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Send us Fan Mail How Do I Get Through A Creative Fog in My Photography Business? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about a big one! What do you do in a creative fog? Not, like, a time where you're feeling creatively depleted or tired but a creative fog where you just feel a little lost in all the noise? Photographer burnout and creative fogs are common. You've g...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Find Collabs, Creativity, and Community in Styled Shoots? | Guest: Amanda Knoner Photography In this week's photography podcast, I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Amanda Knoner , a portrait photographer based in Missouri and Arkansas who specializes in seniors, families and elopements.  Amanda is so fun to chat with - we laughed nonstop during this episode! -...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Diversify My Photography Income? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: 10 Ways To Diversify Your Photography Income Why This Can Be Helpful Branching Out of Sessions Stock Photography  Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "As a long time photographer, I can totally understand that, sometimes, we just hit walls. When you’re shooting for...

Send us Fan Mail How Can Photography Shape You as a Person? In this week's photography podcast, I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Tyrie Mehaffey , a  wedding photographer based in Dallas, Texas who creates photographs that will bring you joy.    And today? We are two photographers nerding out over one simple question: How can photography shape you as a person? Here's a few things...

Send us Fan Mail Should I Feel Stuck in My Photography Style? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Why Having a Style is Awesome. How Style is Inherent Why Style is a Jumping Off Point, Not an End Goal Using Your Style in New Creative Projects Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "H aving a style is not something that means you have to do the same thing over and...

Send us Fan Mail How Do You Deal with Imposter Syndrome? In this week's photography podcast, we are so lucky to be joined by Diana of Joy and Light Photography ! Diana Cottam is an emotive Arkansas wedding and elopement photographer obsessed with capturing in-between and authentic moments of your story. And today? We are chatting all about imposter syndrome!  Today, we are chatting about: Dia...

Send us Fan Mail What If I Miss The First Kiss When I Photograph a Wedding? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: A Time I Missed The First Kiss (!!) You're Never Going To Get Every Single Moment Don't Be Full of Angst! It Is Okay To Make Mistakes Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “There can be a lot of pressure when you're photographing things... Yo...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Support My Partner Who Has a Creative Business? In this week's photography podcast, we talk with my husband Andrew about a few ways we manage our schedule with one partner in a creative, self employed career + one partner in a traditional career. Here's a few of the topics! Communication is Key Devoted Work Days Finding a Groove with Scheduling  Some Days, It&a...

Send us Fan Mail How Can You Find The Right Photography Mentor for YOU? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Your Fave Photographer v The Right Mentor Being Critiqued is Emotional!  My Experience Being Mentored + Mentoring How To Interpret Your Mentor's Feedback Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “When you are looking for a photography mentor, you need to go f...

Send us Fan Mail Do I Need To Shoot With Props? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Props Can Help Clients Settle into Photos Not Every Prop is for Every Person Having 3-5 Recommended Props for ALL Session Types Simplicity Can Be Its Own Kind of Prop Have Fun With It! Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Props are kind of like people: They can be really reserv...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Shoot In My House? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: All You Need is a Window or a Door Look at Your House as a Location, Not Your Home How to Create Makeshift Studio Spaces We Are All Our Own Worst Critic  Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "If we approached every location we’ve ever shot at with the same scrutiny we use in our o...

Send us Fan Mail What If Someone Ghosts You? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: A Few Of My Own Ghosting Stories Ghosting Can Happen to ANYONE Client Ghosting + Creative Ghosting Approaching Inquiries as Inquiries Not Every Client or Creative Professional is The Best Fit for Every Photographer (or Creative) Don't Let Ghosting Gnaw Away At You! Wanna know this episode in o...

Send us Fan Mail What If No One Likes My Photos? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: How PPD Let Me Into Happy Photos Not Everyone Is Going To Like Your Photos Visions (and Styles!) Take TIME! My Experience Designing Shirts v My Experience with Creating Photographs Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "If no one likes your photos? It's okay! YOU just need...

Send us Fan Mail How Can I Nail Focus if I Love Bokeh and Blur? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Quick Overview on Aperture Shooting Wide Open Tying Blurry Photos Into a Gallery Switching Mindset Between Creative and Technical Focus Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Creative focus - blurry photographs, photos shot through a surface, light painting, etc....

Send us Fan Mail What Kind of Photos Do You Like, Anyway? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: What Photos Are You Drawn To? What Do You Like? Everything Worth Doing Is A Little Vulnerable  Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Ask yourself: What do you like? Do you like color? Do you like patterns? Glitter? Minimalism? Do you like the outdoors? Dappled light? O...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lissa Chandler! Oh hey! It's been a minute! In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: My Photography Background My Approach To Photography  Podcast Re-Launch Dates! Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "I love the art form, the light, the way light moves across water and sunset, and I love the way it freezes a moment in time that you can co...

Send us Fan Mail What Can I Use for a Studio Backdrop? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Ten Backdrop Ideas Large + Small Backdrops Think Outside the Box! Soapboxes Include: You don't need flash for studio! My own studio setups Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "It's easy to overcomplicate studio but if you have a window or door, you can take stu...

Send us Fan Mail How Do I Pose My Clients Naturally? In this week's photography episode, we discuss: Five Ways to Pose Your Subjects Naturally Organic, Fluid Posing Be Aware, Don't Hyper Focus Soapboxes Include: It's Hard to Talk! Prompts vs. Guides Wanna know the episode in one quote? Here you go! "When you say the same sentence (posing instruction) to two different people, it...

Send us Fan Mail Surprise! This project has been secretly under wraps for SO LONG and now it's here! My name's Lissa Chandler and I'm your new photographer mom. And today? I'm talking about a question we have all asked ourselves countless times: Should I Niche Down? In our (very first!) episode, we discuss: Reasons to Niche Down Niching Out After Niching Down Soapboxes Include:...