As photographers, many of us are guilty of spending thousands of dollars on equipment, gowns, and props that, at the surface, seem to offer endless variety. But are these things really what drive creativity? Could there be a better investment of your time and resources than the latest trend? In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Esther Kay, a professional maternity photographer and educator who believes that lifetime learning is the best investment you can make in your business. You’ll hear how Esther’s own educational pursuits have helped her push the boundaries of creativity, often with just one or two lights and a strong grasp of how to pose her subjects. If you’ve ever wanted to do more with less and create beautiful, timeless photographs for your clients, then this episode is for you! What’s in this episode: [02:14] What inspired Esther to become a maternity photographer and educator [09:00] Preventing boredom and making new and fresh photography every time [11:44] Infusing your own creativity and identifying what methods work best for you [19:45] Insight into Esther’s creative process with her clients and her business model [27:07] The role of body positivity and being a good listener in maternity photography Tune in to this episode to learn how you can become a maternity photographer that embraces lifetime learning. For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/learning-curves-how-maintaining-a-lifetime-learner-mindset-can-help-you-master-your-fine-art-maternity-with-esther-kay/ Grab the replay for the 2024 Online Newborn Retreat!