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In this week’s photography podcast, we are talking about something that I am super passionate about: What does a long photography career even look like?

Here's a few things we're chatting about!

• How Does It Work? To Have A Long Career?
• What It's Like When Other Photographers Phase Out
• What It's Like to See New Photographers Rise Up
• Can't Stop Shooting? Don't Stop!
• Meet Everyone You Can!

Too Long, Didn't Listen?

If you want to be an incredible photographer, keep shooting and keep meeting people. Literally that's the whole episode, lol.

Oh! And don't get irritated by other photographers. Be nice to them instead!

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Welcome to Your Photographer Mom where we just want to make stuff and hang out. Love learning about photography, taking on creative projects, and listening to unedited tutorials, pep talks, and thoughts of a photography dinosaur? Hooray! You are in the right place! Each episode is hosted by Lissa Chandler, a Northwest Arkansas photographer who's been shooting professional since 2011.

Your Photographer Mom sometimes airs every Tuesday but definitely takes unexpected breaks here and there. We're running on vibes for this podcast, not strict schedules!

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

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In this week’s photography podcast, we are talking about something kinda hilarious and also something 100% meant for the introverted over thinkers of the photography world: How are you supposed to act when you’re shooting a wedding? Or worse, what if you act weird at a wedding?

Want to know some awkward things I've done at weddings? Of course you do!

• Snapped at My Husband Once During a Cake Cutting
• Told a Bride a Photo Wasn’t Possible Because I Misunderstood Her
• Called the Bride the Wrong Name. Eek!
• Last Weekend? Called the Groom the Wrong Name
• Fell into a Sewer Opening
• Got Caught in Insane Traffic and The Venue Had No Service
• Wore a White Maxi Dress with Pink Flowers
• And honestly? That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg!

Want to know this episode in one quote? Wonderful! You know I've got you!


Shooting is like anything - sometimes, you’re going to be a bit of an awkward weirdo. Other times? People just aren’t going to 100% get you. A bride’s aunt will almost definitely not have the same feelings about wedding photography that a bride does but that doesn’t mean one perspective is right or wrong, it’s that different people have different personalities and different goals. And that’s beautiful! Every photographer is going to bring their own energy into the wedding day and, honestly some of the things we do ARE weird. It’s the nature of the job. Just own it! And have fun!

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Welcome to Your Photographer Mom where we just want to make stuff and hang out. Love learning about photography, taking on creative projects, and listening to unedited tutorials, pep talks, and thoughts of a photography dinosaur? Hooray! You are in the right place! Each episode is hosted by Lissa Chandler, a Northwest Arkansas photographer who's been shooting professional since 2011.

Your Photographer Mom sometimes airs every Tuesday but definitely takes unexpected breaks here and there. We're running on vibes for this podcast, not strict schedules!

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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Hellooooo from 2026! We are jumping in after a two year break with a little pep talk + info dump. The subject? Why I Don't Approach Client Work with Features in Mind

This started as a blog post, hopped into a "Oh yeah! I can upload this as a podcast!" and the rest is history. Here's a little of what I'm chatting about today!

• Where I've Been
• Why I'm Not Interested in Magazine Features (Specifically for Client Work)
• Do Magazine Features Really Matter?
• What Matters? Real People. Real Moments. Real Personalities.

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY (MAYBE)

Welcome to Your Photographer Mom where we just want to make stuff and hang out. Love learning about photography, taking on creative projects, and listening to unedited tutorials, pep talks, and thoughts of a photography dinosaur? Hooray! You are in the right place! Each episode is hosted by Lissa Chandler, a Northwest Arkansas photographer who's been shooting professional since 2011.

Your Photographer Mom sometimes airs every Tuesday. It's a work in progress, y'know?

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 | Photographer Merch | Instagram

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