I had a maternity photoshoot planned that didn’t happen. But luckily I could use the props for a cool twist on a old self portrait.

It can be hard to keep those creative juices flowing, especially when there’s a pandemic going on. Try one of these 3 steps and see if they help create something you love.

This must be some mistake, or a silver lining for those wanting to expand their skills and take part in a new market. This news has pros and cons, but could be just what you needed. Check out my Instagram @leannielens for photos and upcoming reels.

Thumbtack is a lead generating website. I’ve been using it for about a year and enjoy it. In this episode I tell you about some pros and cons I’ve found plus let you know if thumbtack is something useful to you.

This pandemic has made people not want shoot and that can be tough to deal with.

Sometimes some clients just aren’t for you. And that’s ok! But knowing how to decipher the good from the bad can be difficult. I’d say go with your gut feeling. Dodging a bullet can be way better than sticking with a difficult client. Your mental state of mind will thank you.

Not only is this beneficial income wise but it gives you knowledge and experience that you can use in your preferred field of photography. Head over to Instagram to check out some of my work @leannielens. Thanks guys!

Almost every time I pick up my camera I have intentions of improving and being better than my last session. I’ve learned that letting your work speak for itself is not only a great feeling. But also a way to tell if you’re getting better or not. Unless photography is strictly a hobby constant improvement is important. Over on IG you guys can scroll back through some of my old work and see all the ways I’ve improved. @leannielens

Started this year with a family session since I want to start building my portfolio for families. I offered a free session to a former high school teacher of mine and things seem to be going good until we were almost done with the shoot and I realized something. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Be sure to check out my Instagram page @leannielens.

Asking for feedback is important when you are trying to improve your skills especially if you ask people who inspire you. They can give some advice on how they might do it and that will overall help you improve your own photography. Be sure to check out my recent work on IG @leannielens. I’ll catch you guys in the next one.