Lifestyle and Lenses: Real Talk on Photography, Business & Mom Life
Two photographer moms get real about the art of photography, running a business, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood. From gear reviews and client stories to creative inspiration and parenting wins (and fails), we’re keeping it honest, fun, and totally relatable. Whether you’re a family photographer, wedding shooter, or a creative mompreneur, grab your coffee and join us as we dive into life behind the lens—and everything in between.
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In this engaging conversation, Lauren Holub and Paige McInturff welcome Angelica Pompey. Angelica Pompy is a powerhouse business coach, marketing strategist, and multi-passionate entrepreneur behind several thriving brands including Pompy Portraits and Angelica Pompy Education. Known for helping creative, service-based women build bold visibility and bankable strategies, Angelica blends her expertise in marketing, systems, and clie...
Lifestyle and Lenses is loading with special guest Tori Stauffer. A St. Augustine-based branding photographer turned hybrid “photo + video + social strategist” for female founders. Tori helps women present their highest‑self, aligned with their business goals and brand strategy. You can find Tori at https://toristauffer.com or on Instagram @toristaufferphotography.
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1. Transforming Client Experience
- Multi-ch...
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Jac Kalaher joins Lauren and Paige as a guest to discuss her journey in marketing and business. They share insights on family life, coffee preferences, and home scents, while also delving into Jac's professional background and daily routines that contribute to personal development. In this conversation, Jac Kalaher shares her personal journey through the challenges of military life, motherhood, and postpartum ...
Brenna Heater joins Lifestyle and Lenses podcast as a guest for the episode today! Brenna is a full-service portrait photographer based in Phoenix, AZ. She also offers online courses and coaching for photographers ready to be more present with their families and earn a livable salary. You can find her at http://www.brennaheater.com or on Instagram @brennaheater.
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In this engaging conversation, Brenna Heater shar...
Special Guest Molly McCauley is the creative force behind Make Pretty, the luxury photography workshops and OVERHAUL, an intensive designed to transform photographers' portfolios and online presence through strategic brand alignment, meticulous curation, and customized website implementation. With a background rooted in both design, editorials, and fashion, Molly helps photographers build portfolios that attract dream clients—...
In this episode, we’re diving into the common mistakes we see new photographers make when starting their business. Whether you're just getting your feet wet or you've been in the game for a little while, avoiding these pitfalls can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration. From pricing missteps to neglecting your marketing efforts, we’re breaking down what you need to know to avoid them.
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Being a mom and a creative business owner is a beautiful, exhausting, and often overwhelming journey. In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we’re diving into the raw and real side of modern motherhood—especially when you’re balancing work, kids, and everything in between.
We’re talking about the myth of “doing it all,” the power of asking for help, and how building a strong support system (your village!) can make all the dif...
We’re Back! Mini Season Coming This June
By popular demand, Lifestyle and Lenses is returning sooner than expected! In this episode, we’re sharing all the exciting details about our upcoming mini season launching in June—packed with fresh conversations on photography, creativity, and life as mompreneurs. We’re also giving a behind-the-scenes update on what’s been happening in our photography businesses and what we’ve been working on...
Paige and I went to a Creative educator conference to learn how to best support our listeners! This was a little recap of our first day there and we just had to share it with you all!
In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we’re talking all about the power of location in photography. Whether you’re scouting the perfect spot for a family session, mini shoot, or golden hour magic, the right location can make or break your photos.
We’re sharing our favorite tips for location scouting, how to find hidden gems in your area, and what to look for when choosing the perfect backdrop. Plus, we talk about how to work with...
Social media: love it or hate it, it’s part of the photography hustle. In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we’re diving into the real talk about using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok as photographer moms trying to grow a business and raise tiny humans.
We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to show up online—and how to protect your peace in the process.
In this episode, we talk about:
– The pressure...
Buckle up and listen as Lauren and Paige ask each other fun questions. We’re sharing favorite date nights spots, favorite books and even our shared love of the Espresso Martini! Also, Lauren shares about her point and shoot camera that she took on her last trip. Paige tested this underwater sleeve and loved it for snorkeling!
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Running a photography business and raising kids? You’re not alone—and yes, it’s possible to do it all without losing your mind. In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we’re getting real about time management for photographers and sharing how we organize our days, book clients, and still show up for our families.
Whether you’re drowning in editing or can’t remember the last time you had a weekend off, this one’s for you.
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Let’s talk about the one thing that can make or break your photo: lighting. In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we’re getting into the glow-up—sharing our favorite lighting tips for photographers, from golden hour magic to working with tricky indoor setups (because a crazy toddler doesn’t always wait for perfect light).
Whether you’re shooting in your living room, a local park, or on the fly with kids in tow, this episode will ...
In this episode of Lifestyle and Lenses, we dive into the hot topic of AI in photography. Are tools like AI culling and editing apps helping or hurting creativity? We share our own experiences using AI to speed up workflows, improve editing, and even handle emails—while still keeping our personal touch.
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already using AI every day, this episode explores how photographer moms can balance tech and a...
In this episode, Lauren and Paige are breaking down their top parameters for boundaries when it comes to scheduling. As self proclaimed people-pleasers, they talk about battling against their people-pleasing ways when it comes to setting boundaries. Grab a pen to scratch some ideas down, this episode is packed full of practical ways to set boundaries for your time, even if you’re running a home and not a business.
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Welcome to the Lifestyle and Lenses podcast! In this first episode, get to know Lauren and Paige. Two Photographers and friends from Houston, taking on unscripted topics. Hear more about their journey as photographers and as always, their current top 3. Get ready to laugh, it’s time to talk life and life behind the lens!
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