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

We’ve probably all been there... staring at the blinking cursor and not quite knowing what to say or write. She hung up her camera in 2016 after a 20-year career as a wedding photographer vowing as to never eat saucy chicken again on a Saturday, but she can write to your audience in a way you wish you could. Kim Anderson is the powerhouse behind Red Curl Creative & Write Better Words. In today...

Trista Smith is the designer from Reclamation design company. Those dreamy flowy lace dresses with a  boho feel from a company that focuses on sustainability and intentional fashion. She creates dresses infused with purpose, intention, and joy with a brand aligned with those same values.  Her intention is to build a culture that understands and cherishes the value of quality craftsmanship, communi...

Have you ever wondered what goes into the incredible Art that Fine Art Portrait photographer, Jessica Drossin creates?  In this episode we unpack Jessica’s creative process and what truly goes into creating Authentic storytelling art.   We talk about how she comes up with concepts, and the importance of big picture thinking when it comes to your photography.  Jessica shares her advice and wisdom o...

We love our photography businesses, but sometimes it feels like we spend so much of our time shooting, editing, emailing, and we don't prioritize the other aspects of running a business. On this week's episode, my guest Bryan Caporrici and I tackle some big topics - why client experience can become your secret weapon - Worker Bee vs CEO mode - wearing busy as a badge - the power of a min...

A charcuterie board? … yes, that’s right friends!  Cyrissa provides the best analogy for how to set up your social media platform beginning with the platter and then carefully selecting the meats, cheeses, and accouterments to appeal to all your unique follower's personalities. So if you’ve ever found yourself stuck on what to post to appeal to everyone, stop right there because today’s show...

There is so much uncertainty in the world right now but one thing we do know for certain is that this will not be our forever new normal. Fact: Taking photos only makes up about 10-20% of the time you spend on your photography business.  Today's guest, Easton Reynolds of 6 Figure Photography (is that his company name?), shares tips on what you should focus on during this pause in sessions tha...

Heidi Hope truly embodies courage, kindness, and faith in herself. Her ability to listen to her inner voice and pivot when her heart tells her it’s time is so powerful.  She shares advice on staying inspired, finding passion when you’re burned out and teaches us that imperfect action is better than staying stuck in fear. Discover more about  Heidi Hope Website: www.heidihope.com Instagram: @heidi_...

Teri is an incredible body empowerment photographer who goes beyond just taking photos of her clients.  In this episode, she highlights the important distinction between body neutrality vs body positivity and how to use these concepts and the power of photography to renew your clients' self-confidence. Teri also shares how she’s making the best of her time right now - and recognizing that eve...

You cannot THINK your way into being successful.  But what do you do when you find yourself paralyzed on which direction to head? You’ll love the wisdom from today’s guest, Sharon McMahon who shares the best way out of perfectionism and the importance of being willing to do it messy. We dive deep into how consuming info can actually halt the creative process (if you aren’t careful), why managing y...

Struggling with how to feel, what to do, who to be during the COVID-19 pandemic?  You are not alone, and in today’s episode, Tiffany Burke shares her personal experiences on how she’s trying to care for her mental well-being (and not always succeeding).  Grace, my friends, is what we all need to offer ourselves and one another right now. Having days of despair doesn't mean you are broken and...

Make no mistake, as a business owner metrics and money matter if you want a sustainable business. But in today’s show, our guest, Jadah Sellner makes the case as to why she believes that people matter more. She shares why she passionately believes in following your truth, finding clarity and living a life with hearts wide open. So if you’ve ever found yourself feeling disenchanted with your busine...

You hear it all the time, “Try to capture authentic moments” - but how do you actually do that? Stormy Solis joins me on the show today to share her insight on how she captures such poetic moments in epic locations around the world.  Her photography is all heart and I know you are going to love her advice on how to shift to creating work you truly love and how personal projects can be instrumental...

Have you ever wondered how some photographers seem to get featured and go viral?   Sujata Setia has done exactly that - several times over - and in today’s show, she shares her simple process on how she achieves that. You’ll also discover how she started creating generational portraits and the unique considerations when it comes to working with the elderly. We dive into the importance of personal...

Want to sell more to your clients without feeling uncomfortable?      Today’s guest, Chris Scott of the Printmaker System by Swift Galleries is passionate about helping other photographers realize our role as photographers is so much more than ‘taking the shot.’  When you can truly shift your mindset away from selling and into serving your client, magic can happen.  Discover how increasing your co...

You may have heard the saying ‘collaboration over competition’ - but what does that actually mean?  And how do you even connect with other photographers in your local community? (And is there actually a benefit?)   Today's guest, Malia Battilana shares her experience in how building local community was instrumental in her own creative growth and confidence.   Being able to see how everyone wa...

Is email dead? Or can it actually help you build relationships and book more clients?   Yes!  But we’re not talking about impersonal random sales messages littering up your subscribers' inboxes.   Nate Grahek of Sticky Marketing joins me on the show today to help flip the script on email marketing (and marketing in general).   It’s not about you - it’s about your clients - and when you truly...

Welcome to the Art & Soul Show, where we dive heart-opening chats on photography, business, life & that messy in-between. The goal of the podcast is to help you create a photography business and life you are passionate about and to help you get clarity around questions like...  how do I get my passion back when I feel like I'm burned out?  how can I charge what I am worth?  how can I...