I’m sharing three honest lessons I learned from scaling my portrait photography business, and then intentionally scaling it back. If you're a family photographer, brand photographer, or creative entrepreneur who’s ever been tempted to "go big" with a studio, team, and all the trappings of growth, this is a must-listen.

We’re getting real about what happens when your business looks successful on the outside but starts to feel misaligned on the inside. I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently now.

Whether you're in your first five years of photography business or considering opening a studio, this episode will help you build a photography business that’s profitable, sustainable, and truly aligned with your life.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why scaling your photography business doesn’t automatically lead to time freedom
• What it really looks like to run a brick-and-mortar photography studio with a team
• How overhead, burnout, and decision fatigue can creep in quietly
• The difference between ego-driven growth and value-driven decisions
• How to protect your creativity and peace as a portrait photographer

Connect with Laura:

• Private Mentoring: lauraesmond.com/mentor
• Instagram: @reeseandcoportraits
• Website: lauraesmond.com