What if capturing family photos wasn’t about posing perfectly—but about laughing, connecting, and truly being yourselves? In this episode, I’m joined by family photographer Aisling O’Brien, whose work is all about capturing emotive photography—full of colour, life, and energy. Aisling has a beautiful gift for telling stories through her images, and what better storyline is there than the love and connection within your family? This interview felt more like a fun chat between friends—we laughe...
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What if capturing family photos wasn’t about posing perfectly—but about laughing, connecting, and truly being yourselves? In this episode, I’m joined by family photographer Aisling O’Brien, whose work is all about capturing emotive photography—full of colour, life, and energy. Aisling has a beautiful gift for telling stories through her images, and what better storyline is there than the love and connection within your family? This interview felt more like a fun chat between friends—we laughe...
What if capturing family photos wasn’t about posing perfectly—but about laughing, connecting, and truly being yourselves? In this episode, I’m joined by family photographer Aisling O’Brien, whose work is all about capturing emotive photography—full of colour, life, and energy. Aisling has a beautiful gift for telling stories through her images, and what better storyline is there than the love and connection within your family? This interview felt more like a fun chat between friends—we laughe...
Ever printed a photo only to be disappointed by the colors, sharpness, or overall look? In this episode, we’re talking all things printing with award-winning photographer and print expert Rachael Smith from Rāhera Creative! 🎉 Rachael is not only an incredible fine art photographer but also the President of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. She’s passionate about helping photographers get stunning prints—whether through a professional print house or printing at home. We di...
AI is revolutionizing photography at an insane speed—so fast that some photographers barely pick up their cameras anymore! But what does this mean for the future of photography? Will AI-generated images replace traditional photos? In this episode, we dive deep into: 📸 The mind-blowing AI tools that go way beyond Photoshop 🤯 How some commercial photographers are creating entire shoots without a camera ⚡ The advantages and disadvantages of AI in photography ❓ The big legal and ethical ...
How to Capture Stunning Pet Photos – Tips from Pro Photographer Kirsten Hough 🐶📸 Have you ever wanted to take jaw-dropping photos of pets but struggled to get them to sit still or look at the camera? Or maybe you’re dreaming of turning your passion for pet photography into a thriving business? In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten Hough, an incredible pet photographer, to dive into the world of capturing pets at their best. Kirsten shares her expert techniques for taking stunning pet portr...
Ever look back on a year and feel like you didn’t take any truly great photos, or maybe you didn't even get your camera out at all? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m diving into why goal setting is a game-changer for anyone who wants to improve their photography and how it can help you stay inspired, improve your skills, and finally capture those share-worthy images. I’ll walk you through simple, actionable ways to set photography goals that actually stick—so you don’t find yourself in t...
The Long Road to Photography Success with Sarahlee Cobb Have you ever felt like success in photography is taking way longer than you expected? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sarahlee Cobb, an award-winning photographer who proves that persistence is the key to making it in this industry. Sarahlee holds a Diploma in Contemporary Photography, has been recognized as the Auckland and Northland Photographer of the Year (2024), and runs her own portrait studio ...
Are you feeling stuck or uninspired in your photography? In this episode, we dive into how to push past the feeling of stagnation and tap into your creative potential. I’ll share practical tips to help you stop waiting for the perfect conditions and start taking action—even when things aren’t ideal. Whether it’s planning your next photoshoot or overcoming creative blocks, this episode will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and start making things happen. Let’s get into it!
In this episode, we dive into practical tips and strategies to capture beautiful, natural photos of your children without the usual stress. Whether you’re a busy mum trying to snap those perfect photos of your kids or a photography enthusiast looking to up your game, you’ll walk away with the confidence to take amazing photos of your kids while keeping it fun and stress-free.This week, I challenge you to grab your camera or phone and capture one candid moment with your kids. Don’t worry about...
Have you ever experienced flow?It's that moment where you're so immersed in what you're doing that the rest of the world melts away. What a great feeling right?! But did you know you can produce some of your best photography when you're in the flow state?But how can you tap into the flow state every time you grab your camera? In this episode you'll learn the 5 steps to get into flow easily, so you can experience more happiness in your life and take photos just like those ones you can't stop s...
In this episode, we dive deep into the pressing issue of how the digital age is slowly suffocating our creativity as photographers. While technology has opened up incredible opportunities for innovation and connection, it has also introduced a constant barrage of information, notifications, and distractions that can stifle our ability to think creatively. We explore the psychological impact of being constantly plugged in, how information overload can hinder the creative process, and why findi...
Could the key to rapid improvement in your photography be something you’ve overlooked?In this episode I dive into why we get get stuck, and feel like our photography will never be as good as the photographers we look up to, and how to change that. Because I'm telling you now, your photos can be that good!I talk about my experience, and how I overcame my mediocre photo syndrome, as well as diving into facts and figures that might surprise you.If you want to sign up for my upcoming vision makin...
Growing your confidence as a photographer is deeper than you really think it is.In this episode we dive into the secret to gaining confidence as a female photographer.
Some people say that to become a better photographer you just need to get out your camera more, take more photos.I thought the same until I challenged myself to take a photo every day. What I realised was that just taking a photo every day is not going to make you a better photographer. So I thought today I'd just have a casual chat about what I learned from the experiment, and what's really the best way to improve your photography.And if you really want to improve your photography, don't for...
In this episode of the Female Photographer Podcast, I tackle the creative rut that so many photographers face. I talk about my own experiences and practical strategies that will be sure to re-ignite your passion for photography. We've all been there, but once you know what to do, a creative rut is actually pretty easy to get out of. The hardest part is often realizing you're stuck in one!If you want to join me for our next free workshop where you'll learn simple techniques to take gallery-wo...
In this episode, I tell the story of one of my last photographic assignments with the Air Force, one that really stands out. The Afghanistan evacuations. I was sent over with the New Zealand Defence Force to photograph their support to the Afghanistan evacuations a few years ago. As an Air Force photographer, it was one of the most meaningful tasks I had ever been on. Listen to hear all about my experience.
Have you been wondering what all the hype around mirrorless cameras is about and if they're really that different to your DSLR?In this episode I talk all about how mirrorless cameras are different from DSLR cameras, my experience with my mirrorless camera, and the pros and cons.If you're totally confused about mirrorless cameras or you're deciding if it's worth upgrading your DSLR to mirrorless, this is the episode for you.
I have been diving into the world of AI over the last few months, experimenting with the AI tools available to speed up my workflow in Photoshop and Lightroom.In this podcast I share what I think of AI, the scary truth about how it generates images from scratch, and my favorite AI tools for photographers.If you want to join me for my next workshop and take your photography to the next level, jump on the waitlist by clicking the link below and you'll be the first to know when registration is o...
Newsflash... it's not enough to just know your camera inside out to nail photography.In this episode I talk about one of the key ingredients to taking mindblowing photos. Without this key ingredient, you will stay stuck and limit your growth as a photographer.If you are keen to join my next free workshop online where we'll dive deeper into what it takes to be a successful photographer, and be the first to know when we open the doors to the female photographer society, click this lin to sign u...
I went on an amazing shoot recently, shooting the army parachuting out of a C130 Hercules. But I felt the vision they wanted me to achieve was impossible.In this episode I talk about how changing my mindset produced one of my best shots ever and what you need to know when it comes to challenges that come up in your photography.
I know they say don't believe everything you see on TV, but I saw a documentary recently that gave me a bit of an "aha" moment so I wanted to share my perspective on it with you.It turns out that photography and community could help improve your health! So if you want hang out with some other cool female photographers and take some photos, click the link below to join in the next FREE event with the Female Photographer Society.https://www.femalephotographersociety.com/f/free-event-updates
What if capturing family photos wasn’t about posing perfectly—but about laughing, connecting, and truly being yourselves? In this episode, I’m joined by family photographer Aisling O’Brien, whose work is all about capturing emotive photography—full of colour, life, and energy. Aisling has a beautiful gift for telling stories through her images, and what better storyline is there than the love and connection within your family? This interview felt more like a fun chat between friends—we laughe...
