In this episode, Laura shares how she uses photography to capture the beauty of everyday life, especially with her neurodiverse children. She discusses the importance of lighting, creative techniques, and documenting family moments. The conversation covers photography challenges, balancing natural and artificial light, and capturing meaningful memories through intentional projects. The speaker also shares their vision of supporting mom photographers through an academy and emphasizes the value of preserving memories for the future. Advice for new photographers includes setting specific goals, continuous learning, and finding resources to improve skills gradually over time. Personalized teaching methods and challenges in flash photography are also discussed. Tune in to learn more about the power of photography in capturing real moments and memories.

• Using light to showcase emotions and tell a story is crucial in photography, emphasizing the impact of creative lighting techniques in capturing ordinary moments.

• Balancing natural and artificial light sources is a key aspect of creating impactful images, highlighting the importance of understanding lighting in photography.

• Setting specific goals for learning and improvement in photography, regardless of technical expertise, is crucial for continuous growth and avoiding feeling overwhelmed, underlining the significance of gradual skill development over time.

Laura Froese is a Canadian-based wedding and family photographer on the West Coast of BC. She has been a professional photographer for 14 years, shooting weddings for 9. When she isn't shooting or editing, she is teaching a variety of workshops online from mastering Lightroom, to making off-camera flash look natural, to organizing your client workflow to integrate with your home life. She is a mother to three young boys in a neurospicy household. Her husband works full time in the arts, as well, running his own Youtube channel with international renown in the niche nerdy communities. She loves coffee, wine, taking care of the yard and Netflix. 

You can browse her catalog of courses at 

⁠⁠https://www.theframedfocus.com⁠⁠

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