Photography and Mindful Mothering with Oana Hogrefe, Episode 4

Highlights of Our Conversation

How Oana got into photography

Her background in science (She has a PhD in physics!) and web development in the corporate world

Creativity in software development and working with an international team

Creativity is problem solving, letting go, releasing inhibitions, and expressing your inner self

Crafting your own life, through the choices you make every day.

Tons of tips for how to take good photographs

How to have a good photo shoot when working with a professional photographer, and what not to do

Advice for you when you’re taking pictures of your own kids, especially for getting good shots when you’re trying to do “special pictures” such as a family photograph…

What NOT to do in your family photo shoots

Murphy’s Law when it comes to group photos

Oana’s hierarchy of what’s important for how to get the best photograph: expression, light, and background.

Why you can find Oana in back alleys taking photos instead of out by the pretty fountain…

Her charities

What creativity means to her

Letting go and relaxing and really listening to our children and being responsive to them.

Why she got into homeschooling and what that looks like for her.

The benefits of having her own photography business and how she has kept it as something that brings her joy

How homeschooling allows her to be creative as well

How she encourages her children to be creative 

Links and Books Mentioned:

www.shutterview.com

www.facebook.com/oanahogrefe

www.facebook.com/OanaHogrefePhotography

www.happinessmama.com/mindful-holiday (Free Guide to a Mindful Holiday!)

www.happinessmama.com/my-mindful-holiday (Coaching Program)

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