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My Creative Journey - Photography Podcast

Mike Jeffrey
Photography
Wedding Photography
Sydney, Australia
Podcasting
Newborn Photography
Pricing Strategy In Photography
Photography Camps Australia
Australia
Insects / Bugs / Entomology
Starting a Photography Business
Cinematic Photography
Chihiro Yanagi
Education
Photowalk
Small Town Photography Market
Customer Service In Photography
Event Planning
Perth
Melbourne
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Of the Year

Hosted by Wedding Photographer and Nikon Australia Ambassador Mike Jeffrey, each episode explores real and honest stories behind photographers who are putting themselves out there. It's not just the wins, but also the doubts, pivots, failures and mindset shifts that have shaped their creative journey. If you care about growth, community and becoming the kind of photographer who's still around in 1... more

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Sophie Kietzmann is a New York based fashion and portrait photographer who has worked with Vanity Fair, GQ, Glamour & Vogue Italia. Working across high-end fashion and editorial spaces, they create bold, inclusive imagery that challenges traditional ... more

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No guest this week, just me and a bunch of questions every photographer needs to reflect on at some point. Some of them are going to feel a bit confronting. Some of them you'll laugh at because you'll recognise yourself in the answer. But hopefully a... more

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Kenny Macieira is the Host of Kickin It With Creatives Podcast. In this episode he chats with Mike about one of the most underrated marketing strategies, starting a podcast. Kenny didn't come from a podcasting background. He stumbled into it through ... more

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Claire Darwish is the founder of Gallery Lane Magazine and in this episode she breaks down why so many photographers are attracting the wrong clients. Before she was teaching marketing, Claire was fully booked, shooting 15 to 20 family photography se... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Kietzmann
Photographer and visual artist focusing on representation and diverse narratives
Self-employed photographer
Episode: S04 E18 - The Photography Industry Wants You To Stay Broke (with Sophie Kietzmann)
Kenny Macieira
Photographer and podcaster, studio founder
Episode: S04 E16 - What a Podcast Does For Your Business That Instagram Never Could (with Kenny Macieira)
Claire Darwish
Photographer, founder of Gallery Lane, educator, and mentor
Gallery Lane
Episode: S04 E15 - The Content Mistake Every Photographer Is Making Right Now (with Claire Darwish)
Laura Shepherd
Wedding photographer focused on editorial-style imagery and flash theory
Self-employed photographer/involved in education around flash
Episode: S04 E14 - Flash Fundamentals Every Wedding Photographer Should Know (with Laura Shepherd)
Chihiro Yanagi
Photographer and founder of the Photowalk community
Photowalk Community (Sydney)
Episode: S04 E12 - You Don’t Have to Niche Down to Succeed in Photography (with Chihiro Yanagi)
Gavin Blue
Photographer and founder of Heartfelt
Heartfelt (Heartfelt Memory Making)
Episode: S04 E11 - 30 Years of Photography Taught Me This About Passion and Purpose (with Gavin Blue)
Cailee Maeve
Photographer, educator, and retreat host
Cailee Maeve Photography
Episode: S04 E10 - Cinematic vs Documentary Photography: What We All Get Wrong (with Cailee Maeve)
Isabella Balisky
Australian nature photographer known for entomology and macro work
Nikon Creator (ambassador/collaborator)
Episode: S04 E07 - The Truth About Winning Photography Awards. It’s Not What You Think. (with Isabella-Alexis Balisky)
Gemma Higlett
Floral stylist and founder of Sub Subtle Studio and Party Stems
Sub Subtle Studio, Party Stems
Episode: S04 E05 - The Marketing Secrets Every Creative Should Know (with Gemma Higlett)

Host

Mike Jeffrey
Host of the show, wedding photographer and Nikon Australia ambassador

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Mike's insights and candid lessons have been Invaluable for me starting out in my own creative business. Thanks for making and sharing these podcasts!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Starannosc
    3 months ago
  • Great ideas for every creative

    Loving this podcast. As a photographer there is lots here for me but there is actually lots of great stuff here for any creative. Mike’s an excellent host - understands what questions to ask and knows when to listen and let the guest talk. Nice one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garywilliams.photography
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Really enjoy this podcast! Great guests with great advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielleH17
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant

    Fantastic podcasts & great guests. Mike is a natural, he doesn't interrupt, he gently guides his guests on their own journey encouraging them to share thoughts and anecdotes from their careers, the highs and the lows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Croatian goldfish
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The conversations balance mindset with tangible business guidance
Guests consistently provide practical, actionable takeaways for photographers
Hosts ask insightful questions and let guests share their journeys authentically
Listeners frequently praise the host's respectful interviewing style and depth of guest stories

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Apple Podcasts
#179
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#108
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#147
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#104
Colombia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#240
India/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S03 E13 - He's Photographed the NBA & Coldplay: How Travis Hayto built his Dream Career
Q: When did the shift to building an agency happen, and what enabled that growth?
The shift came from solving client problems with more than just photography—adding video and a broader content production capability; hiring and building a team organically after identifying a real market need during COVID, then rebranding to SoCo to reflect social content focus.
S03 E13 - He's Photographed the NBA & Coldplay: How Travis Hayto built his Dream Career
Q: How do you balance your own creativity with a client's expectations, especially on big commercial projects?
Deliver what the client needs in the required parameters, then shoot in a way that reflects your own creativity; provide edgy, different options that the client might not have realized they needed.
S03 E13 - He's Photographed the NBA & Coldplay: How Travis Hayto built his Dream Career
Q: How did you get access to high-profile events like the NBA, and what was that process like?
Access came through starting from the bottom, building trust with local teams and agencies, doing high-quality work consistently, networking, and seizing opportunities as they appeared, even when not paid initially.
S04 E11 - 30 Years of Photography Taught Me This About Passion and Purpose (with Gavin Blue)
Q: Can you explain Heartfelt and how volunteers are onboarded and supported?
Heartfelt partners with hospitals, invites families into care, and supports volunteers through a structured onboarding, ongoing training, online resources, and counseling; photographers provide the processing and deliver memories while we handle logistics and reimbursements.
S04 E11 - 30 Years of Photography Taught Me This About Passion and Purpose (with Gavin Blue)
Q: What was the turning point that shifted you toward environmental portraiture?
When I shot a series of portraits of people in the country, lighting them in their environment with careful lighting, I realized I loved creating images that told a story beyond a studio sheet, and I committed to photographing people and places with authenticity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Creative Journey

What is My Creative Journey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers candid conversations with photographers who share both the wins and the hurdles of creative careers. Episodes center on practical business strategies, pricing, branding, and sustainable practices, alongside personal stories about pivoting, mentorship, and community building. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways on contracts, client communication, marketing mindset, and developing a long-term creative practice, all delivered through a thoughtful, coach-like host who emphasizes growth, supportive networks, and authenticity. A notable strength is the way guests come from diverse photography niches and stages of their careers, creating a rich tapestry of lessons about persistence, collaboration, and meaningful impact in the... more

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Recent guests on My Creative Journey include:

1. Sophie Kietzmann
2. Kenny Macieira
3. Claire Darwish
4. Laura Shepherd
5. Chihiro Yanagi
6. Gavin Blue
7. Cailee Maeve
8. Isabella Balisky

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