Episode 32: Photographing the holidays and making personal “work” more fun
How do you find joy in photographing the holidays for your personal memories when your work is as a family photographer? How can you distinguish photographing in your regular life as fun, creative fuel vs obligation or “work?” (even if you love your work!)
I hear a lot of guilt from photographers around not making photos at home “enough.” In this episode, I want to dispel that and bring back the fun, ease the guilt, and just give a friendly reminder about the big picture.
Get ready for 5 tips for photographing and honoring your holidays with intention and joy.
// Timestamps //
00:00:22: Recognizing the blur of personal photography and photography ‘work’
00:01:01: Addressing guilt with not doing “enough”
00:03:12: Reevaluating what makes a photo “worthy”
00:04:00: Disrupting visual influences
00:05:47: Tip 1 – Distinguish personal photography from work
00:06:42: Tip 2 – Name what matters
00:08:09: Tip 3 – Play with different gear
00:12:15: Tip 4 – Try a timed approach
00:13:53: Tip 5 – Be a memory-keeper with other mediums
// Links mentioned //
episode 12 with Rachel Larson Weaver
episode 8: Resetting inspiration in your personal life
Photography and Play – Erin C. Garcia // photographs drawn from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, https://a.co/d/dBbD8tM
Jessica Todd Harper’s Here: https://a.co/d/eareauL
Sierra Madre Photography – website | instagram
Free resources to connect and learn with me: https://www.leahoconnell.com/learn
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