In this conversation, Anni Graham shares her journey into photography, influenced by her upbringing in India and her desire to tell stories through images. She discusses the importance of community in the photography industry, the challenges of balancing family life with a career, and how personal definitions of success can shape one's path. Anni emphasizes the need for a supportive network and the value of being vulnerable in asking for help, ultimately advocating for a more connected and community-driven approach to building a photography business. Check out her community at Immersed Education https://immersed-education.mykajabi.com/membership Find the best wedding inquiry guides, welcome guides, email templates and more from Steph. https://bit.ly/43UaNkS Are you on Second Society yet? Join the thousands of wedding filmmakers & photographers www.SecondSociety.io Sign up for a Free Account or Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off Pro Monthly Memberships! Download our Free Guide to becoming the Top 1% of lead and second shooters. https://bit.ly/top_secondsociety 00:00 The Journey to Photography 06:30 Cultural Influences on Community and Family 12:46 The Importance of Community in Photography 18:32 Building a Supportive Network 30:28 Defining Personal Success 42:49 Balancing Family Life and Career