About this episode
Lindsay and Tim host Angela Shea, creator of Social Templates, a service for photographers. They discuss Angela's journey from dental hygienist to photographer and template creator, navigating confidence, technical skills, and burnout's impact on mental health. They explore social media's evolution, focusing on Instagram's video content and AI features, and share insights on uprooting for adventure in Southern California, evolving careers into social media management, and using creativity in marketing, especially through reels. They also cover SEO's importance, AI's role in post optimization, engagement metrics, cross-platform sharing tips, and mobile app editing experiences in photography. Become an IG reel-creating machine with Social Templates! with Promo code: LINDSAY. socialtemplates.co/lindsay Sign up with Imagen AI to streamline your photo editing and get 1500 edits free! Sign up below for this rad AF offer: https://bit.ly/timothypodcast Want us to feature your question, photography story, or industry hot take on an episode? Send us a DM, voice note, or video on instagram @TheShootYourShotPodcast. Your privacy is important to us. If you want to remain anonymous just let us know :) Chapters 00:00 The Power of Instagram's AI and SEO 02:54 Angela Shea: From Photographer to Template Creator 06:07 The Journey of a Photographer: Early Days and Challenges 08:59 Navigating Confidence and Technical Skills in Photography 12:02 The Burnout: A Photographer's Struggle 14:59 Finding Balance: Family, Business, and Mental Health 22:56 Uprooting Life for Adventure 29:02 The Journey to Southern California 36:25 Transitioning to Social Media Management 42:47 The Power of Reels in Marketing 48:12 The Power of Repetition in Content Sharing 49:07 SEO Innovations in Social Media 50:39 Leveraging Instagram for Search-ability 52:10 The Role of AI in Content Optimization 54:42 Engagement Strategies for Better Reach 56:11 Cross-Platform Content Sharing Tips 58:02 Maximizing Watch Time for Success 01:01:16 Editing on the Go: A Unique Experience 01:04:18 Anticipating New Features in Social Media