Ep. 18: Success through discovery calls

Mike Zawadzki, a photographer out of New Jersey, found success quickly after immersing himself in the same approaches I talk about on this podcast. On this episode, I sit down for an interview to hear more about how he blew past his highest goals and what worked well for him, especially buyer types and the discovery call.

About Mike Zawadzki:

As one of the leading wedding photographers in the world, New Jersey wedding photographer Mike Zawadzki has a distinctive style that helps his couples remember their wedding day memories in a timeless, bold, and genuine way. Mike has been photographing weddings for 10+ years and enjoys a technically challenging low-light situation as much as he does a stunning once in a lifetime sunset + sky. He typically starts with traditional poses that will make older members of families smile. Then, based on the rapport he builds with clients, he mixes in more personalized and creative shots of couples based on their preferences, and vibe. Mike enjoys meeting new couples, and learning about their unique love stories, which helps his subjects feel comfortable in front of his camera no matter how shy or introverted they may feel. In a society where we are bombarded with negative self-image content on social media, with algorithms that help create false narratives about how we should look, Mike's philosophy in photography and life is to reject this status quo. He firmly believes everyone deserves to have beautiful photographs of themselves no matter what their age, size, race, gender, religion (or lack thereof) or sexual orientation may be. When not photographing weddings, Mike can be found seeking out the best hidden gems of New Jersey pizzerias, and spending quality time cooking delicious impromptu meals with his girlfriend Melanie.

Website: www.mikezawadzki.com

Instagram: @mikezawadzkiphotography