Epsiode 6: Growing a Business That Works for You With Sophie Lea Partyka
Release Date: 04/08/2021
Episode 33: Journeying through change with Charlie Summers
Capturing Motherhood
On today’s episode, I chat with Charlie Summers about how she relocated her photography business and changing photography genres. This is a lovely chilled out chat and we hope it will support anyone else going through major changes within their business. Connect with Charlie: Instagram: Website: Connect with Suzi: Instagram: Website:
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Episode 32: Journeying through infertility, IVF & baby loss with Janine Fox
Capturing Motherhood
On todays podcast I am talking to Janine Fox from New Zealand. We are going into detail about her experience with IVF & miscarriage, and also her work with a charity which captures families going through infant loss. Janine shares reassuring advice for families going through similar experiences, however if infertility, miscarriage and infant loss is a triggering subject for you, please do feel that you can skip this episode. If you or someone you know is going through something similar, there are a number of organisations you can contact for support. You can head to...
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Episode 31: The Power of Showing Up Online with Holly from Nulla Content
Capturing Motherhood
Today on the podcast, I am chatting with Holly from Nulla Content. Holly works with businesses to create an online presence that breaks through the noise, helping them to stand out. We are going to chat about the power of showing up online, the different ways you can do this and our top tips for anyone who feels unsure about how to boost their online presence. Connect with Holly: Website: Instagram: Connect with Suzi: Website: Instagram: Suzi’s Photography Studio:
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Episode 30: 3 Lessons I've learnt when running a business
Capturing Motherhood
I'm back! After a little break in January to reset and re-evaluate, I am back with my first solo episode of the year. This episode covers the 3 lessons I've learnt since running my photography business: 1. Respect your time 2. Get help when you're struggling 3. Only you can control your life I cover each of these topics in detail and tell you my top strategies on how to feel more in control of both your business and your life.
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Episode 29: Journeying through IVF, a pandemic & Motherhood with Jo Greenfield
Capturing Motherhood
In this episode, I chat with Jo Greenfield about her journey though IVF, a pandemic and motherhood. We discuss the ins and outs of her fertility journey, along with how she balances running her photography business alongside motherhood. It’s a powerful conversation that many of you may be able to relate to, and we encourage you to reach out to either or us, or your friends and family if you feel ready to talk about your own fertility journey and need some support. Read Jo’s blog about her IVF journey here: Connect with Jo: Website: Instagram: Connect with Suzi: Website: Instagram: ...
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Episode 28: Working towards a work/life balance with Jessica Raphael
Capturing Motherhood
This week I am chatting with Jessica Raphael, a lifestyle photographer who specialises in weddings. We are going to chat about her journey to achieving a better work/life balance, and her top tips for taking ownership of your business schedule. Making your business work for you is a journey. You have to get it wrong before you get it right, and we hope that this episode can help to reassure you that it’s ok to feel overwhelmed, and that there are certain things you can do to help avoid this in the future. Connect with Jess: Website: Instagram: Connect with Suzi: Website: ...
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Episode 27: Building a self-taught photography business with Renaye Mclachlan
Capturing Motherhood
On this week's episode, I chat to Aukland based photographer Renaye Mclachlan. Renaye specialises in newborn and family photography, and is a wonderful example of how you don't need a degree to be a successful photographer. We chat about her journey, from photographing her friend's baby and buying her first camera, to starting to charge for photoshoots. We cover a wide range of topics including her main inspirations, her tips for social media and how to stay in your own lane without comparisionitis creeping in. If you'd like to see more of her work, you can find out more over at: ...
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Episode 26: 3 Ways to Grow Your Photography Business
Capturing Motherhood
3 Ways to Grow Your Photography Business This week I’m bringing you my first ever solo episode! I cover 3 different topics that can help you to grow your photography business: * Client experience * Keeping it personal * Staying consistent Want to know more? Dive into the episode to find out! If you’d like to continue the conversation, head over to https://www.instagram.com/suzibirdphoto on Instagram and I’d love to hear from you.
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Episode 25: Balancing Motherhood, Business & Mental Health with Kitty Clark
Capturing Motherhood
In this episode I am chatting to Kitty Clark, a fine art photographer who captures soulful motherhood images. Kitty tells us about her battle with mental health and how she has maintained her business through it. Kitty is relatively new to photographing, but things are definitely happening fast for her business. Currently, she shoots motherhood, maternity, wedding, and branding but is looking to soon niche down into a more motherhood-based photography business. With everyone’s opinions differing on whether you should niche down or not, it can be kind of daunting. But ultimately, it comes...
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Episode 24: Finding your way through the postpartum haze with Lindsay Kellar-Madsen
Capturing Motherhood
I am chatting to Lindsay Kellar-Madsen today, a Canadian author based in Denmark. Lindsay has just released her children’s book “The Lovely Haze of Baby Days,” a tribute to the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Lindsay joins me today to talk about finding your way through the postpartum haze. With 4 children under the age of 6, Lindsay has just published her first children’s book and is also a business developer at the University of Southern Denmark. Lindsay and her family have been living in Europe for roughly the last decade. Having her children away from her family and support...
info_outlineToday I’m talking with Sophie Lea, an Australian photographer based in Sydney who captures motherhood, newborn, and family photographs. Additionally, she provides education and workshops for fellow photographers. Sophie joins me today to discuss growing her business, finding her own space, and making time to focus on yourself.
In the industry for fifteen years, Sophie is also a wife and mother of three. A year ago, just after lockdown lifted in Sydney, it was time to open her own studio. It may have looked like the wrong time to outsiders, but Sophie knew that it was what she had to do. She had reached a volume and consistency with her business that necessitated her own studio - she just had to go out and find it.
With the new space, not only does she now have somewhere that she can go to keep work and home separate, it also cuts down on the time she spends driving to clients. Still, she had her doubts. As someone that had based their business on the convenience of home-based shoots, Sophie worried about changing the way her business was structured. Ultimately, it was time to take back some creative control and streamline her process.
When Sophie launched her own business, she was pregnant with her second child and knew she didn’t want to go back to studios. She started out making the Facebook page for her solo business and went from there. Within a year, she was fully established whilst still caring for her 2 young children.
Remember that when you build up, work hard, and establish yourself, taking a break isn’t going to knock you off the radar. Give yourself grace and allow yourself to take time out.
Find out more about Sophie:
Website: https://www.sophieleaphotography.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieleaphotography/?hl=en
Connect with Suzi:
Website: https://www.suzibirdeducation.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzibirdphoto/?hl=en
Suzi’s Photography Studio: https://sunlightportraitstudio.co.uk/