Hey photography friends! This week we're sitting down with the amazing Vanessa Joy, who's juggling life as a photographer in both Austin and the NYC area while raising a family and teaching others how to rock their photo businesses. Vanessa gets real about her journey from high school darkroom days to building a thriving multi-genre photography career. She shares some seriously game-changing insights on how she's managed to avoid burnout (even while traveling 150 days last year!), create meaningful boundaries, and build the financial freedom that lets her work and travel on her own terms.In this heart-to-heart conversation, Vanessa dishes on:How she turned a personal trip to Africa into a sponsored opportunity (so smart!)Her candid approach to balancing family life with entrepreneurshipWhy saying "no" has become her superpower for sustainabilityHer clever strategies for creating passive income through real estate and education (check out her website here!)Hit that play button to grab all of Vanessa's wisdom and don't forget to check out her Instagram for the "Joy Tools" guide she mentioned! Trust me, your work-life balance will thank you!⚖️ Extra thankful for our May podcast sponsor - The Contract Shop If a storm damaged your home, you’d have insurance to cover it. But what about protecting your business from legal storms?The Contract Shop is your one stop shop for contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, LLC set up, and trademark support. The Contract Shop has everything photographers need to build a legally sound business.Save 30% off your first purchase from The Contract Shop. 🎉 Ready to finally get fully booked with clients you love? I’ve got something special for you! I’m sharing my FREE 4-Day Fully Booked Bootcamp Video Series where I’ll walk you step-by-step through the exact strategies I’ve used to fill my calendar—without feeling pushy or overwhelmed. 📅 Day 1: Your Bookable Brand📅 Day 2: Profit-Proof Your Packages📅 Day 3: Identify Your Booking Blockers📅 Day 4: Create Your Visibility Plan Sign up and get instant access right now. *This video series was created and recorded in November 2025.

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