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.
The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
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 either career anytime soon.
In this tender episode, Melissa shares her family history, how it’s shaped her love of photography, why she has no plans to become a full-time photographer, and how her cultural heritage shapes her art and work. She also shares how she captures those tender, romantic moments for her clients and why these connections give her so much joy.
If you’re ready to give deep into capturing those romantic moments on camera, this episode with Melissa is one you can’t miss! Let’s dive in!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro
[02:05] The family tragedies that propelled Melissa into her love of photography
[04:56] Why Melissa isn’t—and doesn’t want to be—a full-time photographer
[06:14] How Melissa captures love and romance in ordinary places
[09:46] How Melissa’s cultural heritage influences her photography work
[13:00] Where many styled shoots fall flat and how Melissa thinks they could be more equitable
[15:38] How being a multi-passionate person has affected Melissa and her work
[19:34] Melissa’s lightning round
For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/