Cameras and Carseats

Alora is a wedding photographer turned business strategist that is ready to help you grow your photography business without all the drama! She's also a mom of two, and knows first hand the struggles when she booked 17 weddings in the same month her daughter was born. Today she dropped so many good tips and just relatable ideas to help you get to where you want to be. Make sure you tune into he...

Let's just say it, it can be so lonely being a mother and a photographer. A job where you are home 24/7 raising babies, and then another job where you don't have any coworkers to yap with at the water fountain.. we get it.. we're naming it, and we're starting the conversation with you in this punchy episode. Find us on our social accounts Our Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog...

Rachel is a midwest powerhouse. She's a mom of two, a podcaster, a coach to photographers, and a heart ready to serve you. We were so lucky to snag her for a quick chat where she drops amazing tidbits of not comparing your journey, while also loving the season you are in with your kids and your business. Dive in to today's guest interview and make sure to check out her links here! Rachel T...

Answering your questions on how we handle onboarding from mini sessions, regular family sessions, to weddings & elopements. A few hot takes like always and a surprise announcement at the end of the episode.. better be quick with that one though! -- Our Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available!  --- Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseats Fol...

Lindsey is a financial therapist, here to help you feel excited about money! (Yes, it's possible!) Money is more than just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. Merging behavioral therapy and financial coaching, Lindsey helps you live your dream life! Lindsey's Website:  https://financialselfcareblog.com/financial-therapy/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/financialth...

Have you just felt stuck? Relatable! Trust us, we have been there and here is what we have found it means when we start to feel the comparison trap or that no one likes us. What is holding you back in your photography business is NOT your kids, and we can't wait to break it down for you in this episode! Find us on our social accounts Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseats Follow us o...

Today we're taking some of your DM's and messages in our Facebook group and answering them live! You don't ask surface level questions, either, and we love it. So tune in for this slightly longer full episode and if we spark more questions immediately send us a message so we can dive in on the next Q&A. Find us on our social accounts Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseats...

If you have feelings of guilt or am I doing something wrong when it comes to culling, editing, or turn around time - let's talk about it! Everyones businesses and personal lives look different so at the core of this episode we talk about why what you need is exactly right, you just need to make sure you communicate it clearly with your clients. Come follow and talk to us here Follow us on instagra...

Motherhood is an adventure in itself, but having her business still be all about travel, and destination elopements / weddings, how the heck does that work between toddlers and clients? Today we go through some burning elopement questions to ask none other than our girl, Jamie Tobin. Links: Follow us on instagram here, @ camerasandcarseats Follow us on tiktok here, @ camerasandcarseats Alex is you...

Alex McCrary is a mom to three girls, recently bought their cabin on an acreage, and thrives in the traditional wedding world. From tips to newer photographers on rocking a traditional church wedding, to just chatting how she lights up at certain moments in her business, get to know our girl Alex a little more in today's episode! Follow us on instagram here, @ camerasandcarseats Follow us on tikto...

Amy is an amazing photographer, and newborn prop creator. She is a duo team with her sister Lindsey and together they're one of the most sought after newborn photographers + educators in the game. We had a moment to just chat a little bit of motherhood because Amy is a mother of 4, and business with running a successful newborn photography business AND a newborn prop business. Listen in and find h...

#TeamHoneybook vs #TeamDubsado in today's episode we are picking apart our current CRMs to help you understand what they do, what one may do better than the other, and why we just can NOT run our business smoothly without them. While we touch on the spicy topic of Honeybook's price increase find out why Alex isn't mad about it and what her favorite feature of Honeybook is that no one is talking ab...

We're breaking down that question that gets asked in photography groups all the time, how do I plan my family around wedding season? Sharing what we personally did, what we would recommend if you are going into wedding season pregnant, and some tips for handling PP + childcare during it all. While we are firm believers of putting your family needs first, it's best to have a plan of action for your...

Marketing, marketing -- what are we finding that is working that we think more photographers need to be trying going into booking season and prep for 2025 wedding season. Follow us on instagram here, @ camerasandcarseats Follow us on tiktok here, @ camerasandcarseats Alex is your traditional wedding photographer that you can find here Jamie is your destination elopement photographer that you can f...

The how, when, what .. the beginning of scratching the surface of how we both do this dance of motherhood and business. We are firm believers of seasons of life, and that everything is ever evolving. Tag along in a little mom banter, and the big questions people have asked about how the heck we do this. Follow us on instagram here, @ camerasandcarseats Follow us on tiktok here, @ camerasandcarseat...

Welcome to Cameras & Carseats my fellow photographers who are also somewhere in the parenting mix. We're Alex + Jamie, two moms, two photographers, but one of us is a traditional girlie while the other is destination elopements. Here to help you feel seen in your season of business + family life.

Hey hi hello! Welcome to the podcast, Cameras & Carseats where photographers in parenthood can feel seen. We're Alex and Jamie bringing you actionable content to chase your tiny humans while chasing your business goals. We're a dynamic mix of an elopement photographer who only works destinations and a traditional wedding photographer who is working at all her favorite churches + venues. Come h...