Let’s be honest: we all want to be great right away.
But the truth is, every confident photographer you look up to?
They started out unsure too.

In this episode, we’re diving into the creative fears that show up—when you’re trying something new, stepping into a new skill, or finally saying yes to the dream that’s been tugging at you for way too long.

This episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll hear a real story about a mistake I major mistake I just made on a shoot (yep, one that would’ve wrecked me a few years ago) and how I chose to keep going anyway.

Because building a photography career, developing your creative voice, and growing your confidence? That comes from doing. Not waiting to be perfect.

This episode will help you:

• Let go of the pressure to get it right the first time

• Reframe what it means to be a “beginner”

• Take your next creative step—without fear holding you back

It’s time to stop waiting.
Start the thing.
Say yes to what’s calling you.
You’ll learn more in the doing than you ever will in the planning.

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If you’ve found your way here, I want you to know this: you’re not alone.

If you’ve ever looked around and wondered if you’re falling behind…
If you’ve questioned whether all the effort, all the waiting, all the late nights editing or dreaming or doubting—will ever lead to something real…
I created this episode for you.

Inside, I’m sharing something really personal, something I wrote after coming back to my camera and realizing just how many seasons I’ve spent questioning my place in all of this, too.

This isn’t about pushing harder or rushing to catch up.
It’s a gentle space to reflect. A moment to breathe.
And a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like progress from the outside.

Whether you’re just starting out, coming back after a break, or sitting in the waiting, I hope this meets you exactly where you are and helps you feel a little more grounded in your path.

You’re not behind. You’re growing in your own time. And there is still space for you here.

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Alright. We said we were making a podcast comeback before, and then… we disappeared again. But this time? It’s real. It’s happening. It’s waiting for you right now.

I wanted this first episode back to feel like a reset—something light, fun, and like you’re just hanging out with friends who get your nerdy obsession with photography.

So I called in Rachel Burns—a wildly talented motherhood + brand photographer, (TPP & Flash Course Alumni), and one of my good friends.

She’s built a career that blends storytelling, emotion, and real life, the kind of work that makes you feel something. Whether she’s photographing families or brands, she captures the in-between sun soaked moments that bring images to life.

And recently? She made her dream shoot in Hawaii happen—pitching brands, making connections, and pulling it off in the most incredible way.

In this episode we talk all about how to pitch brands for travel shoots (because yes, you can get paid to shoot in dream destinations), but we also cover some very important topics, like:

• The great eyebrow catastrophe of 2025

• My own personal armpit disaster, which was both painful and humbling.

• The chaos of motherhood, the reality of balance (or lack thereof), and the questionable fashion choices we make daily.

Basically, this episode is an invitation to just laugh, dream big, and hang out with us.

And I couldn’t think of a better way to bring the podcast back than this.

I’m so happy to be back in your ears, and I can’t wait to keep showing up for you.

Don't forget to follow Rachel and view her incredible work here

instagram.com/rachelburnsphoto

https://www.rachelburnsphoto.com/

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Check out TPP Alumni (&billboard queen) Ashley's amazing work here:

https://www.instagram.com/the.ashley.jane/

https://www.theashleyjane.com/

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