Episodios

  • How to Set Achievable Goals
    Jul 23 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    In this episode, Jessica & Tara sit down to chat about the importance of setting achievable and realistic goals in your businesses, especially as busy moms. They discuss the unique challenges faced by busy moms in the photography industry and share practical tips on how to balance professional aspirations alongside family responsibilities. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you thrive both as a business owner and a mom.

    Resources:

    In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

    Jessica learned all about heirloom portrait sessions from the best in the industry - Kristie Lloyd. From how to actually take the photos, edit them, market them, and sell them as artwork, she covers it all in The Art of Heirloom Portraiture.

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    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    15 m
  • The Art of Heirloom Portrait Sessions with Kristie Lloyd
    Jul 16 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Kristie Lloyd to delve into the captivating world of heirloom portrait sessions and their powerful impact. For over 11 years, Kristie has built an incredible and inspiring newborn and family photography business in Nashville, TN. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kristie constantly juggles numerous innovative business ideas. Join us as we explore how integrating heirloom portrait sessions has transformed her business trajectory, providing invaluable insights and inspiration for photographers and business owners alike. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation!

    Kristie offers education on introducing heirloom portraits into your business and it is truly an incredible course. One of our founders, Jessica, learned all about heirloom portraits through this course with Kristie and it was truly a start-to-finish roadmap of exactly how to implement these sessions. Learn more about The Art of Heirloom Portraiture HERE.

    She has created beautiful artwork mockups so it is easy for you to sell artwork to your heirloom portrait clients without having to spend a ton of money in samples up front.

    Kristie also teaches photographers how to market these incredible heirloom portraits through the use of Facebook Ads in her Facebook Ads Course!

    To connect with Kristie, visit their website HERE.

    Kristie's Instagram: @kristielloydphotography

    Kristie's Facebook

    Kristie's Pinterest

    Kristie's Blog

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    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    27 m
  • Fostering a Creative Community with The Kindred Path
    Jul 9 2024
    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast In this episode, Samantha sits down with Adrianne Shelton and Marie Tilkens from The Kindred Path to discuss the importance of fostering community among photographers. Launched in 2020, The Kindred Path emerged as a beacon of true community when we all needed it the most. Adrianne and Marie share the journey of how they built this incredible space for photographers, featuring curated work, offering in-person workshops, and providing endless inspiration. Tune in to learn about their annual workshops, the launch of their inspiring magazine, and the impact of building a supportive community in the creative world. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the power of connection and collaboration in photography! To connect with The Kindred Path, visit their website HERE. Learn more about their magazine HERE. Submit to be featured on The Kindred Path: www.thekindredpath.com/submissions The Kindred Path's Instagram: @thekindredpath The Kindred Path's Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekindredpath Adrianne is hosting a retreat July 22-25 in Orange, VA. Learn more about the Alight Retreat here. To connect with Marie, visit their website HERE. Marie's Instagram: @marie.elizabeth.photo Marie's Facebook: www.facebook.com/marieelizabethphoto Marie's Pinterest: pinterest.com/marieelizabethphotography Marie's Blog: marie-elizabethphotography.com/blog To connect with Adrianne, visit their website HERE. Adrianne's Instagram: @beatificvisionsphotography Adrianne's Facebook: facebook.com/BeatificVisionsPhotography Adrianne's Pinterest: pinterest.com/beatificvisionsphotography Adrianne's Blog: beatificvisionsphotography.com/blog Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop! Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together. Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.
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    24 m
  • That One Time Samantha Dropped The Ball
    Jul 2 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood.

    In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha shares a recent story about juggling too many balls between her business and family life, leading to a big oops moment with her daughter. She talks about how she missed an important deadline for her daughter's school event and the guilt that followed.

    We've all been there. It happens to the best of us.

    Tara chats about how to handle these moments, asking ourselves if there's something we could've done differently, like prioritizing boundaries. Join us for a conversation about accepting our mistakes, learning from them, and taking better care of ourselves along the way.

    Resources:

    In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

    Join our Facebook Community!

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    We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Join Our Community!

    If you need a starting point to create your own community, don’t forget to join our Facebook group! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    10 m
  • Marketing: Thinking Outside The Box
    Jun 25 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood.

    In this episode, we received some incredible marketing questions from a listener and we are working our way through the list in this episode. This listener really wanted some good advice on marketing not solely focus on Instagram, and we get it. Samantha & Jessica sat down and thought outside of the box and came up with some really interesting ideas that we think you all should give a try!

    Resources:

    In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

    Facebook Group - have questions for us? We'd LOVE to answer them! Head to the Facebook group to ask your own questions!

    The Write Lens - copywriting for photographers

    Green Chair Stories - copywriting for photographers

    Check out our last blogging episode on Apple and Spotify if you haven't heard it yet!

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    Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

    Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

    We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    29 m
  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Transition: Relocating Your Photography Business
    Jun 18 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    In this episode, we sit down with seasoned photographer Alison Bell, who has mastered the art of relocating her photography business. With 13 years of experience and countless successful moves under her belt, Alison shares her strategic approach to moving a photography business, emphasizing that every move is unique and requires a tailored plan. Tune in to learn how you can make more money faster by efficiently transitioning your business to a new location.

    Are you stumped on where to begin with moving your business? Well, look no further! Alison Bell so generously put together a FREE checklist just for you that you can grab HERE!

    To connect with Alison, visit her website HERE.

    To listen to her podcast with fellow photographer Melissa Arlena, check out Keep It Moving Podcast.

    Alison's Instagram: @keep.it.moving.podcast

    Keep It Moving Podcast

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    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    33 m
  • Turning Passion into Profit: Selling Your Photography as Artwork
    Jun 11 2024

    Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    In this episode of "Creative Moms Focus", we dive into the exciting world of selling your photography as artwork. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, incorporating artwork sales into your photography business can truly transform your business by elevating your client experience and increasing your revenue!

    Did you miss last week's episode on opening a studio? We highly recommend listening to that episode before listening to that one. Check that one out here on Apple or Spotify!

    Resources:

    In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

    RedTree Albums - Great for flushmount albums, matted albums, and matted prints!

    Musea Frames - The most beautiful frames we've ever seen with incredible customer service. They truly stand by their frames and quality.

    Need some beautiful artwork mockups but can't quite afford samples yet? We love these ones - they are Musea & Redtree products, so they're perfect!

    Option 1

    Option 2

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    Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

    We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    37 m
  • Opening a Photography Studio
    Jun 4 2024

    Welcome to the Creative Moms Focus Podcast

    Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood. In this episode, we’re talking about all about studios.

    What are the benefits of having your own? What if you're not interested in having your own studio, but want access to one? Join us as we share our thoughts and experiences we've had with our own studios so you can make the best decision for your own business! From parking situations to rugs to lighting, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before opening up your own studio.

    Resources:

    In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

    Samantha's Studio Rug

    Samantha's Changing/Posing Basket

    Tara & Samantha's Studio Bench

    LoopNet (How we found our studios)

    Jessica's Studio Bench

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    Connect with us on Instagram: Instagram (@creativemomsfocus)

    Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

    We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

    Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

    Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

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    35 m