Art & Soul Show Podcast Interview – Photographing Families with Intention
In this Art & Soul Show Podcast Interview – Photographing Families with Intention episode, I shared what 17 years in this photography world has taught me. From photographing chaotic toddlers, to launching a system-filled business that now runs (mostly) without me chasing my tail. And I kept circling back to one big truth:
“Perfectionism is a form of fear.”
That’s how I opened my heart on The Art & Soul Show with Lisa DiGeso, and if there’s one thing I hope you take from our chat—it’s this: Start before you’re ready. Your work, your website, your workflow—it doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Your presence matters more than your polish.
Whether I’m photographing families in their messy, love-filled homes or teaching other photographers how to streamline their backend, the goal is the same: show up fully, with intention.
Here’s what we covered:
- In the Art & Soul Show Podcast Interview – Photographing Families with Intention, this is what we talked about:
- Why photographing families at home tells a deeper, more emotional story
- How I use walkthroughs to disarm kids, spark connection, and plan creatively
- The surprising freedom that comes from setting business boundaries (yes, I said no 2 weekends a month!)
- How I made the same amount of money photographing just 8 weekends a year—thanks to systems
- Why creative ruts often come from too much chaos, not too little inspiration
- The new project that has me lit up: Photo Boss Frameworks, a behind-the-scenes lifesaver for overwhelmed photographers (full website coming soon!)
- And how voice journaling (yes, seriously!) might be the next big thing for film shooters – (want to be on the list of beta-testers? Let me know!)
But one of my favorite moments? When we laughed about the toddler who bit Lisa during a newborn session. Because those are the stories we carry—and often, those unscripted moments are the very best images.
A little reminder for photographers (and moms):
You don’t need a mountaintop at golden hour. You need trust, intention, and a willingness to shoot through the meltdowns. That’s where the magic lives.
? Listen to the full episode here!
I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Lisa on the Art & Soul Show Podcast Interview – Photographing Families with Intention, and I hope you enjoy it too!
Kim Hildebrand
Photographer & Online Educator since 2007
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