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Welcome to The Motherhood Anthology podcast: photography education to create a business you love. This podcast will serve as an invaluable resource to guide you in the world of motherhood photography and owning your own successful photography business. Tune in weekly to hear from us and some of our most admired friends and colleagues as we share some of our greatest tools, how-tos, successes, failures, and everything in between.
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What does it actually take to feel confident walking into a family session? In this episode, guest host Suzy Brown, a Chicago family photographer nearly two decades into her career, sits down for a real, unscripted coaching call with TMA member Kailey, a photographer just six months into taking on clients. The questions Kailey asks out loud are the same ones photographers are still wrestling with 10 and 15 years in. Topics Covered Why the first 30 minutes of a session feel awkward for almost everyone, and the simple walk-in-the-door approach that dissolves the wall for you and your families How to handle the family member who does not want to be there, and why setting the tone before you lift the camera changes the whole session Whether you can show up as your full self on your business account when you do not feel like your own ideal client, and how sharing "from a scar, not a wound" attracts the people who want exactly you Why an exceptional client experience will outperform pure artistry financially, and what that means for photographers early in their journey The mindset shift Kailey reached at six months in that many photographers take decades to find: you do not have to be perfect, and imperfect work is often the work families treasure most When to use a pre-session Zoom call in your booking process, and how a 15-minute conversation gets families on board before you ever arrive This conversation is a reminder that the people side of photography is learnable, that the pressure to be perfect is what stands between you and the work you want to make, and that none of us have to figure this out alone. Press play to listen in on the full coaching call. About the Suzy Brown Suzy Brown is a family photographer based in Chicago with nearly 20 years behind the camera. She has built her career on transforming family photos from a dreaded obligation into an experience families look forward to, and today she teaches other photographers how to lead family sessions with confidence. Suzy will be TMA's guest educator this November, going deep on leading a family session no matter who shows up or what mood they are in. Find her on Instagram at @simplybysuzy. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Ever wonder what actually goes into those breathtaking styled sessions you see other photographers pulling off? In this episode, Ali Payne sits down with TMA mentor Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography to get nosy about her Becoming Styled Sessions, an afternoon of four fully styled shoots she opened up to fellow photographers. From a nautical romance session on a sailboat to blue Portuguese tiles in a historic farmhouse kitchen, Marie shares how one small detail can grow into an entire creative vision. In This Episode What a styled session actually is, and why it is far more achievable than most photographers assume Why building at least one styled session a year keeps your creativity fresh and prevents your work from going on repeat How styled sessions play the long game for your business, bringing in client inquiries years after you shoot them Marie's process for planning a session from one simple idea, like a scarf, a location, or a feeling, into a complete mood board How to stretch into trends while keeping the core of your brand intact Leading a room of photographers: giving attendees creative autonomy while holding your vision Why a styled session event is the perfect low-lift entry point if hosting a workshop or retreat feels intimidating Whether you are dreaming up your first solo styled session or feeling called to invite other photographers into your vision, this conversation is proof that it all starts with one simple idea. Press play and get inspired to create something just for the joy of it. About Marie Marie is a motherhood, newborn, family, and maternity photographer serving DC, parts of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Now in her tenth year of business, she taught for 13 years while building her photography business on the side before going full time nearly five years ago. She is a TMA mentor and the creator of the Becoming Styled Sessions. Website: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/home/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie.elizabeth.photo Blog post: https://themotherhoodanthology.com/styled-session-for-photographers/ Marie's Becoming styled session waitlist: http://marie-elizabethphotography.com/waitlist-the-becoming Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Kim Box has said before that spotting talent is one of the few things she'll claim to be good at. This week, she gets to prove it. Katie Lamb, longtime TMA mentor and educator, has officially joined the team as Director of Education, and the two sit down to talk about what she has already built, what members have been asking for, and where TMA education is headed next. In This Episode Why Katie said yes, and what a dedicated education role makes possible that no one person can do alone The redesigned member dashboard: seven years of education, now searchable by topic, mentor, and need The shift from selling information to delivering results, and why "less, but better" is the goal What it means for a membership to feel like home, from the community to the education library The education members are requesting most right now, including behind-the-scenes sessions, Fresh 48, product-based business transitions, and CRM workflows How the community itself has become one of the most valuable parts of the $49 membership A peek at what the team is exploring for members who want smaller groups, accountability, and support beyond the basics Katie's vision is simple: you focus on the art you're making, and TMA makes sure you always know what you need to know. If you're already a member, she wants to hear what you're stuck on. That feedback goes straight into what she's building. If you've been thinking about joining, enrollment opens quarterly, and you can add your name to the waitlist at themotherhoodanthology.com/photography-mentoring/. Connect with Katie Lamb Katie Lamb is a photographer, educator, and longtime mentor inside The Motherhood Anthology, now serving as TMA's Director of Education. Website: https://www.katielamb.com/ Instagram: @katiebethlamb Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Your Google Business Profile might be doing more for your business than your Instagram, but only if it shows signs of life. In this solo episode, TMA mentor and SEO expert Melissa Arlena of Picture Perfect Rankings shares her simple monthly maintenance routine for keeping your profile active, accurate, and working to book you clients, all in about 20 minutes a month. In This Episode: Why an abandoned Google Business Profile signals to Google (and clients) that you may be out of business The five-move monthly rhythm: posts, photos, reviews, performance check, and profile accuracy What to post weekly and how to reframe blog shares so clients actually care Using the performance tab as free keyword research for future blog content Why Google changes your profile without asking and which rogue services to remove A bonus tip on holiday hours that proves your business is alive and legit Grab the Checklist Melissa created a free printable checklist with all five monthly moves in order. Grab it at pictureperfectrankings.com/GBP, then make the first Monday of every month your marketing Monday. If you're a TMA member, the replay of Melissa's full Google Business Profile setup workshop is waiting in the new TMA dashboard, and she's inside the membership year round answering your SEO questions. Not a member yet? Get on the VIP list so you're first to know when enrollment opens. Connect with Melissa: Google Business Profile Monthly Checklist: pictureperfectrankings.com/GBP Picture Perfect Rankings: pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA (code TMA250) Melissa's podcast: Get Booked Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Private Santa sessions are one of the most beloved offerings a portrait photographer can add to her calendar, but building them into a smooth, fully booked experience takes more strategy than most people expect. In this episode, Ali sits down with Kate Grabowski of Kate Marie Portraiture, an eight-year Santa session veteran based just outside of Dallas, Texas, who has refined her process from zero bookings in year one to selling out 24 spots in a matter of days. In This Episode Why early marketing (we're talking July) is the single most important factor in booking out Santa sessions, and why you shouldn't panic when spots don't fill immediately How Kate structures a tiered launch, from a VIP client list to a "Nice List" sign-up to a public release, and why that sequence creates genuine urgency The case for private, unhurried sessions and why marketing the experience (not just the photos) is what sets boutique Santa offerings apart What Kate has learned about session length, scheduling logistics, and why she scaled back to one day after two exhausting back-to-back event days Creative gifting ideas that elevate the client experience, from homemade gingerbread Play-Doh to jingle bells tied with velvet ribbon How to get strong promotional images before you've ever run a single session, including working directly with your Santa for a pre-season shoot Whether you're considering Santa sessions for the first time or looking to refine what you're already doing, Kate's honest, experience-driven perspective is exactly the kind of practical guidance that makes the difference between a stressful day and a magical one. If today's episode has you thinking about adding Santa sessions to your calendar and doing them well, the TMA membership is where that planning gets real support. Every month goes deep on one piece of the photography business, with live coaching calls, featured educators, and a community of photographers working through the same questions. Join the waitlist at themotherhoodanthology.com/photography-mentoring/ and you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens. Connect with Kate Marie Portraiture: Kate Marie Portraiture: https://katemarieportraiture.com/ Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemarieportraiture/ The Motherhood Anthology Membership: themotherhoodanthology.com/photography-mentoring/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
What does it actually take to build a photography business that's profitable? Not just busy, not just booked, but genuinely sustainable. This best-of episode pulls five conversations from the TMA archive to answer that question from five different angles, and the picture they paint together is more practical and more honest than any single episode could deliver on its own. In This Episode Laura Esmond on why simplifying your offer is the fastest path to profitability, and the "let go list" practice that helps photographers get there Jodi Nemetz on the psychology-based niche that took her from $41,000 to multi-six figures, and what that arc reveals about the power of dialing in on one specific thing Kayla Marie on the real framework for deciding what to outsource and what to own, including how your market type should drive that decision Shannon Griffin on how a clear artist statement becomes a business operating principle, and why vision is a profit driver, not a creative luxury Katie Lamb on why boundaries are the piece that makes everything else stick, and the mindset shift that turns "no" into a business strategy Every photographer you'll hear today has found profitability through a different door. But the through-line is the same: clarity, intentionality, and the willingness to make decisions that align with the life you actually want to build. If today's episode has you thinking about the deeper work behind a profitable photography business, the TMA membership is where that work continues. Every month goes deep on one piece of the photography business, with live coaching calls, featured educators, and a community of photographers working through the same questions. Join the waitlist at themotherhoodanthology.com and you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
You spent time and love building your brand, choosing your colors, your fonts, the feeling you want clients to have when they land on your website. But have you ever thought of your editing as part of that same visual identity? In this episode, guest host Shannon Griffin sits down with professional photo editor Nina Cornelison to talk about why the way you edit is just as much your brand as your logo, and how getting clear on your visual direction can finally solve the consistency struggles so many photographers face. Topics covered in this episode: Why your editing style is a visual identity of its own, and how treating it that way builds recognition and trust with clients across your portfolio, website, and Instagram How creating a style board or reference board for your editing (just like a brand board) trains your eye and gives you something to come back to when you feel all over the place The consistency question every photographer asks: how to keep your greens, whites, and skin tones cohesive across summer and winter sessions, studio and outdoor light, and even film and digital Why a better preset will not fix your editing, and the observe, diagnose, adjust approach to use before you ever reach for one Editing skin tones with care, including why consistency should never mean making everyone's skin look the same, and practical tips for masking and staying true to each person's real skin color How overconsuming inspiration can pull you away from your own style, and how to put the blinders on and refine what is already working Knowing your ideal client and how it shapes everything from black and white copies to gallery sizes to how much you retouch Connect with Nina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_photoeditor Nina's wait list: https://nina.myflodesk.com/workflow-interest?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnR0uPLgFFuctJYRwh74lJPxku5ty0ce5WgmMOrK6VNQoSIoPEm2X7YgLoWCQ_aem_S0KjbywesCUcPtlgmK5c5Q With more than two decades of creative and post-production experience, Nina Cornelison brings a discerning eye to photo editing and image curation. She is known for her careful attention to detail, mastery of color, and deeply collaborative nature, making her an integral extension of every team. Her background in fine art elevates her work beyond the expected and infuses every image with a transformative quality, remarked upon by photographers and photo editors alike. Nina is the leading post-production editor for some of the most sought-after photographers in the country and takes on a select number of new clients each year. Nina has had the privilege of supporting photographers whose work has been featured in Vogue, Town & Country, NY Times, and Brides. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Standing out as a photographer isn't about being better than everyone else. It's about being the only. In this best-of episode, Kim pulls four conversations from the archive that together answer the question we hear more than almost any other: why should a client choose you specifically? With insights from Jen Olmstead, Anna Claire Collier, Annemie Tonkin, and Suzanne Brown, this episode gives you a working framework for positioning, niche, and brand in a market where beautiful work is everywhere. In This Episode Why "be the only, not the best" changes how you think about your brand How an entirely new photography niche was built from nothing Why staying relevant means noticing that trends never stop shifting What actually creates value for clients beyond a pretty picture How your own passions and personality become the thing that draws in your people If you've been listening and thinking, "I want to figure out what makes me the only," that's exactly the work we do inside The Motherhood Anthology membership, with monthly featured educators, live coaching calls, and a community of photographers working through the same questions you are. Enrollment is open now at themotherhoodanthology.com. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
What do you do when business is slower than last year and your first instinct is to slash your prices? In this episode, Kim sits down with Danielle Hobbs, TMA's featured mentor for July and a veteran newborn photographer who has rebuilt her business from scratch multiple times as a military spouse. Danielle shares the honest, grounded perspective that only comes from nearly two decades behind the camera. In This Episode: Why lowering your prices is rarely the answer in a slow season, and what to do instead Creative pricing strategies like entry-point collections and a "secret menu" back pocket offer How Danielle structures the first 15 minutes of a newborn session for calm, unhurried success Why lighting matters more than posing, and the case for baby-led sessions What it really takes to rebuild a client base in a brand new city The business decision that had the biggest impact on Danielle's success: shooting only what she loves Whether you're navigating a slower year or building your newborn portfolio from the ground up, this conversation is a reminder that sustainable success is a long game built one client at a time. Danielle is TMA's featured mentor this July, and enrollment is open now. Join us inside the membership to see her brand new unfiltered behind-the-scenes session with a mom, two toddlers, and a newborn: https://themotherhoodanthology.com/photography-mentoring/ Connect with Danielle: Website: https://www.daniellehobbsphotography.com Instagram: @daniellehobbsphotography Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Repeat clients are what turn a photography business into something you can plan around, with families you photograph for years and a calendar that partly fills itself. In this best-of episode, Kim pulls four conversations from the archive that together map out how photographers build that kind of predictable, relationship-driven income. In This Episode Why baby plans solve real problems for families and how one photographer pitches a three-session plan that replaced her wedding income How a mini membership keeps past clients in the fold when they've priced out of full sessions Why noticing, remembering, and honoring the people in your community is the heart of lasting client relationships The simple practice of reaching out to past clients with no agenda and how it leads to families who return for over a decade How predictable, repeat income changes the way you plan your business year Whether you're building your first baby plan or rethinking how you stay connected to past clients, these four conversations offer a complete picture of retention done with heart. Enrollment in The Motherhood Anthology Membership is open right now, with 15 mentors, a new featured educator each month, live coaching calls, and nearly 800 photographers talking about this work every day. Head to themotherhoodanthology.com to join us. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
A high-end client is not a zip code or an income bracket. She is someone who values photography, is willing to invest in you and your art, and she exists in your market right now. In this best-of episode, five conversations from the archive come together to answer one of the most-asked questions in our community: how do you actually attract luxury clients? In This Episode Why luxury is not a price tag, but what happens when your language, standards, client experience, and quality of work all line up in the same direction Ashlyn Carter's framework for finding your "onlyness," the differentiation that makes you the only choice in a market full of beautiful work Sean Low's reframe for the moment a prospect compares you to a $500 photographer, and why refusing to legitimize a business that is not yours changes the whole conversation Cassia Fletcher on identifying the clients who feel like friends instead of work, getting out into your community to find them, and letting go of the ones who are not yours Brittany Barb's pre-appointment mindset ritual and the confidence shift that took her from $500 all-inclusive sessions to her first $4,000 sale Elizabeth Messina on why the quality of your work is the foundation everything else is built on, and what it takes to create a business with real longevity Heard together, these five voices offer a complete picture of the mindset shift behind upmarket positioning. If you have been wondering whether high-end clients are available to you, this episode will show you they are, and exactly where to start. Enrollment in The Motherhood Anthology Membership is open right now, with 15 mentors, a new featured educator each month, live coaching calls, and nearly 800 photographers talking about this work every day. Head to themotherhoodanthology.com to join us. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Selling is the moment where everything you have built comes together. Your pricing, your client experience, your products, and your belief in your own work all show up in a single conversation with a client. In this best-of episode, we pull four conversations from the archives, each offering a different layer of what it takes to sell more of your artwork, albums, and wall art with confidence and integrity. In This Episode Why selling artwork starts with a mindset shift, not a sales script How a la carte pricing can remove the ceiling on what you earn The power of a virtual ordering appointment for serving clients well Why holding your own work in print changes the way you sell it How a simple, low-pressure question opens the sales conversation Why investing in your own education is the line item that compounds The long game: building sales skills one intentional step at a time Heard back to back, these four voices make a strong case that selling is not a personality trait you either have or you don't. It is a natural extension of the work, something that flows from confidence, process, and the right tools. A profitable, fulfilling photography business is built on serving your clients well and standing behind the value of what you create. The pricing and sales work in this episode is exactly what we go deep on inside the membership every month, with a new featured educator, live coaching calls, a community of a few hundred photographers working through the same questions you are, plus a monthly marketing suite of ready-to-go templates, newsletter copy, and social captions. Enrollment is open right now for a short window. If today lit something up in you, head over to themotherhoodanthology.com and join us. Connect with The Motherhood Anthology Website: themotherhoodanthology.com Instagram: @themotherhoodanthology Facebook: The Motherhood Anthology Community Join the Membership: themotherhoodanthology.com
Pricing comes up in our community more than almost anything else, in the coaching calls, in the DMs, in the late-night worries. The reason is simple: pricing touches everything. Your confidence, your client experience, your time with your family, your ability to keep this business going for the long haul. For this best-of episode, we pulled five conversations from the Season 5 archive that, side by side, give you a complete picture of how to think about what you charge. In This Episode: The four pricing tiers and what each one actually requires, so you can build a business that fits the photographer you want to be What "enough" really means for your life, and why naming your freedom figure is the thing that lets you breathe Why raising your prices is never enough on its own, and the client experience work that has to hold the new number up How to say your prices out loud with confidence and move past the money blocks that keep so many of us quiet What a full pricing transformation looks like from the inside, twelve months in, including what finally moved the needle Pricing isn't just a number on your website. It's the thing that gives you room to do your best work and the thing that gives you your life back. Whether you're staring down a price increase or just tired of guessing, these five conversations are your reality check and your permission slip, all at once. Each of these women is connected to TMA in some way, whether as a mentor, a featured educator, a coaching week guest, or a member who let us walk alongside their transformation. If these conversations leave you wanting to be in the room where this work happens between episodes, this is your invitation. Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Marketing is the topic photographers ask about more than any other, and for good reason: you can have beautiful work, smart pricing, and a solid business model, but none of it matters if the right clients can't find you. For this best-of episode, we pulled six conversations from the Season 5 archive that, side by side, read like a complete marketing curriculum. Together they offer a clear, practical answer to the question underneath so many late-night worries: how do I get seen by the people I actually want to work with? In This Episode: Why scattered, inconsistent marketing falls flat, and the framework that gives you something strategic to start from Foundational tactics for building visibility from scratch, whether you're in a new town, a new niche, or a quiet season A "be seen" approach to putting yourself in front of the right people with simple, tangible actions Why email is a relationship tool, not just a sales tool, and the cadence that gives you permission to show up consistently The deliverability mechanics behind every email, and why quality of audience beats vanity metrics every time The throughline across all six conversations: your story is the one thing no one, and no AI, can replicate Each of these educators is part of TMA in some way, whether as a mentor, a featured educator, or a guest who shaped how the community thinks about this work. If these conversations leave you wanting a marketing system like the ones you heard, and the room where that work happens between episodes, this is your invitation. Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
It's been a hard year for a lot of photographers, and so many of the questions keep circling back to the same quiet worry: how much should I actually be charging? For this best-of episode, we pulled together some of the wisest voices from the TMA community to answer the question almost every photographer wrestles with at 2 a.m. Together, these conversations offer an honest pricing reality check, one that goes well beyond the number on your website. In This Episode: Why undercharging quietly hurts both you and your clients, and why losing the wrong clients is actually the point How to find your "enough number" and reverse engineer it with simple math, no finance background required The real reason a bigger price tag alone won't fix your bookings, and what has to change behind the price How standing apart as an artist makes confident pricing so much easier The throughline across every conversation: pricing isn't just a number, it's what gives you room to do your best work and get your life back Each of these women is part of TMA in some way, whether as a mentor, a featured educator, or a member who pushed through the fear and came out the other side booking better than ever. If these conversations leave you wanting to be in the room where the work happens between episodes, this is your invitation. Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
It's been a hard year for a lot of photographers, and the questions keep coming back to the same place: how do you build something steady enough to weather the slow seasons? For this best-of episode, we revisited the four conversations from Season 5 that resonated most deeply with the TMA community, the ones that kept showing up in the group, on coaching calls, and in late-night DMs. Together, they paint a clear picture of what a business with strong foundations actually looks like. In This Episode: Why slow seasons are normal, necessary, and even useful, and how the photographers who stay calm are the ones still standing on the other side The mindset shift from running a hobby to running a business, and why investing in support pays you back How a clear membership structure and confident pricing can transform what a single client relationship is worth Why showing up consistently, both online and in your community, is what helps the right people find and trust you The throughline across all four conversations: artistry and strategy belong together Each of these women is part of TMA in some way, whether as a mentor, a featured educator, or a member who turned a hard year into a defining one. If these conversations leave you wanting to be in the room where the work happens between episodes, this is your invitation. Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
Some of the most memorable images of childhood aren't the polished, smile-on-cue portraits. They're the unguarded, in-between moments that capture who a kid really is. In this episode, Kim sits down with TMA mentor and Tampa-based photographer Laura Gattis to talk about her signature Childhood Narrative project, and what it looks like to build an offering that's entirely your own. Topics Covered How the Childhood Narrative was born and why it's different from a mini session, heirloom session, or personality portrait Building a once-a-year signature offering that stands apart from what everyone else is shooting The art of capturing authentic connection over posed perfection Why a child mirrors the energy you bring, and how that shapes your approach behind the camera Finding creative inspiration outside the photography world Creating an offering rooted in your own style rather than chasing what's trending The long-term payoff of treating clients well and building lasting relationships Laura's approach is a reminder that the work that resonates most is the work that's truly yours. If you've ever felt the pull to create something different, this conversation will leave you inspired to lean into your own creative voice. Connect with Laura: http://www.lauragattis.com http://www.instagram.com/lauragattisphotography Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
This week, Jen Olmstead of Tonic Site Shop joins the show for a real-talk conversation on why brand and website have become the true differentiators in 2026, plus a Q&A on the website questions photographers actually wrestle with. In This Episode: The new buyer's journey and why today's client is more cautious than ever The shift from being "the best" to being "the only" in a saturated market Why brand is the real moat that separates you in 2026 Why your story is the secret ingredient AI cannot copy A practical Q&A on pricing, where to invest first, and Tonic templates built for photographers The photographers who thrive in 2026 will not be the ones with the prettiest portfolios. They will be the ones whose websites sound, look, and feel like them. Your story is the secret ingredient, and this conversation is a clear-eyed look at how to put it to work. Mentioned in This Episode: Get 25% off Tonic Templates on 5/19 only, and 20% off through 5/22. Use code TMA at checkout: tonicsiteshop.com/shop Get on the wait list for our next Coaching Week: themotherhoodanthology.com Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
This week, get a sneak peek inside a Coaching Call with TMA Mentor, Katie Lamb. In this conversation, Katie provides detailed advice on increasing prices, leveraging Instagram reels and keywords, delivering a high-quality client experience, and more. Listen in for: Recommendations for raising prices gradually or jumping to a higher price point Strategies for consistent, targeted Instagram content and reels Tips for natural newborn posing and efficient gallery editing Insights on hiring an associate and implementing a client referral program Guidance on email marketing and newsletter content Connect with Katie Lamb: https://www.katielamb.com/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
This episode brings two photographers from very different chapters of business into the same conversation. One is in her thirteenth year. The other is in her first. What unfolds is an honest, real-time look at the questions, doubts, and decisions that shape a sustainable photography business at every stage. In this episode: Why investing in education and community early can shorten the learning curve and build confidence faster Building a home studio with intention, including how to think through client experience when work and family share the same space The power of client communication and boundary-setting, and how transparency around your schedule actually strengthens trust Film photography as a creative medium, from how it shapes the way you shoot to what it gives back to your clients The role of a trusted mentorship community in cutting through information overload and helping photographers grow with clarity Whether you are just starting out or refining your approach after years in the industry, this conversation is a reminder that sustainable growth happens in community. Press play to hear how two photographers, in two very different chapters, are building businesses that support both their art and their lives. Connect with Valerie: https://www.instagram.com/valeriecallanphotography/ Connect with Janet: https://www.jmphotography.life/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology Connect with Kim: Site: https://kimbox.com IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox
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