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.

Photography shows and conventions can be game changing but only if you know how to use them well.

In this on the road episode of Mother, Baby & Us, we’re recording live from SWPP and joined by three voices from across the photography industry:

Ian from Light Blue Software

Fabrizia Costa — photographer, author and speaker

Llŷr from the Wales & West Photography Show

Together, we talk about why photography shows still play such an important role in the industry, especially in a world that’s increasingly online. We discuss the real value of attending shows, from education and inspiration to community and connection, and what photographers can do to get more out of attending than just collecting flyers and freebies.

If you’ve ever wondered whether photography shows are still worth your time, how to approach them without feeling overwhelmed, or how to turn a few days at a convention into long term growth for your business, this episode is for you.

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Fabrizia Costa, Stop F*cking About Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stop-cking-About-ultimate-projects-ebook/dp/B0FCZT1HRM

Wales and West Photography Show - https://www.waleswestphoto.com

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro

00:54 – Ian Light Blue Software

10:21 – Fabrizia Costa

22:15 – Llŷr Wales and West Photography Show

26:03 – Final Thoughts

www.abigaillewisphotography.co.uk

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.

Most photography advice is aimed at beginners or those who’ve already “made it”, but what about everyone in between?

In this episode, we’re talking about the awkward middle of a photography business, the stage where you’re no longer new, you’ve made real progress, but you’re not yet where you want to be. Motivation starts to dip, responsibility increases, and it can feel like you’re working harder without the clarity or confidence you expected to have by now.

We unpack why this phase feels so uncomfortable, how comparison and pressure creep in and why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth rather than failure. If you’ve lost some of the beginner excitement, feel caught between levels or are quietly questioning your next move, this episode is for you.

This conversation is about perspective and understanding that the middle isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a phase to move through.

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Chapters

00:00 – The Awkward Middle Most Photographers Hit

02:45 – When Growth Slows and Excitement Fades

05:55 – Why Success Stops Feeling Like Success

08:35 – The Reality of Stability, Money & Self Employment

11:30 – Imposter Syndrome, Risk & Playing It Safe

14:05 – Feeling Overlooked (Even When You’re Showing Up)

16:50 – Why Most Photographers Quit in the Middle

18:55 – The Middle Is a Building Phase

21:40 – Perspective, Support & Long Term Confidence

25:45 – Final Thoughts: The Middle Isn’t a Dead End

www.abigaillewisphotography.co.uk

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.