Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

Latest Episodes:

Episode 123 - How to Plan a Styled Shoot: Strengthen Your Portfolio & Rediscover Your Creative Joy with Adrianne Shelton Mar 04, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Adrianne Shelton, one of our incredible TMA mentors, to dive deep into the world of styled shoots. As a photographer balancing a full-time job and her creative passion, Adrianne shares her unique approach to creating meaningful, intentional photography that tells a story. We explore how styled shoots can transform your portfolio, inspire your creativity, and help you connect with your artistic vision.

Key Takeaways:

Styled shoots are a powerful way to control your creative narrative, allowing you to choose every element from models to location
Collaborating with vendors like hair and makeup artists can elevate your shoot and provide mutual marketing benefits
Personal projects and styled shoots can help photographers stay inspired and maintain passion, even with a busy schedule

Connect with Adrianne:

https://beatificvisionsphotography.com/

https://beatificvisionsphotography.com/alight-retreat-2025

https://instagram.com/beatificvisionsphotography

https://instagram.com/thealightretreat

https://instagram.com/thekindredpath

Melissa Arlena offers SEO services and a group coaching program to help photographers rank higher on Google - Get 20% off with code "motherhood" at pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 122 - Part 2 Living Creatively with Intention: Riley Hitchner on Photography, Motherhood, and Finding Your Own Path Feb 25, 2025

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What if living creatively wasn't about forcing inspiration, but about finding your own natural rhythm?

In this Part 2 of our conversation, international photographer Riley Hitchner shares how she's intentionally carved her own path, from starting her photography journey at 16 to now balancing motherhood and a thriving business. Join us as Riley dives deeper into her unique approach to resetting, finding inspiration, and defining success.

This week, we're talking about:

Resetting and Recharging: The benefits of walking and Riley's favorite ways to reset
Creative Inspiration: How Riley finds inspiration outside of photography
Capturing Meaningful Moments: The last moment that inspired Riley to pick up her camera
Defining Success: Riley's perspective on success centered around living within one's unique design
Collections: The antique pieces and creative works Riley collects

Connect with Riley Hitchner:

https://www.ryleehitchnerjournal.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryleehitchner/

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Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

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Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 121 - Part 1 Living Creatively with Intention: Riley Hitchner on Photography, Motherhood, and Finding Your Own Path Feb 18, 2025

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What if living creatively wasn't about forcing inspiration, but about finding your own natural rhythm?

This week's conversation with international photographer Riley Hitchner explores exactly that. From starting her photography journey at 16 to now balancing motherhood and a thriving business, Riley shares how she's intentionally carved her own path at every turn.

In this Part 1 of this conversation, Riley shares:

How she transformed her business to align with her family's rhythms, focusing on seasonal work and homeschooling her three children
The importance of building genuine creative communities that nourish and support each other, especially as mothers
Her journey of navigating creative burnout and reconnecting with her passion through the encouragement of her creative community
And so much more!

Join us next week for Part 2 and the rest of our soul-filling conversation with Riley!

Connect with Riley Hitchner:

https://www.ryleehitchnerjournal.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryleehitchner/

Melissa Arlena offers SEO services and a group coaching program to help photographers rank higher on Google - Get 20% off with code "motherhood" at pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 120 - From $75 to $2,150: A Photographer's Success Story Follow-Up Feb 11, 2025

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Brielle Pepper from Jacob & Brielle Photography is back on the podcast this week to share an update. If you remember, Brielle was a guest over a year ago sharing about making a BIG pivot with the help of the resources in the TMA Community. Now, she's here to update us about how it's gone since she made some big decisions, raised her prices, and what you can expect in your own business when making a pivot, too.

Listen to Brielle's previous episode:

https://themotherhoodanthology.com/the-motherhood-anthology-podcast-ep-59-success-story-with-brielle-pepper/

Connect with Brielle:

https://jacobandbriellephotography.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jacobandbriellephotography/

Elevate your portraits with Willow Canvas' beautiful, hand-painted Fine Art backdrops - get free shipping and 25% off multiple canvases with code "multi25" at WillowCanvasBackdrops.com

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 119 - Get Paid for Your Vision, Speak Confidently About Your Pricing Feb 04, 2025

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This week, our Community Manager Ali and group expert, Shannon Griffin, went live in our Facebook group and the conversation was so good we just had to share it here on the podcast, too. Shannon is sharing her pivot from wedding photography to family and boudoir, her unique positioning when she tells people what she does that sets her apart, her pricing and marketing strategy for booking high-value clients and selling physical products, and so much more. You are going to want to take notes for this one!

Connect with Shannon & Ali:

https://www.shannongriffin.com

Ali's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alipayne__/

Melissa Arlena offers SEO services and a group coaching program to help photographers rank higher on Google - Get 20% off with code "motherhood" at pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 118 - Unlocking Creativity: Kate Marie’s Tips for Photographers Jan 28, 2025

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This week, I am chatting with the talented Kate Grabowski of Kate Marie Portraiture. Kate and I dive into the importance of setting boundaries, taking breaks, and staying inspired as creative entrepreneurs. We discuss Kate's incredible photography style and her client process, from initial inquiries to session planning and delivery. We also explore the sources that fuel our creativity, from nature and dance to film and interior design, while emphasizing the need to stay true to our authentic selves.

Elevate your portraits with Willow Canvas' beautiful, hand-painted Fine Art backdrops - get free shipping and 25% off multiple canvases with code "multi25" at WillowCanvasBackdrops.com

Connect with Kate:

http://katemarieportraiture.com

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 117 - Get Rooted with Laura Esmond: Strategies to Simplify and Scale Your Photography Business Jan 21, 2025

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Today I'm joined by Laura Esmond, the creator of the "Get Rooted" coaching program for motherhood photographers. We cover topics like simplifying business processes, pricing strategies, balancing business and personal life, and standing out in a saturated market... and so much more!

Connect with Laura:

https://www.lauraesmond.com/getrooted

Melissa Arlena offers SEO services and a group coaching program to help photographers rank higher on Google - Get 20% off with code "motherhood" at pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

BONUS REPLAY: Setting Clear Boundaries with Katie Lamb Jan 14, 2025

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One of our featured mentors in TMA is Katie Lamb, and in today's episode, we are excited for Katie to guest host the podcast. She's talking all about setting and maintaining clear boundaries to thrive while running a photography business.

Connect with Katie:

https://www.katielamb.com/

Elevate your portraits with Willow Canvas' beautiful, hand-painted Fine Art backdrops - get free shipping and 25% off multiple canvases with code "multi25" at WillowCanvasBackdrops.com

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

Episode 116 - Back to Basics SEO Challenge with Melissa Arlena Jan 07, 2025

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This week, our resident SEO expert, Melissa Arlena is taking the mic to share some SEO Basics.

Melissa Arlena offers SEO services and a group coaching program to help photographers rank higher on Google - Get 20% off with code "motherhood" at pictureperfectrankings.com/TMA

Elevate your portraits with Willow Canvas' beautiful, hand-painted Fine Art backdrops - get free shipping and 25% off multiple canvases with code "multi25" at WillowCanvasBackdrops.com

Connect with Melissa:

https://pictureperfectrankings.com

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox

BONUS REPLAY: The Framework to Going Full-Time in Your Photography Business Dec 31, 2024

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Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography is taking over the mic today to outline the steps she took to transition from a teaching career to running a successful full-time photography business., In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of raising prices to a profitable level, developing a strong brand, and implementing effective marketing strategies focused on SEO and social media to gradually grow her client base.

Elevate your portraits with Willow Canvas' beautiful, hand-painted Fine Art backdrops - get free shipping and 25% off multiple canvases with code "multi25" at WillowCanvasBackdrops.com

Connect with Marie:

Marie's Website

Marie's IG

Connect with TMA:

Website | Membership | Courses: www.themotherhoodanthology.com

Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology

Our Instagram: instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology

Connect with Kim:

Site: https://kimbox.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/kimbox