In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, hosts Samantha and Tara dive into a crucial topic for photographers—how to avoid overwhelming your clients with too many photos and instead deliver beautifully curated galleries that leave a lasting impression. Tara walks us through her refined process of culling images, including why she starts her culling at the end of a session, how she eliminates duplicates, and tips on being more ruthless in selection to showcase only the best of the best.

We discuss how quality over quantity is key to ensuring your clients feel confident about their photo choices and how this approach can even improve your shooting techniques. Tara shares her secret for keeping sessions varied and explains the importance of guiding clients toward their final artwork decisions—from albums to framed prints—well before the ordering appointment. Whether you’re struggling with overshooting or just want to streamline your workflow, this episode will help you take your photography business to the next level.

Tune in for insightful tips, personal stories, and a fresh approach to delivering a gallery that wows without overwhelming. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @CreativeMomsFocus for more content tailored to creative moms juggling entrepreneurship and family life!

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, your hosts Samantha and Jessica dive into the essential tools every photographer needs to streamline their business and improve the client experience. Whether you're juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship or looking to organize your workflow, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you elevate your business. We explore the world of CRMs (Customer Relationship Management) and how you can make these systems work for you—not just as a photographer but as a business owner balancing numerous responsibilities.

From integrating automated workflows to managing client interactions with tools like HoneyBook, 17Hats, and Dubsado, we break down everything you need to know to keep your business running smoothly behind the scenes. Plus, we answer your listener-submitted questions on branding, website hosts, and our favorite resources to help you create a brand that stands out in the crowded photography market.

If you're ready to automate more and stress less, this episode is for you!

Tune in and learn how to:
- Automate client inquiries and bookings.
- Customize your CRMs to enhance client experience.
- Optimize your website for a seamless user experience using Showit.
- And more!

Links Mentioned:

CRM Systems: HoneyBook, 17Hats, Dubsado, Sprout Studio, Studio Ninja

Website Hosting: Showit, Squarespace, Wix

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, we’re diving into a vital part of running a successful photography business—offering seamless discovery calls to potential clients. We walk you through a step-by-step process on how to set up and optimize your discovery calls. We’ll start with how to embed a calendar on a hidden page that appears after someone submits their contact form, making scheduling easy and efficient.

Next, we’ll discuss what happens after a potential client schedules a call—automating confirmations, reminders, and setting expectations for the conversation. Finally, we break down exactly what to cover during the discovery call to build trust and understand their needs, ensuring your services are a perfect fit.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your client intake process, this episode will give you the tools to offer professional, polished, and effective discovery calls. Don’t miss it!

You can view all of our contact pages:

Jessica's

Tara's

Samantha's

Embedded schedulers on our websites: Honeybook & Calendly

Embedded contact form on our websites: Jotform

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha, Jessica, and Tara share their experiences with introducing discovery calls into their businesses and how this simple strategy became a game-changer. They dive into why these calls have been so successful for them, which types of businesses benefit most, and how they enhance communication between you and your clients.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this episode is packed with actionable tips on how discovery calls might be the missing link in your business strategy. You’ll hear real-life insights on time management and client engagement. Tune in and take your creative business to the next level!

Where we host our discovery calls: Zoom

Where we schedule our discovery calls: Honeybook & Calendly

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In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha and Tara discuss how important it is to get your clients to emotionally connect to the artwork you sell so they can see it as a valuable investment that they want to make for their own family. They discuss why it’s crucial for potential buyers to see your art as more than just a digital file to admire, but as something physical they can envision in their own lives.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips on how to inspire connection and build lasting relationships with your audience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, tune in to hear how these time management hacks work in real life. Plus, learn how to apply these tips to your own routine, and follow along with our two-week challenge to see if you can improve your workflow as well.

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In this episode, Samantha and Jessica dive into the elusive art of time management. Balancing the demands of a photography business with the responsibilities of motherhood can be overwhelming, but the team is here to experiment with some practical strategies to boost productivity and maintain mental clarity.

Join us as we explore three key techniques: the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks, time blocking paired with the Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions, and incorporating mindfulness practices to enhance daily productivity. We'll share our personal experiences with these methods, discuss the challenges of sticking to a schedule, and reveal how effective these strategies are in managing our busy lives. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of our show notes for an example of our time blocking schedule!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, tune in to hear how these time management hacks work in real life. Plus, learn how to apply these tips to your own routine, and follow along with our two-week challenge to see if you can improve your workflow as well.

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Example of our time blocking (based on a day you don't have a session):

Please take this with a grain of salt. We know most of us don't work everyday from 8am-5pm with an hour lunch break, but we wanted to give you a little framework to start with. Please feel free to copy this down and make it your own and adjust it to what you have going on right now.

8am-8:25am - check emails

8:25am-8:30am - yoga/breathing break

8:30am-8:55am - finish emails for the day

8:55am-9am - yoga/breathing break

9am-9:25am - editing

9:25am-9:30am - yoga/breathing break

9:30am-9:55am - editing

9:55am-10am - yoga/breathing break

10am-10:25am - placing artwork orders

10:25am-10:30am - yoga/breathing break

10:30am-10:55am - placing artwork orders

10:55am-11am - yoga/breathing break

11am-12pm - lunch break

12pm-12:25pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:25pm-12:30pm - yoga/breathing break

12:30pm-12:55pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:55pm-1pm - yoga/breathing break

1pm-1:25pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:25pm-1:30pm - yoga/breathing break

1:30pm-1:55pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:55pm-2pm - yoga/breathing break

2pm-2:25pm - editing

2:25pm-2:30pm - yoga/breathing break

2:30pm-2:55pm - editing

2:55pm-3pm - yoga/breathing break

3pm-3:25pm - emails

3:25pm-3:30pm - yoga/breathing break

3:30pm-3:55pm - admin work

3:55pm-4pm - yoga/breathing break

4pm-4:25pm - editing

4:25pm-4:30pm - yoga/breathing break

4:30pm-4:55pm - editing

4:55pm-5pm - yoga/breathing break

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Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, Samantha and Jessica dive deep into the heart of maintaining artistic inspiration, even when life feels overwhelming. Balancing the demands of running a business and being a mom can often leave little to no room for creative exploration, but Samantha and Jessica share their personal experiences and practical strategies for staying inspired.

Join us as we discuss:
- Innovative ways to reignite your passion for photography when you're feeling stuck.
- Techniques for carving out time for creativity amidst a busy schedule.
- The importance of prioritizing art, not just as a job, but as a vital part of your identity.
- Real-life stories of overcoming creative blocks and finding beauty in everyday moments.

Whether you're a professional photographer, a creative entrepreneur, or a busy mom looking to keep your artistic spirit alive, this episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in for a refreshing conversation that celebrates the joy of art and the resilience of creative moms.

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Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Kristie Lloyd, a nurse turned photographer who has mastered the art of diversifying her income through multiple revenue streams. For over 11 years, Kristie has built an incredible and inspiring newborn and family photography business in Nashville, TN. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kristie constantly juggles numerous innovative business ideas. Kristie shares her journey from healthcare to photography and how she successfully branched out into real estate, studio rentals, and offering educational courses to other photographers. Tune in to hear her expert advice on creating financial stability and growth by leveraging diverse opportunities within the photography industry. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, Kristie's insights will inspire you to think outside the box and expand your income potential.

Kristie offers education on introducing heirloom portraits into your business and it is truly an incredible course. One of our founders, Jessica, learned all about heirloom portraits through this course with Kristie and it was truly a start-to-finish roadmap of exactly how to implement these sessions. Learn more about The Art of Heirloom Portraiture HERE.

She has created beautiful artwork mockups so it is easy for you to sell artwork to your heirloom portrait clients without having to spend a ton of money in samples up front.

Kristie also teaches photographers how to market these incredible heirloom portraits through the use of Facebook Ads in her Facebook Ads Course!

To connect with Kristie, visit their website HERE.

Kristie's Instagram: @kristielloydphotography

Kristie's Facebook

Kristie's Pinterest

Kristie's Blog

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