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Today we're going to talk about the best ways to work with children and the tips and tricks that work if you're a parent, if you're the photographer, or if you're both! We're talking food.  We're talking bribes.  We're talking psychological manipulation.  Only in the best way of course.

So strap in and get those lenses ready.  We've got a lot to say about this topic.

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This week we're talking wonders of Yosemite.  Seriously.  It's amazing.  If you haven't gone, you absolutely need to.  However, there are a couple things you might want to check first.  Like the park website.  It's going to let you know what areas/roads are closed.  And that will be important.  So listen in.

We talk about a very serendipitous moment in the part that was super awesome.  And then the recovery in San Francisco and what it means to fly from the West Coast to the East.  Spoilers: it's rough.

Be sure to check out the blog post for tips and tricks for shooting in the park.  Thanks!

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We're going to take a bit of a relaxing day today and talk about work / life balance.  Whether you're corporate or self employed, it's important that you're doing what you need to do for you.  Say no to weekend work.  Take a bath.  Put vegetables on your face.  Blame your partner.  Whatever it is, it's important enough to mention so that you don't burn out.

Take a break, friends.  Take a looooooong break.

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This week, we want to talk about traveling and photography.  Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, solo or with the family, we have some tips, tricks, and gear that can make or break your photo travel experience.

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This week we're all business. There's a lot packed into this episode so if you're starting to make the move from hobby to pro, you'll want to listen in.

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This week we want to talk about everything fall. The big "F's".  We're talking Family Fun Times.  We're talking Fall Photos Shots.  And we're talking Food.  We're talking a lot of food.  Front to back. Soups and roasts and bread...

Now I'm hungry.

Head on over to the Hello Storyteller blog (https://hellostoryteller.com/blog/) to get all the recipes we talk about in this episode. And check out the academy for the Magic of Macro (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/magic-of-macro-with-molly-carstater/) currently in presale or the Autumn Glory (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/autumn-glory-with-holly-awwad/) which will soon be retired.

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Jessica Byrum joins us today! We're sooooo excited.  We get to talk about starting photography from literally ground zero and being self taught, what it's like to be bringing up a family and postpartum, and what are some of the great things we can accomplish when we simply have time.

Stop in during Jessica's business hours and listen as she also talks about getting to say no and other people's expectations.

It's a learning, laugh, riot! So what are you waiting for?

Don't forget to stop by Jessica's website (https://jbyrumphoto.com/) and make sure to leave a comment for the podcast where ever you listen

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We're got a lot today.  We're talking moms.  We're talking school.  We're talking about how we keep it all together (do we?). And we're talking about the Academy and all the current lessons you can take or what new ones are coming down the inter-streams. Or maybe you would like to become a part of the team.  We'd love to have you!  Check out our Hello Pro Creative (https://hellostoryteller.com/hellocreative) section and find out how you can become a mentor, join collaborations, develop a group of your own students, more!  Come tell a story with us.

Here is a list of all the tools or classes mentioned in this episode:

The Kids Were Here - Christie Cunningham (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-kids-were-here-with-christie-cunningham/)

Finding Balance - Laura Froese (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/finding-balance-with-laura-froese/)

Looking Up - Kristen Ryan (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/looking-up-with-kristen-ryan/)

Setting the Scene - Collaboration (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/setting-the-scene-collab/)

Watch Us Edit Vol.3 (Coming soon)

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It's time to get an update on our Instagram Reels Challenge.  Haven't started yet? That's ok! You can start at anytime as long as you run for 30 days.  AMAZING! Give our previous episode "Instagram Reels for Reals" a replay to learn more about the challenge.

Plus... It's Back To School Time!  Are your kids out of the house yet?  This season always brings the back to school photos, too.  And if you know that the school can't quite get those great photos of your little ones, check out the "Back To School with Melissa Ortendahl" (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/back-to-school-with-melissa-ortendahl/) mini-course in our store.

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This week we're talking about the future!  And by the future we mean the future of video.  And by the... any way.  We're talking about Instagram Reels!  Instagram's answer to TikTok.  So if you're already fully committed to the platform, this is a way o stay WAY ahead and make the platform work for you. 

So listen in for tips and tricks on how to make your reels stand out! Music.  Templates.  And More! And don't forget to swing in and leave us a review wherever you're listening to podcasts.  It helps us is more ways than you can think.

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