Motherhood Anthology: Photography Edu...

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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BONUS REPLAY: Setting Clear Boundaries with Kat...
One of our featured mentors in TMA is Katie Lamb, and in today's episode, we are excited for Katie to guest host the podcast. She's talking all about setting and maintaining clear boundaries to thrive while running a photography business.
12 min
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Episode 116 - Back to Basics SEO Challenge with...
This week, our resident SEO expert, Melissa Arlena is taking the mic to share some SEO Basics.
14 min
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BONUS REPLAY: The Framework to Going Full-Time ...
Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography is taking over the mic today to outline the steps she took to transition from a teaching career to running a successful full-time photography business., In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of raising prices to a profitable level, developing a strong brand, and implementing effective marketing strategies focused on SEO and social media to gradually grow her client base.
12 min
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Episode 115 - Launching a Mini Membership: Bala...
Adrianne Shelton is back this week to discuss the "mini membership" program in her photography business, which offers shorter and more affordable photography sessions throughout the year as a way to provide options for clients who may have been priced out of her full session offerings, allowing them to continue documenting their family. We are also discussing the pricing and structure of the mini membership, as well as how she hopes it will complement her existing full-session offerings.
16 min
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Episode 114 - Finding Inspiration and Growth fo...
As we head into the new year, I'm thrilled to welcome back mentors Adrianne Shelton and Sara Bywaters-Baldwin to the podcast for a conversation about finding inspiration and setting ourselves up for growth in 2025. We also discuss practical tips for managing stress, avoiding burnout, and cultivating a supportive community - all essential for sustainable growth.
42 min
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Episode 113 - Newborn Photography Secrets with ...
I'm so excited to welcome back one of our favorite guests, Danielle Hobbs, to the podcast. Danielle is a master of newborn photography and a beloved mentor inside our TMA membership. If you've been around the photography community for a while, you've probably heard Danielle referred to as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) when it comes to capturing those sweet, sleepy newborns. In this episode, Danielle and I dive into all things newborn photography - from setting up the perfect bean bag scene to nailing the ideal lighting. She's also giving us a peek into her studio and sharing her top tips for handling those tricky toddler + newborn sessions.
36 min
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Episode 112 - Live Hot Seat Coaching with Krist...
Today, we are back with the incredible Kristin Sweeting joining us to lead hot seat coaching, and our guest in the hot seat this week is Emily Murdock. This is part 2 from last week's episode - don't miss part 1 from last week featuring Anna Dobrovolskaia.
50 min
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Episode 111 - Live Hot Seat Coaching with Krist...
This week, TMA community mentor Kristin Sweeting led an amazing "hot seat" coaching session with two of our talented members. In today's episode, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at part of this hot seat coaching call featuring our member, Anna Dobrovolskaia.
39 min
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Episode 110 - Creating Meaningful Connections, ...
Our guest (and TMA Group Expert) Suzzane Brown is back for another conversation on the podcast this week, all about the importance of presence, authenticity, and creating meaningful connections in the photography business, rather than just focusing on technical skills or "pretty pictures".
50 min
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Episode 109 - How The Motherhood Anthology Help...
In this episode, Ali, our incredible TMA community manager, shares her personal journey with the membership and how it transformed her photography business. Ali describes how TMA opened her eyes to a new perspective on running a successful photography business, from pricing and marketing strategies to the power of the supportive community. As the community manager, Ali sees her role as a peer, experiencing the same challenges you are and she loves working together to find solutions. This week, Ali is here to encourage you to take advantage of the upcoming enrollment period and the wealth of resources available within the TMA community.
7 min
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Episode 108 - Staying Creative as a Photographe...
Kristin Sweeting, this month's Featured Mentor in The Motherhood Anthology membership, joins Kim to share practical tips for staying creative, avoiding comparison, and neutralizing FOMO in your photography business. Kristin opens up about her own struggles with creative slumps and burnout, and provides actionable advice on how to nurture your inspiration through daily routines, intentional scheduling, and tapping into your authentic voice... and so much more!
54 min
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Episode 107 - Redefining the Value of Creativit...
This week, our special guest Shannon Griffin is guest-hosting the podcast and interviewing Sean Low, a consultant who has worked with various creative businesses including photographers. Sean shares his insights on the value of the creative process, the importance of charging appropriately, and building meaningful connections with clients... and so much more!
61 min
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Episode 106 - The Simple Sales System to Grow Y...
This week, meet photographer and business educator Annemie Tonken. She shares insights into building a sustainable photography career leveraging her "Simple Sales System" approach.
47 min
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Episode 105 - Navigating Anxiety as a Creative ...
If you experience anxiety in your business journey, you are not alone. This week, Kim brings her go-to counselor, Christy Holding, MEd, LPC, to talk about anxiety and mental health for creative entrepreneurs.
47 min
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Episode 104 - Seriously - is the IRS going to h...
This episode features a discussion from our member community with return guest, Shanna Skidmore. We know a lot of you have questions about business finances - so consider Shanna your TMA finance expert here to help you with the financial side of running your photography business. Today, we're covering topics like setting up a business structure, managing finances and taxes, and creating a financial system for your business.
43 min
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Episode 103 - The Framework to Going Full-Time ...
Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography is taking over the mic today to outline the steps she took to transition from a teaching career to running a successful full-time photography business., In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of raising prices to a profitable level, developing a strong brand, and implementing effective marketing strategies focused on SEO and social media to gradually grow her client base.
10 min
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Episode 102 - Case Study: Laura Nockett of Prec...
This week, Kim is joined by Marie Elizabeth & Laura Nockett. If you're a member of The Motherhood Anthology community, you know that Marie Elizabeth is our featured mentor providing extra resources and education. Laura Nockett is here to ask us her burning questions about selling products in her photography business. If you want to sell more products in your business, this episode is for you!
42 min
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Episode 101 - The Power of Partnership PT 2
We're back with very special guest, Kim's business partner of over 20 years, Josh Moates. This is part 2 of our conversation, so be sure to check out the previous episode (EPISODE 100!) for part 1!
47 min
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Episode 100 - Happy 100th Episode: The Power of...
Do you know what today is? It's the 100th EPISODE of the TMA podcast! We are so grateful you are here. And this week, we have a very special guest, Kim's business partner of over 20 years, Josh Moates.
49 min
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Episode 99 - Coaching Call with TMA Mentor Kati...
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.
56 min
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Episode 98 - Setting Clear Boundaries with Kati...
Our featured mentor of the month in TMA is Katie Lamb, and in today's episode, we are excited for Katie to guest host the podcast. She's talking all about setting and maintaining clear boundaries to thrive while running a photography business.
10 min
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Episode 97 - 5 Marketing Strategies when Moving...
Ali is taking the mic this week to share five of her favorite marketing strategies with you when moving your business. You've met Ali on the podcast before and we are so excited to share some more of her wisdom with you based on her own experience as a photographer and marketer.
10 min
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Episode 96 - TMA Reimagined
If you're part of our free public group or our private membership, you know there have been some big changes at TMA. We're using this as an opportunity to create a new vision for the future of TMA, while keeping the best parts and the things you have told us you love the most. In this episode, my guest is Katie Lamb, one of our new group mentors, and we are breaking down the vision for what is coming next.
34 min
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Episode 95 - BONUS REPLAY: Creating Meaningful ...
This week on the podcast, our guest is Laura Gattis, owner of Laura Gattis Photography and an educator in our TMA membership community. Laura brought so much value to our conversation that we decided to split this into two parts again. In this episode, Part 1, Laura shares how she has set her brand and workflow apart from other photographers, and how the client connection is one of the most important factors in her business strategy.
33 min
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Episode 94 - BONUS REPLAY: Success Story: Kate ...
In this week's episode, we are excited to share another success story with you. Meet Kate, a newborn and family photographer from Texas.
40 min