by Grace Paul
Welcome to Rooted at Home! A podcast all about the beautiful chaos that is motherhood, work, and home. Join us as we share stories and encouragement that will help us balance our creative pursuits while still nurturing our families and growing in faith. I'm Grace Paul, a creative business owner and mother of 5 and I can't wait to engage in heartfelt conversations and explore the intricate dance between creativity, parenting, career, and homemaking with you.
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June 11, 2024
<p>In this episode, Marie Tilkens, a luxury family and motherhood photographer based in Washington, D.C., shares her insights on creating a personalized and nurturing client experience from initial contact to post-session follow-up.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Marie shares a wealth of information that will help the listener understand how to have an incredible client experience from start to finish. Some of the points discussed include: </p> <p><br></p> <p>1. <strong>Client Onboarding</strong>: Marie always starts with a Zoom call to save time and establish a personal connection; this builds trust and ensures clients are relaxed during the session. </p> <p><br></p> <p>2. <strong>Personalized Communication</strong>: Although Marie does not rely heavily on automation, she does use templates to communicate immediately with each client who inquires. </p> <p><br></p> <p>3.<strong> Nurturing Tools</strong>: Marie goes over her family photography guide process, her personalized welcome gift process, and all the tiny, thoughtful touches she does to serve her clients before their actual session. </p> <p><br></p> <p>4.<strong> Post-Session:</strong> Marie has a philosophy where she underpromises and over-delivers. She does shoot in a hybrid manner (both digital and film), so she tries to set expectations right off the bat for how long the product will take. Her clients are always surprised when they receive a preview collage of their session, and they also are pleasantly surprised when she has a Zoom call with them to go through their slideshow! </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>The Three Main Takeaways That Marie Wants Every Photographer To Remember Is This: </strong></p> <p>1. Nurture the relationship with your client. </p> <p>2. Personalize the photography experience.</p> <p>3. Under-promise and over-deliver.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Marie Tilkens</strong></p> <p><a href="https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marie.elizabeth.photo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Grace Paul</strong></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/education">Grace Paul Co: Education</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want a free gift from Grace Paul?</strong></p> <p>Learn the three things I do at every session to create authentic, connected photos you can feel.</p> <p>Access this free resource<a href="https://gracepaul.myflodesk.com/authenticphotos"> HERE</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening to the Rooted at Home podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please:</strong></p> <p>🎙️subscribe & follow this podcast on your favorite podcast platform</p> <p>✨Post a screenshot & some of your favorite takeaways on your IG stories, and tag me<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/"> @gracepaulphoto </a>so I can repost it!</p> <p>Remember, your story matters.</p>
June 4, 2024
<p>This week's podcast interview is part two of my conversation with Hannah Mann. Tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable insights and practical advice for photographers and creatives alike.</p> <p> </p> <p>🎧To listen to part one <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-change-and-building-confidence-insights/id1676175752?i=1000656992010" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">click here</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Highlights of our conversation:</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>1.<strong> Tangible Advice for Growing Your Photography Business:</strong></p> <p><em>✨Embrace Your Unique Talent: </em>Hannah emphasizes the importance of moving past the emulation of others and focusing on your unique gifts and talents. She advises photographers to stop emulating others at a certain point and embrace who they are, as this will attract the right clients and opportunities.</p> <p><em>✨Authenticity Over Comparison:</em> Lean into your art and preferences as confidence grows from being true to yourself. </p> <p><em>✨Empowering Students</em>: Hannah wants her students to grow into their own art, step away from emulating her work, and embrace their own giftedness. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>2. Best Tips for Finding Magical Light in Sessions:</strong></p> <p>✨ <em>Don't just default to backlight:</em> Often, backlighting is a go-to technique for its beautiful effects.</p> <p><em>✨Appreciate Front Light</em>: Front lighting can be equally stunning, especially when it is soft and filtered. Hannah encourages photographers not to overlook this option. <em>She also drops an entire lesson on how to acheive this stunning look (so please listen in)!</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>3. Understanding Light on a Deeper Level:</strong></p> <p>✨Hannah delves into the nuances of different lighting techniques and how to make the most of various lighting conditions to enhance your photography.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>4. Inspirational Resources:</strong></p> <p><em>✨Podcast Recommendation:</em> "Nothing is Wasted" – A Christian podcast offering inspirational stories and insights. Check it out at [Nothing is Wasted Podcast]<a href="https://www.nothingiswasted.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">(https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast)</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>5. Featured Photography Work:</strong></p> <p>✨Check out Hannah's stunning maternity session at the Boise River in Eagle, Idaho. <a href="https://hannahmann.com/2024/04/06/maternity-session-in-the-boise-river-in-eagle-idaho/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[View the session here]</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Hannah Mann</strong></p> <p><a href="https://hannahmann.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahcmann/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://education.hannahmann.com/">Hannah Mann: Education</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Grace Paul</strong></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/education">Grace Paul Co: Education</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want a free gift from Grace Paul?</strong></p> <p>Learn the three things I do at every session to create authentic, connected photos you can feel.</p> <p>Access this free resource<a href="https://gracepaul.myflodesk.com/authenticphotos"> HERE</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening to the Rooted at Home podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please:</strong></p> <p>🎙️subscribe & follow this podcast on your favorite podcast platform</p> <p>✨Post a screenshot & some of your favorite takeaways on your IG stories, and tag me<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/"> @gracepaulphoto </a>so I can repost it!</p> <p>Remember, your story matters.</p>
May 28, 2024
<p>I am excited to welcome Hannah Mann, a Newborn and Family Photographer and educator (who is based in Boise, Idaho), to the podcast this week! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Some highlights of our conversation:</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Transition to Full-Time Provider</strong>: Hannah shares insights on her typical work week and her journey from being a homeschool mom to a full-time photographer and educator.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Balancing Structure & Routines:</strong> The significance of maintaining a balance between structure and routines in personal and professional life.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Reality vs. Perception</strong>: Hannah emphasizes that "Our feelings don’t necessarily reflect what we are accomplishing," highlighting the importance of recognizing actual achievements over perceived productivity.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Market Considerations:</strong> Understanding the importance of considering your location and market dynamics when building a business.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Diverse Career Paths: </strong>The idea that you don’t have to commit to one career path forever, and it’s okay to evolve and explore different opportunities.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Embracing Seasonality: </strong>The value of leaning into seasonal changes and being adaptable to shifts in both personal and professional life.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Personal Growth: </strong>A reminder that we are not meant to stay the same forever, and personal growth is a continuous journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>✨<strong>Confidence in Service: </strong> Confidence comes from knowing you are serving your clients and students well. Regardless of where you are in your business journey, you can serve others effectively and confidently.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Hannah Mann</strong></p> <p><a href="https://hannahmann.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahcmann/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://education.hannahmann.com/">Hannah Mann: Education</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Grace Paul</strong></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/">Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://gracepaul.co/education">Grace Paul Co: Education</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want a free gift from Grace Paul?</strong></p> <p>Learn the three things I do at every session to create authentic, connected photos you can feel.</p> <p>Access this free resource<a href="https://gracepaul.myflodesk.com/authenticphotos"> HERE</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Thanks for listening to the Rooted at Home podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please:</strong></p> <p>🎙️subscribe & follow this podcast on your favorite podcast platform</p> <p>✨Post a screenshot & some of your favorite takeaways on your IG stories, and tag me<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracepaulphoto/"> @gracepaulphoto </a>so I can repost it!</p> <p>🩷Remember, your story matters.</p>
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