Ever had a heart-stopping moment when you realize your camera is dangling too close to the ocean or you check your camera back 100 times on the way to a session because you irrationally think you forgot all your gear? Or show up to the wrong house? Or loose images from a session? Photography business fears are ever present when you’re starting out, but also, they never go away.

As a family photographer with over 15 years of experience, I’ve had my share of irrational fears and horrifying experiences, too. In this episode, I’m candidly sharing not just my personal stories of mishaps and embarrassing moments, but the invaluable lessons learned from these experiences.

This spooky season, let’s acknowledge that fear is an inherent part of our creative journey and so is facing that sometimes those fears come true. Can you show yourself you’ll be alright, even if you mess up? This episode is a humorous twist on the ideas that keep us up at night, and hopefully will lead all of us into feeling a little less alone. 

Timestamps

(00:01) Facing Photography Business Fears

Fear is an inherent part of photography and business, from tax season to potential accidents, forgetting gear, and more. We discuss how we can learn from these experiences – even the cringe-worthy ones – and let them inform our growth.

(04:40) Lessons Learned in Photography Business

I’m sharing specific examples of the fears – both rational and irrational – that I’ve experienced over the years. Some of them have even come true! But in this conversation, I’m also sharing what I took away from those experiences with very practical tips to bring into your work and process.

(14:46) Community input – what are your biggest fears?!

I asked the Photo Fuel Facebook community about some of their biggest fears and they showed up with the gold! Laugh along with me and leave this episode feeling like if you’re scared, you’re probably doing it right.

// connect with Leah // 

• Photo Fuel facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/photofuel/
• https://www.leahoconnell.com/learn (free resources to help you grow)
• https://www.leahoconnell.com/mentoring (1:1 mentoring)
• https://www.leahoconnell.com/group (group coaching + course interest list)

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