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Eps 010: Busy Season Burnout? 6 Tips Every Portrait Photographer Needs
In this episode, I’m diving into something so many of us feel but don’t always talk about—burnout during busy season. Especially if you're juggling work, motherhood, a...
5 Steps to Build Confidence as a Photographer: Why Conviction Comes First (and How to Keep Going When It’s Hard)
n this episode of the podcast, Laura Esmond explores the concepts of confidence and conviction. She articulates that confidence doesn't precede action but develops thr...
Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and incredibly talented portrait photographer, Kate Marie. We talk about what it really looks like to slow down, set boun...
The #1 Mindset Question to Ask Yourself as a Portrait Photographer
What if the business you’ve been building isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I created a “successful” studio that looked gr...
Marketing for Portrait Photographers: Actionable Steps and Common Pitfalls
Marketing for Your Portrait Photography BusinessIn this episode, Laura Esmond, a seasoned portrait photographer and educator, discusses the significance of focusing on...
Four Tips to Master Mini Session Portrait Events
Mastering Mini Sessions: Strategies for PhotographersIn this podcast episode, Laura Esmond delves into the importance of mini sessions for photographers. She emphasize...
More Than Just Tired: The Lonely Side of Photography
Entrepreneurship can be thrilling, creative, and empowering... but also incredibly lonely. In this episode, I’m sharing a story I’ve never fully told before—the late n...
Don't Quit the Middle & Other Lessons for Portrait Photographers
In this episode, I’m sharing the things I wish I could go back and tell my younger self. The version of me who was hopeful, overwhelmed, and constantly questioning if ...
The Portrait Studio That Nearly Broke Me (But Taught Me Everything)
You know that moment when everything feels hard and you start to wonder if you’ve made a huge mistake? Maybe you’re pivoting, starting over, or stuck in the messy midd...
Success Without Purpose: The Real Reason I’m Starting This Podcast
In this very first episode of With Laura Esmond, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started this podcast and what you can expect moving forward. I share how I scale...