This week, Amber and Marie are joined by Stacy Musgrave, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women align with abundance, purpose, and ease in both life and business.

In this heart-opening conversation, the trio explores what manifestation and abundance energy really mean — in practical, grounded ways that photographers and creatives can use every day. If you’ve ever felt resistance around pricing, comparison, or self-worth, this episode will help you understand how your thoughts shape your results — and how to shift from scarcity into flow and confidence.

Whether you’re new to mindset work or you’ve been curious about manifestation, this conversation is full of simple, actionable ways to reframe your thoughts and attract more of what you truly want.

• What manifestation and abundance energy actually are (without the “woo”)

• Stacy’s journey from teaching and photography to mindset coaching

• How your thoughts directly shape your energy and actions

• The signs you’re operating from scarcity vs. abundance

• The science behind manifestation — and how your brain helps create results

• Practical steps to manifest goals (no fluff, just focus and belief)

• How to rewrite limiting money stories and reframe pricing guilt

• Using affirmations to rewire your mindset

• The connection between mindset, energy, and sustainable business growth

• Why abundance begins with clarity, awareness, and daily mindset practices

• “I want ________, but…” — Write out every reason your brain gives you that you can’t have it. Then reframe each as an and statement that opens new possibility.

• “What’s my money story?” — Explore how your family, culture, or past experiences shaped your beliefs about money and worth.

• “What would it look and feel like if I already had what I desire?” — Write it in the present tense, as if it’s already yours.

📚 You Are a Badass & You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero 🌿 Learn more about Stacy’s work at stacymusgrave.com and on Instagram at @stacymusgrave

Amber: @light_livin_photography Marie: @marieelizabethphotography

If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend or fellow creative who could use a mindset reset — and don’t forget to leave a review to help others find the show.

In this week’s episode, Amber and Marie dive deep into one of their favorite topics — posing families with confidence. Whether you’re photographing toddlers with endless energy, shy little ones, or expectant mothers, today’s episode will help you find your flow and create connection-driven imagery that feels effortless and alive.

You’ll hear how both photographers approach posing — from reading children’s energy and setting expectations with parents, to layering prompts, building posing “chains,” and knowing when to step back and let magic unfold naturally.

This conversation is packed with actionable tips and mindset shifts to help you guide families confidently, capture authentic emotion, and elevate your sessions with artistry and heart.

• Understanding posing flow with families (and why linear posing doesn’t work with toddlers!)

• How to adapt your energy and approach to match each child’s personality

• The importance of setting expectations and taking pressure off parents

• Building posing “chains” that keep energy moving and connection natural

• Using direction, light, and composition to create variety within a single pose

• Communication, reassurance, and energy: what to say (and not say) during sessions

• How music can shift the tone and emotion of a session

• Favorite family, newborn, and maternity poses that inspire authentic connection

• What to do when a session isn’t going as planned

• Posing mindset: guiding through connection instead of chasing perfection

• Handling sessions with multiple young kids and high energy

• What to do when your usual tricks don’t work

• How to reset when things feel chaotic or unplanned

Amber’s Course: Playful Posing — Learn to photograph families and maternity sessions in a fun, candid, and elevated way with prompts and posing flows that create authentic connection.

Marie’s Course: The Art of Motherhood — Go behind the scenes in real newborn, maternity, and family sessions to master natural, flattering, connection-filled posing.

These courses beautifully complement each other and are the perfect next step if you loved this episode.

Follow along for more behind-the-scenes, education, and creative inspiration: ✨ Amber: @light_livin_photography ✨ Marie: @marieelizabethphotography

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography get honest about comparison, imposter syndrome, and fear-based pricing. If you’ve ever scrolled and felt smaller, second-guessed your rates, or wondered if there’s room for you—this conversation will help you step back into alignment, abundance, and creative confidence.

We’ll cover:

• How to shift from comparison to creation (and why styled shoots help)

• Curating your social feed with intention—muting, posting without scrolling, and seeking true inspiration

• The expander mindset: turning others’ success into evidence for your own

• Moving from scarcity to abundance in energy, pricing, and marketing

• Community over competition: befriending local photographers and building support

• Practical resets for imposter syndrome: proof folders, reframes, and small courageous actions

1. What does the most abundant version of me believe about her art, her worth, and her clients?

2. Where am I still playing small because of comparison or fear?

3. How would my energy, my marketing, and my pricing shift if I embodied that abundant version of myself today?

• Amber’s Education – Light Livin Transformation Course (natural light shooting + editing): https://lightlivinphotography.com/education-page

• Marie’s Education – The Luxury Client Journey: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/the-luxury-client-journey

• Aligned Marketing Method Waitlist: https://proud-bamboo-728.myflodesk.com/ruq5vletnb

• Style Guide Template: https://lightlivinphotography.com/style-guide

• HoneyBook CRM: http://share.honeybook.com/marie85246

Amber – Light Livin Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/light_livin_photography/ Website & Education: https://lightlivinphotography.com/education-page

Marie – Marie Elizabeth Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marie.elizabeth.photo/ Mentoring: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/photography-mentoring

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