What if everything you thought you’d spend your life doing… suddenly wasn’t possible anymore?

In todays episode, I’m sitting down with Paige Fremder—a portrait photographer, TPP alumni, and former professional musician in the Army Band—whose career took a turn she never saw coming.

After a series of physical injuries and surgeries left her unable to continue performing at the level her job demanded, Paige made the incredibly hard decision to leave her career behind. She was in recovery, exhausted, a mom of two—and looking for something that could bring purpose, creativity, and stability into this new chapter of her life.

That’s when she found photography.

Her first goal? Make enough money to pay for a cleaning service once a month.
And before she even finished The Photographer’s Path, she had done exactly that—and more.

Since then, Paige has grown a business she never expected—one built not on the latest marketing trends and strategy, but on kindness, community, and consistently showing up.

In this episode, she shares how she started, what helped her keep going, and what she would say to anyone feeling like they’re too late, too behind, or too uncertain to begin.

Check out Paige's incredible work here:

https://www.instagram.com/heynextpaige/

https://www.heynextpaige.com/

Check out Brandyn's incredible work here:

https://www.instagram.com/brandynhphoto/
https://brandynhphoto.com/

Check out Claudia's Episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-photographers-podcast/id1630558500?i=1000644797183

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If you’re a photographer trying to build your dream photography business—and it’s taking longer than you thought, this episode is for you.

Let me introduce you to the lovely Sam of SA Photo and Film. Sam is a Southern California wedding photographer, a mom of two, and a Photographer’s Path alumni who built her business from the ground up. She didn’t go viral. She didn’t “make it” overnight.

What she did do? She kept going.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to grow a photography business, especially in the early years. Sam shares how she stayed committed through slow seasons, built confidence as a beginner, and how her husband now shoots video alongside her as they work with dream clients across the country.

Whether you’re just starting out, trying to book more clients, or wondering if you’re even good enough to make this your career—this conversation is a reminder that growth takes time.

You'll learn:

• What it really looks like to grow as a photographer

• How to stay motivated when the bookings feel slow

• Why your timeline doesn’t determine your talent

• What’s possible when you keep showing up, even when it’s hard

If you're a beginner wedding photographer or creative in your first few years—this is the encouragement you've been needing.

Whether you're just starting out, stuck in a season of doubt, or wondering if this path is really meant for you—this conversation will remind you: your dream is so worth the wait.

Check out Sam + Austin's incredible work here: https://saphotoandfilm.com/

PS. don't forget to follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/saphotoandfilm/

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Wanna see Molly's amazing work too? https://www.instagram.com/wildlotuscreative/ https://wildlotuscreative.com/

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Let’s be honest: we all want to be great right away.
But the truth is, every confident photographer you look up to?
They started out unsure too.

In this episode, we’re diving into the creative fears that show up—when you’re trying something new, stepping into a new skill, or finally saying yes to the dream that’s been tugging at you for way too long.

This episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll hear a real story about a mistake I major mistake I just made on a shoot (yep, one that would’ve wrecked me a few years ago) and how I chose to keep going anyway.

Because building a photography career, developing your creative voice, and growing your confidence? That comes from doing. Not waiting to be perfect.

This episode will help you:

Let go of the pressure to get it right the first time

Reframe what it means to be a “beginner”

Take your next creative step—without fear holding you back

It’s time to stop waiting.
Start the thing.
Say yes to what’s calling you.
You’ll learn more in the doing than you ever will in the planning.

See Audree's incredible work here!

https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithaud/

https://storytellingwithaud.co/

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