The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
Welcome to the Art and Soul Show where we dive heart-opening chats on photography, business, life and that messy in-between. You're more than a photographer. You're an artist, a dreamer, a business boss, and a creative. Listen in for conversations and advice on running a photography business, mindset, and creativity. This is the place you can go when you need a boost of encouragement, a kick in the pants, and inspiration to pick up your camera.
Episodes
275 episodes
When You Stop “Shoulding” and Start Listening with Fruzsina Jonas
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 n...
•
Episode 276
•
38:13
Building a Profitable Photography Studio Without Burnout with Talea Wright
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 bui...
•
Episode 275
•
39:05
The Art of Connection in Photography with Russell Jackson
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...
•
Episode 274
•
53:34
Mind Your Own Business: Artistic Clarity with Victoria Burcusel
Simplicity is not just an aesthetic choice. It is a business approach that can give photographers more clarity, more consistency, and more confidence. For newborn photographer Victoria Burcusel, removing the excess helped her strengthen her sty...
•
Episode 273
•
41:37
From Trend Cycles to Original Creations: How the Newborn Nerds Built a Thriving Prop Brand
Props come and go. Trends cycle in and out. But creativity, craftsmanship, and connection are what truly make a photography brand last.In this episode, I am joined by sisters Lindsey Stock and Amy Guenther of The Newborn Nerds. We talk a...
•
Episode 272
•
34:16
How to Build a High-End In-Home Newborn Brand with Chelsea Hickey
Photographers sometimes assume luxury is reserved for studios, but today’s guest proves that a high-end experience can thrive right inside your clients’ homes.Chelsea Hickey, the award-winning photographer behind Chicky Little Photograph...
•
Episode 271
•
35:22
How Do I Know I'm Ready to Charge?
“You will never feel ready. Ready is not a feeling. It is a decision.”Every photographer reaches a moment when they wonder if they are truly ready to charge. The doubt, the imposter syndrome, the fear of disappointing someone. It all sho...
•
Episode 276
•
6:56
Long Form Sessions, Audacious Self-Love & The Art of Noticing with Rachel Larsen Weaver
Some artists teach by accident. Others teach because they can’t help but pay attention: to connection, to people, and to themselves. Today’s guest, Rachel Larsen Weaver, is absolutely the latter.Rachel is an artist, educator, and photogr...
•
Episode 269
•
43:45
The Client That Lives Rent Free in Your Head
“We remember the handful of tough clients louder than the hundreds who adored us.”Every creative knows this feeling. You have a mountain of glowing reviews, grateful clients, emotional gallery reveals, and people who sing your praises, y...
•
Episode 282
•
9:02
Creating with Intention: Artistry, AI & Authenticity with Olguta Goddard
Art is changing and very fast. But even as technology evolves, our creativity and human touch will always matter most.In this episode, I’m joined by Olguta Goddard of Oh My Goddard Photography to talk about artistry, authenticit...
•
Episode 267
•
32:41
When Raising Your Rates Backfires
“Everyone tells you to charge more. No one tells you what happens when you actually do.”Photographers love success stories. The ones where raising your rates brings dream clients, bigger sales, and overnight growth. But what about the ot...
•
Episode 286
•
9:45
A Photographer’s Journey of Reinvention and Resilience with Kelsey Freeman
Creativity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet seasons that bring us home to ourselves again.In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Freeman of Kelsey Freeman Photography, and we’re diving into what it really looks like to show up...
•
Episode 265
•
46:48
Table for One: The Hidden Loneliness When It Feels Like Your Clients Become Your Only Social Life
“Clients aren’t a social life.”As photographers and creatives, we give so much of ourselves to our clients, creating joy and memories for their families. But if we’re not careful, our clients can become our only source of adult connectio...
•
Episode 266
•
6:56
Patience, Props & Purpose: The Evolution of a Newborn Photographer with Johna Musarra
Newborn photography is part art and part patience, and no one embodies that balance like Johna Musarra of Three J’s Photography.In this episode, Johna joins me to share her journey from 20 years at Starbucks to 13 years behind the camera...
•
Episode 263
•
34:14
The Business You Want Doesn’t Look Good on Instagram
“If your business looks amazing online but secretly drains the life out of you, that’s a problem.”In a world obsessed with aesthetics, metrics, and viral posts, it’s easy to confuse visibility with success. But what if the business that ...
•
Episode 272
•
5:57
Stretch, Strengthen, Shoot: The Secret to Longevity in Photography with Jamie Noyes
Newborn photography is an art—but it’s also a responsibility. Ensuring baby safety while ALSO protecting your own body is key to a long, successful career. But when it comes to caring for our own bodies, how can we actually fit that into our bu...
•
Episode 248
•
37:45
Your Energy Is a Luxury Item; Not Everyone Can Afford It
“Your energy is a luxury item—and not everyone can afford it.”When Taylor Swift said this, it hit me right in the gut. Because it’s true: your energy, presence, and emotional labor aren’t disposable. They’re rare, valuable, and worth pro...
•
Episode 260
•
9:25
Big Moves, Big Changes: Reinventing Your Photography Style with Confidence with Natasha Sewell
What happens when a self-proclaimed perfectionist swaps carefully posed newborn photography for the chaos of in-home lifestyle sessions? For Natasha Sewell, it meant rethinking everything she knew about photography.In this episode, Natas...
•
Episode 246
•
38:30
Burnout is not a badge of honor
“If I’m not tired and busy, I’m probably not doing enough.”Sound familiar? So many of us as photographers are grinding ourselves down with work and stress because that’s just what it takes to run a successful business, right? And if we’r...
•
8:12
Learning to Rest, Not Quit
Have you had this thought? “I’m so overwhelmed. Maybe it would be better just to walk away from this work entirely.”If you have, you’re not alone. So many of us find ourselves in this position: overworked, overbooked, and with no end in ...
•
Episode 257
•
11:10
Buckets, Boundaries, and Breathing Room: Creating a Business That Doesn’t Run You with Tiffany Crenshaw
Slowing down isn’t always easy—but for Tiffany Crenshaw, it’s become essential. As a photographer, mentor, and mom of four, Tiffany has learned how to build a business that aligns with her life instead of competing with it. In this ...
•
Episode 255
•
35:01
Navigating Creative Jealousy: When Someone Else Has Your Dream
We’ve all felt that pang—a new photographer that’s blowing up right in our home town, a beautiful session at a location you’re just dying to shoot, or maybe something small like seeing more comments or compliments on another creative’s work ins...
•
Episode 254
•
7:05
Love in Ordinary Places: Romantic Storytelling Through Photography with Melissa Barnes
We all come to photography from different angles, but for Melissa Barnes, loss and love cemented her affection for the medium. But photography isn’t her only love. Melissa is also a full-time architectural designer and doesn’t plan on giving up...
•
Episode 253
•
23:05
Booked and Balanced: How to Align Your Calendar with Your Capacity with Cally Petersen
Some photographers find their passion after becoming a parent—but for Cally Petersen, photography came first. And over the years, her love for it has only grown deeper. Now a decade into her business, Cally has built a creative life that reflec...
•
Episode 251
•
43:32
Messy Middles: How to Navigate the In-Between Stage When You’re Not Where You Were, But Not Yet Where You Want to Be
We’ve all had those moments of feeling stuck in-between something. Either we’re waiting for a new stage of life or we’re on the verge of a breakthrough and what we’re doing currently just isn’t working quite right. It can be a deepl...
•
Episode 250
•
11:28