Pricing is one of the biggest struggles photographers talk about but what if the problem isn’t actually the numbers?

In this episode of Mother, Baby & Us, we’re unpacking why pricing can feel so uncomfortable for photographers and why spreadsheets and pricing calculators rarely solve the real issue.

We talk about the fears and mindset blocks that sit behind pricing decisions, from worrying about losing bookings to comparing yourself with other photographers and waiting until you feel “good enough” to charge more.

If you’ve ever hesitated to say your prices out loud, apologised for your pricing or constantly changed your packages without feeling any more confident, this conversation is for you.

This episode isn’t about formulas or complicated pricing strategies, it’s about understanding the emotional side of pricing and learning to trust your value as a photographer.

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Chapters

00:00 — Intro

00:19 — Issues Before The Podcast

01:29 — In Our Live Stream Era

04:30 — Emotional Side of Pricing

08:20 — The Fear of Being Too Expensive

12:53 — Building The Confidence In Ourselves

14:36 — You’ll Never Be “Ready”

16:21 — How To Justify Your Pricing

23:10 — Is Our Pricing Is Working For Us?

27:54 — Positioning Your Photography Business

29:26 — Outro

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Your photography business has grown but have your habits kept up?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your business evolves but you’re still operating with the mindset, systems and patterns from an earlier stage.

Many photographers hit a plateau not because they aren’t talented, but because they’re still:

– making decisions from scarcity

– overworking out of habit

– avoiding delegation

– operating reactively instead of strategically

Growth requires different behaviour. What got you here won’t necessarily take you further.

If your photography business feels stuck, overwhelming or harder than it should be, this conversation is for you.

We’ll explore how to recognise outdated habits, shift into a new level of leadership and build a business that matches the stage you’re actually in.

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Chapters

00:00 — Intro

00:15 — Bad Habits In Photography

01:16 — Our Most Recent Habit Change

03:49 — Signs Your Business Has Evolved (But You Haven't)

11:35 — The Excuse We Always Make

13:29 — Common Habits Photographers Have

17:53 — The September We Don't Talk About

19:12 — How To Audit Your Habits

24:38 — Automation Isn't Lazy

28:38 — Sustainability Is A Skill

32:23 — Light Blue Software Saved Our Business / Outro

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Abigail Lewis Photography are an international award winning, Maternity and Newborn Specialist photography team. Focusing their time and experience in creating breathtaking artwork that will be treasured by your growing family for generations to come. Abigail is the force behind the camera, immortalising your memories and Kristie is Creative Director, ensuring your experience and needs are met. Together they work as one to make sure your journey into parenthood and beyond is empowering and unforgettable.

In photography, it’s rarely the big, dramatic decisions that shape your career. It’s the small ones, the quiet choices you make without realising their impact at the time.

In this episode of Mother, Baby & Us, we’re reflecting on the decisions we didn’t fully understand until we looked back. The boundaries we set (or didn’t), the opportunities we said yes to, the systems we delayed, and the moments that quietly changed the direction of our businesses.

We talk about why hindsight brings clarity, how reflection can be a powerful tool for growth, and how photographers at any stage can start making more intentional decisions, without pressure or panic.

This episode is for photographers who feel like they’re “somewhere in the middle”, who know they’ve grown, but want to move forward with more confidence and clarity.

Sometimes progress isn’t about doing more.

It’s about noticing what’s already shaping you.

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Chapters

00:00 — Intro

00:29 — The Podcast Is Changing

02:29 — Reflection Is As Important As Planning

05:00 — Why We Avoid Looking Back

05:53 — What Reflection Actually Gives You

11:37 — Reflection Without Judgement

13:18 — Taking The Emotion Out Of Reflection

19:20 — Peaks And Pits

25:17 — Recap

26:30 — Emoji Refection Outro

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Abigail Lewis Photography are an international award winning, Maternity and Newborn Specialist photography team. Focusing their time and experience in creating breathtaking artwork that will be treasured by your growing family for generations to come. Abigail is the force behind the camera, immortalising your memories and Kristie is Creative Director, ensuring your experience and needs are met. Together they work as one to make sure your journey into parenthood and beyond is empowering and unforgettable.