5 Portfolio Pitfalls That Are Costing You High-End Jobs

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I’ve used to book fashion clients for over a decade from building your dream client list, to writing pitches that actually get replies.You’ll learn:✅ The truth about why your emails are being ignored✅ How to find the right contacts (without being a creep)✅ What a good pitch actually looks like✅ My biggest mindset shift for consistent pitching🔗 Take the quiz: Discover what’s holding your fashion photography career back → https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/quiz🎓 Join the waitlist for The Success Studio and get exclusive bonuses → https://oliviabosserteducation.myflodesk.com/tss-waitlist

Are you pouring energy into your photography but still struggling to get booked? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four key areas fashion photographers often overlook—style, portfolio, pitching, and pricing—and sharing the exact steps to help you identify and fix the missing piece. It’s time to stop guessing and start growing. Take the free quiz and discover your missing link to becoming a booked fashion photographer: https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/quiz

Dreaming of seeing your work in the pages of a fashion magazine? In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to make it happen — even if you’ve never shot for a magazine before.We’ll talk about:The difference between submissions and commissionsWhat your proposal needs to include (shot list, moodboard, team details)How to work with stylists and source current-season clothingWhen to ask for a budget — and when to self-fundWhy magazine shoots are powerful reputation-builders (even when they’re unpaid)You don’t need to wait to be discovered. You just need a strong idea, a clear proposal, and the courage to pitch it.✨ Grab my 2025 Pitching Calendar here (it’s £9 and will save you hours of second-guessing) https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/calendarLet me know what magazine you’re planning to pitch to next — and tag me on Instagram @oliviabosserteducation when you get published!

If you’re wondering why your portfolio isn’t landing you the jobs you want in 2025, this episode is a must-listen. I’m walking you through the exact process professional, booked-out fashion photographers follow to plan impactful, high-level shoots.We’ll talk about:• Brainstorming ideas that attract your dream clients• Making moodboards that actually guide your shoot• Shot lists, lighting plans, styling and casting• And how all of this sets you apart and helps you get hiredWhether you’re building your first editorial or refreshing your portfolio, this step-by-step process is going to change the game.✨ Free Quiz: What’s Your Fashion Photography Success Score? https://www.oliviabosserteducation.com/quiz

Most photographers want the dreamy campaign gigs but keep being booked for plain-sailing e-comm. In this episode I explain why—and give you a roadmap for shifting your portfolio (and mindset) towards the work that lights you up.Support the showIf this episode helped, screenshot & tag @oliviabosserteducation on Stories—I reshare every time! ⭐

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Mason, fashion industry consultant and creator of Easy Studio Lighting, to talk about simplifying lighting, working in big e-commerce studios, fighting industry gatekeeping, and how AI is reshaping the future of photography.Kevin shares incredible insights for photographers at every stage of their journey, from lighting hacks to the power of teamwork and how to stay relevant in a changing creative world.Topics covered:– Kevin’s career journey from e-commerce studios to YouTube success– How to make lighting setups simple, effective and stress-free– The importance of collaboration on set– How to future-proof your creative skills in an AI-driven industry– Building storytelling into your photography portfolioConnect with Kevin here: https://www.youtube.com/@easystudiolightingMore from Olivia: www.oliviabosserteducation.com

This guided journaling session led by Olivia Bossert focuses on helping individuals, particularly photographers, to release limiting beliefs about money and embrace a more empowered mindset. Through a series of prompts and reflective exercises, participants are encouraged to identify negative beliefs, transform them into positive affirmations, and take actionable steps towards financial confidence and creative freedom.Get the Notion prompt dashboard here: https://oliviabossert.notion.site/Starving-Artist-Journaling-Prompts-1df73dbd3cfc80a18406f3269f961e58?pvs=4Chapters00:00 Introduction to Guided Journaling Session00:56 Releasing the Starving Artist Mentality09:32 Transforming Negative Beliefs about Money17:10 Grounding New Beliefs in Action25:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

Do you ever feel like you’re living a double life — one minute you’re in creative flow, and the next you’re knee-deep in invoices and admin? In this episode, I’m sharing real talk about what it’s like to balance the dreamy, intuitive side of being a fashion photographer with the structured, strategic side of running a business. I’ll walk you through what’s worked for me, from time blocking and batching to rituals and mindset shifts. Whether you’re feeling burnt out or just struggling to switch gears, this episode will help you find your flow again — both creatively and professionally.Get my free social media 30 day prompts: https://oliviabosserteducation.myflodesk.com/30prompts 

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the wonderful Rita Busa, a Latvian-born fashion photographer living in Norway, who’s built an impressive career in just two years.We explore: • How she used photography to connect with people in a new country • Landing clients without living in a major city • The magic of flash photography and how she found her distinctive visual style • Social media strategies that actually work – without burnout • The importance of slowing down and trusting the processRita’s story is proof that you don’t need to wait a decade or live in a fashion capital to be taken seriously. If you’ve ever doubted whether it’s too late or too hard to break into fashion photography, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to grab my free content calendar for fashion photographers:What to Post When You Have Nothing to Share – 30 Days of Prompts👉https://oliviabosserteducation.myflodesk.com/30prompts  📲 Follow Rita: https://www.instagram.com/ps_ritabusa/ 🎓 Follow Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/oliviabosserteducation/

This episode is pulled from a YouTube video, so some parts are visual — if you’d prefer to watch the behind-the-scenes process, I’ll pop the link to the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSgt0zAaawQ&ab_channel=OliviaBossert Earlier this year, I was commissioned by fashion brand Karen Mabon to create their Spring/Summer campaign — and I was given full creative freedom (a dream!). In this episode, I’m walking you through how I approached the shoot, from concept and planning, to shooting everything in a white studio, and finally creating the finished campaign images using a mix of photography, AI, and digital art tools like Midjourney, Adobe Firefly and good old Photoshop.This project was all about pushing boundaries, experimenting, and blending fantasy with fashion in a commercial setting. I share the process, lessons I learned, and how I made sure the final collection felt dreamy, cohesive and still very Karen Mabon.If you’re curious about how AI and mixed media can play a role in your photography work, or you just want a peek into how these types of campaigns come together, this one’s for you.See the brand here: https://www.karenmabon.com/ See my portfolio at www.oliviabossert.com