Are you an aspiring maternity photographer? Curious to learn everything that’s involved in this unique and multi-faceted photography niche? Then you’ve come to the right place! Maternity photography is so special in that it requires all the skills of a photographer plus even more care and attention to make your clients feel at ease and look their best. In today’s episode, I’m discussing this exact topic with professional maternity photographer, Karli Braaten of Studio Evergreen. Karli knows better than anyone what it takes to make women feel comfortable in their skin, how to direct their poses with confidence, and other strategies for creating stunning images (hint: when it comes to dresses and props, sometimes less is more)!  Plus, Karli and I cover common challenges and struggles of every photographer in this rewarding, and sometimes, demanding profession. If maternity photography has ever piqued your interest, then listen in to hear all of Karli’s strategies for success! What’s in this episode: [04:26] How you can make your clients feel comfortable as a maternity photographer [11:54] Why it’s important to direct your clients’ poses and strategies to help you do it [17:06] Balancing efficient client management with room to be creative and versatile [24:38] Communicating clear expectations and healthy boundaries with your brand [28:18] Establishing and sticking to a budget as a new or seasoned photographer [38:27] Prioritizing self-care and wellbeing to avoid burnout in a demanding profession Tune in to this episode for how you can be successful as a maternity photographer. For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/making-maternity-magic-empowering-women-staying-profitable-and-nurturing-creativity-in-photography-with-karli-braaten/  Want to put an end to awkward moments in your photo sessions and create genuine connection? Download The Storyteller’s Toolkit today, featuring 200+ emotive photography prompts, so you’re never left wondering what to say.