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Episode 3: I Wish I Knew: Quality Over Quantity – Ellen Cramblet

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I Wish I Knew: Quality Over Quantity

Do you feel overwhelmed when you realize how many images you’ve taken during a session? Have you felt the need to deliver nearly every photograph that you’ve shot, even if certain images aren’t the best?

In Episode 3 of The Noobie Podcast, Ellen Cramblet shares her journey toward realizing that “clarity is kindness,” and that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to deliverables. Tune in as we discuss shooting with intention, how the images that we deliver are a reflection of our brand, and understanding that confidence is built with time!

You can subscribe to the Noobie podcast on the Apple Podcast app, follow on Spotify, join the YouTube subscriber list, or listen on your favorite podcast app!

Show Notes

Ellen’s introduction (1:10)

Ellen’s photography business background (2:03)

Ellen’s brand position (4:00)

What is the one big idea Ellen wishes she knew when she started her business? (5:46)

How long did it take Ellen to realize quality was better than quantity? (8:55)

Terminology for context (11:00)

What are the next steps to make toward cutting back on quantity and focusing on quality? (12:28)
1. Shoot with intention
2. Be mindful that what you deliver is a reflection of your brand
3. Confidence and shooting with purpose takes time

Links
www.noobiepodcast.com
www.setapartphoto.com
www.instagram.com/setapart.photostudio
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