy seem stale? Not holding the attention that you want? Do you want to change it or better yet, have someone else change it? We have the solution for you! Rachel Greiman from Green Chair Stories sits with us and gives us all the info for freshening up that drab…
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57. Summertime with Meg and Mel
Hello Friends. We wanted to take this episode and just chat about what's coming and going. We got a chance to do some new shots in a wonderful studio in the Boston area called The Newburyport Studio (https://thenbptstudio.com/). Seriously, not a bad photo can be taken there. We HIGHLY recommend…
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56. Hello Kids!
Hello Friends! We're very excited about this week's episode. But before we get into that, we want to apologize for the odd sounding quality. Our normal recording service was down but we were so excited about getting this information to you that we had to (JUST HAD TO) fine a way to record. So…
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HS Vaults: Magdalena Bartkowska
Hello Friends! This is it! The last of the unreleased episodes. Phew. Feels so good to get them out there. On this episode we talked to Magdalena Bartkowska about her new memoir and what it's like to work with editors, to get it published, and just the entire process that goes along with creating...
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HS Vaults: Eileen Lamb and the Autism Cafe
Hello Friends This is part 3 of 4 for our 2020 quarantine series. In this episode from the vaults we interview author and photographer, Eileen Lamb. Eileen is the force behind The Autism Cafe (https://theautismcafe.com/en/) a blog where she talks about what it is like to raise an autistic child...
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Episode 55 - Softballs and Self Portraits
Hey Friends! Want to know what the lighting is going to be like in a location later? Well, have we got a tool for you. Sun Surveyor (https://www.sunsurveyor.com/) will help you figure out what the outdoor lighting is going to be like ANYWHERE. That can especially help if you want to get those...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello! Welcome to the Hello Storyteller Podcast!Introducing Melissa Ortendahl + Megan Boggs, two bi-coastal Boss-Babes who met online 6 years ago in a photography group.This podcast is a verbal representation of our online educational community, Hello Storyteller. We are here to (hopefully) inspire and motivate you to create ART! We share our own highs + lows as Creatives and Moms, interview fellow creatives that inspire us, and offer tips and advice on running your own creative business. We chat, we laugh, we share tidbits of our knowledge, but most of all we have FUN! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/support
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Megan Boggs & Melissa Ortendahl
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