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

After moving to the Caribbean with her husband and young son, D’Ann Boal discovered photography and never looked back. And today, she’s a full-on fan of studio lighting and all the magic (and flexibility) it can bring to a photo shoot. She has inspired me to play around with different equipment in my own photography. In today’s episode, D’Ann and I have a lovely chat about mobile photography, stud...

As entrepreneurs, we probably have more limiting beliefs than we care to admit. Today’s guest calls these beliefs that hold us back “sticky floors” and she has made it her mission to help women identify theirs, and, in turn, build a life filled with purpose and passion. In this episode, I’m chatting with Erica Rooney, executive coach, chief people officer, and more, and she’s sharing how to break...

Entrepreneurs, photographers included, tend to get in their own way. Doubt creeps in, limiting beliefs take over, burnout rears its ugly head, and you’re stuck . Not working the hours you want, not serving the clients you want, not making the money you want. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Heather Lahtinen, whose goal and passion is to help photographers make money doing what they love witho...

Many photographers focus on the photography side of their business and don’t prioritize things like putting systems into place or building an email list from the beginning. This results in photographers treating their business as more of a side gig.  Today, I’m talking with Noella Andres, former photographer turned Online Business Manager for photographers, and she wants you to start treating your...

When it comes to business, we all make mistakes sometimes. Scheduling errors, miscommunications, and even technical or hardware issues come up (yes, even for me), but they’re all opportunities to grow and to learn from.  So in today’s episode, I’m walking you through my process for how to get back on track once you’ve made a mistake, how to assess the situation, and then how to implement solutions...

The ebbs and flows of entrepreneurial life are constant, and balancing them can often be tricky. Finding alignment in your career while generating profits that support your lifestyle—that’s the dream. And today’s guest helps her mentees and students to make that dream into a reality. I’m chatting with Kristin Sweeting, wedding photographer turned coach for entrepreneurs and the founder of Dangerou...

Today’s guest, Stacey Owen, started her marketing agency for photographers and creative entrepreneurs because she wanted to be able to share the education that she was seeking when she first started as a photographer. Her passion is very much about being behind the camera in her zone, but she wants photographers to be able to build a business that they love, too. We’re chatting about how Stacey st...

Photographers, and many other creative entrepreneurs, don’t often think of themselves as writers. It’s easy to get stuck in your head and think that if you’re a “bad” writer, you’ll never be able to write successful copy that draws in the clients you want to work with. The truth is that being a “good” writer just means being you. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jenny Roth, an email and websit...

How you approach your business and photo sessions doesn’t have to be complicated. And yet, for so many photographers it’s easy to overcomplicate things. Simplifying your business processes goes a long way to building a sustainable business that you love. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Leah O’Connell of Firefly Photography. She’s sharing her approach to sustainable client experiences, how sh...

Burnout is an issue that plagues so many creative entrepreneurs. Juggling photo shoots and editing time with admin and social media while also making time for yourself and your family and cleaning the house … It can be a lot.  In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dawn Charles, wedding photographer turned photography and business educator to talk about all the ways she’s pivoted her business to th...

Bringing passion to the work you do can strengthen your confidence and clarity in your business. For KT Merry, her passion for conservation and animals has allowed her to take beautiful editorial photographs everywhere from Miami to Mount Kilimanjaro. She has learned how to maintain passion and consistency in her business, something every photographer wants. In today’s episode, KT shares how she g...

Success looks a little different to each and every photographer, but for Megan Grace, it’s capturing the deep connections and creating memories to last a lifetime for her clients through beautiful depictions of their relationships. But capturing these moments on film isn’t just a product of chance.  In today’s episode, Megan walks us through the methods she uses to make her clients comfortable and...

As a photographer, there are so many niches that you can choose from for your business, and many times, that can be really helpful for marketing your photography and finding clients. But as we all saw back in 2020, it can also have a detrimental effect when times get tough or there’s an abrupt change in the world.  In today’s episode, I’m talking with Aubrey Westlund about how she diversified her...

Whether your business goals include winning awards, making a certain amount of money, or working with dream clients, at the end of the day, we’re all trying to create businesses that feel sustainable above all else. Sustainability means that you’re charging enough to stay in business, you’re making a schedule that keeps you from burning out, and you’ve found alignment in your creative work and cli...

Expectant mothers want to feel pampered and beautiful, without worrying about societal expectations that are impossible to live up to. That’s why today’s guest Lela Ruth focuses on bringing out the natural beauty of expectant mothers in their maternity shoots. In today’s episode, Lela Richardson of Lela Ruth Photography talks about how she has cultivated a client experience that helps her mamas-to...

How do you picture the newborn phase? A laundry pile in a corner, formula spilled on sheets, and slightly overwhelmed parents? That might sound like a recipe for disaster when it comes to a beautiful, in-home photo shoot, but for family and newborn photographer Kelly Goggin, that’s her ideal working environment. In today’s episode, Kelly Goggin shares amazing personal news and how that has inspire...

Adventure and family photography is a wild mix of amazing light, beautiful landscapes, lovely clients… and occasionally unpredictable weather and toddlers. When it comes to managing all of these elements and still getting the perfect shot, Rebecca Lueck is the expert, and she’s here today to share her wisdom with us. In today’s episode, Rebecca Lueck explains her definition for adventure photograp...

Breastfeeding is a natural way for mothers to feed their babies, a part of human biology, and a normal part of life for many families. So why is it that female nipples, images of breastfeeding, and breastfeeding discussions are viewed as taboo or offensive? Today’s guest Laura Parkin-Warner is ready to rethink the way we view breastfeeding through her beautiful photographs of natural motherhood. H...

Have you ever felt a calling? A voice outside of yourself telling you to help someone or share something? Paula Owen had this exact experience, and when she listened, she was able to help a fellow student in their moment of need. Since then, she’s been leaning into her intuition and honing her gift to connect with other people and help them heal themselves. Paula Owen is now an international award...

Many of us as creative entrepreneurs  struggle with managing the push and pull of parenthood and creativity. On one hand, we tend to throw ourselves into our creative work because we love it so much, but on the other, we don’t want to miss out on the fleeting moments with our littles. Today’s guest Nicole Ashley shares how she manages the tension between parenthood and creativity and how the pande...

As a young mom, Angelica Sam wanted baby photos for her sweet little girl, but she was unable to afford a professional photographer. So instead, she bought a camera, started photographing, and never looked back. Today, Angelica is a published photographer and educator hosting newborn and maternity workshops worldwide (including at our 2023 Online Newborn Retreat !) and she’s here to share her stor...

Is there anything cuter than a squishy little baby wrapped up and surrounded by soft accessories? Their cute faces make photographing babies such a joy, even though their wiggly limbs and curious parents can make those newborn photography sessions hard work! Today, Megan Macdonald shares just how much she loves photographing babies, shopping for the perfect props, and spending time with her own (n...

Even if you’ve done dozens of sessions, photographing a new baby can feel a little intimidating. What do you do if a baby doesn’t want to sleep? How do you get a rambunctious toddler to cooperate? And when do you finally start to feel confident as a newborn photographer? When it comes to newborn photographers, Sissi Wang is one of the best, and she’s graciously joining us today to answer some of t...

When Deborah Koch first picked up a camera, she didn’t know she was starting a brand new career. She just wanted to document her family life with her husband and her two sweet kids. But, once she started diving into her photography education and discovering the creative possibilities of fine art photography, she fell in love with the medium. Today, she brings that joy and passion for creating time...

For many creatives, we can feel overwhelmed when faced with artistic resistance, even in work that otherwise excites us. Avoiding the things that make us feel creative resistance can lead to burnout or stagnation, but it’s so easy to find ways to keep ourselves busy with simple, but urgent tasks instead of finding ways to overcome this resistance.  Today, Michelle McKay reminds us that to break th...