In this episode of The Humble Togs Podcast, Kurt sits down with Humble Togs Club member Kate Mitchell — a headshot and branding photographer who’s built her business through persistence, honesty, and pushing through self-doubt.

Kate shares her journey from picking up a camera as a kid, to running a successful legal business, to eventually stepping into photography full-time after a major life reset.

But this episode isn’t about a perfect success story.

It’s about what actually happens behind the scenes:

• The hesitation to put your work out there
• The fear of being judged by other photographers
• The pressure to feel “ready” before you start showing up

Kurt and Kate dig into:

• What “branding photography” really means (and why the label doesn’t matter as much as people think)
• The difference between planning everything vs shooting instinctively
• Why connection with your client matters more than technical perfection
• Real stories from shoots — including difficult clients, awkward moments, and things going wrong

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is Kate’s recent breakthrough:

After years of holding back, she finally committed to posting her work consistently — despite the fear.

And that shift is already changing everything.

This episode is a reminder that most photographers aren’t stuck because they lack skill…

They’re stuck because they’re afraid to be seen.

And we're here to change that.

💬 Key Themes

• Confidence vs competence
• Fear of criticism in photography communities
• Constructive feedback vs judgment
• Simplicity in shooting and style
• Building momentum through action

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  https://www.instagram.com/katemitchphotos/
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