Description

Family photographers strive to capture a fleeting moment in time, a family as they are today before the kids grow out of this stage of life. One of the most magical ways to do that is to document a family through a documentary-style family film. While family films might seem intimidating to us photographers, they are a truly unique offering that your clients will cherish for years. And with practice, you can confidently offer family films in addition to your current photography packages.

In this episode, I’m chatting about branching out into family films with documentary-style photographer and filmmaker Anja Poehlmann. Anja is sharing how she discovered photography and filmmaking. We’re talking about what it means to be a documentary-style family filmmaker and how it can help you capture genuine moments for your clients. Plus, Anja is sharing her best advice for creating a business that’s both profitable and sustainable.

What’s in this episode:

• How documentary-style family photography varies from traditional family photography [2:46]
• How Anja found her passion for photography and filmmaking and then turned her passion into a business [5:07]
• How to learn to make and start offering family films to your clients [7:40]
• How to use your equipment during a family film session [10:34]
• Where to find music you can legally use in your family films [11:39]
• Anja’s idea of a “dream session” and her most memorable session [15:19]
• Why business skills are just as important (if not moreso) as artistic talent [19:03]
• How to create a business that’s both profitable and sustainable [22:51]

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/family-filmmaking-documentary-style-family-films-with-anja-poehlmann/

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