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Remember your mom's homemade scrapbook? The one with the floral stickers and slightly sticky paper and all of the love? Fantastic! I am so happy you found me! If you are a photographer - brand new, intermediate, or a photographer dinosaur like myself who loves all things photography, this podcast is for you! Centered on photography tutorials and creative growth, this fun photography podcast is perfect for any photographer who just freaking loves photographs. My name's Lissa Chandler and I lo ...
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In this podiobook: From traditional to experimental in format, this collection of short stories includes mysteries, monologues, literary pieces and mischievous whimsy. At times humorous, at times heartbreaking, the stories aim to challenge as much as they strive to please. Strangers become intimates, intimates become strangers -- the world is turned upside down, shaken then served up with a wink. So sit back and let us take you on a journey to private places and unforgettable inside stories. ...
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Morning! Today, we've got a cross post from my Print on Demand podcast, Lissa Talks Print on Demand. Super excited to share this with you! Here's What We're Talking About! Don't Overthink It Shoot By a Window Use Styling Items From Your House Don't Overcomplicate Images Using Sheets as Backdrops Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful! "W…
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Episode 036: What's Mockup Photography? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something I freaking love. What's that? Mockup Photography! I discovered mockup photography in 2022 and, two years later, I'm sharing all about it with y'all, too! Here's a Few of Our Topics! What's Mockup Photography? Creating a Vibe in Your Mockup Phot…
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Episode 035: What's a Hiking Elopement? Morning! Today, I'm so excited to welcome my husband back on the podcast as we talk about something really fun and also, like, a total kind of unexpected insurance: having a partner that can officiate hiking elopements. More specifically, we're talking about this: What's a hiking elopement? And why is Andrew …
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Episode 034: What's the Point of Photography Presets When Exploring Your Photography Editing Style? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun + creative photography topic: What's the point of photography presets? Here's a few of our topics! Photography Presets are a Fantastic Starting Off Point Presets are a Great Way to Le…
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Episode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a unique and complex topic: What's the difference between photography inspiration and copying someone else's creative idea? Here's what we''ll discuss! Inspiration is Mimicking a Feeling; Copyin…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 032: How Can I Work on Creative Growth Through Creative Studio Portraits? I am so excited to chat with Rachel Penry on our photography podcast today! Rachel of Penry Studio is so creative, fantastic, and full of photography knowledge. Her work is colorful, creative, and totally fresh, too. And today? We're chatting abo…
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What's a Mom Shot? | How To Incorporate Smiling Photographs Into Your Photography Shooting Style In this week's photography podcast, we are taking about Mom Shots! Not sure what a Mom Shot is? It's this: The smiling, happy photography your mom wants to frame on her living room mantle, hallway family photo gallery, or on a bookcase in her office. He…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 030: How Can I Use Light in My Photographs To Drive Emotion? Y'all! I love our episode with Georgia wedding photographer Courtney of Ardent and Elm Photography. Courtney's photographs are so sentimental + cozy and her use of light is amazing! And today? We are talking all about all the light! More specifically, we're d…
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How Can I Consistently Shoot in a Specific Kind of Light? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about something I freaking love: Taking photographs in your favorite kind of light. Don't have a favorite light? We are chatting about ways to market your work so you can shoot in all kinds of light, too! Here's what we'll discuss! Talk About Light…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 028: How Can I Use Locations and Light to Make My Images More Fun? Hope you're ready for a photography podcast full of laughs! Cause today? We are talking with Northwest Arkansas senior photographer Kristen Herrington. Kristen and I have been friends for nearly a decade (so wild!) and she takes the most fun senior phot…
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Episode 027: What If I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I I'm Nursing and Need to Photograph a Wedding? Here's what we''ll discuss! Build Breaks Into Your Schedule There's Nothing To Be Embarrassed About! Bring Extra Nursing Pads M…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 026: How Can I Create a Photography Feeling Through Genres? Today is going to be so fun and SO full of information! I'm so excited to share this photography podcast with y'all this morning! For episode 26 (dang!!), we are joined by Darcy Graf of Darcy Graf Photography based in Miami, Florida. And the question we're dis…
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What if I Want to Switch Photography Genres? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun and slightly mind bending topic: What if I Want To Switch Photography Genres? Here's what we''ll discuss! Take a Deep Breath Build Your Portfolio Work on the Relationships You Currently Have Come Up with Unique Marketing Ideas Being Half …
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 024: How Should I Approach Photography Marketing? Y'all! Today we've got a podcast full of so much information and so much fun, too! Grab yourself a big cup of coffee and your editing queue because, this morning, we are talking to Fiona of Fiona Margo Photography Education and Mentoring with one big question: How Shoul…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 025: How Do I Get Into Stock Photography? Morning! I am so excited about our episode today! We are chatting nonstop (literally, I had to start recording almost immediately after we introduced ourselves!) with Aubrey Westlund today all about stock photography, how creatively fulfilling stock photography can be, and how …
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How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Today, we are so lucky to be joined by Florida 30A Photographer Autumn Beury of Hello Miss Lovely as we chat about something I'm so passionate about! And that question? It's this! How Can I Stay Creative Over a Long Photography Career? Here's a Few Things We'll Discuss! Autumn's Photography Ba…
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How Do I Raise Kids and Build a Business, Too? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about my most requested topic: balancing motherhood with building a photography business. While my experience is mainly with photography, this episode's a good one for all the working moms building up their creative businesses! A few of this week's topi…
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Your Photographer Mom Episode 020: How Can I Use Composition and Color When Photographing People Who are Camera Shy? Y'all! Today is so much fun! I'm chatting with Rebecca Hunnicutt, an awesome family photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Rebecca is so good at composition, color, and taking happy family photographs and, this morning, we're talkin…
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How Do I Get Through A Creative Fog in My Photography Business? In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about a big one! What do you do in a creative fog? Not, like, a time where you're feeling creatively depleted or tired but a creative fog where you just feel a little lost in all the noise? Photographer burnout and creative fogs are com…
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How Can I Find Collabs, Creativity, and Community in Styled Shoots? | Guest: Amanda Knoner Photography In this week's photography podcast, I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Amanda Knoner, a portrait photographer based in Missouri and Arkansas who specializes in seniors, families and elopements. Amanda is so fun to chat with - we laughed nonstop d…
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How Can I Diversify My Photography Income? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: 10 Ways To Diversify Your Photography Income Why This Can Be Helpful Branching Out of Sessions Stock Photography Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "As a long time photographer, I can totally understand that, sometimes, we just hit walls. Whe…
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How Can Photography Shape You as a Person? In this week's photography podcast, I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Tyrie Mehaffey, a wedding photographer based in Dallas, Texas who creates photographs that will bring you joy. And today? We are two photographers nerding out over one simple question: How can photography shape you as a person? Here's …
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Should I Feel Stuck in My Photography Style? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Why Having a Style is Awesome. How Style is Inherent Why Style is a Jumping Off Point, Not an End Goal Using Your Style in New Creative Projects Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Having a style is not something that means you have to do t…
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How Do You Deal with Imposter Syndrome? In this week's photography podcast, we are so lucky to be joined by Diana of Joy and Light Photography! Diana Cottam is an emotive Arkansas wedding and elopement photographer obsessed with capturing in-between and authentic moments of your story. And today? We are chatting all about imposter syndrome! Today, …
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What If I Miss The First Kiss When I Photograph a Wedding? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: A Time I Missed The First Kiss (!!) You're Never Going To Get Every Single Moment Don't Be Full of Angst! It Is Okay To Make Mistakes Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “There can be a lot of pressure when you're photographing…
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How Can I Support My Partner Who Has a Creative Business? In this week's photography podcast, we talk with my husband Andrew about a few ways we manage our schedule with one partner in a creative, self employed career + one partner in a traditional career. Here's a few of the topics! Communication is Key Devoted Work Days Finding a Groove with Sche…
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How Can You Find The Right Photography Mentor for YOU? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Your Fave Photographer v The Right Mentor Being Critiqued is Emotional! My Experience Being Mentored + Mentoring How To Interpret Your Mentor's Feedback Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “When you are looking for a photography me…
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Do I Need To Shoot With Props? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Props Can Help Clients Settle into Photos Not Every Prop is for Every Person Having 3-5 Recommended Props for ALL Session Types Simplicity Can Be Its Own Kind of Prop Have Fun With It! Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Props are kind of like people: Th…
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How Can I Shoot In My House? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: All You Need is a Window or a Door Look at Your House as a Location, Not Your Home How to Create Makeshift Studio Spaces We Are All Our Own Worst Critic Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "If we approached every location we’ve ever shot at with the same sc…
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What If Someone Ghosts You? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: A Few Of My Own Ghosting Stories Ghosting Can Happen to ANYONE Client Ghosting + Creative Ghosting Approaching Inquiries as Inquiries Not Every Client or Creative Professional is The Best Fit for Every Photographer (or Creative) Don't Let Ghosting Gnaw Away At You! Wanna…
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What If No One Likes My Photos? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: How PPD Let Me Into Happy Photos Not Everyone Is Going To Like Your Photos Visions (and Styles!) Take TIME! My Experience Designing Shirts v My Experience with Creating Photographs Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "If no one likes your photos? It's ok…
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How Can I Nail Focus if I Love Bokeh and Blur? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Quick Overview on Aperture Shooting Wide Open Tying Blurry Photos Into a Gallery Switching Mindset Between Creative and Technical Focus Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Creative focus - blurry photographs, photos shot through a surface…
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What Kind of Photos Do You Like, Anyway? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: What Photos Are You Drawn To? What Do You Like? Everything Worth Doing Is A Little Vulnerable Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Ask yourself: What do you like? Do you like color? Do you like patterns? Glitter? Minimalism? Do you like the outd…
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Meet Lissa Chandler! Oh hey! It's been a minute! In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: My Photography Background My Approach To Photography Podcast Re-Launch Dates! Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "I love the art form, the light, the way light moves across water and sunset, and I love the way it freezes a moment in tim…
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What Can I Use for a Studio Backdrop? In this week's photography podcast, we talk about: Ten Backdrop Ideas Large + Small Backdrops Think Outside the Box! Soapboxes Include: You don't need flash for studio! My own studio setups Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "It's easy to overcomplicate studio but if you have a window or door, you…
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How Do I Pose My Clients Naturally? In this week's photography episode, we discuss: Five Ways to Pose Your Subjects Naturally Organic, Fluid Posing Be Aware, Don't Hyper Focus Soapboxes Include: It's Hard to Talk! Prompts vs. Guides Wanna know the episode in one quote? Here you go! "When you say the same sentence (posing instruction) to two differe…
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Surprise! This project has been secretly under wraps for SO LONG and now it's here! My name's Lissa Chandler and I'm your new photographer mom. And today? I'm talking about a question we have all asked ourselves countless times: Should I Niche Down? In our (very first!) episode, we discuss: Reasons to Niche Down Niching Out After Niching Down Soapb…
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