Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

This week's episode is featuring a recent conversation we had inside our membership community about going full-time with our photography businesses. If you're looking for applicable advice, and maybe a motivational pep talk, you've come to the right place today. Join Melissa Arlena's Picture Perfect Rankings SEO Program: https://melissaarlena.com/picture-perfect-rankings For our listeners, there's...

In today's episode, we are sharing a training from inside the membership. Joined by Josephine from Designs by Josephine, we discuss revamping photography websites and communicating value. We cover: Finding your niche Using calls to action on your website Getting quality testimonials And so much more! Join Melissa Arlena's Picture Perfect Rankings SEO Program: https://melissaarlena.com/picture-perf...

This week, the TMA team is excited to coach and mentor for another case study session. Join Kim Box, Jenny Cruger, and Allison Craig of TMA as they share with you a coaching and mentoring session featuring Jojo Welden of Joanna Briggs Photography.  In this episode, we discuss: The challenges around building a new client base and marketing a new business after a big pivot Developing a new pricing s...

We're excited to share this recording from our live coaching session inside the membership this month. This is just a sneak peek of the monthly coaching sessions that all our members get to participate in throughout the year. In this session, we discussed transitioning full-time careers into photography businesses, standing out in crowded markets, communicating value to clients, and the power of w...

In this episode, Kim is joined by her TMA business partners Jenny and Allison as they reflect back on their photography businesses in 2023 and talk about preparing for the new year. Join us at our upcoming retreat for photographers: https://themotherhoodanthology.com/the-motherhood-anthology-retreat/ Get 10% off your first order from Willow Canvas: IG: @willow_canvas Sign up for the newsletter: ww...

If you get stressed out about algorithms, hashtags, engagement, and how to grow your photography business on Instagram, then this episode is for you! Today, Kim is joined by TMA educator, Amber Courtney, talking all things Instagram. Join us at our upcoming retreat for photographers: https://themotherhoodanthology.com/the-motherhood-anthology-retreat/ Connect with Amber: https://lightlivinphotogra...

This week Kim is joined by Katie Lamb. Katie is based in Dallas, Texas and is a wife and mom of three. After graduating from Baylor University with a degree in Fine Art Photography, Katie lived out her first life passion in China, Africa, Europe, and everywhere in between using photography and videography to bring awareness to the international orphan crisis through various mission-based organizat...

Our guest today is Tiffany Sauder: mom, entrepreneur, board member, and investor. She's talking about anxiety and overwhelm, and how to manage it through outsourcing, facing your fears, and keeping perspective about what's most important. Connect with Tiffany: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder/ Get 10% off your first order from Willow Canvas: IG: @willow_canva...

We all have hopes and dreams for our businesses that need to be set and laid out so that we can actually achieve them. Special guest, Kristin Sweeting, is back on the podcast this week to chat about all things vision casting, goal setting, and how to maintain our own self-care through it all. Connect with Kristin: https://www.kristinsweeting.com/  https://dangerschool.com/  Get 10% off your first...

In today's episode, Kim is joined by our first-ever TMA Podcast Sponsor: Sara Bywaters-Baldwin of Willow Canvas. Tune in for a discussion about everything from anxiety among creative entrepreneurs, photographers as therapists, insights into the art behind Willow Canvas backdrops, how Sara defines success, and so much more. Get 10% off your first order from Willow Canvas: IG: @willow_canvas Sign up...

No matter how much experience you have or how much you're selling in revenue, we ALL experience imposter syndrome. Today's guest, Lisa DiGeso, is a fellow photographer and the owner of the online photography hub, The Milky Way. In this episode, we are chatting about: Overcoming imposter syndrome in photography business The common struggles of imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and undervaluing yoursel...

Today, Kim is joined by Brielle Pepper from Jacob & Brielle Photography as she shares her success story. She's only 25 years old, but she's already built an impressive business. In this episode, we discuss: starting a photography business with no prior experience transitioning from wedding photography to motherhood photography and rebranding pivoting pricing strategy from economic to premium prici...

The Motherhood Anthology Podcast has officially been on the air for a year. We can’t even believe it. One whole year and 58 episodes later, we are so honored that you have listened in and given us your time. We do not take for granted how privileged we are to be able to put this podcast together for you and to have so many of you listen. Every listen, every review, every rating, and every share of...

In this episode, Kim is joined by Elizabeth Messina. Elizabeth has been named one of the most influential photographers of the decade. She's a best-selling author and her work has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and more. She's well known for her luminous, intimate portraits of incredible women including Christina Aguilera, Lauren Conrad, Hilary Duff, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Tiffani Amber Th...

Join Kim, Jenny, and Allison for the final part of this week's 3-part mini-series. These episodes have been a crash course to our three most important pillars for photographers who want to build their businesses. In today's episode, Part 3, we are talking all about pricing and pricing structure. There are many ways to structure your pricing, and we are sharing how to determine what might be best f...

Join Kim, Jenny, and Allison for a 3-part mini-series this week. These are our three most important pillars for photographers who want to build their businesses. In today's episode, Part 2, we are talking all about marketing. Almost every photographer we work with has questions about their website content, SEO, social media marketing, and in-person marketing - in today's episode, we're digging int...

Join Kim, Jenny, and Allison for a 3-part mini-series this week. These are our three most important pillars for photographers who want to build their businesses. In today's episode, Part 1, we are talking all about branding. This will be especially helpful if you are a new business or if you are hoping to pivot your business from weddings or everything to motherhood. Branding can help you attract...

Join the TMA partners Kim, Jenny, and Allison for a discussion about the best photography business advice. From pricing and profitability to work-life balance with a growing family, to client work best practices, and more. This is just a small glimpse at some of the incredible coaching advice available inside our community. If you haven't already, make sure to join our free Facebook community toda...

In this week's episode, we are excited to share another success story with you. Meet Lena Porter, a wedding and portrait photographer from Seattle. In this episode, Lena is sharing the inside scoop about how she's built her business, including: Rebranding to "from marriage to motherhood" to accommodate wedding, portrait, and motherhood photography Photo album sales and product offerings Sales tech...

This week on the podcast, Laura Gattis returns. Laura is the owner of Laura Gattis Photography and an educator in our TMA membership community. Laura brought so much value to our conversation that we decided to split this into two parts again. Last week in Part 1, Laura shared how she has set her brand and workflow apart from other photographers, and how the client connection is one of the most im...

This week on the podcast, our guest is Laura Gattis, owner of Laura Gattis Photography and an educator in our TMA membership community. Laura brought so much value to our conversation that we decided to split this into two parts again. In this episode, Part 1, Laura shares how she has set her brand and workflow apart from other photographers, and how the client connection is one of the most import...

In this week's episode, our guest is Anna Claire Collier, founder of Born & Raised Studio, a traveling children's heirloom portrait studio. We leave no stone unturned as we discuss exactly what a session looks like, all the way from session times to pricing and products. This episode is packed with helpful information for any of you who might be interested or slightly intrigued by the beautiful ar...

We're back for Part 2 with special guest Chris Scott, co-founder of Swift Galleries. In this episode, Chris breaks down how to help clients understand the value of physical products, how to build excitement for your clients about products, what's to come in the photography industry, and so much more. If you missed part 1, make sure to go back and listen to last week's episode, too! Connect with Ch...

Meet special guest Chris Scott, co-founder of Swift Galleries. In Part 1 of this incredible interview, Chris introduces his company Swift Galleries, explores different methods for selling prints in addition to shooting, emphasizes the importance of committing to your business and other mindset strategies, and so much more. Don't forget to join us for Part 2 next week. Connect with Chris & Swift Ga...

In today's episode, Kim is joined by Caroline Ketterer of Caroline Jean Photography, to talk about what it looks like to take the leap into full-time photography. Caroline shares how she made the decision to transition from teaching to photography, the mindset shift of saying yes and believing in herself, how her loved ones responded to this major life change, and what it means to be successful. I...