Podcasts Posts - The Beginner Photography Podcast

#533 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Ashley Marston, an accomplished birth and family photographer from British Columbia, Canada. Ashley opens up about her journey from film to digital photography and the deeply personal moments that shaped her career. She shares her method of balancing documentary and lifestyle photography, offering insightful advice on maintaining creativity, engaging with clients, and conquering the unique challenges of birth photography.THE BIG IDEASFinding Your Vision: Identifying a meaningful subject that you love to photograph can reveal your potential and passion, just as it did for Ashley.Evolving with Technology: Embracing new tools like digital cameras can open up opportunities to experiment, improve, and expand your skills.Balancing Control and Authenticity: Knowing when to direct a scene and when to let moments unfold naturally leads to genuine, impactful photographs.Staying Motivated: Maintaining a positive mindset and communication with clients ensures rejuvenation