Photo Fuel

This is a podcast specifically for family photographers all about the swirl of vision, art, and business. Through stories, interviews, and nearly 20 years of experience in the family photography industry, host Leah O’Connell will help pack your creative toolbox, work smarter, and build confidence to fuel both your sessions and your life. We’ll tackle family photography topics from logistics and skills, to mindset, to marketing with alignment, and more. This podcast will help you fan your own flame towards doing more of what you love and loving how you do it.

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Episodes

2 days ago

I recently got a question in my private facebook group about investing in your family photography business that I thought was worth pulling apart a little -
 
"How do you know what to invest in and if you can/should? Might be a question for a CPA but haven’t gotten to that level quite yet…Especially for newbies who aren't making a profit yet, investment in business is scary and a bit guilty feeling...at least for me"
 
This episode will talk about how "spend money to make money" doesn't quite cover the elephant in the room when it comes to investing as solo-preneurs. Look for insights on: 
-what to invest in aka types of education like online vs in-person, gear and tools, etc.
-when to invest
-how to gain confidence when investing
-the real cost of not investing in your business if you're serious about it. 
 
 
Connect with Leah: 
Website: www.lofirefly.com
Newsletter / The Firefly Letters: https://www.lofirefly.com/newsletter
Private FB group for photographers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/
Email: leah@lofirefly.com
 
 

2 days ago

As a family photographer, it’s pretty common to have a standard checklist running through our heads of the “must-have shots.” It might be something - each parent with each kid, kids together, individuals, etc...Those baseline must-haves are important, but how do we go deeper? I'm proposing a part 2 to the basic session checklists as a way to take it up a notch. If you're bored with the same old shots or are looking for a way to feel more creative while you're in a session, this is for you!
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
Helen Keller's article in the Hong Kong Standard: https://shorturl.at/BQZ37
 
Connect with Leah: 
Website: www.lofirefly.com
Newsletter / The Firefly Letters: https://www.lofirefly.com/newsletter
Private FB group for photographers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/
Email: leah@lofirefly.com
 

2 days ago

What's the point? Why do you want to photograph families? What is the driving factor keeping you in this work? What keeps you coming back when it's hard and you want to quit? 
In this episode, we'll talk about
- why it's important to define your values
- how it can help you influence decision-making 
- a helpful exercise to drill down into what really matters and how you can use that knowledge to fuel more *fun* and excitement in all areas of your business
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
Origins of The 5 Whys Concept: https://www.mindtools.com/a3mi00v/5-whys
The Firefly Letters: https://www.lofirefly.com/newsletter
 
Mentoring with Leah : https://www.lofirefly.com/education
 
Connect with Leah:Website: https://www.lofirefly.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/
Private FB group for family photographers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/
 
 

4 days ago

Welcome to Photo Fuel! This podcast is specifically crafted around the unique business and creative needs of family photographers who want to grow businesses that are both inspiring and profitable. 
 
Check out some of the topics we'll be covering and the heart behind this podcast through the trailer and subscribe to be notified of new episodes when the drop! 
 
Connect with Leah: 
Website: www.lofirefly.com
Newsletter / The Firefly Letters: https://www.lofirefly.com/newsletter
Private FB group for photographers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/
Email: leah@lofirefly.com
 

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