The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers

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  When Your Favourite Clients Move On (And It Feels Personal) 03.06.2026 8min

  "This isn't rejection. This is growth." Losing a client you love hurts in a way nobody warns you about. Not the random inquiry that ghosts you, but those early families. The ones who gave you a chance when you were still figuring out manual mode, cheered you on, brought you their babies, and told everyone how wonderful you were. And then one day you're scrolling, and there they are, tagged in someone else's sneak peek. In this episode, I'm talking about that gut punch and why it feels so pers...
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  The Fear of Irrelevance 27.05.2026 8min

  "Trends burn fast. But timeless work lasts." There's a fear most photographers carry around but rarely say out loud. It's not just fear of competition or a slow season. It's deeper and sneakier than that. It's the fear of irrelevance. That whisper at midnight when you're scrolling Instagram, wondering if your best days are already behind you. In this episode, I'm getting honest about all the ways this fear shows up. The new photographer in town who's suddenly booked solid. The longtime client...
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  Audacious vs. Audacity 20.05.2026 7min

  Every single time I've chosen to quiet that audacity voice and lean into my audacious side, my life has expanded." Two words. They look almost identical on paper, but they feel completely different when you say them out loud. Audacious is bold, brave, and full of possibility. Audacity is the sting, the who do you think you are, the voice that shows up the second you start to dream a little bigger. In this episode, I’m breaking down the battle between these two voices and how to recognize whic...
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  You’ll Never Feel Ready, Because Ready Isn’t a Feeling, it's a Decision 13.05.2026 6min

  "You are never going to feel ready, because ready isn't a feeling. It's a decision." That one hit me like a ton of bricks the first time I heard it. Because how much of our lives do we spend waiting? Waiting for clarity, for confidence, for the perfect moment that never actually comes. In this episode, I'm sharing why that feeling of readiness is a myth and what actually moves the needle. From the 200mm lens that sat untouched on my desk for six months to launching Milky Way when I had absolu...
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  Idea Graveyard 06.05.2026 7min

  "The idea graveyard isn't proof of my failure. It is proof that I am alive and creative." Every creative has one. The half-finished projects, the abandoned plans, the supplies still in the bin with the tags on. We just don't talk about it. In this episode, Lisa gets honest about her own graveyard, the costumes, the felting disaster of 2021, and the shed full of marketplace furniture, and flips the script on what it all actually means. You'll walk away seeing your unfinished ideas not as...
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  When Fear of Fear Holds You Back 29.04.2026 9min

  "It's not just fear itself. It's actually the fear of fear." That second layer is the one that keeps so many of us stuck. It's not the dials or the studio lights or the pose or the price increase that's really scary. It's the anticipation of feeling incompetent, embarrassed, or out of control that has us avoiding, procrastinating, and telling ourselves we'll try it later. In this episode, I'm getting honest about all the ways fear of fear shows up in photography: from leaving studio lights in...
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  Is Over Delivering Actually Overcompensating Because You Are Scared ? … Because Same 22.04.2026 8min

  “Is overdelivering actually just overcompensating because you’re scared?” That thought struck me because sometimes the urge to give more and more isn’t just generosity, it’s fear. Fear of not being enough, fear of disappointing clients, fear of rejection. In this episode, I’m unpacking the tension between generosity and overcompensation. I’m sharing how I’ve learned to find the sweet spot where giving feels joyful, not draining and why believing your work and presence are enough might be the ...
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  This Contest Taught Me My Highest Value 15.04.2026 9min

  “Sometimes losing is exactly what reveals your highest value.” There was a time when a simple Facebook cover contest left me devastated. I wanted the win, the validation, the proof that I belonged. But when the results came in and I realized the winning photographer had bought likes, something unexpected happened. I discovered the deeper truth about what I value most in my business and in myself. In this episode, I share the story that taught me my highest value and why integrity has outlaste...
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  When Easy Feels Uncomfortable: Untangling the Belief That Working Harder = Success 08.04.2026 5min

  “What if business feels easy and instead of celebrating it, you feel uncomfortable?” So many of us carry the belief that the harder we work, the more successful we’ll be. We believe that worth equals hours, and that struggle is proof we’ve earned our success. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I’m unpacking the belief that success has to come from hard work and hustle. I’m even sharing how I’m learning to celebrate ease as a sign of growth and mastery, not something to feel g...
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  My Math Isn't Your Own Math 01.04.2026 9min

  “My math is not your own math.” Every photographer has been told what they should charge, how they should structure their packages, and which business model is the only “real” or “professional” one. And for many of us, those formulas feel more like pressure than clarity. In this episode, I’m sharing the hard truth I learned the long way: your math is not supposed to look like anyone else’s. Your expenses, your goals, your energy, and your definition of success are completely unique. The momen...
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  Is This Mine to Carry? 25.03.2026 8min

  “We carry so much that was never ours to begin with.” Photographers are natural caretakers. We carry emotions, expectations, tension, family dynamics, weather, naps, meltdowns, and even outcomes we cannot control. And without realizing it, we start walking around with armfuls of things that were never ours to hold. In this episode, I share the question that changed everything for me: Is this mine to carry? You will hear how this simple question can lift an invisible weight off your shoulders,...
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  Stop Playing Small: Shifting Mindset, Habits, and Confidence with Johl Dunn 18.03.2026 42min

  Most photographers think better gear, stronger marketing, or a new strategy will fix what feels stuck in their business. But often, the real shift starts somewhere deeper. In this episode, I’m sitting down with mindset and business coach Johl Dunn to talk about the beliefs, habits, and internal patterns that shape how photographers show up, grow, and succeed. Johl shares how comparison, fear, and old conditioning can quietly hold people back, even when they are doing everything “right” on the...
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  The Shock Absorber 11.03.2026 6min

  “We’re the shock absorbers: women and especially mothers. We absorb everything so everyone else can keep going.” When I heard Michelle Obama say those words, I had to pause and breathe. Because it named something I have been feeling for years: the invisible emotional labor of holding everything together, both at work and at home. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing what it means to be the “shock absorber” in your family and business and how it slowly depletes your energy, creativity, and j...
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  The Psychology of Posing with Jodi Hendricks, Founder of Posers 04.03.2026 1h 14min

  Confidence is not just something you feel. It is something your clients feel from you. This incredibly enjoyable episode features my conversation with Jodi Hendricks from Posers and J. Anne Photography. We talk all about the powerful connection between confidence, posing, and business growth. Jodi shares how the way you lead a session and make people feel affects everything from marketing word of mouth to pricing to how often clients come back. We dive into the psychology behind posing, why e...
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  Am I Invited or is My Camera? 25.02.2026 7min

  Some invitations feel good. Others feel like a job you never agreed to. If you have ever been asked to “bring your camera” to a gathering you hoped to simply enjoy, you know exactly what I mean. In this solo episode, I am opening up about something many photographers keep quiet about. It is that sinking feeling when you realize you were invited because of what you can provide, not because they truly wanted you there. We talk about why this hits so hard, how easily resentment builds, and the q...
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  Branding, Burnout & Breaking Free: How Understanding Money and Brand Archetypes Can Revitalize Your Photography Business with Stacey Owen 18.02.2026 30min

  Your photography brand isn’t just about colors and logos—it’s a reflection of who you are. But what if you don’t fully understand yourself yet? In this episode, branding expert Stacey dives into the different money and brand archetypes that shape many photographers and how these archetypes influence your business more than you realize. She’s sharing how, instead of boxing us in, these archetypes can help us expand our business, our creativity, and our branding, especially if things have felt ...
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  Rising From the Rubble: When Your Business Feels Like It’s at Rock Bottom 11.02.2026 6min

  “Rock bottom in business is not a sign of failure. It’s a signpost.” At some point, every creative entrepreneur will face a season when business feels like it’s crumbling: the clients aren’t booking, the passion is gone, or life circumstances make it feel impossible to keep going. In this episode, I share how to rise from those “rubble” seasons with honesty, clarity, and resilience. You’ll hear my perspective on why rock bottom isn’t the end; it’s often the beginning of building something mor...
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  When You Stop “Shoulding” and Start Listening with Fruzsina Jonas 04.02.2026 37min

  There comes a moment in every photographer’s journey when the rules stop working, even though you are doing everything “right.” The templates feel tight. The “right” way feels wrong. And the business advice you are trying to follow does not actually match the people sitting in front of you. In this episode, I sit down with Fruzsina of Captured Magic to talk about what happens when you stop building your business around what you should do and start listening to what your clients are actually a...
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  Building a Profitable Photography Studio Without Burnout with Talea Wright 28.01.2026 38min

  Pricing is not just a numbers game. It is the foundation of a sustainable photography business. In this episode, I chat with Talea Wright to have an honest conversation about pricing, cost of doing business, and what it truly takes to build a profitable studio that lasts. Talea shares her experience opening her first studio at twenty years old, navigating pricing mistakes early on, and learning how to charge in a way that supports both her clients and her life. We talk about why so many photo...
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  The Art of Connection in Photography with Russell Jackson 21.01.2026 53min

  Connection is what turns a photograph into a memory. In this episode, I sat down with Russell Jackson to talk about the power of connection in photography and why the way your clients feel during a session matters just as much as the final images. Russell shares how prioritizing presence, emotional safety, and genuine interaction creates photographs that move people long after the session ends. We talk about how connection shows up in subtle ways like touch, proximity, and quiet moments, why ...