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

As photographers, we engage with our clients visually. So when it’s time to write new website copy, a social post, or even an email, it can feel super intimidating to translate your thoughts into written words. With the right tools, though, you can connect with your audience, attract your dream clients, and grow your business. In this episode, I’m chatting with copywriter and copywriting educator...

In the photography world, there are few fields more intense and emotionally demanding as birth photography. You’re responsible for capturing a baby’s first moments of life and a couple’s first moments of parenthood. And in order to be there for those moments, you have to make adjustments in your own life. It’s taxing, it’s demanding, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. In this episode, I’m chattin...

In my own life and business, I’m always on the lookout for tools I can use to better understand myself, my soul, and my purpose. Recently, I discovered human design, and I’ve been turning to my chart ever since for insight into who I am and permission to be my truest self. In this episode, I’m chatting with human design reader and copywriter Ariana Joy about finding your path in life and business....

Wealthy women will change the world. This is the mission of today’s guest, money management and mindset coach Erinn Bridgman. Are you ready to change the world? Are you ready to reach your personal and professional money goals? If not, what’s holding you back? It’s likely your mindset around money. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Erinn about the importance of thinking positively about money...

Remember when you were a kid and you spent hours playing creatively? Making up a persona for when you played house or when you pretended to be a business person, maybe wearing your mom’s too big heels or carrying dad’s briefcase around the playroom? Kids are naturally creative and playful, and we tend to lose that spirit as adults. Enter the alter ego.  Today’s guest is Todd Herman, an award-winni...

Does the term “SEO” give you the heebie jeebies? If so, you’re not alone! Tons of photographers neglect to optimize their websites because they aren’t sure where to start. But when you get down to it, SEO is more simple than you might think. Plus, with the right tools and resources, even the most SEO-averse photographers can get their sites ranking on Google. In this episode, I’m chatting about SE...

As photographers, we spend a lot of time interacting with the human body: posing it, photographing it, maybe even editing it. But sometimes, our feelings towards our own bodies can spill over into how we photograph others. As Teri explains in today’s episode, the trick to cultivating our own self love and empowering it in our clients isn’t to hyperfocus on the body but instead to capture our clien...

Family photographers strive to capture a fleeting moment in time, a family as they are today before the kids grow out of this stage of life. One of the most magical ways to do that is to document a family through a documentary-style family film. While family films might seem intimidating to us photographers, they are a truly unique offering that your clients will cherish for years. And with practi...

Running a photography business can feel like a never ending cycle of shoots, edits, and scheduling. When you start to lose your creative spark, you have two choices: Keep going as you are or step outside of your creative comfort zone. In this episode, I’m chatting about pushing yourself outside of your creative comfort zone with photographer and co-founder of Lensbaby Craig Strong. We’re chatting...

For most of us, photography is a seasonal business. And with seasons of hustle comes seasons of burnout. When that happens, it’s best to trust the creative cycle and lean in to your purpose. When you live and work in alignment with your purpose, you’ll be amazed at all you can accomplish. In this episode, I’m chatting with family photographer and co-founder of the National Association Professional...

When was the last time you raised your prices? Many photographers are hesitant to raise their rates, but when you overcome the mindset blocks and give yourself permission to value your time, you’ll be shocked how much your business can grow. In this episode, I’m chatting with family photographer and Picsello founder Jane Goodrich about mindset shifts photographers can make to enhance their busines...

Whether you’re working with newborns, older kids, or even adults, you have to expect the unexpected. Late show-ups, last-minute additions, extreme messes–as photographers, we just have to roll with it! And while you can’t prepare yourself for everything, you can create systems in your business that help your clients get comfortable and help you maintain your work-life balance. In this episode, I’m...

As photographers, we’re witnesses to some of the most intimate moments in a person’s life: their wedding, their journey through pregnancy, their first tender moments with a newborn. And as humans, we have the choice every day to find, facilitate, and appreciate these moments in our own lives. The only question is whether or not you’ll open yourself up to new experiences and connections. In this ep...

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running a photography business: schedule, shoot, edit, repeat. But most of us–myself included–didn’t start our businesses to hustle constantly. The key to avoiding the constant hustle and eventual burnout is creating systems that allow you to work less, live more, and spend your time doing what you love. In this episode, I’m chatting with Katie Lamb,...

Lisa has developed a no-fail system for you to get more photography clients that make your heart sing, by simply answering 3 questions about your business. Introduction (2:30) Why Photo Bacon? (3:30) Where should photographers start to get more photography clients that they want? (4:09) Step 1: What is the benefit of what you bring, and where else do clients spend money on getting this benefit? St...

Kelly reflects on a 17-year career as a newborn photographer and educator, and shares the photography lessons (and life lessons!) she has learned along the way. How did you find your love for photography? (4:47) I had to take photos around construction sites for my job as a PA, and realized I had a good eye for lines and composition. When my daughter was born, I wanted to stay home with her, and I...

Today Maria shares her philosophy on creating photography packages that ensures her business is profitable, her clients feel pampered and her artistic soul is fulfilled. Introduction (3:32) Tips on being organized (5:52) I have ADHD, so being organized is really hard. I recommend the book “The One Thing”. I try to remember that just because something is urgent, doesn’t mean it’s a priority. I choo...

You are the hero of your own story. In today’s very special 100th episode we’re gonna be talking about creating a vision for your business and for your life.  It has almost nothing to do with photography specifically but everything to do with you and your mindset.  We often forget we have the power over what we let into our lives, and what we tolerate.   We have the opportunity to design how we sp...

Newborn safety should never be compromised for the sake of a pose. Cara and Steph talk about keeping your littlest clients safe while still challenging yourself as a creative newborn photographer. Introduction (3:36) What is APNPI? (6:45) We started APNPI because there was very little training available specific to newborn photography. Our cornerstone is newborn safety and we now support photograp...

Setting goals – clear and challenging ones – can only happen after you have clearly defined what success means to you. And that can be negatively influenced by your own limiting beliefs. Business coach Jai Long, touches on some of obstacles creatives face when shaping their lives and businesses. Explain your approach of being both successful and having an aligned mindset (2:54) Neither hustling no...

Have you ever suffered from an artistic identity crisis or received hurtful criticism about your art that left you struggling with your confidence as an artist?   In this episode,  we chat about a lightbulb moment we had by reminding ourselves that it’s not the criticism that matters, rather how we handle that criticism that does.   Dive into this episode to learn more :) Discover more about Lisa...

Denise is known for her ability to help women charge premium prices, release fear and blocks around money and create first-class lives. I was lucky enough to meet Denise in-person at a retreat a few years ago and I loved her take on dropping the need to "hustle." If you've struggled charging a price that would allow you to be profitable, or get stuck in feeling like "being nice...

If you are someone who struggles on how to make social media work FOR your business ...vs sucking you into a blackhole of endless scrolling, and you need a little permission to show up as yourself, this episode with Tyler McCall is for you! How can we manage our social media authentically? It takes a different approach. I call it the creator mentality versus the consumer mentality.  Get into the c...

Discover more about Trae Bohlen Website:   www.devotedknits.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedknits Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/devotedknitsvip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devotedknits/ Bio: I love the prop industry and have been knitting and creating for newborns since 2010 with my knits being worn by both of Kelly Clarksons babies and featured in USWeekly...

I'm not sure if you can relate, but I am a people-pleaser by nature, which often leads to overbooking, undercharging and…ultimately burnout. In this episode, Jenna and I chat about the link between confidence and our ability to detach our identity from our business and also, getting SUPER clear on our why. Jenna shares some of the keys to setting yourself up for a sustainable (and profitable)...