Your Photographer Mom

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s photography podcast, we are talking about something that I am super passionate about: What does a long photography career even look like? Here's a few things we're chatting about! How Does It Work? To Have A Long Career? What It's Like When Other Photographers Phase Out What It's Like to See New Photographers Rise Up Can't Stop Shooting? Don...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s photography podcast, we are talking about something kinda hilarious and also something 100% meant for the introverted over thinkers of the photography world: How are you supposed to act when you’re shooting a wedding? Or worse, what if you act weird at a wedding? Want to know some awkward things I've done at weddings? Of course you do! Snapped at My Husband Onc...

Send us Fan Mail Hellooooo from 2026! We are jumping in after a two year break with a little pep talk + info dump. The subject? Why I Don't Approach Client Work with Features in Mind This started as a blog post, hopped into a "Oh yeah! I can upload this as a podcast!" and the rest is history. Here's a little of what I'm chatting about today! Where I've Been Why I&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe we've been doing this for six months? Me either! And this morning? We are talking about one of my very favorite creative photography subjects: What's The Point of Styled Shoots Within Wedding and Portrait Photography? Here's a few of our topics! Using Styled Shoots for Creative Expression Networking with Other Wedding Vendors Learning To Do Stuff On...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 046: What if I Keep Getting Told No Within My Photography Business? Today, we are talking about something every photographer (and creative!) has to face within their creative journey. Being told no. Because honestly? If you are putting yourself out there as a photographer, you're going to be told no. Your favorite photographer? They've been told no. Your photogra...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 050: What Are Five Must Have Tips for Wedding Photographers? On episode fifty of Your Photographer Mom (what?!), we are going to my photography roots: Wedding Photography. I absolutely love wedding photography so much and, as a wedding photographer in Arkansas , know there's a ton of info about how to photograph weddings out there. So today? We are talking about five...

Send us Fan Mail How Do I Know When To Reschedule My Photoshoots? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something that impacts photographers everywhere: when to reschedule. Here's a quick summary! Come Up With Policies Beforehand  Know What Works for You Won't Be What Works for Everyone Does Weather Impact Your Photos? Policies Make Rescheduling Easier for You...

Send us Fan Mail Morning! Today, we've got a cross post from my Print on Demand podcast, Lissa Talks Print on Demand . Super excited to share this with you! Here's What We're Talking About! Don't Overthink It Shoot By a Window Use Styling Items From Your House Don't Overcomplicate Images Using Sheets as Backdrops Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful! "Whe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 036: What's Mockup Photography? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something I freaking love. What's that? Mockup Photography! I discovered mockup photography in 2022 and, two years later, I'm sharing all about it with y'all, too! Here's a Few of Our Topics! What's Mockup Photography? Creating a Vibe in Your Mock...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 035: What's a Hiking Elopement? Morning! Today, I'm so excited to welcome my husband back on the podcast as we talk about something really fun and also, like, a total kind of unexpected insurance: having a partner that can officiate hiking elopements. More specifically, we're talking about this: What's a hiking elopement? And why is Andrew an ordained t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 034: What's the Point of Photography Presets When Exploring Your Photography Editing Style? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun + creative photography topic: What's the point of photography presets? Here's a few of our topics! Photography Presets are a Fantastic Starting Off Point Presets are a Great Way to Learn + Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a unique and complex topic: What's the difference between photography inspiration and copying someone else's creative idea? Here's what we''ll discuss! Inspiration is Mimicking a Feeling;...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 032: How Can I Work on Creative Growth Through Creative Studio Portraits? I am so excited to chat with Rachel Penry on our photography podcast today! Rachel of Penry Studio is so creative, fantastic, and full of photography knowledge. Her work is colorful, creative, and totally fresh, too. And today? We're chatting about this: How Can I Work on C...

Send us Fan Mail What's a Mom Shot? | How To Incorporate Smiling Photographs Into Your Photography Shooting Style In this week's photography podcast, we are taking about Mom Shots! Not sure what a Mom Shot is? It's this: The smiling, happy photography your mom wants to frame on her living room mantle, hallway family photo gallery, or on a bookcase in her office. Here's What We&...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 030: How Can I Use Light in My Photographs To Drive Emotion? Y'all! I love our episode with Georgia wedding photographer Courtney of Ardent and Elm Photography. Courtney's photographs are so sentimental + cozy and her use of light is amazing! And today? We are talking all about all the light! More specifically, we're discussing this fun...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Consistently Shoot in a Specific Kind of Light? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about something I freaking love: Taking photographs in your favorite kind of light. Don't have a favorite light? We are chatting about ways to market your work so you can shoot in all kinds of light, too! Here's what we'll discuss! Talk About Light in Your Phot...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 028: How Can I Use Locations and Light to Make My Images More Fun? Hope you're ready for a photography podcast full of laughs! Cause today? We are talking with Northwest Arkansas senior photographer Kristen Herrington. Kristen and I have been friends for nearly a decade (so wild!) and she takes the most fun senior photographs in Northwest Arkansa...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 027: What If I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? Here's what we''ll discuss! Build Breaks Into Your Schedule There's Nothing To Be Embarrassed About! Bring Extra Nursing...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 026: How Can I Create a Photography Feeling Through Genres? Today is going to be so fun and SO full of information! I'm so excited to share this photography podcast with y'all this morning! For episode 26 (dang!!), we are joined by Darcy Graf of Darcy Graf Photography based in Miami, Florida. And the question we're discussing? It's...

Send us Fan Mail What if I Want to Switch Photography Genres? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I Want To Switch Photography Genres? Here's what we''ll discuss! Take a Deep Breath Build Your Portfolio Work on the Relationships You Currently Have Come Up with Unique Marketing Ideas Being Half In / Hal...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 024: How Should I Approach Photography Marketing? Y'all! Today we've got a podcast full of so much information and so much fun, too! Grab yourself a big cup of coffee and your editing queue because, this morning, we are talking to Fiona of Fiona Margo Photography Education and Mentoring  with one big question: How Should I Approach Photograp...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 025: How Do I Get Into Stock Photography? Morning! I am so excited about our episode today! We are chatting nonstop (literally, I had to start recording almost immediately after we introduced ourselves!) with Aubrey Westlund today all about stock photography, how creatively fulfilling stock photography can be, and how stock photography is a great sour...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Today, we are so lucky to be joined by Florida 30A Photographer Autumn Beury of Hello Miss Lovely as we chat about something I'm so passionate about! And that question? It's this! How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Here's a Few Things We'll Discuss! Autumn's Photography Background...

Send us Fan Mail How Do I Raise Kids and Build a Business, Too? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about my most requested topic: balancing motherhood with building a photography business. While my experience is mainly with photography, this episode's a good one for all the working moms building up their creative businesses! A few of this week's topics!  There&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Your Photographer Mom Episode 020: How Can I Use Composition and Color When Photographing People Who are Camera Shy? Y'all! Today is so much fun! I'm chatting with Rebecca Hunnicutt , an awesome family photographer based in Portland, Oregon . Rebecca is so good at composition, color, and taking happy family photographs and, this morning, we're talking about this: Ho...