If you're stressing about how to do it all and adapt to the constantly changing features in social media and how to get yourself out there, you need to pause, and just listen for a minute. It's not about perfection - it's about knowing your audience and just getting started. This episode is packed with tips on everything from where to get your film developed to production values for various forms of online video and reels.  Have your notebook ready for this one!

Have you ever wished you could just strip away all of the trappings, go back to the absolute basics, start over and just reveal your raw, vulnerable self? No Photoshop, no worries about how many likes or followers you have - just simplicity and honesty and beauty. Steve Mendes started his career as a photographer in the fashion world - big shoots, makeup and fancy cars and entire teams - and then he stopped.

April Lawrence is the master of balance - she's a military spouse who has honed her craft while moving across the world the last several years, finding her voice and improvising with what she has available (during COVID-19 lockdowns in two countries, no less!)

Teri (she/her) describes herself as a body image coach and boudoir photographer, but she does SO much more! Join us as we discuss how our own body image affects our client work, rejecting the idea of Photoshopping ourselves and our clients, and how educating ourselves and our clients about the psychology of body image can change lives.

Think you need an expensive college education to be successful? Self Portrait Queen Chinelle Rojas and I discuss how our college experience let us down and that pursuing your passion on your own time can lead to far greater success and fulfillment.

I discuss and argue with Ryan Muirhead about the struggles artists face using social media to promote themselves and get their work seen.

Are you overwhelmed by trying to do it all? Tash Haynes joins me on the podcast today to speak honestly about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and creativity. This multi passionate creative is crushing it in so many areas, but she’s also all about ditching the belief that we can do everything. read all the show notes here: http://emotionalstorytelling.com/2020/10/12/permission-to-st…with-tash-haynes/

This deep soul is not only a talented photographer, creating epic conceptual art, but she’s also a deep thinker and has a powerful way with words. She’s going to inspire you with her outlook and mindset on life and the world. While her work is stunning and can speak for itself, you’re going to really want to hear the heart behind all that she does. Check out the shownotes at http://emotionalstorytelling.com/2020/09/24/why-this-photogr…r-50k-ig-account/

Where does someone start if they want to create art for brands and businesses? How do you carve out a spot for yourself in the industry that’s unique to you, while also creating for a specific look? Brand photography offers so many unique advantages – can be done anywhere and at any time, builds unique connections with companies, and you also have freedom to get a little weird.

Are you feeling burned out creatively? Are you starting to compare yourself to other photographers? Do you struggle between providing a service and being an artist? Check out the show notes for this weeks episode on the blog for all the resources and to see more of Fer's amazing work! http://emotionalstorytelling.com/2020/09/03/getting-out-of-y…ith-fer-juaristi/

The world needs your special talents and all the creativity in your head – it’s your job to bring it into reality. Art is our gift to others. Push past the fear of what people might think or what might happen in the future. Start creating today. Make one more move today. You have what it takes

A 365 project is where you take an image a day for an entire year. My friend Ashley Marston has been photographing her daily life with her family in this way for over 6 years! She’s made capturing memories a habit and will inspire you to do the same.

Do you ever get majorly overwhelmed keeping up with ever-changing technology, apps, and gear trends? In this interview, Sam will teach you how to blend technical knowledge with rule-breaking ingenuity and innovation.

Sarah Kreig describes how she got her start in filmmaking as a photographer and the gear YOU need to get started! She also explains how she manages a family of 5 and turns around incredible content the same day she photographs it.

Henry Tieu describes how he knew it was time to leave his full time job as a nurse to pursue a full time career as a photographer. He also explains EXACTLY what he did to grow a HUGE following on Instagram in just one year.

In this intro episode of the Emotional Storytelling Podcast, I’m going to share a little bit about my journey navigating my career as a photographer and educator in spite of having little money and time. I let you know how I plan on showing up every week for you and how I plan to bring you the inspiration, motivation and knowledge you need to be successful and do things YOUR way.

Rafal is a Polish photographer who tells stories in a way that few others do – His art is not just found in what happens inside his camera or post-production, but in every little step of the storytelling journey from research to curation. I met Rafal teaching at a workshop 3 years ago. But more than a fellow teacher, he also filmed and photographed my own elopement. He even came out to Florida to include our boys in the telling of the day, though they weren’t able to be with us in Azores....

In this intro episode of the Emotional Storytelling Podcast, I’m going to share a little bit about my journey navigating my career as a photographer and educator in spite of having little money and time.  I let you know how I  plan on showing up every week for you and how I plan to bring you the inspiration, motivation and knowledge you need to be successful and do things YOUR way. I am so excited to be starting this adventure with you and to get to walk your through the creative process of...