Episode 32: Photographing the holidays and making personal “work” more fun

How do you find joy in photographing the holidays for your personal memories when your work is as a family photographer? How can you distinguish photographing in your regular life as fun, creative fuel vs obligation or “work?” (even if you love your work!)

I hear a lot of guilt from photographers around not making photos at home “enough.” In this episode, I want to dispel that and bring back the fun, ease the guilt, and just give a friendly reminder about the big picture.

Get ready for 5 tips for photographing and honoring your holidays with intention and joy.

// Timestamps //

00:00:22: Recognizing the blur of personal photography and photography ‘work’

00:01:01: Addressing guilt with not doing “enough”

00:03:12: Reevaluating what makes a photo “worthy”

00:04:00: Disrupting visual influences

00:05:47: Tip 1 – Distinguish personal photography from work

00:06:42: Tip 2 – Name what matters

00:08:09: Tip 3 – Play with different gear

00:12:15: Tip 4 – Try a timed approach

00:13:53: Tip 5 – Be a memory-keeper with other mediums

// Links mentioned //

episode 12 with Rachel Larson Weaver

episode 8: Resetting inspiration in your personal life

Photography and Play – Erin C. Garcia // photographs drawn from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, https://a.co/d/dBbD8tM

Jessica Todd Harper’s Here: https://a.co/d/eareauL

Sierra Madre Photography – website | instagram

Free resources to connect and learn with me: https://www.leahoconnell.com/learn

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