The One Behind the Lens with Kate DeCoste
The One Behind the Lens is the podcast for photographers in their first 5 years of business. Host Kate DeCoste shares real-talk strategies, behind-the-scenes stories, and bold advice to help you grow a business that fits your life. From branding to pricing and mindset to marketing - it’s all here. Grab your camera and your confidence - it’s time to Shutter Up and Shine.
🎧 New episodes every week starting August 4, 2025. Follow now so you don’t miss a thing!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
S1 E7: The One Where I Said No (And It Felt So Good)
In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate DeCoste dives into the power of saying “no” in your photography business—and in life. She shares her personal journey of discovering what truly lights…
S1 E6: The One Where Your Story Built the Business. with Megan Yelaney
Episode Summary: In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate sits down with storytelling strategist and business coach Megan Yelaney to unpack how your origin story can be your greatest marketin…
S1 E5: The One with the Creative Dry Spell
In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate gets real about a topic every creative faces but few talk about openly: burnout. The One with the Dry Spell is a candid conversation about those low s…
BONUS: The One Behind the Launch
Welcome to a special behind-the-scenes episode of The One Behind the Lens where Kate sits down with the consultant and strategy partner who helped bring this very podcast to life — Taylor Aller.
From …
S1 E4: The One with the Business Game Plan: Ads, Pricing & Photo Biz Wisdom with Andrew Hellmich
In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate chats with Andrew Hellmich. Wedding and portrait photographer, host of the #1 photography business podcast PhotoBizX, and a go-to expert for marketing…
BONUS: The One Where We Shutter Up & Celebrate: Live Launch Party & Replay+Juicy Photo Confessions
Episode Title: Bonus: The One Where We Shutter Up & Celebrate: Live Launch Party & Replay+Juicy Photo Confessions
Length: ~45 minutes
Inside this Episode: We’re popping the virtual champagne! This bon…
S1 E3: The One About Photography Pricing, Mindset Shifts & Full-Service Success with Renee Bowen
Episode 3 | The One Behind the Lens
Hosted by Kate DeCoste
Guest: Renee Bowen
Total Length: ~55:00
Inside the episode:
In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate sits down with photographer, coac…
S1 E2: The One with Off-Camera Flash & Dance Photo Tips with Susan Gietka
Episode 2 | The One Behind the Lens
Hosted by Kate DeCoste
Guest: Susan Geitka
Total Length: ~60:00
Inside the episode:
In this episode of The One Behind the Lens, Kate is joined by photographer and li…
S1 E1: The One with the 10-Minute Workflow Fix
Inside the episode:
In this juicy solo episode, Kate pulls back the curtain on her own struggles with workflow. She shares her real-life photo confession and the exact 5-step fix that turned her mess …
Bonus: What to Expect in Season One
So what’s actually coming in Season One of The One Behind the Lens?
In this bonus trailer, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s ahead — from branding and pricing to mindset, marketing, and building …
S1 Trailer: Shutter Up and Shine
Welcome to The One Behind the Lens!
If you're a photographer in your first 5 years of business and you're ready to stop winging it, start shining, and finally build a brand that feels like you, you'r…
S1 Trailer: Who This Podcast Is Really For
Yay, it’s YOU!
If you're a photographer in your first 5 years of business wondering how to go from “what am I doing?” to “I’ve got this,” then welcome, this podcast was made just for you.
In this mini…
Trailer: What’s The One Behind the Lens?
Wondering what The One Behind the Lens is all about? Start here. This short-and-sweet trailer gives you the lowdown on what to expect in Season 1 and why this podcast was made for photographers in th…