Lifestyle and Lenses: Real Talk on Photography, Business & Mom Life
Two photographer moms get real about the art of photography, running a business, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood. From gear reviews and client stories to creative inspiration and parenting wins (and fails), we’re keeping it honest, fun, and totally relatable. Whether you’re a family photographer, wedding shooter, or a creative mompreneur, grab your coffee and join us as we dive into life behind the lens—and everything in between.
Lifestyle and Lenses: Real Talk on Photography, Business & Mom Life
From Retail to Reels: Social Media Secrets with Courtney Prochaska of Renovate Houston
On this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, Paige and Lauren sit down with the ever-creative Courtney Prochaska — retailer turned social media guru and the powerhouse behind @renovatehouston
. After years of running a successful storefront, Courtney has mastered the art of impactful online marketing — and today, she’s spilling her top tips for thriving on social media without burning out or posting seven days a week.
Get ready for practical strategies, insider tricks, and some serious light-bulb moments that’ll have you rethinking your Instagram strategy before your next post goes live.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- How to find and use your Instagram insights to your advantage
- The easiest ways to recycle content and stay visible without reinventing the wheel
- Insider secrets on making a single photo go viral in your feed
- Where to find content inspiration that actually grows your brand
- The correct reel dimensions (yep, there’s a right one!) — and why it matters
- Why social media is meant to be social, and how to connect with potential buyers authentically
- Simple content ideas you can implement today to get unstuck
- How to boost engagement on your account
- Using AI tools to streamline your content creation process
- Keywords vs. hashtags — which is really better in 2025?
Top 3:
- Toms but elevated
- Dry Brushing for the body - 2.1 gold bond body cream
- Le Labo Sampler
- ADHD is Awesome book + audiobook
- Bob Goff Daily Devo
- Frozen River
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