In this inspiring episode of The Business of Antiques, host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co sits down with Linda Holt, professional photographer turned interior designer and founder of Linda Holt Creative. Together, they explore the power of authenticity in business, Linda’s journey of reinvention from a 25-year photography career to teaching smartphone photography, and actionable tips antique dealers and designers can use to elevate their product photography.

Linda shares insider strategies for photographing antiques getting the perfect hero shots, vignette styling, and social-media-worthy images — even in tricky lighting conditions. You’ll learn how to photograph mirrors without catching your reflection, the importance of consistency in your Instagram feed, and which apps and tools will make your photos look polished and professional.

Whether you’re an antique dealer, designer, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with practical advice and a dose of inspiration on embracing reinvention, curating your online presence, and finding the beauty in imperfection.

Find out more about Linda at lindaholtcreative and connect on Instagram.

Connect with Toma on Instagram and at antiquesdiva.com.