Lifestyle and Lenses: Real Talk on Photography, Business & Mom Life

In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we dive into the hot topic of AI in photography. Are tools like AI culling and editing apps helping or hurting creativity? We share our own experiences using AI to speed up workflows, improve editing, and even handle emails—while still keeping our personal touch.

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already using AI every day, this episode explores how photographer moms can balance tech and artistry.

What we cover:

– Best AI tools for photographers in 2025

– Why AI won’t replace your creativity

– How to save hours on editing and culling

– Our favorite hacks for streamlining using AI

Resources mentioned:

– Imagen Ai

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Instagram: @LifestyleAndLenses

Website: lifestyleandlenses.com

Another hilarious round of top 3, with a correction to the Fourth Wing Queen, Rebecca Yarros! We know your name and we love your books!! Forgive us. 

1. Have you heard of Lauren’s number 1?? Check it out here. 
2. Houston friends, check out our friend for boards!
3. Paige’s favorite minerals 
4. The one who saves (and creates) Paige’s home and systems 
5. Use the AI editing software Lauren uses: https://imagen-ai.com/?ref_id=617038408

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In this episode, Lauren and Paige are breaking down their top parameters for boundaries when it comes to scheduling. As self proclaimed people-pleasers, they talk about battling against their people-pleasing ways when it comes to setting boundaries. Grab a pen to scratch some ideas down, this episode is packed full of practical ways to set boundaries for your time, even if you’re running a home and not a business. 

Top 3 notes — 

1. Like what you hear? Try out Lauren’s number 1 here.
2. Need Paige’s number 1 in your life? Check it out here! 

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Welcome to the Lifestyle and Lenses podcast! In this first episode, get to know Lauren and Paige. Two Photographers and friends from Houston, taking on unscripted topics. Hear more about their journey as photographers and as always, their current top 3. Get ready to laugh, it’s time to talk life and life behind the lens! 

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Top 3 Note - 

1. Shop Lauren’s Heated Blanket: https://amzn.to/3Crworz