Arielle and Jackie

Behind the Lens: The Newborn Photographer Diaries

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Welcome to Behind the Lens: The Newborn Photographer Diaries where two caffeine-fueled, swaddle-wrapping, baby-whispering photographers spill the (non-toxic, baby-safe) tea on what it’s really like running a newborn photography biz. We’re talking about everything from posing tiny humans and soothing fussy babies to navigating clients, running a business, marketing without losing your mind, and juggling it all while trying to keep our own families alive and fed. (Some days, that’s the real miracle.) It’s honest. It’s a little chaotic. It’s full of laughter, real talk, and all the behind-the-sce...

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Arielle and Jackie

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Ep. 5: Cozy Studio Chat: Newborn Photography Unpopular Opinions 06.01.2026 1:09:36

After a little unplanned hiatus, we’re back in the studio together and keeping it light, real, and a little unhinged (in the best way). We’re fresh off photographing the cutest chunky-cheeked baby with a full day of Christmas setups, lots of lighting experiments, and plenty of banter. In this episode, we dive into unpopular opinions in newborn photography like whether photographers care more about...

Ep. 4: Mini Sessions: Quick Cash or Brand Burnout? 16.11.2025 1:10:17

In this chatty, real-life episode, Arielle and Jackie pull back the curtain on mini sessions —the good, the bad, and the glitter-in-your-eyes ugly. From personality portraits and Christmas sets with Santa to why some minis can unintentionally cheapen your brand, we dig into where minis shine, where they fall short, and how to set expectations without burning out. You’ll also hear honest mom-life m...

Ep. 3: Trends in Newborn Photography — Finding Your Style & Staying Relevant 12.08.2025 57:18

Welcome back to Behind the Lens: The Newborn Photographer Diaries ! In this episode, Jackie and Ariel dive into the ever-changing world of newborn photography trends — from rebranding journeys and discovering your unique style to navigating client requests and balancing timeless work with new ideas. They chat about their own experiences with trends like boho, lifestyle sessions, monochromatic look...

Ep. 2: Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Finding Your “Why” 23.07.2025 1:11:20

We’re finally back — and this time, recording in person at Arielle’s studio! In this warm, real, and refreshingly unfiltered episode, we (Arielle & Jackie) dive deep into a topic so many photographers (and creatives in general) wrestle with: Imposter Syndrome . We open up about what’s been going on behind the scenes, from tech fails and editing struggles to overwhelming weeks filled with back-...

Ep. 1: Who We Are & Why We're Here! 19.06.2025 55:48

In our very first episode of Behind the Lens: The Newborn Photographer Diaries , we’re pulling back the curtain on who we are—two full-time newborn photographers, moms, and business owners figuring it all out. We talk about how we got started, the ups and downs of balancing work and family, and why building a supportive community in this industry matters so much. We share real talk about summer as...