1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 ⚠️ Note: This legacy episode celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and the creative self-trust that comes from documenting without performance. It’s a grounding listen for parents, artists, and anyone resisting perfection pressure. ... Photographer Kelly Haymes shares how documenting real life became her antidote to perfectionism and a lasting permission slip for her kids. We talk about creative consistency, photographing the messy middle, and why staying in your lane might just be the most freeing move you make. Topics: Why Kelly walked away from posed photography in favor of real life What the “witching hour” photo project revealed about motherhood and meaning How documenting mess, tantrums, and ordinary moments can shape family memory The connection between visibility, pressure, and creative identity Letting go of the need to be “award-winning” Using Chatbooks, street photography, and small rituals to stay creatively grounded Connect with Kelly + access the archived episode resources here: 
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