In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we dive into a question every photographer faces: studio or in-home shoot? Whether you're capturing newborns, families, or lifestyle portraits, the choice of location can make all the difference—for both the client experience and the final images.

We break down the pros and cons of shooting in a controlled studio environment versus the intimate, personalized setting of a client’s home. From lighting logistics to client comfort, you'll get expert tips to help you educate your clients and ensure beautiful results no matter the setting.

🔍 Topics Covered:

📷 In-home photography benefits – why shooting at home can create a more authentic, emotional vibe

💡 Studio shoot advantages – consistent lighting and full control over the environment

🧠 Educating clients – how to communicate the pros and cons clearly

🛋️ New mom relief – why not needing to clean the house can be a huge win, especially if they have multiple children!

🌤️ Lighting challenges – tips for working with natural light in unpredictable home settings

🎯 Consistency tips – how to make at-home shoots match your polished portfolio look

👉 Tune in now to learn how to choose the perfect shoot location and set your clients up for success! 🎧

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial topics for any photographer: how to price your photography services. Whether you're just entering the portrait photography industry or looking to refine your pricing strategy, this conversation is packed with practical advice and encouragement.  Pricing your work too low can actually hurt your confidence, undermine your value, and make long-term success and sustainability much harder to achieve—we’re here to help you avoid that.

We share the challenges we faced when setting our own photography prices and highlight why understanding your cost of doing business is key to long-term success. We also discuss how to recognize the value and quality of your work so you can price confidently and create a photography business that is sustainable. 

• 💰 How to calculate your photography overhead costs to ensure profitability

• ⚠️ Why competing on price can hurt your business—and what to do instead

• 💡 How to stay confident in your client experience and service offering

• 📈 When and how often to review and adjust your pricing, and what factors to consider

Whether you're a new photographer or looking to reassess your current pricing model, this episode will help you set rates that reflect your worth and support your business growth.

🎧 Tune in now and take the next step toward pricing your photography with confidence and clarity!

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Feeling the pressure to pivot your photography business in today’s economy? You’re not alone. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a conversation every photographer needs right now: how to adjust your services to stay competitive without lowering your value or compromising your quality.

We’ll walk through practical strategies to help you adapt your offerings while maintaining your creative integrity. From offering shorter sessions, digital packages, à-la-carte options, or flexible collections, we’re exploring how to create space for client needs—without sacrificing profitability.

You’ll also learn why it’s essential to listen closely to your clients, communicate investment expectations clearly, and protect the value of your work, even in a shifting economic climate. It’s all about staying flexible, staying profitable, and staying true to your vision as a creative mom and business owner.

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a game-changing part of your client experience—professional hair and makeup services. Whether you're including it in your session fee or offering it as an optional add-on, we explore how this thoughtful touch can elevate your brand and make your clients feel pampered, confident, and camera-ready.

We chat through:

• 💄 When and how to offer professional hair and makeup

• 🤝 Collaborating with HMUAs to match your brand vibe

• 🍼 Best practices for newborn sessions when moms need the extra TLC

• 🧘 How to create a relaxing, seamless experience from arrival to shoot

• 💡 Tips to streamline scheduling and communication with stylists

This episode is full of practical advice to help you create a luxury, stress-free experience for every client—because when moms feel good, the photos speak for themselves.

✨ Tune in to transform how you prep clients for their big day!

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Did you like this episode? If so, we think you'd love this interview with Jacob & Brielle Photography that you can listen to here!

Welcome back to Creative Moms Focus – your go-to podcast for balancing motherhood, creativity, and purpose! In this Season 2 premiere, co-hosts Tara and Jessica are back with fresh energy, real talk, and big dreams for what’s ahead.

In this episode, we’re sharing exciting personal life updates, what we’ve been up to behind the scenes, and everything you can expect in Season 2 of the podcast—from new creative routines, guest interviews, business growth tips, and honest conversations about motherhood.

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom with a side hustle, or just looking for inspiration from like-minded women—this season is for YOU.

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Join us for the final episode of Creative Moms Focus Season 1, featuring a heartfelt solo conversation with Tara. Tara opens up about the personal and professional challenges she faced as her family navigated a cross-country move. She gets vulnerable about the obstacles and growth opportunities that came with starting over in both life and business.

In this episode, Tara offers encouragement for creative entrepreneurs, especially those going through difficult transitions or beginning anew. She also shares practical tips for overcoming obstacles, actionable strategies for getting unstuck, and insights on embracing growth during the messy, challenging seasons of life and business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or a creative professional facing a tough season, this episode is filled with valuable lessons and inspiration to help you move forward and thrive as we look to 2025.

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Have you ever considered switching from an all inclusive offer to an a la carte one? Well this week’s guest, Brielle of husband and wife team, Jacob and Brielle Photography, explains how she did just that. Brielle shares her experience going from an all inclusive photographer with a lower rate and high volume of shoots to her current model of offering a more catered, a la carte experience to her clients. 

During our conversation Brielle shares candidly about the ups and downs of making this switch which ultimately led to a successful shift in their business. Brielle describes how they now seek to serve clients who are looking to leave a legacy for their family through photography and display the photos as art in their home. 

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing Part 2 of our interview with manifestation coach Lena Khais. If you haven’t yet, make sure to listen to Part 1 to learn about Lena’s background and the practice of manifestation. 

Lena shares the role the ego plays in the process of growth and the role of mindset shift. She teaches that the mind is a powerful force in being successful and shares tangible examples of putting manifestation into practice as a business owner, focusing specifically on gratitude for both what you have and the things you want but don’t yet have. We break down examples of manifestation from familiar stories. 

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how these shifts can have a big impact in the future of your business!

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with manifestation coach Lena Khais. Lena shares how her background in clinical psychology in the corporate world led her to study the field of manifesting. She has since become a coach and developed a four step process to realizing your dreams and creating a life you love through manifestation. Lena walks through those four strategies to utilize manifestation as a part of reaching your goals as a business owner & entrepreneur and gives practical examples specific to photographers. She talks about the importance of changing your mindset intentionally to support your vision for your life and business. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Lena breaks down important mindset shifts specific to photographers, beginning with defining your identity as a photographer and recognizing, rejecting and reframing limiting beliefs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the powerful tool of mindset to take your business to the next level.

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, hosts Samantha and Tara dive into a crucial topic for photographers—how to avoid overwhelming your clients with too many photos and instead deliver beautifully curated galleries that leave a lasting impression. Tara walks us through her refined process of culling images, including why she starts her culling at the end of a session, how she eliminates duplicates, and tips on being more ruthless in selection to showcase only the best of the best.

We discuss how quality over quantity is key to ensuring your clients feel confident about their photo choices and how this approach can even improve your shooting techniques. Tara shares her secret for keeping sessions varied and explains the importance of guiding clients toward their final artwork decisions—from albums to framed prints—well before the ordering appointment. Whether you’re struggling with overshooting or just want to streamline your workflow, this episode will help you take your photography business to the next level.

Tune in for insightful tips, personal stories, and a fresh approach to delivering a gallery that wows without overwhelming. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @CreativeMomsFocus for more content tailored to creative moms juggling entrepreneurship and family life!

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