Ali and I are kicking off Season 5 with a casual conversation about finding rest in the new year instead of rushing into productivity. We're sharing what we're celebrating from 2025, our hopes for 2026, and why taking a few weeks to truly reset will put you ahead rather than behind. Plus, we're giving you all the details about our upcoming Coaching Week happening January 12-16.

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Our featured mentor of the month in TMA is Katie Lamb, and in today's episode, we are excited for Katie to guest host the podcast. She's talking all about setting and maintaining clear boundaries to thrive while running a photography business.

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Our guest (and TMA Group Expert) Suzzane Brown is back for another conversation on the podcast this week, all about the importance of presence, authenticity, and creating meaningful connections in the photography business, rather than just focusing on technical skills or "pretty pictures".

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In this episode of The Messy Middle, Ali sits down with Carly Matthews—a motherhood and newborn photographer, mom of four, and TMA member—to talk about building a profitable photography business while raising babies. Carly shares her biggest wins from 2025, including how she pivoted her scheduling to better serve her family, traveled for three weeks without stopping her business momentum, and shifted her mindset around client communication. This conversation is full of practical encouragement for photographers navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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In part two of this conversation, Kim and Allison Rodgers dive into the practical side of building a sustainable photography business. Allison shares her approach to in-person sales, how to find and keep ideal clients, and why slowing down might be the best thing you can do for your business. She also opens up about loss, creativity, and her new self-portrait project. If you've ever wondered how to charge what you're worth or felt like you're doing too much, this conversation will give you permission to do less and create more.

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In part one of this two-part conversation, Kim sits down with photographer Allison Rodgers to talk about building a photography business that lasts. Allison shares her journey from art director to full-time photographer, and opens up about pricing, client experience, and why she believes in doing less but doing it better. If you've ever felt mad during a session or wondered how to charge what you're worth, this honest conversation is for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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https://www.allisonrodgers.com/

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In this hot seat episode, Katie Lamb coaches photographer Pola Seely on becoming the go-to in-home newborn photographer in Columbia, South Carolina. They discuss strategic approaches to portfolio building, marketing messaging, and creating an exceptional client experience. Katie provides actionable advice on niching down, building authority, and leveraging word-of-mouth marketing.

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If you get stressed out about algorithms, hashtags, engagement, and how to grow your photography business on Instagram, then this episode is for you! Today, Kim is joined by TMA educator, Amber Courtney, talking all things Instagram.

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Building a photography business while juggling a full-time job, kids at home, and financial uncertainty might feel impossible, but it's not. In this Messy Middle episode, community manager Ali Payne and TMA group expert Ellen Wagner tackle the most common obstacles that keep photographers stuck between starting out and running a profitable business. From pricing fears to mom guilt, they offer real, unfiltered advice on pushing through to build a business that truly supports your life.

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In part two of our conversation with Aga and Nirit from Pic-Time, we're exploring the practical steps photographers can take to start selling prints, the role AI plays in supporting creative work, and the trends shaping the future of our industry. This is part two of our conversation! If you missed part one, go back and listen for the full picture.

Topics Covered:

In a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital overload, tangible memories matter more than ever. Your clients are ready, are you?

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