Identity, Burnout, Community and Reviving your Passion with Whitney Carlson

The Edit's own Whitney Carlson opens up about the struggle of intertwining her personal identity with her photography career, the vital importance of community, and how rediscovering photography for herself rekindled her passion. 📸✨

If you've ever felt creatively confined by client expectations or experienced burnout, this episode sheds light on the importance of personal creativity in photography and the significance of taking on projects for your own fulfillment.

Dive into an honest conversation about managing a photography business with integrity, striking a balance between artistry and entrepreneurship, and the inspiring path Whitney has forged as a woman, a photographer and as a business owner.

You'll also get tips on self-care for photographers, recharging your love for the art, building community with intention, aligning your work with your passion, steering clear of social media pressures.

Key Moments:

😭 Whitney's personal struggles in her photography career

🥰 Rediscovery of passion for photography via personal projects

🎨Insightful discussion on the business and art of photography

💆‍♀️Valuable tips for photographer self-care and reigniting creative passion

📋Real-life learnings from managing an associate studio

Mentioned in this Episode:

Joy Marie Photography - https://joymariephoto.com

Swift Galleries - https://swiftgalleries.com

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Your Photo BFFs,

Whitney, Erin & Amanda

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