What happens when your photography business outgrows the space you once dreamed of having?

In this bonus episode of The One Behind the Lens, I’m sharing the story behind my decision to officially close my photography studio location after 14 years.

Since opening the studio in March of 2012, this space has been home to thousands of sessions, countless memories, and so many different seasons of my photography career. But over the years, my business has evolved — and so have my needs as a photographer and business owner.

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about why this decision wasn’t actually difficult for me, how photography businesses can thrive without a storefront, and why sometimes growth looks more like simplifying than expanding.

If you’re a photographer navigating change in your business, this episode is your reminder that there’s no one “right” way to build a successful photography career.

And yes… Season 3 of The One Behind the Lens officially launches June 12th!

In This Episode We Talk About

• Why I decided to close my photography studio after 14 years

• How my photography business has evolved over time

• Why I no longer need a large shooting space

• Renting creative studios vs owning a permanent location

• Why photographers can absolutely succeed without a storefront

• The emotional side of leaving a long-time business space

• Packing up 14 years worth of photography “stuff”

• What may be next for Kate DeCoste Photography

A Quote from This Episode

“Sometimes growth doesn’t look like getting bigger. Sometimes growth looks like simplifying and making room for what’s next.”

About the Podcast

The One Behind the Lens is a photography business podcast where professional photographer Kate DeCoste talks with photographers, educators, and creatives about marketing, business strategy, creativity, and what it really takes to build a sustainable photography business.

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💥 Season 3 launches June 12th

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