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Cameras and CarseatsS2:E2 Marketing and Trends for 2026Have our thoughts on Marketing shifted with 2026? What about trends we're noticing and how being human is more important than ever for standing out on socials? Tune in, and tell us your thoughts!Chat with us in the DMs Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexmccraryphotography/Jamie - https://www.instagram.com/jamietobinphotoPodcast - https://instagram.com/camerasandcarseatsJamie - jamietobinphotography.com Alex - https://alexmccraryphotography.com/Cameras & Carseats - https://camerasandcarseats.com/
2026-01-131h 02Cameras and CarseatsS2:E1 Ai, Rebranding, and Where the heck we've beenKicking off our season 2, year 2 of the podcast with our changing thoughts on Ai in 2026, our rebrands, and everything we did while we were gone from the show last fall. We're ready to ramble with y'all this winter and keep chasing big goals in motherhood and business. Jamie - jamietobinphotography.comAlex - https://alexmccraryphotography.com/Podcast - https://camerasandcarseats.com/Socials:Jamie - https://instagram.com/jamietobinphotoAlex - https://www.instagram.com/alexmccraryphotography/
2026-01-061h 07Cameras and Carseats#38 Postpartum... (Part 3)Let's wrap up this little series with everything postpartum.. How did we feel, how did we pivot? What can you relate with or take insight from.. Loving this series? Send us a DM asking us anything! Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on Threads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on YouTube here, @camerasandcarseats— Alex is your traditional wedding photographer that you can find hereJamie is your destination elopement photographer that you can fin...
2025-08-2646 min
Wisdom in the Tangents Photography PodcastJamie Tobin: Bingeing Education Won't Make a Difference if You Don't Execute | ep258We have no shortage of educational content out there these days. From podcasts like this one (thank you for listening!) to YouTube, to conferences and workshops, and the TikTok educators. But it's very easy to just binge all the education and let it sit there without applying it to your business. Jamie Tobin is here to help us find the great education and actually implement it into our businesses. Jamie's a destination and adventure elopement photographer, the creator of The Box Set flatlay boxes, and she's the co-host of the Cameras and Carseats...
2025-08-1958 minCameras and Carseats#37 First trimester and more (Part 2)Let's dive into part 2 of this pregnancy + business series. The real life we experienced while raising our family and juggling our creative needs in our business. Loving the show, make an episode request! We love hearing from you in our DM'sFollow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on Threads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on YouTube here, @camerasandcarseats— Alex is your traditional wedding photographer that you can find hereJamie is your destination elo...
2025-08-1925 minCameras and Carseats#36 Pregnancy Prep for your Business (Part 1)We're going to do a 3 part series on pregnancy prep for yourself and your business. When you don't know what to expect it seems SO overwhelming deciding to grow your family. Here is what we did, and what we WISH we did smarter for our businesses looking back. Make sure to tune in next week for part 2, and come back to this episode anytime you need it.We'd love it if you'd leave us a review if you're loving the show. It really does make our day to have you in our...
2025-08-1233 minCameras and Carseats#35 What we Wish we took Seriously when we first started..Ever want to go back in time and shake your younger self like DO THIS NOW! That's what we're reflecting on today because maybe we can convince you now to put effort into these marketing, SEO, Pinterest, and networking to treat your business as the business it is instead of just running around everywhere hoping something works. Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on Threads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on YouTube here, @camerasandcarseats— Alex is your tra...
2025-08-0532 minCameras and Carseats#34 In the Trenches with you MomtogsMid busy season in the let's talk about the seasons we are in the hustle, getting ready to switch motherhood seasons again with school starting in a few weeks. We are in the trenches with you of business, kids, all of it. Here is what is on our mind while we're going through it just like you are.Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on Threads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on YouTube here, @camerasandcarseats— Ale...
2025-07-2939 minCameras and Carseats#33 From Flops to Flourish: Real Talk for MomtogsTired of flops and hustling without results?In this yap style episode, we're talking about things that didn't work and what we did to get out of the angry photographer and into the deep work that actually is getting us booked out. It’s not just I tried this and I am doing that.. we’re talking pivoting after failed minis, making SEO your best friend, and crafting an inquiry process that converts with today's clients (not 5 years ago).What you’ll learn:How to turn a marketing flop into a...
2025-07-1559 minCameras and Carseats#32 Yappersation, Our current events in chaos conversationWe are both in a hustle year, and we're recording late at night to catch up on how we're both feeling in business & motherhood. Sometimes it can feel like someone has it all together, while we're just showing that we're trying our best to achieve our goals. Late night voxer style tonight, let us know if you like these vent type episodes! Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Foll...
2025-07-0835 minCameras and Carseats#31 WWYD? No really.. what would you do?Please keep sending us your questions, these conversations are so real and relatable to have because it's what we are are talking about. What would you do in these situations? Post a comment on Spotify or let us know on instagram / threads!The Box Sets:https://jamietobinphotography.com/flat-lay-boxesFind us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tikt...
2025-06-2430 minCameras and Carseats#30 All the Gear - You know you want to know what we useWhat gear is circling around our bags, passenger seats, and desks right now. We do mostly weddings & elopements, but still our thoughts on flash since we both approach it differently! If you want to shop any of our links hit them up below or send us a direct message and we can send you the link! Sharing is caring ;)The Box Sets - The best flat lay risers for Wedding & Elopement photographers, created by Jamie. Order Belowhttps://jamietobinphotography.com/flat-lay-boxesFind...
2025-06-1723 minCameras and Carseats#29 Associate Teams, What are they, can they add income?When you're in a season of motherhood where you need to be present with your kids, but you also need to make money, what can you do? Can an associate team help?! We share our big dos and don'ts of them, and ways you can prepare to help you start an associate team. Grace T is an awesome mentor if you want the full breakdown on starting an associate team the right way! Send her a message to get started. https://www.gracetphotography.com/Find us on...
2025-06-1030 minCameras and Carseats#28 Your 2025 Summer Content CalendarLet's talk content calendar and what you can do to plan ahead this Summer. It's hard when you have kids and business but maybe we can help you figure out a plan of attack to batch where needed, and keep pushing through your busy season.Join us for FREE coaching our Momtog Mondays the whole month of June! https://camerasandcarseats.com/Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Fo...
2025-06-0334 minCameras and Carseats#27 Questions Mom Photographers are scared to askScared to ask, we answered anyway! These questions can come with fear of rejection or judgement, but we are still asking these things whether in the dark or to google. You never have to fear asking us a question because we want to see you succeed. Let's dive into these SPICY q&a topics.Momtog Mastermind is OPEN right now! Secure your spot in our exclusive 1:1 coaching program to get you where you need to be by the end of Summer. Join Momtog Mastermind here: https://camerasandcarseats.com/mastermind
2025-05-2728 minCameras and Carseats#26 Hustle & Pivot Seasons as a Mom PhotographerHustle & Pivot seasons, which one can you relate to right now? We declared ~7 months ago that 2025 was going to be a hustle season of Hustle for the both of us, but we know not every mom photographer listening today is in that same hustle season. We see you, we encourage you to pivot, and to not give up. Loving the show? We want to know!! Seriously reading your comments, DMs, and 5 ⭐️ reviews makes us tear up every time. PS: It is currently WAITLIST week for our next round of sign...
2025-05-2032 minCameras and Carseats#25 Our Spicy thoughts on PricingLately it seems a lot of the conversations on pricing are, "you need to charge X" to be taken seriously, and we just want to break down the judgement people have towards photographers and their pricing. At the end of the day, you need to price in a way that pays your bills, makes you happy, and sets your creative soul on fire. Listen in on our thoughts and would love to continue the conversation with you in the DM's!Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us...
2025-05-1333 minCameras and Carseats#24 Fighting Perfection as a MomtogWe're talking done not perfect today. Because sometimes you just need the reminder that your motherhood journey doesn't need to be perfect, nor your business journey. Sometimes we just need to get it done, get it out there, and see where the crumbs fall so we can adjust from there! Let us know your thoughts on this episode in the comments and leave us a review, we love reading your DM's! Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available!
2025-05-0624 minCameras and Carseats#23 Listen in on a LIVE coaching call [6 Months PP Photographer, Lindsey]We did a free coaching call give away on our threads account and Lindsey was the winner! This conversation was everything from where she is currently at with business and motherhood (fresh 6 months!) and what blocks she is facing in her business. We help her talk through it all and set her priority list to focus on so she can build out her roadmap for her business and keep crushing it. Lindsey's Links: IG: lc.photography.arWebsite: https://www.lc.photography/services/ Find us o...
2025-04-291h 10Cameras and Carseats#22 Getting 200 Inquiries a DAY from Tiktok [Guest Kelsey Freeman]Kelsey Freeman is a magical newborn, and maternity photographer who went super viral on TikTok. We loved watching her videos of her real life from getting her kiddo to school to having her show us all her ways! You have to listen in on this episode to hear how she went viral on TikTok and is now putting her eggs in more than one social media basket!Kelsey's Links:Website- https://www.kelseyfreemanphotography.com/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kelseyfreemanphotoIG - https://www.instagram.com/kelseyfreemanphotography/
2025-04-2256 minCameras and Carseats#21 Talking Branding and SEO with MichelleWe took a guest episode pivot to pick Michelle's brain on all things branding, SEO, and her thoughts on a full branding package vs just colors and a logo. The main advice that rings true every time though, stick to being yourself even through all the trends of the industry. Michelle's links:Website- https://michellemariestudio.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/michellemariestudio/Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available!
2025-04-1538 minCameras and Carseats#20 Postpartum Depression as a Photographer & how we dealt with itWe're breaking the silence on the dark side of motherhood, the scaries, the PPD, the places you mind wanders to that happens to SO many of us, but yet we're still scared to say, "I need help." Motherhood isn't meant to be done alone, and when you have a business also relying on you how do you handle, well all your emotions? Today's episode we're breaking down what we did when we felt our worst, and hopefully you feel seen in your journey today, too. Find us on our...
2025-04-0825 minCameras and Carseats#19 Lifestyle Family Sessions, Homeschooling, and more with guest Tiffany of Animal House PhotographyTiffany is a mom to three kiddos who is rocking her lifestyle family business, mentoring other other photographers, homeschooling, and just showing moms it's possible to love your business & your family in her own unique way. Her style to sessions is so contagious and we're ready for her to photograph our family next! Come listen in on her take on motherhood and business! Find Tiffany:IG- https://www.instagram.com/animalhousephotography/Website- https://www.animalhouse-photography.com/Freebie- https://animalhousephotography.thrivecart.com/photographers-guide-to-model-calls/Find...
2025-04-0142 minCameras and Carseats#18 Compare.. Compare.. ope you fell in a trap..The comparison trap is a sticky one, and it can be SO hard not to fall into it when it looks so appealing, but we're breaking down why it can happen and what to do when you're feeling that creepy-crawl setting in. Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Follow us on instagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on tiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us on Threads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us o...
2025-03-2521 minCameras and Carseats#17 Daily Routines as a mom & business ownerWhat does a normal routine look like for each of us? Do we have set schedules? Batch work days? Break it down so you can steal what we do to see if it helps you, too! One thing about our routines is we know they will change typically every 3 months, because just like our kids are growing up, so is your business. It's adapt and grow on repeat. Find us on our social accountsOur Website is LIVE, Join us for the Momtog Mastermind but hurry only 10...
2025-03-1829 min
Cameras and Carseats#16 Welcome to [Boundary] Therapy with Alex & JamieBoundaries -The way to separate your work life from your family life. Let's get your brain going on how you can brainstorm your own personal boundaries for your current season of life. This may be a hustle season for you or a much needed pocket of slow down, whatever you need, write it down, then execute it!Find us on our social accountsOurWebsite is LIVE, Join us for theMomtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Follow us oninstagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us ontiktok here, @camerasandcarseats
2025-03-1123 minCameras and Carseats#15 Running Your Business as a Mom, Without all the Drama [Guest Alora Rachelle]Alora is a wedding photographer turned business strategist that is ready to help you grow your photography business without all the drama!She's also a mom of two, and knows first hand the struggles when she booked 17 weddings in the same month her daughter was born. Today she dropped so many good tips and just relatable ideas to help you get to where you want to be.Make sure you tune into her podcast, The Wedding CEO, to listen to more of our conversation! Get...
2025-03-0449 min
Cameras and Carseats#14 Inner Battle of Loneliness as a Photographer and a MomLet's just say it, it can be so lonely being a mother and a photographer. A job where you are home 24/7 raising babies, and then another job where you don't have any coworkers to yap with at the water fountain.. we get it.. we're naming it, and we're starting the conversation with you in this punchy episode.Find us on our social accountsOurWebsite is LIVE, Join us for theMomtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! — Follow us oninstagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us ontiktok here, @camerasandcarseats
2025-02-2518 min
The Heart & Hustle Podcast422: Balancing Full Time Motherhood as a Full Time Wedding Photographer - with Alex McCrary and Jamie Tobin On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we have the joy of sitting down with Alex McCrary and Jamie Tobin to talk all about building systems that work for both business and family life. We ask them about approaching destination elopement photography and traditional wedding photography differently while both raising a family, and what were some of the systems that they put in place early on in their careers that they still use today. Alex and Jamie dive into the importance of having a good support system to lean on, what the true value of being a...
2025-02-251h 03
Cameras and Carseats#13 She Wants to See You Win [Guest Rachel Traxler]Rachel is a midwest powerhouse. She's a mom of two, a podcaster, a coach to photographers, and a heart ready to serve you. We were so lucky to snag her for a quick chat where she drops amazing tidbits of not comparing your journey, while also loving the season you are in with your kids and your business. Dive in to today's guest interview and make sure to check out her links here!Rachel Traxler -Website on Photography & CoachingFind Rachel on Insta! -@racheltraxlerFind Alex...
2025-02-1830 min
Cameras and Carseats#12 Onboarding Clients [Sessions & Weddings]Answering your questions on how we handle onboarding from mini sessions, regular family sessions, to weddings & elopements. A few hot takes like always and a surprise announcement at the end of the episode.. better be quick with that one though!--OurWebsite is LIVE, Join us for theMomtog Mastermind but hurry only 10 spots available! ---Follow us oninstagram here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us ontiktok here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us onThreads here, @camerasandcarseatsFollow us onYouTube here, @camerasandcarseatsAlex is your traditional wedding photographer that you c...
2025-02-1132 minCameras and Carseats#11 Talking Money as a Business Mom - Featuring Financial Therapist, Lindsey KoncharLindsey is a financial therapist, here to help you feel excited about money! (Yes, it's possible!) Money is more than just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. Merging behavioral therapy and financial coaching, Lindsey helps you live your dream life!
Lindsey's Website: https://financialselfcareblog.com/financial-therapy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapistlindsey/
Podcast Link: https://financialselfcareblog.com/financial-self-care-podcast-4/
Intentional Spending Planner on Etsy: https://financialselfcare.etsy.com
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2025-02-0436 minCameras and Carseats#10 What is Holding You Back in Your Photography Business (Hint: It's NOT Your Kids)Have you just felt stuck? Relatable! Trust us, we have been there and here is what we have found it means when we start to feel the comparison trap or that no one likes us. What is holding you back in your photography business is NOT your kids, and we can't wait to break it down for you in this episode!
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2025-01-2828 minCameras and Carseats#09 Q&A - You Asked Us Deep Questions!Today we're taking some of your DM's and messages in our Facebook group and answering them live! You don't ask surface level questions, either, and we love it. So tune in for this slightly longer full episode and if we spark more questions immediately send us a message so we can dive in on the next Q&A.
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2025-01-2146 minCameras and Carseats#08 Culling, Editing, and Turnaround Time as a MomIf you have feelings of guilt or am I doing something wrong when it comes to culling, editing, or turn around time - let's talk about it! Everyones businesses and personal lives look different so at the core of this episode we talk about why what you need is exactly right, you just need to make sure you communicate it clearly with your clients.
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2025-01-1435 minCameras and Carseats#07 Juggling Destination Elopements and Motherhood with Jamie TobinMotherhood is an adventure in itself, but having her business still be all about travel, and destination elopements / weddings, how the heck does that work between toddlers and clients? Today we go through some burning elopement questions to ask none other than our girl, Jamie Tobin.
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2025-01-0726 minCameras and Carseats#06 Traditional living from her Homestead to Weddings with Alex McCraryAlex McCrary is a mom to three girls, recently bought their cabin on an acreage, and thrives in the traditional wedding world. From tips to newer photographers on rocking a traditional church wedding, to just chatting how she lights up at certain moments in her business, get to know our girl Alex a little more in today's episode!
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2024-12-3129 minCameras and Carseats#05 Amy of Newborn Nerds gives us a look into Newborn PhotographyAmy is an amazing photographer, and newborn prop creator. She is a duo team with her sister Lindsey and together they're one of the most sought after newborn photographers + educators in the game.
We had a moment to just chat a little bit of motherhood because Amy is a mother of 4, and business with running a successful newborn photography business AND a newborn prop business.
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Newborn Nerds - Amy + Lindsey
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2024-12-2428 minCameras and Carseats#04 Honeybook vs Dubsado - Battle of the CRMs#TeamHoneybook vs #TeamDubsado in today's episode we are picking apart our current CRMs to help you understand what they do, what one may do better than the other, and why we just can NOT run our business smoothly without them.
While we touch on the spicy topic of Honeybook's price increase find out why Alex isn't mad about it and what her favorite feature of Honeybook is that no one is talking about.
Jamie tried Honeybook, but she found Dubsado and is their biggest fan girl... maybe you will...
2024-12-1733 minCameras and Carseats#03 Planning Pregnancies with Wedding SeasonWe're breaking down that question that gets asked in photography groups all the time, how do I plan my family around wedding season?
Sharing what we personally did, what we would recommend if you are going into wedding season pregnant, and some tips for handling PP + childcare during it all.
While we are firm believers of putting your family needs first, it's best to have a plan of action for your business to still take care of your clients and be as prepared as possible entering this phase.
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2024-12-1729 minCameras and Carseats#02 Marketing, What is working going into 2025?Marketing, marketing -- what are we finding that is working that we think more photographers need to be trying going into booking season and prep for 2025 wedding season.
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2024-12-1034 minCameras and Carseats#01 Business & MotherhoodThe how, when, what .. the beginning of scratching the surface of how we both do this dance of motherhood and business. We are firm believers of seasons of life, and that everything is ever evolving. Tag along in a little mom banter, and the big questions people have asked about how the heck we do this.
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2024-12-0345 minCameras and Carseats#00 - Welcome to the Pre ShowWelcome to Cameras & Carseats my fellow photographers who are also somewhere in the parenting mix.
We're Alex + Jamie, two moms, two photographers, but one of us is a traditional girlie while the other is destination elopements.
Here to help you feel seen in your season of business + family life.
2024-11-1807 minCameras and Carseats#0 The Pre ShowHey hi hello!
Welcome to the podcast, Cameras & Carseats where photographers in parenthood can feel seen. We're Alex and Jamie bringing you actionable content to chase your tiny humans while chasing your business goals.
We're a dynamic mix of an elopement photographer who only works destinations and a traditional wedding photographer who is working at all her favorite churches + venues.
Come hang out, and follow the show for all our episodes that drop on Tuesdays!
2024-11-1707 min