The Creative Frame - A Photography Podcast

In this episode of the Creative Frame Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany, the talented owner and artist behind Animal House Photography. Tiffany shares her journey from being a classroom teacher to becoming a family and newborn lifestyle photographer. She dives into the creative process behind her photos, the inspiration behind her business name, and the importance of capturing authentic moments of...

In this episode we discuss Wendy’s unique journey into film photography , her love for color , and her distinct style characterized by experimental techniques such as film soup and double exposures. Based in Maui, Wendy specializes in capturing the joyful moments of families, often incorporating a dreamy, colorful look in her work. She shares insights on how she cultivated her aesthetic, the influ...

In this episode of the Creative Frame Podcast, host Allison Jacobs reconnects with Cindy Cavanagh. Cindy reflects on her journey in photography, focusing on themes of nostalgia, motherhood, and personal growth. She shares insights on navigating creative winters, the importance of trusting the process, and finding her niche without confining her creativity. Cindy also discusses her innovative mento...

Today I’m chatting with Iris Hu from Light by Iris - She is an Award Winning Documentary and Lifestyle Photographer based In Portland, Oregon who is Ready to travel anywhere. Iris is also an educator - she teaches an online class with Illuminate and in person weekend retreat called Finding Heart.  In this episode, Iris shares her unconventional approach to capturing authentic, meaningful images. S...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Evelynne Gomes-Greenberg who is a Portland, Oregon based family photographer. Her goal is to photograph families in a natural and authentic way so they can revisit the beautiful moments in their lives and her work has that dreamy PNW feel to it. We are going to chat about motivation and Mindset for photographers today along with a little about what drives her...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Alanna O’Neil. She is a photographer and author in Maui, Hawaii who has worked with leading brands, including Francis Ford Coppola, Vermont Creamery, and Olympia Provisions. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, among other international publications. Alanna describes herself as someone who has had many ups and downs as an entrepreneur, and she fir...

You can find all the information on Bec's photography & workshops below!  Bec Griffiths’ Website Bec Griffiths’ Instagram  You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Lissa Watson. Lissa is a fine art photography living in North Carolina who has refined her voice and style through traveling and capturing places she loves. She uses film cameras as her primary tool and strives to shoot from the heart so her love for the places she visits shines through in her work.  You can purchase her prints in vintage frames on her website...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Lisa Haukom from The Golden Brand Co. Lisa is a personal brand director, award-winning photographer, educator, and host of the Goldenbrand Podcast. She uses her iPhone as her main tool to create magic + help others learn how to take their own brand images. We dive into what it means to be present in front of the camera, how to overcome obstacles that may be in...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Kim Klassen. Kim is a lifestyle photographer living in a small town in Canada creating lovely photos and videos that show the beauty in her life. She also teaches and mentors other photographers and you can see from our conversation today how she can find that perfect mix of the beauty in the world alongside the practicality of learning and growing. You can fi...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Summer Murdock who is a Salt Lake City, Utah based photographer and photography educator who specializes in kids, lifestyle, and portraiture. We got deep in this conversation where Summer shared about the importance of doing personal work, how she has pushed her creative growth, photographing your own kids, and more. You can find all the information on her pho...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Maryam Salassi who is a San Francisco Bay area documentary family photographer who has a fun, inclusive and creative brand. We chatted about setting up creative sessions, trying new things, breaking through a rut, and all things related to stepping outside your creative comfort zone.  You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! M...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Jennifer Carr. She splits her time between Seattle and Virginia Beach where she was born and raised. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from some technical info on Jennifer’s photography to building human connections through photography. There is definitely discussion about the creative process of photography, making mistakes, and always being a learner....

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Faith Teasley from the Saltwater Collection. She spent years traveling the North Carolina coastline where she was born and raised to capture it’s beauty and magic. Faith transformed these photos into an award winning fine art coffee table book and she shares all about this process with us in today’s episode. If you have ever wanted the inside scoop on bringing...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Karmen Meyer. Karmen is a photographer based out of Central Alberta who has been in business for over 14 years. She does soul sessions and branding sessions that honor and celebrate the complexity of women.  We talked about things like claiming back your power and following your curiosity through photography.  You can find all the information on her photograph...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Rebecca Metzler. Rebecca is a Texas photographer who is in the business of preserving memories. She brings her small town values and experiences with her family to her photography style and business Front Gate Photo. Rebecca shares with us how her grandparents inspired her, how moving away from her small town helped her see that what she wanted was to be right...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Alison Hatch. Alison is a family photographer based in New Mexico who has a deep belief in connection, family, and showing the people in front of her lens that their life is art. She is a modern art lover who also strongly promotes hanging your art - ie your family photos on your walls. Alison is primarily a film photographer so we talk about that part too (of...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Judith Krasinski. Judith is a Philadelphia-area photographer who draws inspiration from the presence of light in the midst of darkness. She is a published portrait and street photographer whose work has been exhibited in New York City, Atlanta, and locally. You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! Judith's website Foundat...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Zoe Wittering, a portrait photographer based in the south of France. She creates beautiful and meaningful photography work through both her personal projects and her client work. About a year ago, she posed a question on Instagram that I hadn’t forgotten because I loved it so much. She said, if she could sit somewhere beautiful and share a cup of tea, there we...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Natalie Gildersleeve. Natalie is an amazingly talented lifestyle photographer currently living in Mexico with her family. In this episode she shares how she fell in love with photography & how being creative is a constant thread in her life.  You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! Website Instagram You can follow along w...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with LeAnna Azzonlini.  LeAnna is an amazingly talented photographer and mentor who also has her own podcast called Curating the Curious. She is a master of self-portraits and that is a topic we spend some time chatting about in today’s episode. LeAnna and I chat about her belief that you are never too old - something that I think is such an important conversation...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Sara Johansen.  Sara is a film family and lifestyle photographer located in Des Moines, Iowa. She loves taking pictures of her family and wants to give that same joy to others through timeless images. Here's a couple fun tidbits about her: She is a bit film obsessed. She believes the colors and tones that film photography produces has no comparison. It ca...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Cindy Cavanagh. Cindy is a visual poet who found photography as something she could hold as her own as she raised her 5 children. Cindy's work is deeply rooted in nostalgia, belonging, and motherhood. She is a creative mentor hoping to help others learn to create from within. Growing up and living in Australia is a thread that winds through all her work a...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Gina Graham.  Gina is a Clinical Social Worker and a Photographer in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. When it comes to her work, she says her heart is all in. The photographer in her loves to offer portrait photography, celebrating unique feminine beauty with portraiture of women, girls, motherhood, senior portraits, and special milestones. The Clinical Social...

For today’s episode, I’m talking with Kristin Dokoza.  Kristin is a child and family photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for her unique abilities in capturing light and mood. She believes in the wonder of connection, laughter and love in everyone. Kristin is a wife and mother of two boys who can crack a joke with the best of them.  In this conversation, Kristin shares what inspires h...