The Arlen Studio: Unedited

On this episode of The Arlen Studio: Unedited , we sit down with Jaclyn Hernandez of Images by J.Renee , a Ventura County brand photographer and videographer who helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners show up with clarity and confidence. Jaclyn shares her journey from making commercials as a kid with a family camcorder, to studying film and photography at Brooks Institute, working in...

In this episode, we welcome our first guest to the podcast, Arlen Studio member Christine Harris. What unfolds is exactly what this space was built for—honest conversation, shared experience, and a deeper look at what it means to build a creative life at any stage. Christine shares how she found photography later in life, beginning with a simple desire to learn her camera and unexpectedly stepping...

The Arlen Studio Podcast Everything you need to know about booking your session With Michelle, Natalia & Megan In this episode, the three of us finally sit down and walk you through exactly how booking at The Arlen Studio works — from finding the link to showing up on shoot day. Whether you're brand new to the studio or thinking about becoming a member, this one's for you. What we cover We bre...

✨ Episode Summary In this episode, Natalia, Michele, and Megan take you behind the scenes of The Arlen Studio’s grand opening brunch —a dreamy, Bridgerton-inspired celebration that brought together photographers, friends, and family to experience the space for the first time. From last-minute décor decisions and floral overload (yes, there is such a thing) to croissant towers, champagne, and sist...

🎙 Episode — Behind the Scenes at The Arlen Beauty Campaigns, Studio Growth & What’s Next We’re back — and catching you up on everything happening behind the scenes at The Arlen. After a little break, the three of us (Natalia, Michele, and Megan) are back on the mic talking through what’s been going on inside the studio — from our first full beauty campaign production to the growing pains (and...

Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the real cost of becoming a photographer. In this episode, Natalia, Michele, and Megan dive deep into everything no one talks about—the hidden expenses that come with building a photography business. From gear and lenses to subscriptions, websites, client management systems, studio needs, camera bags (yes… multiple), and all the little th...

Here is our update for the studio! For those of you interested in learning about how its going!

In this episode, Natalia and Michele dive into the realities of newborn photography —what it takes to do it well, why safety and education matter, and how they’re turning years of hands-on experience into newborn workshops at The Arlen Studio . Michele shares how she found her way into the newborn niche, why it’s much harder than it looks , and what helped her grow (including extensive training, m...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most requested topics inside The Arlen Studio: studio lighting. We’re breaking down the differences between strobes, speed lights, and constant lighting , when to use each one, and why understanding light is the foundation of confident, professional photography. Whether you’re brand new to studio work or you’ve been shooting for years but still feel un...

In this episode of The Arlen Studio: Unedited , we sit down with Megan Blomqvist of Blomqvist Creative . Megan is a commercial beauty photographer who also specializes in family documentary sessions, blending polished imagery with real-life storytelling. We talk about balancing two very different photography worlds, building a brand that allows for creative freedom, and staying true to your voice...

Join us for some behind the scenes stories on how we manage to build out the studio. The failures and the successes With Natalia Allen of Lavender and Honey Photography and Michele Paniz of Collecting Beautiful Moments Thearlenstudio.com

Take a look at our studio, meet Natalia from Lavender and Honey Photography and Michele Paniz from Michele Paniz Photography. We go into depth about who we are, how motherhood has changed us, how we started and where we are now.

Why did we decided to build The Arlen Studio, why now and what its like to start publicly before we open.