Welcome to The Photographer Podcast, where I dive into real-world business advice for family photographers who are also juggling motherhood. If you're building your photography dream during naptime or in between school drop-offs, this is your space. I keep it fun, real, and I dive into strategies that fit right into your life, whether you're balancing a nine-to-five, chasing toddlers, or both. Let's make the journey to a thriving photography business feel a little lighter and a lot more doable.
The PhotograpHER Podcast
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Welcome to The Photographer Podcast, where I dive into real-world business advice for family photographers who are also juggling motherhood. If you're building your photography dream during naptime or in between school drop-offs, this is your space. I keep it fun, real, and I dive into strategies that fit right into your life, whether you're balancing a nine-to-five, chasing toddlers, or both. Let's make the journey to a thriving photography business feel a little lighter and a lot more doable.
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July 14, 2026
From Nurse Practitioner to Full-Time Photographer: Rebecca Hunnicutt on Creativity, Business & Motherhood
<p>What if the career you worked so hard for… wasn't the one you were meant to keep?</p> <p>This week on <strong>The PhotograpHER Podcast</strong>, I sit down with the incredibly talented <strong>Rebecca Hunnicutt</strong> to talk about what it really looks like to build a photography business that fits your life, not the other way around.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Rebecca Hunnicutt is a lifestyle photographer</a> specializing in joy filled environmental portraits of children and families based in Portland Oregon. </p> <p dir="ltr">She also takes modern personality filled portraits of today's contemporary kids at multiple Portland area preschools. As an educator Rebecca teaches photographers how to use composition and color to transform ordinary locations into extraordinary images.</p> <p>We cover:<br /> ✨ Leaving a successful career to pursue photography full-time<br /> ✨ Finding your unique photography style (instead of copying everyone else)<br /> ✨ Creativity, composition, and developing your artistic eye<br /> ✨ Building a business while raising kids<br /> ✨ The mindset shifts every photographer needs to grow</p> <p>If you've ever questioned whether you're "good enough," struggled with comparison, or wondered if it's possible to create a profitable photography business that gives you more freedom, this episode is for you.</p> <p>👇 Tell us in the comments:<br /> <strong>What's one thing that's holding you back in your photography business right now?</strong></p> <p data-start="1850" data-end="1862"><strong data-start="1850" data-end="1862">Rebecca:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1863" data-end="1942"> <li data-section-id="1tbxtkl" data-start="1863" data-end="1898"> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.hunnicutt.education/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li data-section-id="1oqfahp" data-start="1899" data-end="1942"> <a href="https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/classes-education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rebecca's Courses</a></li> </ul> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="1766" data-end="1776"><strong data-start="1766" data-end= "1776">Jaime:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1777" data-end="1848"> <li data-section-id="4ps0gi" data-start="1777" data-end="1802"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/photomarketingcoach/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li data-section-id="1cx0riu" data-start="1803" data-end="1848"> Websit<a href= "https://jaimebugbeephotography.com/photography-mentorship" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">e + Mentorship Info</a></li> </ul>
July 6, 2026
Motherhood, Burnout & Building a Photography Business You Love with Nikki Closser
<p data-start="551" data-end="656">What happens when you realize the career you've worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want?</p> <p data-start="658" data-end="1003">In this episode of The PhotograpHER Podcast, I sit down with photographer, educator, and podcast host <a href="https://nikkiclosser.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nikki Closser</span></a> to talk about the realities of leaving a stable career, building a photography business from scratch, raising a family, overcoming burnout, and creating a business that supports the life you actually want.</p> <p data-start="1005" data-end="1242">Nikki shares her journey from school social worker to full-time photographer and educator, including the mindset shifts, pricing lessons, confidence struggles, and business decisions that helped her build a thriving photography business.</p> <p data-start="1244" data-end="1482">If you've ever questioned your pricing, battled imposter syndrome, worried about charging what you're worth, or wondered whether investing in yourself is really worth it, this conversation is for you.</p> <h3 data-section-id="licb5y" data-start="1484" data-end="1515">In This Episode We Discuss:</h3> <p data-start="1517" data-end="2474">✔️ Why Nikki left her career in social work to pursue photography<br data-start="1582" data-end= "1585" /> ✔️ The signs of burnout and knowing when it's time for a change<br data-start="1648" data-end="1651" /> ✔️ Building a photography business while working another job<br data-start="1711" data-end="1714" /> ✔️ The power of mentorship and investing in education<br data-start="1767" data-end="1770" /> ✔️ How a CreativeLive course changed the trajectory of her career<br data-start="1835" data-end="1838" /> ✔️ The incredible story of meeting Sue Bryce<br data-start="1882" data-end="1885" /> ✔️ Pricing mistakes photographers make early in business<br data-start="1941" data-end="1944" /> ✔️ How to confidently raise your prices<br data-start="1983" data-end="1986" /> ✔️ Understanding your cost of doing business<br data-start="2030" data-end="2033" /> ✔️ Why charging more can create a better client experience<br data-start="2091" data-end="2094" /> ✔️ Dealing with objections and pricing pushback<br data-start= "2141" data-end="2144" /> ✔️ Overcoming imposter syndrome as a photographer<br data-start= "2193" data-end="2196" /> ✔️ Networking strategies that helped grow her business<br data-start="2250" data-end="2253" /> ✔️ Personal branding photography and standing out in a crowded market<br data-start="2322" data-end="2325" /> ✔️ Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life outside of work<br data-start="2392" data-end="2395" /> ✔️ The importance of community, accountability, and support as a business owner</p> <p data-start="2476" data-end="2741">Whether you're a photographer looking to raise your prices, grow your confidence, or build a business that feels aligned with your life, Nikki shares practical advice and honest insights from more than a decade in the industry.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1mjv6gk" data-start="2748" data-end="2770"> Connect with Nikki</h3> <p data-start="2772" data-end="2821">🌐 Website: <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class="decorated-link" href= "https://nikkiclosser.com/freebies" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Nikki Closser Photography & Education</a></span></p> <p data-start="2823" data-end="2873">🎙️ Podcast: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portrait-system-podcast/id1496288925" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="whitespace-normal">The Portrait System Podcast</span></a></p> <p data-start="2875" data-end="2926">📸 <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/nikkiclosser/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></p> <h3 data-section-id="1mgvkj4" data-start="2933" data-end="2955"> Connect with Jaime</h3> <p data-start="2957" data-end="3006">🌐 Website: <a href= "https://jaimebugbeephotography.com/photography-mentorship" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="" data-state="closed">Jaime Bugbee Photography & Education</span></a></p> <p data-start="3008" data-end="3059">📸 Instagram: <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/photomarketingcoach/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@photomarketingcoach</a></span></p> <p data-start="3091" data-end="3227">Helping photographers build websites that attract dream clients, rank on Google, and generate inquiries without relying on social media. Leave a review! Thank you! </p>
June 29, 2026
Google Business Profiles, Reviews & AI Search: The Future of Local SEO with Claudia Tomina
<p data-start="548" data-end="560">Is SEO dead?</p> <p data-start="562" data-end="757">With AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and constant algorithm changes, many photographers and small business owners are wondering if the strategies they've spent years building still matter.</p> <p data-start="759" data-end="1028">In this episode of The PhotograpHER Podcast, I sit down with <strong><span class= "whitespace-normal">Claudia Tomina</span>, founder of Reputation Arm and a Google Business Profile expert,</strong> to discuss what is actually happening with SEO, AI search, online reviews, and local business visibility.</p> <p data-start="1030" data-end="1219">Claudia shares practical advice for photographers, service-based business owners, and entrepreneurs who want to stay visible online without getting overwhelmed by every new marketing trend.</p> <p data-start="1221" data-end="1249">In this episode, we discuss:</p> <p data-start="1251" data-end="1913">✔️ Is SEO really dead or just evolving?<br data-start="1290" data-end="1293" /> ✔️ How AI search is changing local marketing<br data-start="1337" data-end="1340" /> ✔️ Why Google reviews matter more than ever<br data-start="1383" data-end="1386" /> ✔️ How AI uses review content to recommend businesses<br data-start="1439" data-end="1442" /> ✔️ The biggest Google Business Profile mistakes business owners make<br data-start="1510" data-end="1513" /> ✔️ What to do if your Google reviews disappear<br data-start="1559" data-end="1562" /> ✔️ How to handle fake or negative reviews professionally<br data-start="1618" data-end="1621" /> ✔️ Why citations and business listings still matter<br data-start= "1672" data-end="1675" /> ✔️ The role of backlinks in modern SEO<br data-start="1713" data-end="1716" /> ✔️ How Reddit, social media mentions, and online conversations impact AI search<br data-start="1795" data-end="1798" /> ✔️ Tips for photographers who serve multiple locations<br data-start="1852" data-end="1855" /> ✔️ How to future-proof your business for AI-powered search</p> <p data-start="1915" data-end="2202">Whether you're a photographer trying to rank higher on Google or a business owner navigating the rapid changes happening with AI search, this episode will help you understand what matters, what doesn't, and where to focus your energy moving forward.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1n0suwd" data-start="2209" data-end="2233"> Connect with Claudia</h3> <p data-start="2235" data-end="2284">🌐 Website: <a href= "https://reputationarm.com"><span class="" data-state= "closed">Reputation Arm</span></a></p> <p data-start="2286" data-end="2336">💼 LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-tomina/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span class="" data-state="closed">Claudia Tomina on LinkedIn</span></a></p> <p data-start="2338" data-end="2459">📚 Subscribe to <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7316093471138738180/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Claudia's blog and newsletter</a> for updates on Google Business Profiles, reviews, local SEO, and AI search.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1mgvkj4" data-start="2466" data-end="2488"> Connect with Jaime</h3> <p data-start="2490" data-end="2539">🌐 Website: <a href= "https://jaimebugbeephotography.com/photography-mentorship" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="" data-state="closed">Jaime Bugbee Photography & Education</span></a></p> <p data-start="2541" data-end="2592">📸 Instagram: <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/photomarketingcoach/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@photomarketingcoach</a></span></p> <p data-start="2594" data-end="2803">🎙️ Listen to more episodes of The PhotograpHER Podcast and learn how to build a photography business that gets found on Google, attracts dream clients, and generates inquiries without relying on social media.</p>
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