Say Cheese!

Welcome to Say Cheese!—where we go beyond photography to uncover the journeys, lessons, and strategies behind the success of photographers, artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Lilly Red, a wedding photographer based in Lake Como, this podcast isn’t just about beautiful images—it’s about the why and the how behind every creative breakthrough.Every week, we’ll dive into conversations with industry leaders and innovators, breaking down their biggest wins, their hardest lessons, and the strategies that got them there. You’ll hear raw stories about overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and creating work that doesn’t just look good but feels right.This isn’t fluff—it’s actionable insights and real-world advice you can immediately apply to your creative business and personal growth. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, Say Cheese! is your go-to podcast for clarity, motivation, and practical tips.Hit play, take notes, and let’s turn inspiration into action. 🚀

Say Cheese! is a business podcast hosted by Lilly Red, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lilly Red hosts Say Cheese!, a business show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Monika Frías: Why True Creativity Means Breaking the Rules

  Sep 12, 20251h 6mS4

  <p>Sometimes, the hardest thing as a creative isn’t learning the technical skills — it’s unlearning everything you were told about how life should look.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Monika Frías (@latxina) to talk about what it really means to be an artist in a world full of rules, expectations, and “programming.”</p><p>Monika shares her deeply personal journey of choosing freedom over formulas:</p>Leaving behind what didn’t serve her and starting fresh with just a suitcaseWhy she refuses to let photography define who she is How doing “too many things”...

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  Episode #7

  Our First 3 Months With a Baby as Photographers (The Honest Truth)

  Aug 27, 202550 minS4

  <p>Becoming parents while running a full-time photography business has been the most life-changing (and honestly, challenging) chapter of our lives. In this episode of Say Cheese, we open up about everything from pregnancy struggles, birth stories, and postpartum recovery to what it really looks like balancing newborn life with destination weddings, editing, and building a business.</p><p>This isn’t a highlight reel, it’s the real, unfiltered truth about the transition from photographers to parents.</p><p><br /></p><p>What you’ll hear in this episode:</p><p>- Our honest pregnancy + birth experience (including 60 hours of lab...

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  Episode #6

  Quiet Luxury, Creative Freedom, and the Honeymoon Mindset with Jeff (The Apartment Photo)

  Aug 6, 20251h 43mS4

  <p>After nearly two decades as a wedding photographer, Jeff Chan (@theapartmentphoto) is rethinking everything — from how he books clients, to how he uses social media, to what authenticity actually means.</p><p>In this episode, hosted by Lilly Red (@elisabettalillyred), Jeff opens up about his decision to only take on “heck yes” weddings in 2025, why he’s obsessed with the idea of becoming a “SKU of one,” and how he’s reframing Instagram as a creative tool instead of a constant stressor.</p><p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</p><p>How to identify and book only the right client...

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  Episode #5

  Photography Nearly Broke Us...What Saved Our Careers with Jana Williams

  Jul 30, 20251h 6mS4

  <p>What happens when your body aches, the industry shifts, and social media feels like a full-time job… but you still love wedding photography?</p><p>In this raw conversation with Jana Williams, we dig into the truth about staying in this industry past 40 — the burnout, the social media pressure, and the mindset shifts that can make (or break) your career.</p><p>We cover:</p>The real reason most photographers burn out before 40How to evolve your career to stay relevant (without chasing every trend)The energy, mindset, and brand shifts that keep you shooting for decadesWhy personal growth, not...

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  Episode #4

  The Career Change That Made Jordan Voth One of the Top Wedding Photographers

  Jul 22, 202550 minS4

  <p>What does it take to leave a stable corporate job and build a photography career that lasts?</p><p>In this episode of Say Cheese, we sit down with Jordan Voth, a former accountant turned full-time wedding and lifestyle photographer, who has spent nearly a decade photographing intimate weddings, luxury celebrations, and lifestyle sessions across the U.S. (and beyond).</p><p>Jordan shares:</p>How he transitioned from a corporate accounting job to full-time photographyThe strategies he uses to avoid burnout, balance travel, and stay creativeWhy diversifying your work (weddings, families, lifestyle) can actually strengthen your brandHow photographers...

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