Well… first live session lesson learned 😅 Today’s live photo critique just ended, and I’m so sorry — I realized after the session that I forgot to hit record so there will be no replay from this event. It also looks like the timing may not have worked for most people — totally okay! I used the time to edit a gallery from culling to full edits, but since we didn’t have a live discussion today, there won’t be a replay for this one. I’ll schedule another Photo Critique + Q&A soon, and I’d love to make it easier for people to join. What time usually works best for you? 👇 Vote below or comment if another time is better.

Tomorrow I’ll be hosting a live photo critique and Q&A inside the community. You can bring one-two family photos, a portrait, or a session image that you’d like feedback on. We can look at light, composition, posing, editing, cropping, storytelling, and small changes that could make the image stronger. You can also bring any photography questions you have — whether it’s about shooting, editing, working with families, prompts, client experience, gear, or workflow. In the meantime, I’ll be editing some photos live, so feel free to tag along, watch the process, ask questions, or just hang out. This is meant to be relaxed and supportive. No pressure to share if you’re not ready yet — you can absolutely come just to listen and learn. Hope to see you there! 😊

Do you deliver value with your photography? I just added a new course inside the community, all about creating real value as a family photographer — not just through the final images, but through the full client experience. In this course, we talk about how to: - prepare clients before the session - make sessions feel easier and less awkward - guide families without overposing them - notice small moments parents may miss - reassure parents when kids are being kids - deliver galleries in a more thoughtful way This course is practical and simple. It is about being more intentional with the experience you already create. Because families may book you because they like your photos, but they will remember you because of how you made them feel. You can find the course in the Classroom section. 😊 Poll: Where do you feel you create the most value for your clients right now?

Hey hey hey! 👋 I just added the first course to the Classroom: How to Build a Strong Family Photography Portfolio. It walks you through how to choose your portfolio direction, plan a few core sessions, use model calls without giving everything away, and keep your portfolio tight as you grow. After you watch, do the “Portfolio Trim Challenge” - remove 3 weaker images and replace them with 1 stronger one. Comment what you replaced. You can find it in the Classroom (linked below). https://www.skool.com/family-photography-experts-9882/classroom/a934837e?md=7b1732860e6543d2aef6984cf97b6cb4