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Most photographers walk into in-home family photography sessions and just start shooting wherever the light looks nice. This series for photographers is about doing it differently – starting with what you do before you even knock on the door. Download the in-home family photography series companion guide for quick reference to all the tips in
A few weeks out from the first photography retreat and mastermind in Virginia, I’m sharing the honest debrief — five things I learned, what I’d do differently next time, and one big decision I made about the future of the program. Lesson 1: I got a lot of things right and did what I set
For a long time, I thought being a photography educator meant I needed a shop full of templates, mini-courses, and downloadable resources. But anytime I tried to create those resources, something felt off — like I was handing people a spoon when they needed a kitchen renovation. In this episode, I’m sharing how The Photo
Have you ever looked at your work and thought, This is fine… but something feels off? In this episode, I’m talking about the sneaky middle season no one prepares you for—the growth plateau. It’s not burnout or failure. You’re seeing success, booking clients, and producing solid work. Deep down, though, you know what got you
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by how loud and crowded it feels online with the constant posting, optimizing, and trying to stay visible, you are not alone. Over the past few years, I have found myself quietly moving toward something slower, more personal, and more sustainable: analog marketing. This shift started with my newsletter,
Have you ever had a photo session that lit you up — where something clicked and you thought, this is the kind of work I want to make more of… but then you got home and thought, okay but… how? Maybe you’re stuck doing holiday minis for a super low price, or maybe your clients
After years of packing my professional cameras and lenses on every family trip only to leave them in the bag the whole time, I chose to document our beach vacation entirely with a point and shoot camera. As a professional lifestyle family photographer, I’m used to complete control over my settings and multiple lenses for
Fall busy photography season is almost here here, and if you’re a family photographer, you know what that means for your calendar. While fall can be your most profitable season, it can also become your most overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Let’s break down the four biggest pitfalls when it comes to the fall season
Email marketing is a fundamental must-have for family photographers who want to build lasting relationships with clients beyond the photoshoot. But it’s also key for connecting with potential clients to foster trust that leads to amazing, personalized imagery. Unlike one-off social media posts, email creates an intimate space where you can nurture connections with families
Photographing extended family sessions can feel like a whole different ballgame compared to a standard family session—more people, more personalities, and often more chaos. These sessions can be a love/hate experience for photographers. Either you thrive on the challenge and enjoy capturing the beautiful connections between generations, or you’ve been burned before and feel tempted
It’s been officially ONE YEAR since I launched the Photo Fuel Podcast for family photographers! What started as a bi-weekly show has grown by over 600%, and now I’m releasing new episodes every week. I’ve found my groove with the whole process, and I’m loving every bit of create a podcast for family photographers. Side
Around Black Friday last year, I made a big decision and switched my CRM from Sprout Studio to HoneyBook. After nearly five years with Sprout Studio, this was a major move, and I knew it was going to take some time to get everything set up just the way I wanted. One of my main