Focus on Inclusion: Empathy and Advocacy in Neurodivergent Family Photography with Stacey Feasel
Description
When you’re a photographer, you learn that no session is quite the same as the last! That’s especially true when working with children and, in particular, children who are neurodivergent. So what can you do during those sessions to ensure your studio is a safe and inclusive environment for everyone? This guest has the answer!
In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Stacey Feasel, a professional family photographer and parent of a neurodivergent child herself. You’ll hear how her own experience has influenced her approach to photography, why it’s so important to be flexible and attuned to different needs, and her best advice on creating a seamless and memorable experience for every family. Want to feel more confident photographing neurodivergent children? Listen in now!
What’s in this episode:
[02:08] How being the parent of a neurodivergent child has influenced Stacey’s career
[07:20] How Stacey advocates for the neurodivergent community in her sessions
[14:36] How Stacey communicates her “why” message through photography
[18:07] How to work with neurodivergent children that are higher needs
[20:01] Important location scouting tips and special considerations
[26:11] Asking the right questions and creating seamless sessions
[31:14] Establishing an inclusive environment in your studio
Tune in to this episode to learn how to accommodate neurodivergent children in your photography sessions.
For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/focus-on-inclusion-empathy-and-advocacy-in-photographing-neurodivergent-hildren-with-stacey-feasel/
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