Whether you’re working with newborns, older kids, or even adults, you have to expect the unexpected. Late show-ups, last-minute additions, extreme messes–as photographers, we just have to roll with it! And while you can’t prepare yourself for everything, you can create systems in your business that help your clients get comfortable and help you maintain your work-life balance.

In this episode, I’m chatting with award-winning newborn photographer Dawn Potter about how she creates low-stress sessions for parents, babies, and herself. Dawn is sharing how she found her passion for newborn photography and how her business has changed over the years. She’s explaining how she plans low-stress sessions for both parents and babies and how she maintains a strong work-life balance.

What’s in this episode:

• How Dawn found her passion for newborn photography [3:06]
• How to break out of the boredom when your sessions start to feel repetitive [4:55]
• Why you should find a balance between shooting for the client and shooting for social media [6:27]
• How to handle criticism and “trolls” in the online space [7:46]
• Why you should experiment with video content and behind-the-scenes on social media [12:17]
• Why photographers should value their work and their work-life balance [17:23]
• How to adapt your workflows to adjust for different scenarios with babies and families [20:07]
• Dawn’s most memorable sessions and clients [25:18]
• How to create a stress-free session for both parents and babies [29:40]

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/creating-balance-ease-in-your-photography-business-with-dawn-potter

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