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

As creatives, we spend too much time focusing on “should”. We tell ourselves, “This is the way my photos should look, and this is the way my business should run,” etc. But what if we moved past what should be and just focused on what is? Finding your true, authentic voice as a photographer takes time, but it’s worth it to find out what your passions are and what you love doing most. And that free...

Capturing photos and photo editing is second nature to us as photographers. Creating family films and doing video editing, however, can feel very overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Just like anything else in life, start small, learn the basics, and give it a try. I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dorte Kjaerulff, a family photographer a...

Being a photographer, or any other kind of creative business owner, can be stressful. Deadlines, budgets, clients, imposter syndrome - all of these things can cause us to become dysregulated and mentally frazzled. But finding the calm in the chaos of entrepreneurial life is possible, my friends. You deserve a calm, successful business without the overwhelm.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Re...

Contracts can seem scary. The language might feel complex or overwhelming. But you truly do need them for your photography business. You have to protect yourself and your business and having contracts in place help you do just that. This is your nudge to get legal, my friends.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Paige Griffith, founder of The Legal Paige, a virtual legal educational platform for...

Picture this scene: You’re shooting a children’s photo session and the kids are crying, their parents are frazzled, and no one is having a good time, especially not you. Maybe you’ve experienced this yourself, or you’ve at least heard horror stories about this happening. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are strategies you can use to make it a more playful and fun photo session. Happy kidd...

It can be hard to realize that none of us are perfect. We get tired, we make mistakes, or we take on too many projects. But what we need to remember is that done is better than perfect. Spending 10 hours editing one photo serves no one. And honestly, our clients don’t expect perfection from us, they just want photos that capture their soul. That’s something we can definitely deliver! In today’s ep...

Humans in general have a lot of limiting beliefs, but as photographers, so many doubts come into play. We’re unsure about our art, we doubt our value, we undercharge and overwork ourselves. It’s not healthy and it needs to change. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Bobbi Barbarich, a documentary wedding and family photographer. She shares how to find your voice as a photographer, what to do when...

Money is a topic that so many creatives try to ignore. We want to focus on the art, we tell ourselves. But not knowing what your expenses are, not having a budget, and not being able to pay yourself are all big problems when it comes to owning a business. Your time is worth money.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing the ladies from The Motherhood Anthology (TMA): Jenny Cruger, Allison Craig, and...

Creative people aren’t good at numbers. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves, and often it can lead to big financial problems in our businesses. Unfortunately, you can’t put your head in the sand and ignore your spending and expect to have a successful business.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Daniel Moyer, a photographer, podcaster, and photography business educator, who shares the money...

I don’t know if there are three letters more intimidating to photographers than SEO, but it’s something we all need to educate ourselves about. Photography businesses often rely on Google searches, among other things, to bring in clients, so don’t bury your head in the sand when it comes to SEO. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Melissa Arlena, an SEO educator and coach for photographers, who s...

Pricing your business is about the numbers, sure, but it’s also about your emotions. Self-worth, imposter syndrome, uncertainty - all of those things can play a part when deciding on your pricing structure for your photography business. But what if there was a simple way to align your pricing? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Fiona Margo, an adventurous motherhood and newborn photographer in t...

Every single one of us has faced limiting beliefs at some point in our lives. We’ve let other people dictate our worth and our success and it’s not healthy or sustaining. Instead, we have to remember the value we bring to the table and believe in ourselves.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Mollie Sommer, a certified Core Energy Coach who teaches manifestation, empowerment, and self-love. Moll...

If you’ve ever been intimidated by ad strategies for your business, you’re not alone. Click through, conversion rate, ad copy, lead generation, boosted ads - it’s enough to make your head spin if you aren’t sure what you’re doing or what it all means. It really doesn’t have to be so scary, though. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Ashleigh Taylor, an award winning portrait photographer and phot...

As photographers, I bet many of us have experienced flat, uninteresting photos when we haven’t felt a connection with our clients, especially when we started out. That emotional connection is the magic sauce that makes your photos shine.   In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Denise Birdsong, an award-winning wedding portrait and boudoir photographer from the San Francisco Bay Area, who is a pione...

Senior portrait photography might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Just like any other genre of photography, you’ve got to make your clients feel comfortable in order to make your photos shine.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Leslie Kerrigan, a senior portrait photographer from South Carolina. Leslie shares advice on how to start working with teens, how to bring out her clients’...

Having relaxed, comfortable clients is important for any photo session. It’s even more important when it comes to intimate connection photography. We want to alleviate any fears and stiffness our clients feel, and instead capture the genuine emotion and love. In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Sarah Havens, an intimate connection photographer from southwest Germany. Sarah shares what it was like...

As photographers and business owners, the struggle to stay motivated and push our creativity is real. It can feel like everything has already been done before - poses, props, locations, etc. But what if we could examine that struggle from a new lens?  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Karina Beck, a storytelling photographer from the Seattle area. Karina shares her advice for military spouses a...

Have you ever wanted to improve your photography business and learn from other experienced photographers? There’s a lot of information out there to sift through and it can be overwhelming, I get it. But what if we could compile our best, most effective tips in one place? Intrigued? Get ready for the Business Tip Road Trip! Today’s episode is a bit different from what you would normally hear on the...

As creatives, we can sometimes let fear overwhelm our art, especially when we worry about what everyone else is (or isn’t!) doing. Like, should we try a new technology? Will we be left behind if we don’t use it? What if we don’t utilize it as well as someone else? But, if you put aside your fear, and allow yourself the freedom to create and play, you’ll see amazing results in your work.   In today...

Taking photos of other people comes with the job of being a photographer. But what happens when you turn the camera on yourself? If you find yourself feeling a bit silly, that’s OK. Embrace it. Self-portraits don’t have to be perfect. If you’ve been too scared to try self-portraiture, this is your permission slip to get started.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Alex Eischeid, a creative portr...

Whether it’s a client wardrobe, a location, or a pose, style is so important to foster that emotional connection in your photos that your clients want. Finding your style can lead to the comparison trap, though, so remember to set good boundaries around where you find your inspiration and which social media accounts you follow.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Missie Lafrenz, a family and mat...

If you’re struggling to find your voice as a photographer or other creative, it’s OK, it happens to all of us from time to time. Creativity and inspiration come from continually trying new things, so this is your permission slip to try it all.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Annie Nelson, a Minnesota-based award-winning photographer. Annie shares about her creative process and staying inspir...

Have you ever thought about dabbling in family filmmaking? If it felt intimidating or you didn’t understand the tech behind it, or maybe you haven’t even heard of it, it’s OK, we’ve got you covered.  In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Colie James, a photographer and family filmmaker, a podcast host, and a workflow and automations guru. Colie shares advice on the tech side of filmmaking, the mist...

As entrepreneurs, we hear this advice all the time: “Find your niche and stick to it.” But what if that doesn’t work for us? What if we have more than one passion? What if we don’t want to be stuck in a box creatively? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Lucy Baber, a photographer, podcaster, relationship coach, and more, and she offers meaningful advice on how to be a multi-passionate business o...

As creatives, and especially as entrepreneurs, we often think we need to say yes to everything. But if you say yes to something that doesn’t align with your values and what you want for your business, you’re not going to feel fulfilled in the work that you do. In today’s episode, I’m talking about embracing the mentality of only saying yes to things that really excite you and light you up. I’m sha...