Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne

Cassidy Lynne, Bleav

Oh Shoot! With Cassidy Lynne is your go-to podcast for building the photography business of your dreams. Hosted by full-time photographer and educator Cassidy Lynn, each episode delivers real-world advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and actionable strategies to help you grow with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, you’ll learn how to attract clients, master your craft, and turn your passion into profit. New episodes drop every Monday — grab your favorite drink and let’s dive in!

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August 24 · 52 min
10 Steps to Start a Photography Business From Scratch + What I'd Do Differently
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), I'm combining two of the show's most requested topics: starting a photography business from scratch and what I'd do differently if I started over today. I'm walking through my own story, the things I got right, the mistakes that cost me time and money, and the exact 10 steps I'd follow if I were building my business from zero right now.
August 18 · 47 min
How to Stop Doing Free Shoots, Pose Real People + Get Paid to Travel
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), I'm answering your real submissions on the struggles every photographer hits early on: getting stuck in the free-shoot loop, posing people who feel insecure in front of the camera, and pushing through a creative rut. We're also getting into why clients ghost after the proposal, building a business when life won't sit still, and how to actually get paid to travel.
August 10 · 45 min
Controversial Photography Topics: AI, Pricing, Gatekeeping + Free Work
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), we're getting into the photography topics that always start arguments. AI in photography, tax strategy, gatekeeping locations, and whether working for exposure is ever worth it. Fair warning, I have opinions!!
August 3 · 1 hr 3 min
Punched The Groom In The Nuts… (2nd Shooter Horror Stories)
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), you submitted your 2nd shooter horror stories and you did not hold back. Missing grooms, unpaid invoices, ruined ceremonies, and one story I still can't stop thinking about. 15 of them, back to back.
July 27 · 47 min
Live Photo Critiques: What I'd Change About Your Images
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), I went live on TikTok and critiqued photos submitted by listeners in real time. I covered everything from posing and composition to editing choices, and a few of the same problems kept showing up across totally different portfolios. This one's a video episode, so watch on Spotify or YouTube to see the photos I'm talking about.
July 21 · 43 min
How To Succeed At Part Time Photography
Juggling a full-time job and a photography business? Cassidy is sharing her best tips for making part-time photography actually work—from managing your time and avoiding burnout to building systems that save you hours every week. If you're balancing both, this episode is for you.
July 13 · 56 min
10 Photography Horror Stories (That Will Ruin Your Next Shoot)
Photographers on Reddit have seen things. From weddings gone catastrophically wrong to shoots that ended in the ER, Cassidy is reading 10 of the wildest, most unhinged true stories photographers have shared online and some of these are unbelievable!
July 6 · 59 min
30 Unspoken Rules of Being a Photographer: Gear, Boundaries & Business
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), I'm breaking down the non-negotiables every photographer should know: the unspoken rules of client boundaries, gear, and running a photography business. If you're a new or working photographer, this episode is your foundation.
June 29 · 1 hr 2 min
the mother hired her OWN photographer mid wedding, help! (photographer advice column)
This week's advice column is a wild one. We're getting into photographers copying your entire business, a planner who stole and re-edited your photos, and clients who push every boundary. Plus: crazy wedding families, getting taken advantage of as a second shooter, and how to handle it all without losing your mind (or your worth).
June 22 · 58 min
Shooting Chappell + Sabrina: Amanda B Films’ 3-Year Rise in Concert Photography
In this episode of Oh Shoot!, Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne) and Amanda B Films (@amandabfilms) sit down to talk about how she got into shooting big names like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Florence, how she manages shooting on the road, and her tips for becoming successful in the photography industry.
June 15 · 59 min
SEO in 2026: How Photographers Actually Get Found Now
Remember the SEO "rules" a few years back? GID RID OF THEM because 2026 search is a whole new game. This episode breaks down what actually gets photographers found now: Google's AI search, why your IG posts show up on Google, plus quick wins for your site, blog, and Pinterest.
June 8 · 55 min
what nobody tells you about hosting a photography workshop internationally
I hosted an international photography workshop in Scotland, and let's just say it didn't all go to plan. Here's the honest breakdown of the wins, the disasters, and everything I wish I'd known before booking the trip.
June 1 · 1 hr 2 min
visual story telling + finding your voice as a creative
In this episode of Oh Shoot!, Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne) and Sam Newton (@samnewton) talk about the art of story telling in photography and videography and how you can find inspiration through the people around you.
May 26 · 52 min
5 Film Photography Tips + Publishing A Coffee Table Book
In this episode of Oh Shoot!, Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne) and Tylee Shay (@tylee.shay) sit down to talk about film photography tips that'll help you shoot + understand film better, plus, Tylee gives tips on publishing your work in a coffee table book + how you can do it too.
May 18 · 46 min
20 Content Ideas for Photographers Who Never Know What to Post
If you’re constantly stuck wondering what to post, it’s not because you don’t have content! It's because you don’t have a system. In this episode, I break down exactly how to decide what to post and give you 20 content ideas that actually build trust, attract clients, and lead to bookings.
May 11 · 56 min
photography nightmares (and what you should actually do)
From showing up to a wedding with the wrong gear to clients saying “we hate all of them,” this episode puts you in 18 chaotic photography scenarios and forces you to decide what you’d actually do. It’s a quiz and a reality check, so consider this your crash course in handling the unexpected in photography 101!
May 5 · 59 min
why you're struggling to book photography clients
From getting ghosted on inquiries to wasting money on bad education, this advice column dives into the real reasons photographers feel stuck + how to fix it. I'm covering everything from finding your niche and raising your prices to handling awkward clients and building a brand that actually books.
April 27 · 56 min
The AI Photography Controversy Everyone's Talking About
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), we’re diving into a photography controversy that’s raising big questions about AI, originality, and trust in online portfolios. I’m joined by Corey from Photo Stealers to break down the side-by-side comparisons that have people talking, how to spot potential AI images, and what photographers can do to protect their work.
April 20 · 52 min
Busy Season Prep for Photographers (Getting Organized)
Busy season is coming! In this episode of Oh Shoot!, I’m walking you through exactly how to prep your photography business before things get chaotic. From organizing your client workflow and backing up your files to refining your editing style, raising your prices, and setting boundaries: this is your ultimate busy season checklist.
April 13 · 47 min
photography is getting messy... (DSLR decline, bad proposals, + scammers galore)
In this episode of Oh Shoot! with Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne), we’re diving into everything from viral proposal photo fails to unrealistic client expectations. I also break down the latest industry trends, including the decline of DSLR cameras and the rise of compact gear. Plus, we talk about new scams, and the importance of professionalism behind the camera.

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