Tennessee horse photographer Betsy Bird was a recent guest on The Profitable Photographers podcast. In collaboration with host Luci Dumas, Betsy takes center stage and offers a masterclass in time management for the bustling photographer.
Raised on a small horse farm in Georgia, horses have been Betsy’s steadfast companions on her journey. From horseback riding to well-known horse and equestrian photographer, her affinity for equines radiates through her work, a seamless blend of passion and precision honed by years of experience.
As a Certified Professional Photographer with PPA, Betsy’s expertise transcends the mere act of capturing moments; she’s a wiz in branding, goal-setting, and the art of building a thriving business.
Specializing in the creation of wall art portraits, Betsy’s photography transcends the ordinary, transforming fleeting moments into timeless treasures. Prepare to be both inspired and empowered as Betsy shares her arsenal of strategies for navigating the complexities of the modern photographer’s landscape.
In this episode, listeners can anticipate:
– Insider secrets for mastering in-person sales
– Strategies for setting and achieving goals, from the grand to the granular
– Techniques for optimizing productivity without sacrificing quality
– Proven methods for efficient time management through automation
– The transformative impact of strategic outsourcing
– The invaluable wisdom of pursuing one’s passion with unwavering determination
Catch Episode 251: Betsy Bird: Time Management for Super Busy Photographers here.
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Betsy Bird, Cr. Photog., CPP, of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make animals look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. Outside of acting like a total goofball, she invests in growing her business, mentoring photographers, dealing with her teenagers' angst, and hanging with Nitro, the best dog ever. She also tries to spend some time educating and entertaining aspiring photographers by teaching and blogging about whatever catches her fancy at the moment.
Betsy has earned her Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) which honors photographers who contribute to the photographic industry through speaking, mentoring, and publishing. Betsy is also a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with PPA. The CPP designation is held by fewer than 2,500 photographers nationwide and is a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry, and professionalism.
Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN) and the Tennessee Professional Photographers Association (TNPPA). She is also a professional member of the Equine Photographers Network (EPN).
Betsy's award-winning work has been featured in a variety of publications and is found throughout homes and stables in the United States. She is also the co-author of the book, Equine & Equestrian Photography Poses that Sell: The Ultimate Guide to Posing Horses & Humans. She has also been featured on Scenic Trend, the Profitable Photographer Podcast, The Business Animal Podcast, Chatter Magazine, Cowgirls with Cameras Podcast, the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Chattanoogan, and the Focal Points Podcast to name a few.
Ride the Sky Equine Photography is based in Chattanooga, TN, Ride the Sky Equine Photography works on location in Tennessee, North Georgia, and beyond. With a strong background in entrepreneurship, brand building, goal setting, time management, and business workflows, Betsy is an expert in her field (which isn’t that surprising given how much time she actually spends outstanding in a field...get it?)