{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Reinventing Your Photography Business at Any Age with Natasha Sewell","description":"Today on the Play It Brave podcast, I\u2019m joined by the ever-inspiring Natasha Sewell\u2014a photographer, educator, and expert in creating heartfelt client experiences. Natasha started her photography business at 41, and if you\u2019ve ever thought you were \u201ctoo late\u201d to pivot or start something new, you need to hear this story. We talk about making bold moves at any age\u2014whether you\u2019re transitioning from studio to lifestyle sessions, from family photography to branding, or just feeling creatively stuck and needing a reset. Natasha shares how she built a successful newborn photography business, got bored, and decided to pivot toward something that lit her up: documenting motherhood in a way that feels honest, emotional, and artful. We also go deep on client experience\u2014the real kind. Not just prep guides and gifts (though those are great!), but the full journey: from the first click on your website to long after the gallery is delivered. Natasha breaks down how she uses automated emails, product videos, intentional communication, and smart follow-up to create a seamless experience that serves her clients\u2014and sells more albums without pressure. This episode is part pep talk, part business masterclass, and packed with takeaways for photographers who want to create more meaning (and money) in their work. In this episode, we talk about:   Starting a business at 41 and why age is actually a gift   Making intentional pivots when your creativity is on life support   Personal projects that inspire, including black &amp;amp; white film and motion blur   How lifestyle sessions unlocked new levels of joy (and growth) in Natasha\u2019s work   Why client experience is more than prep guides and presents   Building \u201cWhat\u2019s Next\u201d pages and video libraries to educate clients with ease   The real reason your clients don\u2019t order albums\u2014and how to change that   The power of automation to create consistency and free up your brain   The value of community and not doing this work alone   A reminder that your photos (and your life) don\u2019t have to be perfect to be powerful    Whether you\u2019re new to photography or 10 years in, this conversation will spark something in you. It\u2019s a love letter to bravery, creativity, and honoring where you are\u2014while still dreaming bigger. Meet Natasha: Natasha started her photography business in 2013 at 41\u2014after years of raising kids and a past life as a teacher. In 2019, she scrapped posed studio sessions for in-home newborn and family photography, chasing meaning over perfection. It pushed her creatively\u2014and she\u2019s never looked back. Three years ago, she added education into the mix. Now, she mentors photographers who are tired of guessing their way through business and want straight answers, honest feedback, and a more thoughtful way to grow. Connect with Natasha:Website InstagramPhotography Prompts for Happy KidsAI Email Prompts ","author_name":"Play It Brave Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thepathpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37521240\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37521240"}