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In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Nikon Ambassador and viral photography sensation Lauren Ashley, whose story goes far beyond the lens. With over 600,000 followers on Instagram and 850,000 on TikTok, Lauren has built more than just a brand—she’s built a movement grounded in vulnerability, resilience, and radical authenticity.
What unfolds in this conversation is not your average industry talk. Lauren opens up about surviving unimaginable personal loss, raising a son with level-three autism, leaving a toxic relationship, and rebuilding her photography business from the ground up. Her story is one of deep emotional truth—and it's reshaped how she sees life, art, and the true value of a photograph.
This episode isn’t just for fans of beautiful imagery—it’s for anyone who’s ever doubted their worth, faced heartbreak, or questioned if they could still succeed after hitting rock bottom. Lauren’s journey will challenge you to stop hiding behind your portfolio and start leading with who you are.
🎧 Photographers, prepare to feel empowered, inspired, and deeply moved.
SEE LAURENS WORK HERE
💡 PLUS: Don’t miss the exclusive “After the Pod” bonus episode inside The Photographic Collective platform, where Lauren shares a 10-minute masterclass on going viral, building a loyal audience, and monetizing your story. It’s pure gold.
CLICK THIS LINK TO HOLD YOUR SPOT IN LINE : https://mileswittboyer.myflodesk.com/photocowaitlist
Subscribe now and hear why vulnerability is the most powerful tool a creative can wield.
Download our FREE GUIDE on how to photograph DYNAMIC SPACES
By Photographic Collective Podcast ft. Miles Witt Boyer5
3131 ratings
In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Nikon Ambassador and viral photography sensation Lauren Ashley, whose story goes far beyond the lens. With over 600,000 followers on Instagram and 850,000 on TikTok, Lauren has built more than just a brand—she’s built a movement grounded in vulnerability, resilience, and radical authenticity.
What unfolds in this conversation is not your average industry talk. Lauren opens up about surviving unimaginable personal loss, raising a son with level-three autism, leaving a toxic relationship, and rebuilding her photography business from the ground up. Her story is one of deep emotional truth—and it's reshaped how she sees life, art, and the true value of a photograph.
This episode isn’t just for fans of beautiful imagery—it’s for anyone who’s ever doubted their worth, faced heartbreak, or questioned if they could still succeed after hitting rock bottom. Lauren’s journey will challenge you to stop hiding behind your portfolio and start leading with who you are.
🎧 Photographers, prepare to feel empowered, inspired, and deeply moved.
SEE LAURENS WORK HERE
💡 PLUS: Don’t miss the exclusive “After the Pod” bonus episode inside The Photographic Collective platform, where Lauren shares a 10-minute masterclass on going viral, building a loyal audience, and monetizing your story. It’s pure gold.
CLICK THIS LINK TO HOLD YOUR SPOT IN LINE : https://mileswittboyer.myflodesk.com/photocowaitlist
Subscribe now and hear why vulnerability is the most powerful tool a creative can wield.
Download our FREE GUIDE on how to photograph DYNAMIC SPACES

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