Out of Office; Enter Mama Mode: Planning Your Maternity Leave Behind the Lens
Creative Moms Focus
This week on Creative Moms Focus, Samantha and Jessica dive into a conversation every entrepreneurial mom needs to hear—how to prepare for maternity leave while running your own business. At the time of recording, Jessica was preparing for her third maternity leave (spoiler alert: baby boy is here!) and shares the lessons she’s learned as a solo business owner balancing clients, systems, and family. Even though it’s her third time around, she reminds us that maternity leave never feels easy—but with the right planning, it is possible to step away from work without losing momentum....
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The Creative Reset: Finding Inspiration When Life is Overwhelming
Creative Moms Focus
Feeling burned out and struggling to find your creative spark again? You’re not alone. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha and Jessica open up about the realities of burnout as photographers — and the intentional resets that helped them reconnect with their creativity. They share personal stories, from taking a painting class at a local arts center to stepping out of their comfort zones at a retreat (including one surprising role behind the camera!). You’ll hear how they recognized the warning signs of burnout—like procrastination, lack of inspiration while editing, and...
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Summer Hustle: Juggling Self-Employment and Full-Time Parenting
Creative Moms Focus
Summer break is almost here—and if you're a working mom, you know that means it's time to get intentional. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we’re planning to balance business and family over the next few months. We’re sharing: What vacations we’ve booked (and what we’re most looking forward to) The childcare strategies that are keeping us sane How we’re setting expectations with clients and ourselves The boundaries we’re putting in place to protect our time and energy Our goal this summer? To fully enjoy time with our husbands and kiddos...
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Client Wardrobe 101: The In's and Out's of Offering Client Closets
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Want to offer an elevated, full-service experience that clients rave about? In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful ways to elevate your client experience as a photographer: offering a curated wardrobe for your clients. This full-service touch not only enhances your brand but creates a stress-free, luxurious experience for your clients—so they can focus on what matters most: capturing memories with their loved ones. We break down how to curate the perfect client closet, where to find stylish and timeless pieces, and how to choose items that flatter all body types—including...
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How To Choose Between Studio and In-Home Sessions
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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we dive into a question every photographer faces: studio or in-home shoot? Whether you're capturing newborns, families, or lifestyle portraits, the choice of location can make all the difference—for both the client experience and the final images. We break down the pros and cons of shooting in a controlled studio environment versus the intimate, personalized setting of a client’s home. From lighting logistics to client comfort, you'll get expert tips to help you educate your clients and ensure beautiful results no matter the setting. 🔍 Topics...
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The True Cost of Undervaluing Your Work
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial topics for any photographer: how to price your photography services. Whether you're just entering the portrait photography industry or looking to refine your pricing strategy, this conversation is packed with practical advice and encouragement. Pricing your work too low can actually hurt your confidence, undermine your value, and make long-term success and sustainability much harder to achieve—we’re here to help you avoid that. We share the challenges we faced when setting our own photography prices and highlight why...
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Thriving in Transition: Adapting to the Shifting Economic Landscape
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Feeling the pressure to pivot your photography business in today’s economy? You’re not alone. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a conversation every photographer needs right now: how to adjust your services to stay competitive without lowering your value or compromising your quality. We’ll walk through practical strategies to help you adapt your offerings while maintaining your creative integrity. From offering shorter sessions, digital packages, à-la-carte options, or flexible collections, we’re exploring how to create space for client needs—without...
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Hair, Makeup & the Client Experience: Elevating Your Sessions with Ease
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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a game-changing part of your client experience—professional hair and makeup services. Whether you're including it in your session fee or offering it as an optional add-on, we explore how this thoughtful touch can elevate your brand and make your clients feel pampered, confident, and camera-ready. We chat through: 💄 When and how to offer professional hair and makeup 🤝 Collaborating with HMUAs to match your brand vibe 🍼 Best practices for newborn sessions when moms need the extra TLC 🧘 How to create a relaxing,...
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Season 2 Premiere! | Life Updates + What’s Coming Next
Creative Moms Focus
Welcome back to Creative Moms Focus – your go-to podcast for balancing motherhood, creativity, and purpose! In this Season 2 premiere, co-hosts Tara and Jessica are back with fresh energy, real talk, and big dreams for what’s ahead. In this episode, we’re sharing exciting personal life updates, what we’ve been up to behind the scenes, and everything you can expect in Season 2 of the podcast—from new creative routines, guest interviews, business growth tips, and honest conversations about motherhood. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom with a side hustle, or...
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Navigating Transitions and Planning for Success in 2025
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Join us for the final episode of Creative Moms Focus Season 1, featuring a heartfelt solo conversation with Tara. Tara opens up about the personal and professional challenges she faced as her family navigated a cross-country move. She gets vulnerable about the obstacles and growth opportunities that came with starting over in both life and business. In this episode, Tara offers encouragement for creative entrepreneurs, especially those going through difficult transitions or beginning anew. She also shares practical tips for overcoming obstacles, actionable strategies for getting unstuck, and...
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Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood. In this episode, we’re talking about all about studios.
What are the benefits of having your own? What if you're not interested in having your own studio, but want access to one? Join us as we share our thoughts and experiences we've had with our own studios so you can make the best decision for your own business! From parking situations to rugs to lighting, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before opening up your own studio.
Resources:
In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!
Samantha's Changing/Posing Basket
Tara & Samantha's Studio Bench
LoopNet (How we found our studios)
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