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Back To School Ask Me Anything | Family photography, school photos, burnout, submissions + more
This week's Photo Fuel is time to get candid and answer some of your direct questions! From the reality of avoiding burnout (is it even possible?!) to the behind-the-scenes of school photography, I've got some THOUGHTS.
We’ll talk about setting yourself up for success in your first years, film vs. digital (gasp) how to handle feedback or rejection when it comes to things like magazine submissions, and stick around until the end of this episode becaaaaause—I have a big announcement!
The very first Photo Fuel Retreat is coming to Virginia in the Spring of 2026!
Whether you’re just starting your family photography business or you’ve been at it for a while and are looking for perspective and some relatable honesty about the industry, this AMA episode has something for you!
// LINKS MENTIONED //
Episode 5: 6 Shifts that Helped Me Grow My Business
Episode 30: My Story - The roots, experience, failures, and inspirations that shaped my photography business + paying it forward
Episode 42 : 3 Times Photographers Should Shoot for Free + a case for generosity
School Photography Course Interest : Sign up here
THE PHOTO FUEL RETREAT & MASTERMIND: https://www.leahoconnell.com/retreat
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By Leah O’Connell
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This week's Photo Fuel is time to get candid and answer some of your direct questions! From the reality of avoiding burnout (is it even possible?!) to the behind-the-scenes of school photography, I've got some THOUGHTS.
We’ll talk about setting yourself up for success in your first years, film vs. digital (gasp) how to handle feedback or rejection when it comes to things like magazine submissions, and stick around until the end of this episode becaaaaause—I have a big announcement!
The very first Photo Fuel Retreat is coming to Virginia in the Spring of 2026!
Whether you’re just starting your family photography business or you’ve been at it for a while and are looking for perspective and some relatable honesty about the industry, this AMA episode has something for you!
// LINKS MENTIONED //
Episode 5: 6 Shifts that Helped Me Grow My Business
Episode 30: My Story - The roots, experience, failures, and inspirations that shaped my photography business + paying it forward
Episode 42 : 3 Times Photographers Should Shoot for Free + a case for generosity
School Photography Course Interest : Sign up here
THE PHOTO FUEL RETREAT & MASTERMIND: https://www.leahoconnell.com/retreat
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