My Story: the roots, experience, failures, & inspirations that shaped my photography business + paying it forward

As the person in your earbuds each week bringing you photography education and industry stories, I felt it was time to give you a little more context about my history and experience getting to this place.

I don’t have a fancy background or any official qualifications or fancy job history. My business has grown slowly and humbly - but maybe that’s exactly the kind of realness you need?

Failure after failure ultimately revealed something hidden and beautiful - a career that I love, that supports my family, and allows me to live in my purpose of creating light to the world.

Get ready for a touch of nostalgia as I share about my early inspiration and training in mall portrait studios along with -

the setbacks that left me jobless and wandering after college

the random people i met along the way who sparked the fire

how I taught myself alongside the mentors and courses I've learned from

the life circumstances that influence my style with both lifestyle and documentary approaches

how I've grown my business over the course of having 3 babies

the plateaus and breakthroughs I've experienced in my work

what accountability and feedback has done for my business and why I believe it's the true secret sauce to success

If you're interested in joining the Homestyle Accelerator small group coaching program for family photographers with a focus on in-home photography and simplified, warm businesses - get on the waitlist athttps://leahoconnell.com/homestyle

Enrollment opens Nov. 25 through 29 or until spots are filled!

// Other resources mentioned //

Emily lucarez course:https://www.creativelive.com/class/lifestyle-family-photography-emily-lucarz

Kirstin lewis class on Creativelive:https://www.creativelive.com/class/family-photography-creating-a-successful-business-kirsten-lewis

Brooke shultz:https://brookebschultz.com/love-soaked

Rachel Larsen Weaver :https://www.rachellarsenweaver.com/