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    Play It Brave Podcast

    The podcast for brave creatives who live in a world that wants you to play it safe. It's time to face facts: You are an indestructible woman fused with super powers that defy convention. Am I right? If so, then this podcast is for you! In Play It Brave, D'Arcy Benincosa dives in deep to her wit and wisdom to teach you about creative a life full of mindset, money, and marketing miracles! Let's get started!
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    Episodes (211)

    How to Scale to Multiple Six-Figures as A Family Photographer

    How to Scale to Multiple Six-Figures as A Family Photographer

    In this episode, Bridget Wood and D'Arcy chat about the stept that took Bridget from a struggling creative to a thriving, multi-six figure family photographer and educator. They dive into defining your target audience, figuring out your niche, and dialing in the customer experience. Hit play! 

    Meet Bridget Wood:

    Bridget Wood, is a sought after Australian portrait photographer who has captured the hearts of many families around the world. Her work has graced the pages of renowned publications such as Vogue, Elle, Conde Nast Traveller, Mother Mag and Rangefinder to name a few. Fueled by an unwavering passion for making motherhood visible, Bridget goes beyond the art of only capturing moments that show you exist but tell a story of how you loved. Her work has been described as timeless, emotive and romantic and her favourite moments are the in between. For the past 3 years, Bridget has also taught other photographers how to forge sustainable and lucrative businesses. With a profound focus on self-worth, systems, strategy, service, and sales, she guides her student's towards success and building a business they love. Her dedication to her craft has garnered widespread recognition, taking her to Europe and the USA for photography assignments and speaking engagements and when she is not doing all of that she is living on the land with.

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    How To Become A Product Photographer

    How To Become A Product Photographer

    In this episode, D’Arcy and Whitney discuss how to get started as a product photographer, how to pitch to brands, and how to make more money as a product photographer. They touch on money mindset, what camera settings and editing tools Whitney uses, and how to land and keep valuable clients. Hit play!

    Meet Whitney Finuf: 

    Whitney Finuf specializes in stylish imagery for beauty and wellness brands. With a passion for light, color, and creative concepts, she discovered her love for product photography during art school in 2015. Her work effortlessly aligns with youthful, stylish, and creative brands. Outside of her craft, she enjoys traveling, tending to her flourishing plant collection, and cherishing moments with her family and adorable Shih Tzu.

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    How to Get Your Clients to Say Yes

    How to Get Your Clients to Say Yes

    In this episode, D'Arcy dives into how to get your clients to say yes (it's probably not how you think!). She highlights building confidence and addressing client objections. Strategies for effective calls and being unattached to outcomes are shared. D'Arcy encourages overcoming insecurities, taking action and mindset shifts. She talks about effortlessly booking clients by understanding needs, building trust, effective communication, solutions, objections, and closing deals. Hit play!

     

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    The 5 Biggest Marketing Problems for 2024 and How to Solve them

    The 5 Biggest Marketing Problems for 2024 and How to Solve them

    In this episode, D'Arcy dives into the shifting dynamics of social media, the demise of cookies, the power of customer avatars, monetizing your audience, and the art of staying ahead of the curve. She explores how to set your business up to avoid the biggest marketing mistakes of 2024 and grow your business among the changing social landscape. Hit play. 

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    The Art of Decision Making

    The Art of Decision Making

    In this episode, D'Arcy dives into the art of decision making and explore how it shapes our lives. She explains the power dynamics behind our choices and the impact they have on our well-being. Discover the importance of understanding ourselves, embracing choice and consequence, and building self-trust. She also explores the concept of replacing goals with identity-driven systems, allowing for continuous growth and success. Hit play! 

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    Understanding Your Body Through Somatic Therapy

    Understanding Your Body Through Somatic Therapy

    In this episode, D'Arcy and her two sisters April and Brooke conversate about the alignment of the 4 bodies (physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional). They talk about all things psycho-somatic and give you guidance on how to listen to and understand your mind body connections. Hit play!

    Meet April Benincosa:

    April is the heart of the family and an embodiment of the lover archetype. You’ll often find April hosting family parties and sharing love and positivity everywhere she goes. She uses her outgoing personality to create safe spaces filled with love for people to heal and carries her energy through her career of owning five salons. 

    Meet Brooke Benincosa:

    Brooke is the youngest and the warrior archetype of the family. She has been a registered nurse for 10 years and has extensive knowledge in somatic body work. She is passionate about helping people release trauma in the body to allow them more space to heal and step into their power.

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    6 Ways to Improve Your Money Mindset

    6 Ways to Improve Your Money Mindset

    In this episode, Sabrina and I discuss the major mistakes creatives make that hold them back from making money. We cover all things money mindset and how to intentionally manifest more money into your lives. Hit play!

    Meet Sabrina:

    Sabrina is a lifestyle photographer of almost 13 years in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also a business coach to female photographers and the host of the Shoot it Straight podcast. Sabrina is married to her college sweetheart and together they have 3 kids and 2 dogs. She loves caffeine, emojis, color and reading anything she can get her hands on. Sabrina is a strong enneagram 3 who really does have to force herself to sit still but over the years, has learned that her business (and sanity) benefit from slowing down.

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    How To Establish Yourself as a Destination Photographer

    How To Establish Yourself as a Destination Photographer

    In this episode, Bree and I discuss how to establish yourself as a destination photographer in any city. Learn how to leverage social media, SEO, and your network to grow a client base anywhere in the world. Hit play!

    Meet Bree Woolliscroft:

    Bree Woolliscroft, an esteemed and nationally published wedding photographer, has had the privilege of photographing weddings in some of the most picturesque locations throughout Colorado, across the continental United States and Europe. Renowned for her eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to exquisite lighting, Bree's work has been seen in national publications such as The Knot and Martha Stewart Weddings.

    Bree's journey into the world of photography began with an innate appreciation for the artful interplay between light and emotion when receiving her BFA in film photography from Florida State University. What truly distinguishes Bree's work is her distinct eye for the nuanced, candid, and authentic interactions that define each wedding.

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    The Arte of Boudoir with Elizabeth Messina - Part 2

    The Arte of Boudoir with Elizabeth Messina - Part 2

    Elizabeth Messina’s story unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of capturing the essence of women through her lens. In this episode, we learn about how and why she captures women the way that she does and The Arte of Boudoir. Hit play!

    MEET ELIZABETH MESSINA:

    Elizabeth is an award winning artist, high-profile editorial photographer, published author, loving wife and mother. Widely recognized for her luminous, natural light photographs, intimate portraiture of women and sublime fashion work, Elizabeth’s images have graced the covers and pages of countless magazines and books.

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    The Arte of Boudoir with Elizabeth Messina

    The Arte of Boudoir with Elizabeth Messina

    Elizabeth Messina’s story unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of capturing the essence of women through her lens. In this episode, we discuss the artistry, passion, and evolution that outline her photography journey and The Arte of Boudoir. Hit play!

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    How to Avoid Photographer Burnout

    How to Avoid Photographer Burnout

    In this episode, Sabrina and I are discussing how to avoid photographer burnout, what burnout looks and feels like, and our own struggles with burnout. Hit play!

    Meet Sabrina Gebhardt:

    Sabrina is a lifestyle photographer of almost 13 years in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also a business coach to female photographers and the host of the Shoot it Straight podcast. Sabrina is married to her college sweetheart and together they have 3 kids and 2 dogs. She loves caffeine, emojis, color and reading anything she can get her hands on. Sabrina is a strong enneagram 3 who really does have to force herself to sit still but over the years, has learned that her business (and sanity) benefit from slowing down.

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    6 Money Making Website Edits to Make Before Engagement Season

    6 Money Making Website Edits to Make Before Engagement Season

    In this episode, Sarah Blodgett and I are giving all the secrets to a money-making website. You'll want to tune in and take action before engagement season arrives and the inquiries start rolling in! Hit play!

    Meet Sarah Blodgett: 

    Sarah founded Digital Grace Design in 2017 to help creatives, wedding professionals, and lifestyle brands escape website shame and find confidence in beautiful, strategic websites that help them book more clients and grow their businesses.  Sarah is proud to have been trusted by 200+ clients so far, and is honored to have been named Showit's 2019 Designer of the Year

    Digital Grace Design specializes in Showit website design – 3 ways: Custom Showit Websites, our client favorite – the Website in a Week, and one-day Design Intensives. And for those that prefer a DIY approach to launching their next website, they also offer a Showit website template shop.

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    Behind the Scenes of a Celebrity Wedding Photographer

    Behind the Scenes of a Celebrity Wedding Photographer

    Do you want to know what made Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and music heartthrob Joe Jonas say “you’re hired” to Corbin Gurkin, photographer extraordinaire?

    I certainly did! That’s why I brought her on the Play It Brave podcast this week!

    Corbin is a photographer of more than 20 years and has photographed weddings in California’s wine country, the striking beaches of Thailand, country estates in Ireland, and the hillside villages of Tuscany. Her work is regularly featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Town & Country, and she’s captured PDN’s Top Knots Wedding Photography grand prize award. Corbin’s celebrity clients include Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas, Allen Leech & Jessica Herman, Ashley Tisdale & Christopher French, and many others she can’t tell us about. 

    Corbin was able to build her reputation by not only exceeding the expectations of her clients with outstanding work, but she often submitted her images for publication. After being featured in publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, Once Wed, and Elle Decor early in her career, she became widely trusted by high end wedding planners and couples. This just goes to show that putting off submitting your work could mean putting off your goal of reaching the luxury clients of your dreams!

    If you want to learn more about what it takes to land your first celebrity wedding, hit play!

     

    SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/celebrity-wedding-photographer-corbin-gurkin/

     

    This episode originally aired 8/11/2020

    How to Find Balance as a Wedding Professional

    How to Find Balance as a Wedding Professional

    Entrepreneurship is filled with busy days and SO. MUCH. HUSTLE. Welcome to burnout-ville, am I right? In this episode, I interviewed the one and only Perry Vaile, an extraordinary photographer, but an even better mother and wife. With the help of boundaries and workflows, she has been able to carve out more time for herself and her family, while still running a highly successful wedding photography business. Listen to hear all her secrets for showing up for her family AND her clients – both in a remarkable way.

    SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/less-hustle-more-rest-perry-vaile/

    This episode originally aired on 2/25/2020

    How to Break Into the Luxury Market of Your Dreams

    How to Break Into the Luxury Market of Your Dreams

    Take a minute to imagine your dream job. Where are you? France? Italy? California? Who are you working with? Who are you serving? I want you to keep this dream job in mind while you listen to this episode where I interview internationally famous photographer, Greg Finck. He shares his secrets to breaking into the luxury market of your dreams so that YOU can use them to break into the luxury market of YOUR dreams! Are you ready? Hit play.

    SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/luxury-market-greg-finck/

    This episode was originally released 2/13/2020