From Click to Connection: Unveiling Your Visual Voice with Photographer Annie Nelson

The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers

If you’re struggling to find your voice as a photographer or other creative, it’s OK, it happens to all of us from time to time. Creativity and inspiration come from continually trying new things, so this is your permission slip to try it all.

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Annie Nelson, a Minnesota-based award-winning photographer. Annie shares about her creative process and staying inspired, tips on how to break through creative resistance, and how to balance your personal vision and your clients’ expectations.
And if you want to hear more from Annie and how to infuse your creative voice into your work, she'll be teaching at our online 2023 Family Retreat! (Grab your spot now!)

What’s in this episode:

[02:02] An introduction to Annie Nelson, what she’ll be teaching at our upcoming family retreat (spoiler, it’s emotive motherhood!), and why it speaks to her

[03:35] Annie, a former hairstylist, shares her analogy about coloring her clients’ hair and editing photos

[05:23] Annie’s process on how she comes up with new ideas for her personal projects

[07:21] Creativity is a muscle that must be worked out, but Annie shares her tips on what to do when you feel resistant to that creativity

[10:29] How Annie balances her personal vision with the needs and expectations of her photography clients

[12:34] How Annie stays inspired and motivated to push herself as a photographer

[14:10] Annie’s advice for someone who is struggling to find their creative voice

Tune in to this episode for advice on trying new things and finding your creative voice!

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/from-click-to-connection-unveiling-your-creative-voice-with-photographer-annie-nelson/

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