Episode #29
From Burned-Out Dental Hygienist to Full-Time Photographer
In the final episode of season 2, I'm sharing the story I haven't fully told before: how I went from working as a dental hygienist to building a full-time photography business that allows me to be more present with my family. I'm talking about postpartum depression and anxiety, leaving a career I worked incredibly hard for, investing in mentorship when it scared the crap out of me, and the months when I genuinely wondered whether my photography business would ever work. I also share how learning SEO changed everything. After optimizing my website for Google, inquiries began coming in consistently, my business exploded in one year, and I eventually expanded into photographing clients in southern California. This isn't a story about everything working perfectly. It's about moving forward before you feel ready, investing in support, working through imposter syndrome, and refusing to give up on the business and life you want. If you're trying to become a full-time photographer, grow your photography business while raising a family, or build a business that doesn't depend entirely on Instagram, this episode is for you. Links and resources Learn about The Booked PhotograpHER mentorship SEO Tips for Photographers: 5 Website Mistakes to Avoid Marketing for Photographers How to Do Keyword Research for a Family Photographer Flodesk for Photographers If this episode encouraged you, please send it to another photographer who needs to hear it. Sharing the podcast helps it reach more women who are building businesses, raising families, and wondering if they can really make this work.
