The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers

Have you ever wondered what goes into being a baby whisperer?  Some photographers seem to make those posed newborn sessions look absolutely effortless. Charlotte Gamache is known for her excellence in newborn posing, wrapping, and safely educating newborn photographers around the world. In this episode, we chat about her advice for new photographers, how confidence is something that we gain with r...

Mark Rosetto, is one of the kindest & knowledgeable business masters that wholeheartedly cares about his students and helping them succeed. I love how he combines his love for life & business coaching and how that plays out in how he runs his business. Mark Rossetto is an international award-winning Double Master Photographer with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP)...

Julia Kelleher is quite literally the queen of marketing your photography business.  I knew when it comes to sharing advice on marketing and mindset, she was the perfect guest to have on the show.  In this episode, we unpack how self-worth, marketing & mindset are all interconnected. Julia Kelleher is a PPA Master Photographer, Artist, Craftsman, and certified with the organization.  She holds...

In this episode, we dive into topics on confidence and advice from Scott's mentor that helped him become the world-renowned photographer and speaker he is today.  Sony Artisan and international master photographer Scott Robert Lim is a certified educator and has over 70 international awards to his name, including Top Ten Most Influential, Kodak Award, and World's Top Wedding Photographer...

If you're someone that feels like you can't find your voice & gets a little lost on your artistic journey from time to time.. you are absolutely not alone.  In this episode, I chat with Caroline Jensen,  a Sony Artisan of Imagery, who is an award-winning photographic artist that lives on the wild prairie. Her passion for storytelling and creating art from her world around her has led...

Shannon Morton Photography is a professional portrait studio located in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. She runs a portrait studio with another photographer, as well as has a very profitable IPS business model. I wanted to share Shannon with you because she is a photographer with a successful IPS business model, and I firmly believe that there is no universal business model that will work for...

"You gotta keep trying to find your niche and trying to fit into whatever slot that's left for you or to make one of your own." ~ Dolly Parton Fine art children Portrait photographer Paulina Duczman has taken the world by storm, with her soulful images of children. She carved out a Niche with her stunning images, winning multiple awards and competitions. She shares that narrowing he...

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” ~ African Proverb We get so caught up in I can do it all myself, and there is almost shame in asking for help, or admitting you can not do it all. There are a couple of options, either settling into the realization that you are swamped and stay there, or start reaching out and asking for help. Abbey Ashley helps aspiring Virtua...

Michelle Harris is a destination wedding photographer based in the DC area. She is the owner and lead photographer at M Harris Studios in addition to her associate team, Laila Chanel Studios where she manages 15+ freelance photographers.  Along with her photography services, she is a leader and educator for the online community M Harris Hustlers that inspire and educate wedding photographers.  Mic...

Elisha Weger joins me today with her whole heart to chat about her journey with accreditation and why it is so important to her as well as her perspective on becoming a multi-faceted entrepreneur.  She shares advice about how to get started with accreditation, finding her value as an artist, and about how important lifelong learning is to her, and how changes in her personal life have lead to her...

With a background deeply rooted in fine art and a degree in web development, she lives by her motto "to obsess over the details so you don't have to."  Bernel Westbrook works with creative entrepreneurs to build brands and websites that establish a foundation of trust. Since she started her business in 2016, Bernel has served the creative industry with high energy, tell-it-like-it-i...

LeAnna Azzolini is an adventure-seeking, outdoor enthusiast based in a small beach town in Southern California called Dana Point. Motherhood is her main muse, she is known in the industry for her stunning self-portraits and she enjoys mentoring and guiding other photographers through their own journey in finding their artistic voice. In this episode, we dive into the power & the purpose behind...

Her work is both ethereal, storytelling, and completely fine art. Lisset Perrier's photography journey began 6 years ago. She found her vocation in art at an early age and has been drawing and painting ever since.  She has never taken a photography class however did grow up around cameras and photographs, and has a degree in graphic design. What inspired her about her photography is memories...

She is the powerhouse behind Jasmin Jade photography & Embrace presets. Her work is full of soul & heart.  As soon as I read on Jasmin's website that she was also a believer in community over competition and the power of working together, I knew we were going to be 2 peas in a pod! She is ultra-talented in her boudoir work, creating work that is both emotional and storytelling, and an...

Danielle's journey toward becoming her authentic self, began 10 years ago when she fought a battle with cancer that invaded her pancreas. She won that battle and became a survivor.  She feels she survived more than cancer, she became a survivor of life & began to understand the true value of living in the moment; each and every precious moment because our time here is not guaranteed.  Dan...

I stumbled across Keshia Rice’s stunning work earlier this year. She is a boudoir photographer based in Hawaii. She focuses on mental health, and empowerment and believes boudoir is for all shapes & sizes. She focuses on the experience for her clients leaving them feeling empowered safe and celebrated in their own bodies.  In this episode, we discuss how growing up in a world that taught us to...

Do you find yourself judging when you have an off-day?  Have you been frustrated by the feeling that your creativity is gone?  Or have you struggled with sticking to a time-management system that feels good to you? If so, don't miss this conversation with Hannah Fitzgibbon.   As a coach for creatives, she shares incredible insights around...  self-compassion (vs judgement) ideas on using your...

“At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou  Donatella Nicolini is known for her stunning Fine Art portraits of motherhood & expectant mamas. She has positioned herself as a high-end luxury photography studio based in Milan Italy and knows first hand on the power of creating a Niche. She purposefully creates a...

After her second baby was born she picked up a camera and now travels the world doing what she loves. Twyla Jones creates & preserves beautiful memories for others while simultaneously sharing her incredible talent teaching photographers. She is a master at her craft of creating emotive storytelling images and creating images that stir your soul, and I am beyond excited to share her with you t...

It can sometimes feel like there is only 1 way to run a business… and that may be how you are doing it is wrong. #nottrue In this Episode with Brigette Schaffarzick from Penguin Pictures based in Seattle, we discuss why she decided to have an all-inclusive photography business model. I wanted to share Brigette with you because she has such great insight on also moving cities with her business and...

“Be genuinely interested in everyone you meet and everyone you meet will be genuinely interested in you” ― Rasheed Ogunlaru She approaches each session as if she and her clients are old friends catching up, not looking at it like a paycheque, but expanding her circle larger and larger every time. Focusing on building relationships and creating lifetime friends. Hailey Faria infuses each session wi...

Figuring out your own style can be a challenge on its own, but then figuring out how to communicate through wardrobe choices to your clients, can feel super overwhelming. Kate Boggs shares with us her process of styling her clients, including some of her favorite places to shop. She shares advice on creating your own client closet, tips for those that styling doesn't come naturally to, and ho...

“Change is scary… but what is even scarier - regret” - unknown Molly Marie Keyser was the owner of Boudie Shorts, and walked away to start something brand new in the entrepreneurial space. Molly grew a photo studio to multiple 6 figures and others were asking her how she did it. She turned her steps into a profitable online course, grew her online boudoir photography education company to two milli...

You may have heard about a new genre of photography for Entrepreneurs, Small businesses & Influencers. Consumable photography to help clients, connect & build their Personal Brands. Marketing powerhouse Jamie Swanson saw the potential in this new industry and made it her mission to educate photographers on how they can add in this service, or pivot their entire business to a profitable and...

If you are someone who has ever felt bored or stuck in your photography, and that your sessions start to blend together, then this conversation is for you. I absolutely loved this conversation with Kristen Cook - the incredible Melbourne based photographer known for moving images, filled with emotion & storytelling. She shares her journey from a posed photographer to a baby-led photographer, t...