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Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

Kim Box from the Motherhood Anthology
Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love
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  • Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

    Episode 167: How Doubling Her Prices Made Her a Better Mom and a Better Photographer

    2026/03/31 | 46 mins.
    What does it actually take to raise your prices and have it work? Not just the courage to do it, but the client experience, the artistry, and the intentionality that make higher pricing undeniable. In this episode, Kim sits down with Morgan Williams, a Raleigh-based family photographer, educator, and mama to four boys, to talk about the real work behind building a photography business that is so distinctively yours that price shopping stops altogether.

    Why raising your prices without elevating your process first will not work, and what has to change before the numbers can follow

    How a deep pre-session client experience, from personalized wardrobe guidance to thoughtful questionnaires, is what actually produces exceptional images

    The shift Morgan made in 2023 to photograph almost exclusively in-home, and how that decision, alongside more than doubling her prices, changed everything about her business and her life

    What it means to tell a family's story when you actually know their story, and how Morgan translates the details clients share into photographs that represent something real

    Practical tools Morgan uses to stay present as a mom and business owner, including the Eisenhower matrix for prioritizing tasks and a phone-locking app called Brick

    If you have been telling yourself you just need more clients before you can make a change, this episode is worth your full attention. Morgan's story is a clear and honest look at what becomes possible when you stop going through the motions and build a business around the work only you can create.

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  • Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

    Episode 166: Is It Just Me? Let’s Talk About the Slow Season

    2026/03/24 | 29 mins.
    If your bookings have felt quieter than usual lately, you are not alone, and you are not failing. In this candid, encouraging conversation, Kim sits down with TMA mentor Suzy Brown to talk honestly about what's really going on in the photography industry right now and what to do about it.

    Topics covered in this episode:


    Slow seasons are normal, and they're cyclical. Suzy shares why she no longer fears slow periods and what she's learned from years of watching the same patterns play out, including what she predicts for the rest of this year based on last year's trends.


    The difference between resting and giving up. Kim and Suzy unpack what it actually looks like to use a slow season well — whether that's building financial reserves, diversifying your services, or simply protecting your mental bandwidth.


    Managing anxiety when income slows down. Suzy offers a grounded perspective on nervous system regulation and why getting calm is the first step to getting strategic, especially for photographers whose families depend on their income.


    Creative ways to fill the gaps. From baby plans and gift certificate holiday promotions to corporate storytelling retainers, Kim and Suzy share real strategies they've used to smooth out the feast-or-famine cycle in their own businesses.


    The power of community when things get hard. This episode is a reminder that the women who have been in business longer have been right where you are, and they made it through.

    If you've been staring at an empty calendar wondering whether to panic or pivot, this episode is the permission slip and the practical roadmap you need. Tune in, take a breath, and remember: the other side does come.

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    https://simplybysuzy.com

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  • Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

    Episode 165: How to Show up with Laura Esmond

    2026/03/17 | 21 mins.
    If you have ever felt like you are working harder than the income shows — shooting, editing, delivering galleries, and wondering why it never quite adds up — this episode is for you.Laura Esmond is a portrait photographer with 26 years of experience, the founder of Get Rooted group coaching, and someone who has spent the better part of three decades figuring out exactly what makes a portrait business sustainable, meaningful, and worth showing up for. In this solo episode, Laura walks through ten practical, specific things you can do in the next two weeks to increase your visibility, deepen your client relationships, and start showing up in a way that actually builds your business — online, in your community, and inside the client experience itself. This one is packed. Grab a notebook.

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    Join us next year: The Gathering Retreat Waitlist

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  • Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

    BONUS REPLAY: Newborn Photography Secrets with Danielle Hobbs

    2026/03/10 | 38 mins.
    I'm so excited to welcome back one of our favorite guests, Danielle Hobbs, to the podcast. Danielle is a master of newborn photography and a beloved mentor inside our TMA membership. If you've been around the photography community for a while, you've probably heard Danielle referred to as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) when it comes to capturing those sweet, sleepy newborns. In this episode, Danielle and I dive into all things newborn photography - from setting up the perfect bean bag scene to nailing the ideal lighting. She's also giving us a peek into her studio and sharing her top tips for handling those tricky toddler + newborn sessions.

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    Group Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pictureperfectrankings.com/found-booked/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    ⁠https://www.daniellehobbsphotography.com/for-photographers/⁠

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  • Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

    Episode 164: The Photography Niche Nobody Was Doing: The Secret Behind Heirloom Photography

    2026/03/03 | 50 mins.
    What does it look like to build a photography business around something almost no one else was doing? Anna Claire Collier of Born and Raised Studios started with a $75 light kit, a window, and a vision for portraits that would last generations. Her journey from self-taught heirloom photographer to educator, studio owner, and frame shop founder is the kind of story that reminds us what's possible when you stop treating your business like a hobby.

    Topics covered in this episode:

    Why the low barrier to entry in photography can actually work against building a sustainable business

    What it really cost her to scale fast

    How she developed a repeatable, teachable system for heirloom portraiture

    Why she now recommends photographers offer physical products to their clients, and why she believes the timing has never been better for that shift

    and so much more!

    Anna Claire's story is a generous, honest look at what building something meaningful actually takes. Whether you're curious about heirloom photography or simply looking for permission to slow down and build something sustainable, this episode delivers.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://willowcanvasbackdrops.com/

    Connect with Anna Claire Collier:

    https://bornandraisedstudio.com/heirloom-education

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About Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love

Welcome to The Motherhood Anthology podcast: photography education to create a business you love. This podcast will serve as an invaluable resource to guide you in the world of motherhood photography and owning your own successful photography business. Tune in weekly to hear from us and some of our most admired friends and colleagues as we share some of our greatest tools, how-tos, successes, failures, and everything in between.
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