Love and Hustle

🎙️ Episode 16 is LIVE — Mommy Makeover: Your Questions Answered

This episode was sparked by the overwhelming number of questions Brittany received after sharing her upcoming surgery — so we’re diving all the way in.

Motherhood 🤝 Body.

Four pregnancies. Six+ years of breastfeeding. Nearly a decade of giving your body to your babies.

This episode is the real, unfiltered conversation around what happens after — physically, emotionally, and mentally — and what it looks like to make a decision for yourself.

We’re unpacking the full mommy makeover journey — from procedures and recovery to choosing the right surgeon and the unexpected business lessons that came with it.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A mom navigating postpartum changes
• Someone considering a mommy makeover
• A business owner thinking about client experience
• Or just someone who values real, honest conversations

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ What Brittany is actually having done (tummy tuck, lift, implants, and more)
✨ Diastasis recti and why it can’t be fixed with working out
✨ What recovery really looks like (and why it’s intense)
✨ The decision between lift vs. implants — and long-term thinking
✨ Pricing breakdowns and what impacts cost
✨ How she chose her surgeon (and what almost made her walk away)
✨ The role of client experience in a $20K+ decision
✨ Red flags, green flags, and trusting your intuition
✨ Whether she’ll share before & afters — and why that’s complicated

⚠️ This episode is based on personal experience and perspective — not medical advice.

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Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

Most people think businesses are built with strategy.

But the truth is, they’re built with values, influence, and the energy you bring into the room every single day.

In this episode of Love & Hustle, Brittany sits down with Kat to talk about something deeper than business tactics — the culture you create, the influence you carry, and the legacy your business will leave behind.

Because whether you realize it or not, your internal voice shapes:
• The people you attract
• The environment inside your business
• The opportunities that come your way
• And the long-term impact you leave on others

This conversation dives into the responsibility of influence, the importance of protecting your energy, and how leaders build culture — intentionally or not.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A business owner building a team or community
• An entrepreneur trying to lead with authenticity
• A creative navigating influence online
• Or someone figuring out the legacy you want your work to leave

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why influence carries more responsibility than most people realize
✨ How business culture is built and reinforced every single day
✨ Trusting your internal voice when making leadership decisions
✨ Recognizing toxic energy and knowing when to leave the table
✨ Why core values matter more than strategies in the long run
✨ Leading with confidence while staying authentic to who you are
✨ How influence, culture, and leadership shape the legacy you leave

⚠️ This episode is based on our experience and perspective — not business or legal advice.

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Featuring: @kat.deline

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Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

🎙️ Episode 14 is LIVE — Is Going Faceless Right for You?

The “going faceless” trend is everywhere right now — and photographers are feeling the pressure to pick a side.

In this episode of Love & Hustle, Brittany is joined by her best friend in the industry, Leigh Rips of Fresh Light Photography (Houston, TX), to unpack what this trend really means — especially for portrait photographers whose work is built on connection.

We fully respect parental privacy decisions. We already honor private image requests in our studios.

But when “faceless” becomes a blanket business policy, it affects more than just Instagram.

It changes:
• How you shoot
• What clients buy
• What your website looks like
• And how future clients decide to hire you

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A portrait photographer
• A wedding or lifestyle photographer watching the trend spread
• A parent navigating privacy decisions
• Or a business owner trying to avoid reactive decisions you can’t easily walk back

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ What “going faceless” actually looks like (and why it’s trending hard right now)
✨ Why it’s easier in wedding + lifestyle content than portrait work
✨ How faceless policies shift session flow and gallery outcomes
✨ The “five shots that sell” — and why faces convert
✨ What happens to your marketing when faces disappear everywhere
✨ Why big announcements can unintentionally “parent” your audience
✨ A possible middle ground: opt-in vs opt-out sharing
✨ The long-term business impact most people aren’t considering

⚠️ This episode is based on our experience and perspective — not legal advice.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:
https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:
Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

🎙️ Episode 14 is LIVE — Is Going Faceless Right for You?

The “going faceless” trend is everywhere right now — and photographers are feeling the pressure to pick a side.In this episode of Love & Hustle, Brittany is joined by her best friend in the industry, Leigh Rips of Fresh Light Photography (Houston, TX), to unpack what this trend really means — especially for portrait photographers whose work is built on connection.

We fully respect parental privacy decisions. We already honor private image requests in our studios.But when “faceless” becomes a blanket business policy, it affects more than just Instagram.

It changes:

• How you shoot

• What clients buy

• What your website looks like

• And how future clients decide to hire you

This conversation applies whether you’re:

• A portrait photographer

• A wedding or lifestyle photographer watching the trend spread

• A parent navigating privacy decisions

• Or a business owner trying to avoid reactive decisions you can’t easily walk backI

n this episode, we talk about:

✨ What “going faceless” actually looks like (and why it’s trending hard right now)

✨ Why it’s easier in wedding + lifestyle content than portrait work

✨ How faceless policies shift session flow and gallery outcomes

✨ The “five shots that sell” — and why faces convert

✨ What happens to your marketing when faces disappear everywhere

✨ Why big announcements can unintentionally “parent” your audience

✨ A possible middle ground: opt-in vs opt-out sharing

✨ The long-term business impact most people aren’t considering

⚠️ This episode is based on our experience and perspective — not legal advice.

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Mastermind Links:Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.Join the waitlist:https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.comStruggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.Money Movement Workshop:Part 1:https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1cPart 2:https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

🎙️ Episode 13 is LIVE — Pokémon, Chanel, and the Psychology of Scarcity

This episode was highly requested after recent conversations on our socials — and we’re finally diving in.

Pokémon 🤝 Chanel.

Two wildly different brands… driven by the same buyer psychology.

We’re unpacking scarcity, desirability, perceived vs. actual rarity, and how money, emotion, and identity collide in the marketplace — whether you’re buying a trading card, a handbag, or positioning your own business.

This conversation applies whether you’re:
• A business owner
• A creative or service provider
• A collector or investor
• Or a parent trying to teach your kids real-world money skills

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Perceived scarcity vs. actual scarcity (and why both work)
✨ Pokémon investing: sealed product, grading, condition, and restraint
✨ Chanel investing: classics vs. “it bags” and what actually holds value
✨ Why demand often matters more than rarity
✨ How inflation + pricing impact business owners right now
✨ The danger of the middle market and why positioning matters
✨ Teaching kids negotiation, delayed gratification, and value in real life
✨ What strong brands understand about human behavior (and use well)

⚠️ This episode is based on our experience and perspective — not financial advice.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time?

Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:
https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Money Movement Workshop:

Part 1:
https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2:
https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

🎙️ Episode 12 is LIVE — When Over-Delivering Backfires

Today’s episode is a solo one — and we’re diving deep into a topic that comes up constantly inside my mastermind and coaching conversations.

We’re talking about over-delivering — why it feels generous, why it’s so common in the photography industry, and how it can actually damage your brand, overwhelm your clients, and cost you sales when it isn’t done with intention.

This conversation applies whether you sell:

• Digital-only

• Semi-inclusive collections

• Bundles

• Or a value-based, product-driven model

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Why more images ≠ better experience

✨ How poor curation can dilute your best work

✨ The trust breakdown that happens when galleries feel “meh”

✨ Why too many choices lead to indecision (and lost sales)

✨ How over-delivering impacts digital galleries, mini sessions, and IPS

✨ The exact gallery ranges we aim for — and why

✨ Real examples from weddings, Santa sessions, and our in-person sales room

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Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum — plus the exact tools and strategies she still uses in her own business today.

Join the waitlist:

[https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com](https://leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com)

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Struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Part 1:[https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c](https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c)

Part 2:[https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f](https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f)

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🎙️ Episode 11 is LIVE — Real Life, Real NumbersWe’re back after a holiday break — and this episode is about as real as it gets.We talk openly about taking a break for the holidays, coming back refreshed, and why we’re choosing to be more transparent about the numbers behind our business — not to impress, but to educate and empower.

In this episode, we talk about:✨ What it looks like to run a business in real life (kids and all)✨ How we’re approaching growth with more intention this year✨ Why understanding your numbers brings clarity, not pressureAnd for photographers 👇We go even deeper into the actual numbers, decisions, and strategy in a private, photographers-only video where we share more detail than we ever could publicly.📩 To get access, DM @brittanyeliseofficial the word “Authentic”Thank you for being here, for giving us grace in the chaos, and for growing alongside us.To make sure you never miss an episode:❤️ Like the episode⭐ Subscribe so you never miss a drop🔔 Turn on post notifications📲 Follow us on Instagram:@brittanyeliseofficial@brittanyelisephotography@thephotographersframerLooking for a coach? https://brittanyelise.myflodesk.com/zjhog03rixMastermind Links:Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time? Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum. Walk away with the exact tools and strategies she still uses to this day in her own business.👉 Join the waitlist: leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.comWant to know how LTL is unlike any other program?https://vimeo.com/1038716679Money Movement Workshop, struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now? This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.Part 1: https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1cPart 2: https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2fThe Past 5 Years: https://www.canva.com/design/DADy_fuJab0/VWqtCZhbFvzDN1dkNBZ2WA/viewutm_content=DADy_fuJab0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

🎙️ Episode 10, Part 2 is LIVE — ADHD & the Creative Mind

In Part 2 of ADHD & the Creative Mind, Brittany continues the conversation — alongside Zach, who brings a unique perspective as a pharmacist.

Together, they dive deeper into what an ADHD diagnosis actually means, especially for creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Brittany shares the relief that came with finally being diagnosed and having years of struggles validated, while Zach offers insight from a medical and clinical lens — helping break down understanding, treatment, and why so many creatives go undiagnosed for so long.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ What it feels like to finally be seen and understood

✨ How undiagnosed ADHD impacts school, confidence, and self-worth

✨ The unique strengths ADHD can bring to creative minds

✨ How understanding your brain can change the way you work, parent, and lead

This episode blends personal experience with professional insight, creating a conversation that is honest, grounding, and empowering.

If Part 1 resonated with you, Part 2 will take it even further.

Thank you for listening and being part of this community.

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You are not alone — and you are not broken.

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time? Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum. Walk away with the exact tools and strategies she still uses to this day in her own business.

👉 Join the waitlist: leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Want to know how LTL is unlike any other program?https://vimeo.com/1038716679

Money Movement Workshop, struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now?

This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Part 1: https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2: https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

The Past 5 Years: https://www.canva.com/design/DADy_fuJab0/VWqtCZhbFvzDN1dkNBZ2WA/viewutm_content=DADy_fuJab0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

🎙️ Episode 10 is LIVE!

Today’s episode is one of the most personal conversations we’ve had on the podcast — we’re talking about living with undiagnosed ADHD, how it shaped me, and what it means to finally understand your brain as an adult.

We dive into:

✨ Growing up with ADHD without having the language for it

✨ How “trying harder” was never the issue

✨ The guilt, shame, and confusion so many of us carried through school

✨ Why creatives with ADHD think, feel, and create differently

✨ The emotional moment of recognizing your child shows the same signs — and wanting to give them support you never had

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered, “Why does my brain work like this?”

And for every parent who is determined to break cycles, advocate earlier, and create a world where their kids don’t have to struggle silently the way they did.

It’s honest, vulnerable, and healing — and we hope it helps you feel seen in your own journey.

Thank you for tuning in — your support means everything!

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Mastermind Links:

Ready to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time? Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum. Walk away with the exact tools and strategies she still uses to this day in her own business.

👉 Join the waitlist: leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.com

Want to know how LTL is unlike any other program?https://vimeo.com/1038716679

Money Movement Workshop, struggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now? This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.

Part 1: https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1c

Part 2: https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2f

The Past 5 Years: https://www.canva.com/design/DADy_fuJab0/VWqtCZhbFvzDN1dkNBZ2WA/viewutm_content=DADy_fuJab0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Welcome to part two of our conversation on the generational shiftThis week, Brittany is joined by her social media assistant, Emma, for a conversation every photographer and creative business owner needs to hear.We’re diving into Gen Z — how they think, how they buy, and how their expectations are reshaping the photography industry. From communication styles to booking behaviors to what they value in an experience, Gen Z is rewriting the rules… and photographers who don’t shift with the generations are going to get left behind.In this episode, we talk about:- How Gen Z interacts with brands, content, and advertising- Why traditional marketing doesn’t land the same way anymore- What photographers need to adjust in order to stay relevant- The mindset shift required to serve younger clients well- And how Emma’s real-time perspective as Gen Z helps shape our studio’s strategyWhether you’re trying to build a long-term brand, attract younger clients, or simply understand how the industry is evolving — this episode is your roadmap.Thank you for tuning in — your support means everything!New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, so be sure to:❤️ Like the episode⭐ Subscribe🔔 Turn on post notifications📲 Follow us on Instagram: @brittanyeliseofficial + @brittanyelisephotography + @thephotographersframerLooking for a coach?https://brittanyelise.myflodesk.com/zjhog03rixMastermind LinksReady to cut the BS education and lean into a proven blueprint that’s scaled 150+ service-hearted photographers to multi–six figures with products — not their time? Brittany’s 10-week group coaching mastermind offers high-touch, live coaching with a structured curriculum.Walk away with the exact tools and strategies she still uses to this day in her own business.👉 Join the waitlist: leveragingtoluxury.brittanyelise.comWant to know how LTL is unlike any other program?https://vimeo.com/1038716679Money Movement WorkshopStruggling to understand why the market feels so challenging right now? This workshop, recorded by Brittany and Zach in 2022, breaks down exactly what happened post-COVID — and what you can do next.Part 1: https://vimeo.com/781168379/41e22ccd1cPart 2: https://vimeo.com/781568441/9d40d03d2fThe Past 5 Years: https://www.canva.com/design/DADy_fuJab0/VWqtCZhbFvzDN1dkNBZ2WA/view?utm_content=DADy_fuJab0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer