Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
Shoot Wisely podcast host Amir Ebrahimi has over 20 years of experience in production and has traveled the world as a documentarian covering a wide range of projects including the 2016 Olympics in Rio, social issues for the health ministry of Ethiopia, extensive global and national coverage of the NBA on and off the court, and documenting Cambodian orphanages to name a few. Host Amir Ebrahimi talks to guests about their process of creation and the road that led them to create for a living. The Shoot Wisely Podcast will have a heavy focus on photographers and videographers/DP's but will be open to inspiring creators such as artists, writers, designers, editors, etc. The main aim of the show is to talk to creates about their journey and process of creating to inspire people to create and shoot wisely. The show will have a very loose format but will touch on the who, what, where, and why. With a small portion of the conversation dedicated to the tools each creator utilizes. Thank you and please leave a review and share.
Shoot Wisely the Creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
14 Samantha Jacob - Wedding and Life style photographer
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Episode 14 — Samantha Jacobs Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer.
In Episode 14 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with wedding and lifestyle photographer Samantha Jacobs to talk about taking a leap of faith — leaving her small hometown in Kansas and moving to Las Vegas to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time photographer.
Samantha shares what it felt like to step away from familiarity and comfort in order to chase something bigger. We discuss the uncertainty of starting over in a new city, building a client base from scratch, and the emotional resilience required to bet on yourself creatively.
From navigating the competitive wedding industry in Las Vegas to refining her voice as a lifestyle photographer, Samantha breaks down how courage, consistency, and community helped her turn risk into opportunity.
This episode is about reinvention, independence, and trusting your instincts when the safe path no longer feels aligned.
In This Episode
- Leaving a small town in Kansas for Las Vegas
- Taking a leap of faith to pursue photography full-time
- Building a wedding photography business from the ground up
- Navigating competition in a destination wedding market
- Finding your voice in lifestyle photography
- The mindset required to start over in a new city
About the Guest
Samantha Jacobs is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Las Vegas. Her work blends emotional storytelling with modern elegance, capturing intimate moments while building a career rooted in courage and commitment.
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