Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

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BONUS REPLAY: Coaching Call with TMA Mentor Katie Lamb

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2026/05/12

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

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Episode 172: How to Build a Home Studio That Supports...

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2026/05/05

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

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Episode 171: The Messy Middle: How Baby Plans Changed...

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2026/04/28

In this Messy Middle episode, Ali sits down with TMA member Hayley Hudgins, a North Carolina-based motherhood and birth photographer who took a leap on baby plan memberships two years ago and has watched them transform her business. Topics covered: How Hayley transitioned out of weddings and restructured her offerings around motherhood and birth photography Why she built a baby plan membership to replace wedding income and create consistent, recurring revenue How she pitches the baby

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Episode 170: Get an Inside Peek: TMA Member Coaching...

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2026/04/21

What does it actually look like inside the TMA membership? This episode pulls back the curtain on a real member coaching call, where photographers are doing exactly what community is meant to do: sharing wins, asking hard questions, and helping each other build businesses that actually work.Topics Covered Why pricing profitably changes everything, including the type of client you attract and how hard you have to work to hit your revenue goals How the full-service session experience is

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Episode 169: Why Your Story Is Your Best Marketing...

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2026/04/14

Your website is often the first place a potential client decides whether to book you or keep scrolling. In this episode, Kim sits down with Jen Olmstead, co-founder of Tonic Site Shop, to talk about what actually makes a website work for creative entrepreneurs in today's market and why leaning into what makes you different is more important than ever. Topics Covered: Why your unique story is your greatest competitive advantage How to move beyond just posting your work What your About

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Episode 168: How to Write a Blog Post That Actually...

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2026/04/07

Most photographers blog to share their work, but without an SEO strategy, those posts are only reaching people who already know you. In this episode, TMA mentor and SEO specialist Melissa Arlena breaks down exactly how to structure blog posts that attract future clients by showing up in Google search results.Topics Covered: How to choose blog post topics based on questions future clients are already searching for Finding and placing keywords naturally — in your title, first paragraph, and

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Episode 167: How Doubling Her Prices Made Her a...

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2026/03/31

What does it actually take to raise your prices and have it work? Not just the courage to do it, but the client experience, the artistry, and the intentionality that make higher pricing undeniable. In this episode, Kim sits down with Morgan Williams, a Raleigh-based family photographer, educator, and mama to four boys, to talk about the real work behind building a photography business that is so distinctively yours that price shopping stops altogether.Why raising your prices without elevating

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Episode 166: Is It Just Me? Let’s Talk About the Slow...

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2026/03/24

If your bookings have felt quieter than usual lately, you are not alone, and you are not failing. In this candid, encouraging conversation, Kim sits down with TMA mentor Suzy Brown to talk honestly about what's really going on in the photography industry right now and what to do about it.Topics covered in this episode: Slow seasons are normal, and they're cyclical. Suzy shares why she no longer fears slow periods and what she's learned from years of watching the same patterns play out,

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Episode 165: How to Show up with Laura Esmond

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2026/03/17

If you have ever felt like you are working harder than the income shows — shooting, editing, delivering galleries, and wondering why it never quite adds up — this episode is for you.Laura Esmond is a portrait photographer with 26 years of experience, the founder of Get Rooted group coaching, and someone who has spent the better part of three decades figuring out exactly what makes a portrait business sustainable, meaningful, and worth showing up for. In this solo episode, Laura walks through ten

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BONUS REPLAY: Newborn Photography Secrets with...

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2026/03/10

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

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Episode 164: The Photography Niche Nobody Was Doing:...

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2026/03/03

What does it look like to build a photography business around something almost no one else was doing? Anna Claire Collier of Born and Raised Studios started with a $75 light kit, a window, and a vision for portraits that would last generations. Her journey from self-taught heirloom photographer to educator, studio owner, and frame shop founder is the kind of story that reminds us what's possible when you stop treating your business like a hobby.Topics covered in this episode: Why the low

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Episode 163: Coaching Week Highlight: Turning Your...

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2026/02/24

What does it really look like to build a photography business entirely on your own terms? In this Coaching Week highlight, TMA mentor Shannon Griffin pulls back the curtain on how a crystal-clear why has shaped everything from her pricing and boundaries to the relationships that have generated sales of $10,000, $19,500, and $25,000 from single clients.Topics Covered: Why your why has to come before your brand, pricing, or portfolio How Shannon structures her session fees and custom

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Episode 162: Coaching Week Highlight: Knowing Your...

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2026/02/17

Your "why" isn't something you figure out once and file away. It's a living, evolving part of who you are as a photographer and a business owner. And understanding it more deeply changes everything, from the way you market your work to the way you show up for your clients. In this Coaching Week highlight, Suzy Brown brings that truth home with honesty, warmth, and practical wisdom that will stay with you long after you hit pause.Topics Covered: Why your "why" is a practice, not a destination

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Episode 161: Coaching Week Highlight: Knowing Your...

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2026/02/10

If you've ever felt like you're chasing an impossible number or stuck on a hamster wheel wondering when you can finally slow down, this episode is for you. Shanna Skidmore joined us during our January Coaching Week to challenge the "more is always better" narrative and help us answer one critical question: what is enough for you?Topics Covered: Why "enough" is the most important financial number you'll ever calculate Your three money moves: success currency, time bank, and freedom

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Episode 160: The $45k Client: Messy Middle Member...

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2026/02/03

What if one client invested $45,000 in your photography business? For Casia Fletcher of Fletcher & Co, this dream became reality. In this Messy Middle feature, Casia shares the strategic decisions, pricing shifts, and client experience philosophy that made this extraordinary sale possible. Topics Covered: Why diversifying beyond one photography division protects your business The pricing pivot that changed everything Building a motherhood membership that sells products, not just

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Episode 159: Family Photography through an Editorial...

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2026/01/27

What does it mean to bring an editorial approach to family photography? In this episode, Kim and Ali sit down with Katie Ward, a New York-based photographer whose work has been featured in Vogue, Vice, and the Jewish Museum. Katie shares how she transitioned from corporate video production to full-time photography after an unexpected layoff—and how she built a thriving business that prioritizes creative fulfillment over volume. If you've ever wondered how to stand out in a crowded market or whether

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Episode 158: Rick Mulready - How to Use AI in Your...

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2026/01/20

In Part 1, we opened the door to AI. Now it's time to get practical. Rick Mulready walks us through the real, actionable ways photographers can use AI right now—from brainstorming content ideas on a walk to optimizing your website for the future of search. This is where it all clicks.Topics Covered: How to use AI as a thought partner to organize ideas, create outlines, and move projects forward faster Why GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the new SEO—and what you need to update on

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Episode 157: Rick Mulready - How to Use AI in Your...

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2026/01/13

AI doesn't have to feel overwhelming or like it's going to steal your creative voice. Rick Mulready breaks down how photographers and creative business owners can use AI as a thought partner to work smarter, not harder—without losing what makes your work authentically yours. This is Part 1 of our conversation—Part 2 drops next week with even more practical strategies you can start using right away.Topics Covered: Why ignoring AI isn't an option for small business owners who want to stay

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Episode 156: Happy New Year from Kim and Ali!

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2026/01/06

Ali and I are kicking off Season 5 with a casual conversation about finding rest in the new year instead of rushing into productivity. We're sharing what we're celebrating from 2025, our hopes for 2026, and why taking a few weeks to truly reset will put you ahead rather than behind. Plus, we're giving you all the details about our upcoming Coaching Week happening January 12-16.In this episode, you'll hear: Permission to rest Celebrating 2025 Work-life balance and Less but better

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BONUS REPLAY: Setting Clear Boundaries with Katie Lamb

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2025/12/30

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. Check out Picture Perfect Rankings: Group Coaching: ⁠⁠https://pictureperfectrankings.com/found-booked/⁠⁠ Learn more: ⁠⁠https://pictureperfectrankings.com/⁠ Connect with Katie: ⁠https://www.katielamb.com/⁠ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership |

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