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Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

John Mansfield
Photography
Wedding Photography
Film Photography
Photography Business
Gusto
Tax Deductions For Photographers
Patreon
Long Form Sessions
Entrepreneurship
Credit Cards
Email Marketing
Cost Of Doing Business
Investments and Retirement
Money Management
Community Over Competition
Accountability
ADHD
Branding
AI In Photography
Hybrid Collective Conference

Photography education that aren't the same old interviews. We chat life, running a business, serving our clients, and most of all being a good human. I want you to have the life you've dreamed of and there's usually some gold down the tangents we explore. John Mansfield hosts the podcast as it's recorded LIVE so you can join the conversation too.

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Staci Brucks
Wedding and destination photographer based in the Midwest
Self-employed photographer
Episode: Staci Brucks: You Need to do Things that Scare You | ep280
Lillian Henke
Queer-focused wedding photographer and virtual assistant, founder of Desert Haze
Lillian's Lens
Episode: Lillian Henke: Being Inclusive vs Just Accepting - Ep276
Jona Hysa
Women empowerment speaker, social media strategist, founder of Moving Women Forward Community and Podcast
Moving Women Forward
Episode: Jona Hysa: Move Your Projects out of the Planning Drawer | ep273
Rachel Larsen Weaver
DC wedding photographer known for long form family sessions
Unspecified
Episode: Rachel Larsen Weaver: Spending 24 Hours with My Clients | ep271
Rebel Lucas
Designer and systems nerd at Lenya Creative
Lenya Creative
Episode: Rebel Lucas: Are You Stripping Down What Makes You Different? | ep270
Pye Jirsa
Photographer and educator featured in prior episode about self-made photography
Episode: Best of 2025 - Part 2
Christine Wright
Photographer and advocate for plus-size representation in weddings
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Episode: Best of 2025 - Part 1
Samantha Eck
Photographer focusing on financial education for photographers
Photography/Finance
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Carolina Guzik
Host of The Tog Republic, photographer, and industry connector
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John Mansfield
Host of Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great talks on how to best serve your clients

    As a great host, John puts you to ease, without second guessing your work. The questions are well structured and reflect your own experience and knowledge. I enjoyed the conversations with John. And can highly recommend you follow his podcast for more episodes on how to best serve your clients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Time4PA-Virtual Assistant
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great host. Practical advice

    John is a great host- he asks insightful questions to his guests- he listens to the answers rather than just preparing his next thing to say. It means that the conversations and episodes feel like they come from a place of actual care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rlweaver@brackish
    United States5 months ago
  • Easy to listen to!

    John is such an easy voice to listen to during car rides, editing sessions, mowing the lawn, you name it! Great podcast, great guests, good conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Satisfied Customer234
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome show for photographers!

    This is a great show and John is a great guest! I love how conversational it is and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristiJohnson17
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great host

    John is extremely knowledgeable about his craft and business which is rare. Better yet, he brings in experts that really help photographers expand their business. Thank you for having me on your show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Latebird
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, coach-like guidance and friendly, conversational delivery.
Guests are credible and insights are applicable to real-world photography businesses.
The host creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes complex topics approachable.

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Jac Kalaher: Finding Your Perfect Pitch | ep252
Q: How should one guide ideal clients without sounding salesy?
Focus on sharing what you love and how you serve; invite people to follow and engage, and let the value build trust before making any offers.
Jada and David Parrish: How a Personal Project Can Transform Your Business | ep256
Q: Can you describe the turning point where personal projects started transforming your business?
We shifted from documenting weddings to creating fully imagined sets, self-financing the work to keep creative control, which redefined our identity as artists and opened up national opportunities.
Networking, Inclusivity, and Skin Care: January Ask Away | ep272
Q: How can photographers demonstrate representation for children with disabilities in their portfolios?
Photographers should showcase diverse families, obtain permissions, and proactively share galleries featuring children with disabilities to build trust with potential clients; ask prospects about representation needs in initial inquiries.
Networking, Inclusivity, and Skin Care: January Ask Away | ep272
Q: How do you grow your podcast and be intentional about growth in 2025?
Focus on consistency, assess capabilities, and scale gradually (start with one episode per month, then move to every other week, and potentially weekly as capacity allows). Also emphasize branding, audience engagement, and collaboration invites.
Networking, Inclusivity, and Skin Care: January Ask Away | ep272
Q: Ariel asked, what has been your biggest network connection and how did you make it?
The host describes a long-term, venue-centric networking strategy: building relationships with a local venue by sharing work, offering value, and maintaining ongoing collaboration, which led to multiple weddings and recurring work.

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This show centers on practical photography business education delivered with a candid, conversational style. Episodes blend live Q&A, field-tested strategies for pricing, branding, marketing, and client service with personal storytelling from the host and diverse guests. Listeners get actionable guidance on scaling a photography business, building authentic brands, navigating industry ethics, and fostering community through collaborations and education. A notable strength is the mix of LIVE audience interaction, niche photography topics, and guest expertise—from inclusive branding to financial literacy for photographers—alongside actionable frameworks you can apply immediately. The format often combines real-world coaching, studio- and fiel... more

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8. Samantha Eck

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