MotherPhotographer Podcast

Abbi Hearne Is a Control Freak- Abbi Hearne knows what she likes and has built an insane portfolio as a result. She and her husband Callan shot their first wedding together in 2015, feat. a traditional eight-hour timeline in Austin. A year later, they were broke, crying in a Subaru leaving Moab, and decided to never go back to Texas. Ten years on and they've built one of the defining names in adventure elopement photography (and who am I kidding- literally defined the genre). "We're such control freaks with it," Abbi says. "Nobody's going to do as good a job as us." In this one: -How an REI repost of a tent photo in the Pacific Northwest turned into their first real following -The Redwoods elopement that built their SEO for "adventure wedding photographer" -Why they don't usually work with planners -The special (and lucrative) dog portrait sessions that became an unplanned second business -Her philosophy on selfishness at weddings Her book recommendation: The Secret Lives of Glaciers by M Jackson Abbi's work: https://thehearnes.com/ Abbis IG: @thehearnes  

High Priestess of Systems and my business coach Daryl Oh joins me, Laurken Kendall, for a discussion on making your business processes fell sexy and sacred Get My Notion Life Operating System  Be my Student in The Motherphotographer School www.laurkenkendall.com  IMAGEN AI- 1500 FREE EDITS. Unsubscribe from 36 hours of copy/pasting edits in Lightroom with IMAGEN AI. It edits JUST LIKE YOU!  Get 1500 FREE EDITS HERE

In this episode, NY wedding photographer Tracy Jade gives us a masterclass on the art of individuality and doing business your way. She talks in depth about her ethos on minimal interference in the work and how she never directs. @tracyjadephoto https://www.tracyjadephotography.com/   Remove the hours copy/pasting in Lightroom and TRY IMAGEN AI. Get 1500 FREE EDITS HERE   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background04:35 Tracy's Photography Journey and Philosophy06:45 Using Client Stories to Showcase Work08:07 Treating Clients Like Relationships10:12 Unique Approach to Client Inquiry and Communication11:32 Values as the Foundation of Business and Art13:23 Navigating Wedding Day Chaos and Calm15:53 Documentary Style and Spontaneity21:23 Balancing Direction and Observation26:35 Targeting the Right Clients and Business Goals30:33 Trends, Authenticity, and Personal Style35:18 Aligning Business with Personal Passion39:16 The Artistic and Global Significance of Weddings42:23 Finding Excitement and Inspiration in Photography50:29 The Joy of Making Photographs and Social Media Challenges52:18 Balancing Social Media and Personal Creativity52:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Authenticity

Get your human design chart here free: https://www.ayprilporter.com/free-hd-chart Aypril Porters human design book Parenting The Child You Have   In this episode of the Mother Photographer podcast, Laurken Kendall interviews Aypril Porter, author of 'Parenting the Child You Have.' They explore the concept of Human Design, its application in parenting and business, and how understanding one's design can lead to better decision-making, self-management, and personal growth. Aypril shares her journey with Human Design, the importance of recognizing emotional waves, and the significance of understanding fear and resistance in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation also delves into the five Human Design types and how they influence interactions and relationships.    

Follow Andrew  Andrew Keher, a wedding photographer from Liverpool, reflects on his journey building his social media presence from lost in the "forest of noise" to going viral. He discusses his thoughts on how wedding photographers should use social media and discusses the importance of community and authenticity in building a personal brand online.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Andrew Keher and Liverpool Life05:35 Cultural Differences in Photography: Senior Portraits11:21 Parenting Challenges: Boys vs. Girls17:07 The Joys and Challenges of Pet Ownership22:25 The Art of Content Recycling27:31 Navigating the Wedding Photography Landscape34:29 Fearlessness vs. Self-Doubt in Creativity49:26 Finding Purpose in Content Creation58:51 Understanding Engagement: The Algorithm and Its Mysteries01:11:07 Authenticity and Connection: The Importance of Being Yourself01:23:08 Defining Purpose: The Key to Success in Photography01:28:12 The Struggle of Content Creation for Photographers01:33:24 Building Cohesion in Content Creation01:42:59 Layering Content for Effective Storytelling01:52:14 Trust in the Photography Business01:57:13 Finding Purpose in Community02:02:43 The Impact of Literature on Mindset02:09:50 The Importance of Sharing Your Why