Morning! Today, we've got a cross post from my Print on Demand podcast, Lissa Talks Print on Demand. Super excited to share this with you!


Here's What We're Talking About!

• Don't Overthink It
• Shoot By a Window
• Use Styling Items From Your House
• Don't Overcomplicate Images
• Using Sheets as Backdrops

Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful!

"When learning product photography, it’s best to start really simple. Use even light, simple backdrops, and don’t use filters that change product colors. Upping the exposure on a photo is fine; moving the tint feature to green might make your customers unhappy. Once you know more, you can do more. But when you start? Keep those photos simple!"


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*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!

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Episode 036: What's Mockup Photography?

In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about something I freaking love. What's that? Mockup Photography! I discovered mockup photography in 2022 and, two years later, I'm sharing all about it with y'all, too!

Here's a Few of Our Topics!

What's Mockup Photography?
Creating a Vibe in Your Mockup Photos
Repeating Props + Themes + Models
Working with Models for Mockups
Building Your Shop Will Take Time!
Should You Sell Photos as Print on Demand Items?

Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? You Know I Got You!

"In 2023, I got totally obsessed with mockup photography. I was obsessed with flatlay mockups, folded mockups, hanging mockups, and model mockups. Basically, I became obsessed with all of it and I like to laugh and say I locked myself away in 2023 and basically just saw my family + my mockup daughter and taught myself to shoot all the products. While I don’t really recommend mockup photography for casual photographers, I do recommend selling mockup photography to two types of photographers: New photographers or photographers that are totally tenacious + up for learning.

Not sure what a mockup is? They’re pretty new to me, too! And today? I’m spilling all about them. "

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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Episode 035: What's a Hiking Elopement?

Morning! Today, I'm so excited to welcome my husband back on the podcast as we talk about something really fun and also, like, a total kind of unexpected insurance: having a partner that can officiate hiking elopements. More specifically, we're talking about this: What's a hiking elopement? And why is Andrew an ordained to marry people?

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Here's a few of the topics we'll discuss!

• What's a Hiking Elopement Like?
• What Made Andrew Decide To Get Ordained?
• How Does Andrew Think This Has Helped Our Workflow?
• Is This Something We'd Recommend?

Can't wait to share our thoughts with you on this subject! Also sorry not sorry for all the laughs. I can't help myself! Lol.

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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Episode 034: What's the Point of Photography Presets When Exploring Your Photography Editing Style?

In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a fun + creative photography topic: What's the point of photography presets?

Here's a few of our topics!

• Photography Presets are a Fantastic Starting Off Point
• Presets are a Great Way to Learn + Mimic
• The Difference Between YOUR Homemade Preset + Purchased Presets
• Presets Should Feel Freeing, Not Limiting

Want to Know This Episode in One Quote? I've Got You!

"Often, when we think of photography presets, we think of the pre-bought presets that can be slapped on a photo. And, while that definitely has a time and place - and can be a huge time saver! - creating your own present and editing goals is a totally different ballgame. Remember, there is no one right way to do anything and, the more we learn, the more we can do!"

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An Exercise For The Week!

Ask Yourself: What's something you love about your current preset / editing style? What's something that makes your editing unique? Focus on that! And once you've ironed out what makes your work unique, ask yourself: What's something that bothers you about your editing? How can you work on that this next month to make it a little stronger?

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS!

Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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Episode 033: What's the Difference Between Inspiration and Copying in My Photography Business?

In this week's photography podcast, we're talking about such a unique and complex topic: What's the difference between photography inspiration and copying someone else's creative idea?

Here's what we''ll discuss!

• Inspiration is Mimicking a Feeling; Copying is Recreating Several Details
• One Detail is Fine, All Details is Wrong
• If You are Being Copied, Trust That No One Can Make What YOU Make!
• How Trends Evolve in Photography
• Exercise: What Makes Your Work Unique?
• Talk About What Makes You Unique! Enthusiasm is Key!

Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!

"When we start photography, it’s easy to see things very cut and dry, particularly when it comes to inspiration. When we are new to creating, it’s really easy to feel like you are the first one to do anything and, because of this, if you see a similar image, you might feel like someone is mimicking you. And while that can definitely be something that happens, there’s also a lot of trends and inspiration within photography.

So! If you are a new photographer worrying about the difference between copying and inspiration - whether you’re the inspiration or looking for inspiration yourself - this podcast is absolutely for you! Cannot wait to share my thoughts on a super complex topic with you!"

Want to work on this topic this week?

Start listing ways your work is unique! It might be hard to come up with the first couple of ways that your work stands out amongst other photographers but, once you get going, you'll have a long list in no time.

See you next week!

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS!

Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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Your Photographer Mom Episode 032: How Can I Work on Creative Growth Through Creative Studio Portraits?

I am so excited to chat with Rachel Penry on our photography podcast today! Rachel of Penry Studio is so creative, fantastic, and full of photography knowledge. Her work is colorful, creative, and totally fresh, too. And today? We're chatting about this:

How Can I Work on Creative Growth Through Creative Studio Portraits?

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Here's a Few Photography Topics We're Chatting About Today!

• Rachel's Photography Background
• A Little Bit About Pricing
• The Benefit of Being Told "No"
• How No Photographer Has The Same Path
• Finding Creative Growth in Studio (and out of the Studio, too!)

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From Rachel’s Website: Rachel Penry Langlois is a fine art portrait photographer based in Castle Rock, Colorado. As a former art educator with over a decade of experience, Rachel is an expert at turning creative ideas into gallery-worthy pieces. She lives to tell human stories through her work, and her portraits have found wide acclaim across the US and abroad. Rachel has created a diverse portfolio of photography projects that span from regular headshots to elaborate sets. No commission is too big or too small. Likewise as a body-positive photographer, no body is too big or too small to feel and look amazing through Rachel’s lens. Her clients leave feeling like a work of art, with their works of art printed in hand and ready for display; that’s a Rachel promise.

When she’s not behind the camera, Rachel is an avid beekeeper, gardener, and supportive mom and wife. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from Arizona State University. Her work has been featured by Sony Alpha, Sony Alpha Female, Voyage Denver Magazine, as well as earning silver and platinum awards from ICON and PPA, and has been recognized by Richard Wood and the Portrait Masters Image Award

Follow Rachel Everywhere: Website + Instagram

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS!

Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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What's a Mom Shot? | How To Incorporate Smiling Photographs Into Your Photography Shooting Style

In this week's photography podcast, we are taking about Mom Shots! Not sure what a Mom Shot is? It's this: The smiling, happy photography your mom wants to frame on her living room mantle, hallway family photo gallery, or on a bookcase in her office.

Here's What We're Going to Chat About!

• What's a Mom Shot?
• Why Should I Include Mom Shots in My Gallery?
• How Can I Seamlessly Add Mom Shots into My Shooting Workflow?
• Do I Need to Market with Mom Shots?
• Balancing Creativity with Mom Shot Type Photos
• Tips to Make Mom Shots Easier!

Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!

"I think most moms love to have a photograph of everyone smiling… I love creative photography but I still have a framed 16x20 of my three kids smiling over my desk. So if I have a mom shot framed over my desk? Most moms are going to want one, too!"

*Marked explicit in case there's swears!

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS!

Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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Your Photographer Mom Episode 030: How Can I Use Light in My Photographs To Drive Emotion?

Y'all! I love our episode with Georgia wedding photographer Courtney of Ardent and Elm Photography. Courtney's photographs are so sentimental + cozy and her use of light is amazing! And today? We are talking all about all the light! More specifically, we're discussing this fun photography question: How Can I Use Light In My Photographs To Drive Emotion?

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Here's a Few Things We'll Discuss!

• Courtney's Photography Background
• How Courtney Uses Composition + Light in Her Photos
• A Deep Dive Into Intentional Blurry Photographs
• Using Light as an Emotive Tool in Photographs

Here's a Little More About Courtney!

Courtney Wingfield is an intimate wedding and elopement photographer based on the east coast. After discovering photography as a teenager she fell in love with documenting life. In 2021, Courtney took a leap of faith and created Ardent and Elm Photo. She immediately fell in love with creating imagery that evokes emotion and captures the magic that unfolds in everyday moments. As a self proclaimed hopeless romantic, capturing love stories is her dream job! In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband and two fur babies.

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Find Courtney Here!

Links! Website | Instagram | TikTok

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Your Photographer Mom definitely airs every Tuesday. And if there's an interview on Tuesday? We're airing a photography tutorial on Wednesday, too! While we won't have two episodes every week, we'll have two episodes a lot of weeks. It's going to be a blast!

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Contact me here!

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LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS!

Photography Website | Opal and June | Education + Books | Photographer Merch | Instagram

Support the Show.