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

Colie joins me today on the podcast to talk about building a profitable and sustainable photography business. We talk about automation + reclaiming your time with strategy and streamlining. She also shares the benefits of doing automation early in your business so that you create the time and space to either work more ON your business or spend that quality time with your family that you are missin...

Discover more about Russ Jackson Website: www.russjacksonphotography.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russjacksonphotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russjacksonphotography/ Bio: With 20 years of experience in photographing families, children, and newborn babies, Russ is considered one of the most experienced portrait photographers in the U.K. Russ has been teaching studio ligh...

Discover more about Tanya Smith Website: https://www.profitableportraits.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tanyasmitheducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyalsmith.photography Bio: Tanya has been a women’s portrait photographer since 2011 and fell in love with how a boudoir session can change the way a woman sees herself. She has a background in corporate banking and...

Newborn photographer Christina Merez shares how her and husband Carlos make it work as a husband and wife photography team. From roles to boundaries to styles – there is a lot to unpack about this special dynamic. Introduction (2:27) How did you and Carlos become a husband and wife photography team? (3:02) Carlos was looking for a new job, and when we added up all the costs of daycare, etc. it was...

Asked from Caroline is Chicago Hi Lisa! My biggest struggle is photographing my own kids.  They want to just ham it up for the camera, make silly faces or run at me or climb all over me.  They literally don't forget that I am there.  What advice do you have that I can create connection and mood when they just want to be goofy and act up for the camera? Answered! Have a listen!  (1:26) Discove...

Too many people think that creative entrepreneurs have to struggle with photography marketing. Julie Christie dispels that notion with thought-provoking, actionable tips to align your photography marketing and business processes with your own heart and personality. Introduction (2:25) How do you realize your worth as a photographer? (4:15) I don’t like the saying “Charge what you’re worth”. Attach...

You don’t have to choose between being a good mother or a good business owner. Ashley shares strategies on balancing motherhood while still running a profitable and sustainable photography business. Introduction (2:15) What is the key to avoiding burnout? (2:56) Self-care. Everyone needs some blank space, time for just you. It has to be something you intentionally seek, it won’t happen automatical...

A good system in your photography business is one that allows you to maximize your profits while making the best use of your time and talents. Enter: the Simple Sales System, a revolutionary way to run a profitable, sustainable business that you love. Introduction (2:25) What is the #1 mistake people make when creating systems? (3:46) People over-complicate what a system is. A system is simply a r...

Growing up in nature with a mom who inspired and nurtured her creativity, Tara has developed a signature style as a fine art photographer that has clients clamouring for her art. Introduction (3:05) How did you become a fine art photographer? (7:50 Were your children your inspiration? (12:40) Not specifically. My son is not the path to my creativity – he just opened the door to it. What is your pr...

Asked from Emily in Austin Dear Lisa At what point do you call it quits on a client?  This client booked a session with me when I very first started.  She is very short and delayed with correspondence.  She isn't excited about this session at all, which in turn isn't making me excited.  All she has told me is that she wants a photo of the men on her husband's side and that they are...

Asked from Claudia in Oregon Dear Lisa I love photography, I love doing boudoir, newborn photography, and family sessions too.  I keep hearing that I should just pick one and become the go-to person or expert for that, but that just makes me feel sad and I feel like I would just get bored. Can I still be successful if I don't pick a photography niche? Answered! Have a listen!  (3:18) Discover...

Photography burnout is caused by a culmination of daily stress, whether it be work, life, not enough alone or creative time, or doing work that just isn’t meaningful to you. Burnout is not about giving too much of yourself, it's about trying to give what you do not possess. Today we chat about the signs that you are approaching burnout and what to do to avoid it. 1.    Your to-do list feels l...

Tending to both your business and your creative mind, and having both thrive, can be challenging for photographers. Heidi shows how practising mindfulness for creativity and love of self will result in a higher state of consciousness. Introduction (3:47) Advice on exploring multiple passions (6:15) Your purpose isn’t one thing, it’s a tapestry of things. It’s unique to you, so tap into that place...

Making family films can be an intimidating venture when you’re just starting out, but in today’s episode, Sarah Krieg inspires us with her bold and fearless passion for new experiences. Introduction (4:17) How do you pair your love of filmmaking with your family sessions? (11:52) I’m a storyteller, and some parts of the story just can’t be told with just photos. At every session, I just hit the re...

Inspired by her own struggles with pregnancy, Ashly has niched to maternity photography only, and has become an expert in finding, and creating, the magical moments of maternity for moms. Bring your tissues for this episode! Introduction (4:15) How did you discover your love for maternity photography? (5:57) I know how hard it can be to get and be pregnant, through my own struggles. My goal is to...

Photographing children with special needs happened organically for Iris Hu, as parents were drawn to her natural, unposed way of documenting connection between family members. She shares her approach to family photography with us today, deeply connecting it to her “why” as a photographer. Introduction (4:40) How did you find your voice as a documentary-style photographer (6:08 It started with my o...

With the overwhelming majority of business leaders telling you to niche down, multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur D’Ana Joi Spencer offers an alternative view, where you can be creatively curious and see so much more possibility for yourself and your business. Introduction (5:16) Advice for people seeing being multi-passionate as a negative (11:40) It starts with self-acceptance: your talen...

When you are in a creative rut and you’re having an artistic identity crisis, our 8 tips will help you get rid of that self-doubt and confusion.  Artistic confidence does not come from external validation like thumbs up and likes. It comes from creating work that you truly love and align with.  Although it is easier to try to fit in than to stand out, it’s important that you create art to feed you...

Shannon and I explore how to niche down as a fine art photographer, and stay true to your artistic vision while still servicing a client market. Introduction (4:32) How do you define a fine art photographer? (5:38) When you have full control over the creative process and vision, and your clients trust you to create a piece of art. How long does it take you to edit each piece? (6:41) Composite piec...

Overcoming the fear of failing creatively starts with building your own self-esteem. A true artist, Joanne Widart speaks to the process of creative photography and how she finds inspiration to empower women in her art. Introduction (3:58) How do you break the rules to create art? (4:53) I’m like a child. Children are outside of their comfort zone all the time and they’re not afraid to fail. I’m no...

You can be a photographer creating storytelling photography without taking on clients. Lindsey Shedd shares how she uses her own kids to tell stories filled with movement, connection and atmosphere. Introduction (4:21) How did you discover your love of photography? (4:43) After my 3rd son was born, I wanted to capture the bond and friendship that my boys share. Do you take on clients, and do you f...

Sarah Gupta approaches the art of photography with the wisdom of the painters who inspire her and creates fine art photography pieces that use simplicity, colour, light and depth to evoke strong emotions from viewers. Come and take a glimpse into her artistic process. Introduction (5:02) Setting boundaries in your business (6:49) Focus on what makes you happy. I take a select few clients per year,...

Andrea Martin is known for photographing kids and pets together in gorgeous, intimate, and whimsical portraits. Today she reveals how she sources animals, creates portraits safely, and also how she supports community over competition. Introduction (4:30) How did you get started photographing with kids and pets? (5:02) I was never allowed any pets other than a cat as a child. Since we now have anim...

Family photographer Kelly Goggin tackles the tough parts of being a photographer in this inspiring interview filled with many laughs, but also deep moments of examining self doubt, burnout, and how to stay motivated through the ebbs and flow of the creative process. Introduction (4:26) How did you find your style? (5:14) If we learn to use style on social media like a dictionary of a language peop...

Emily Williams is known for creating a painterly effect in her photos, making her a sought-after fine art family photographer. She talks to us today about inspiration, style and creativity. Introduction (3:58) How has studying art impacted you as an artist? (5:03) In art lessons, we learned about light, shadows and composition.  As a photographer, those lessons all came back to me. Is there a genr...