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The Studio Takeover Podcast

Cat Ford-Coates
Pricing Strategy
Photography Business
Photography
Messaging In Photography
The Shadow
Artificial Intelligence
Sales Process
Messaging and Positioning
Hustle Culture In Photography
Pricing and Value Perception
Visionary Photography and Creative Direction
Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography Business
Shadow (concept)
Work-Life Balance
Time Management
Business Leadership
Overturning
Environmental Impact
Client Relationships

The Studio Takeover podcast is about and for Portrait Photographers from all walks. Join host Cat Ford-Coates as she shares her journey and interviews other Portrait Photographers to learn how they navigate personal and professional challenges, their businesses, and their lives.

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She spent fifteen years calling "just enough" a career. Then she got in the water and stopped coming up for someone else's air.

Six months ago Eryn Brydon clicked an ad she couldn't scroll past. She had the master's degree. The col... more

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For 23 years, Kristen Fields ran her photography business the only way her nervous system knew how: feast or famine, hypervigilant, thriving in chaos because chaos felt like home. Then something changed, and it wasn't a new funnel, ... more

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The Shadow · "The Overturning"

Seven episodes. Seven shadows. Seven lies that creative women tell themselves to stay exactly where they are.

This is the last one.

And it's the most sophisticated — because this shadow doesn't keep... more

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The Shadow found a very elegant hiding spot. She convinced you that the business side; the pricing, the numbers, the strategy. It belongs to a different kind of person. Not you. You're the artist. And artists don't need to understan... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Fields
Photographer based in Boise, Idaho; entrepreneur expanding into books, speaking, and international projects
Self-employed photographer
Episode: The Audacity to Choose with Kristen Fields
Rachna Ratti Randev
Portrait photographer focusing on high-end branding and family/portrait sessions
Independent photographer; coaching/education entrepreneur
Episode: Creative Authority Embodied with Rachna Ratti Randev
Stef Graston
Photographer focused on heart-centered projects and the Nova Project
Graston Studios
Episode: The Power of Connecting Your Photography to Your Heart with Stef Graston
Sissela Johansson
Portrait photographer who built a life between the US and Europe
Independent photographer
Episode: Exploring the Art of building Business and Life on Your Terms with Sissela Johansson
Cate Scaglione
Portrait photographer and fine art/boudoir specialist
Independent photographer based in New Jersey
Episode: Designing A Business in Alignment with Cate Scaglione
Pratik Naik
Photographer and educator, early AI education advocate
Independent photographer/educator
Episode: Navigating AI as an Artist of Photography with Pratik Naik

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Cat Ford-Coates
Host of The Studio Takeover Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • 💯❤️

    Very good podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melassilia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dynamite

    That interview with Darins was neuroplastic explosive / energising to hear the dynamics of what we do so clearly discussed !

    Inspired to keep up with the other podcasts too !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex the Dog Whisperer
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • The Studio Takeover Podcast

    If you are a photographer starting out, in the middle or running a successful business this is the podcast to listen to. This podcast helps me to figure out what I’m doing right, what I’m doing wrong and how I can take the next steps to get to where I’m going. It’s so inspiring to hear about other photographers and their journeys. You should listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lorriefive
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Insights. Inspiration. Information.

    Entertaining and real.

    I hope the episodes keep coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slickerk
    United States3 years ago
  • Straight Shooter

    Cat gives the best blend of hard truths and love when approaching photography and business alike. Her guest selection has been top notch and packed with invaluable insight. Cat’s a valued asset to the photography community and I look forward to each episode as they air!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AC&Co
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are described as top-tier and insights-rich
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Talking Points

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Navigating AI as an Artist of Photography with Pratik Naik
Q: What are your thoughts on AI's acceptance and how to leverage it for creative work?
Pratik describes a measured, adaptable stance: stay curious, keep learning, and use AI to clarify concepts, plan shoots, and augment creativity without letting it replace hands-on craft.
Creative Authority Embodied with Rachna Ratti Randev
Q: What was the moment you realized you could actually make this work and scale it?
She recalls the early June 2024 reveal of a friend's daughter where a top collection and wall art pieces were sold, despite nerves, and how the sale validated pricing and the client experience framework.
Creative Authority Embodied with Rachna Ratti Randev
Q: Well, first, why don't you tell everybody where you are, what you do, and why you love it?
Rachna explains her origin story from being a mom who picked up photography after moving from India, through formal study at the New York Film Academy, to a dedication to hospitality and high-end client experiences that define her brand.

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A show focused on portrait photography and the business of turning creative work into a sustainable venture. Episodes center on pricing, client experience, branding, leadership, and personal storytelling, often featuring solo coaching-style guidance or candid conversations with photographers who've scaled their businesses, rebuilt after life changes, or shifted to purpose-driven models. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on authentic relationships, value-based pricing, and strategies that blend artistry with practical systems, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable steps to grow a photography-business or to hire top guests for insight and inspiration.

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1. Kristen Fields
2. Rachna Ratti Randev
3. Stef Graston
4. Sissela Johansson
5. Cate Scaglione
6. Pratik Naik

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