Licensed Counselor, Working Photographer: Real ADHD Tools

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The Business Focused Photographer Podcast

Jill Smith

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5 days ago

The podcast where creativity meets commerce in the world of photography. Hosted by Jill Smith, a seasoned family photographer, this show dives into the strategies and stories behind turning a passion for photography into a profitable business. Each week, Jill brings you actionable insights, from effective pricing and marketing to client relations and business innovation. Whether you're a budding photographer or looking to refine your business model, tune in to discover how to boost your creativity, increase your income, and transform your photographic passion into a thriving business.

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Licensed Counselor, Working Photographer: Real ADHD Tools

The Business Focused Photographer Podcast

38 minutes 41 seconds

2 weeks ago

Licensed Counselor, Working Photographer: Real ADHD Tools

Episode Title: Licensed Counselor, Working Photographer: Real ADHD Tools

Guest: Andrea Pittman, Andrea Michelle Photography & Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Arizona + Washington

We Discuss:

How Andrea built a dual career as a wedding/lifestyle photographer and an ADHD-specialized therapist across two states
Why photography’s variety and flexibility can be a great fit for ADHD brains
The real sticking point for many solopreneurs with ADHD: business operations, bookkeeping, and “invisible” admin work
Reframing procrastination as time perception and adrenaline seeking, not failure
Practical tools: body doubling, pairing tasks, coffee-shop focus sessions, and using motivation windows instead of rigid schedules
Scheduling rest on purpose and designing home systems that protect executive function on work days
Client fit, momentum, and “ADHD inertia” in marketing and minis
Weddings, overstimulation, and planning with neurodivergence in mind
The “Solve-It Grid” from Your Brain’s Not Broken to pair high-stress tasks with low-stim, calming activities

TLDR:

Build your business around when your brain actually works best. Motivation windows beat nine-to-five rules.
Procrastination isn’t a moral failing. For many ADHDers it’s an adrenaline strategy that still gets the job done.
Pair the hard stuff with something calming or enjoyable. Think taxes + podcast, or bookkeeping + body double.
Stimulate focus on low-dopamine tasks. Coffee shops, light background noise, or a “work buddy” can help.
Protect your executive function by systemizing home life on heavy work weeks. Meal help and laundry routines are productivity tools.
Schedule rest like a deliverable. Capacity is finite, and recovery keeps your business sustainable.
Use consultations to vibe-check client fit. When the energy is aligned, booking and follow-through get easier.
Weddings can be overstimulating. Plan workflows that honor sensory needs for you and your clients.

Resources:

Book: Your Brain’s Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
Follow Andrea: TikTok, Instagram, Threads — @andreamichellephoto
Andrea’s Podcast: Brilliant Minds? by Brilliant Minds Wellness (Spotify and YouTube)
Coming Soon from Andrea: Downloadable guides — ADHD for Wedding Photographers and a companion guide for neurodivergent wedding clients