Advice From the Pros: Lessons and Reflections From 16 Photographers on What They Wish They Knew as Beginners

The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers

When you’re first starting out as a photographer, it can be tough! You don’t know what you don’t know. Wouldn’t it be incredible to pick the brains of some incredible, established photographers to give you advice as you start out of your photography career?

Well friends, you are in the right place, because we rounded up the best business advice for photographers from 16 of our newborn retreat teachers! That’s right, SIXTEEN amazing women are sharing what they wish they knew, how they think about running their business, and what they might do differently if they had to start all over again.

This episode is full of insightful, invaluable information for you as a new photographer, and I’m so honored to share it with you. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

[00:00] Lisa introduces the episode and the 2024 Online Newborn Retreat!

[02:10] Annie Nelson reminds us not to take our business too seriously

[04:21] Why Denise Jackson says we should never stop learning

[07:57] How Josie Tan decides where to spend money in her business

[12:52] Why Lela Richardson says we have to continue investing and nourishing our business

[17:19] How Olguta Goddard thinks about the non-monetary costs of business

[19:20] What Shannon McTighe considers when she posts on social media

[22:28] Why Tiffany Crenshaw never forgets where she started

Tune in to this episode so you can hear all the incredible business advice for photographers and creatives!

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/lessons-and-reflections-from-16-photographers-on-what-they-wish-they-knew-as-beginners/

Grab your spot for the 2024 Online Newborn Retreat, starting on Jan 24, 2024!