Images of Joy: Recent Episodes
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Every day, every tear, every moment, every laugh is precious. Throughout this podcast we will explore how family photographers use their art to capture sparks of joy in ordinary, everyday moments for their own families.
The Imperfect JOY® podcast is taking on a new focus. We will explore resilience through many different challenges that families face when they have a child diagnosed with critical illness. We’re not looking to highlight a specific diagnosis but rather the diverse experiences that allow us to step into the perspective of these families. This podcast will share how they are able to be present for joy amidst extremely difficult circumstances, while also recognizing times that the light seemed so distant that they fell into the arms of their tribes.
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As kids get older and naturally become more distant from their parents as the explore their indepedence and the way they fit into the larger world outside of the home, it often becomes challenging to document this time with them. Anja provides insight about why the teenage years should still be captured and how she captures meaningful moments for families through her photography and filmmaking.
Featuring Anja Poehlmann
https://www.anjapoehlmann.com/
https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/
www.imagesofjoy.com
Join our Affinity group or apply for a mentorship: https://imageofjoy.com
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Mandee Simas
Bewilder Photography
https://www.instagram.com/bewilderphotos
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03:28 Who is Mandee
05:30 Adjusting her approach to photography for her son who is on the spectrum
07:14 Creating lifestyle wall art
12:30 Taking photos and making memories on their land
14:40 The story behind the name bewilder photography
16:20 What is a wall scroll?
16:55 In-House finishing
17:10 Guiding clients to the products we love most
17:34 Finding ways to print your own memories
18:20 Memorial sessions for pregnancy & infant loss
24:36 Layers of stories in times of joy
25:58 Image of Joy #1 - watering plants
28:35 Using reflected light
29:38 Image of Joy #2 - grocery cart
32:24 Image of Joy #3 - spinning
33:13 Capturing grandparents too
33:49 Assembling my daughter’s newborn film two years later
36:23 Apply for a mentorship: https://imagesofjoy.com
Melissa Ortendahl
https://www.melissaortendahlphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/melissaortendahlphotography/
View Melissa's Images of Joy: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-3/
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/images.of.joy
Apply for the Family Filmmakers Certification Beta: https://imagesofjoy.com
01:00 How Lolly got started in photography
01:34 Current professional photography focus
02:07 Motherhood - the push and pull for time and attention
03:30 “ Suspend your moments”
05:01 “Photography is a love letter to our children,” preserving our stories
08:37 Memories passed down to us
10:22 Printing photos - memories we can hold
13:47 Making our stories accessible to our children
16:02 Difference between in-home and studio newborn sessions
18:25 In-home details captured
20:09 Including pets & family activities
21:07 Attire & your home during in-home newborn sessions
22:40 Finding comfort in authenticity & giving grace to meltdowns
24:56 Instructing kids without forcing them
25:39 Balancing guided posing & lighting without being obtrusive
28:01 Apply for the Family Filmmakers Certification Beta: https://imagesofjoy.com
28:43 Lolly’s image of joy #1 - (photography with her daughter) Sharing the stories within stories
32:42 Lolly’s image of joy #2 - (reading on the stairs) finding beauty in imperfection
35:33 Lolly’s image of joy #3 - bond between father & daughter
36:42 Lolly’s images of joy #4 & #5 - (dress-up & laugh ) authentic expressions
38:00 Seeing our own stories in other families’ photographs
39:13 Letting go of perfection
41:22 How to work with Lolly
Lolly Nazario
https://www.lollyslens.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lollyslensphotography/
Apply for the Family Filmmakers Certification Beta: https://imagesofjoy.com
01:00 How Lolly got started in photography
01:34 Current professional photography focus
02:07 Motherhood - the push and pull for time and attention
03:30 “ Suspend your moments”
05:01 “Photography is a love letter to our children,” preserving our stories
08:37 Memories passed down to us
10:22 Printing photos - memories we can hold
13:47 Making our stories accessible to our children
16:02 Difference between in-home and studio newborn sessions
18:25 In-home details captured
20:09 Including pets & family activities
21:07 Attire & your home during in-home newborn sessions
22:40 Finding comfort in authenticity & giving grace to meltdowns
24:56 Instructing kids without forcing them
25:39 Balancing guided posing & lighting without being obtrusive
28:01 Apply for the Family Filmmakers Certification Beta: https://imagesofjoy.com
28:43 Lolly’s image of joy #1 - (photography with her daughter) Sharing the stories within stories
32:42 Lolly’s image of joy #2 - (reading on the stairs) finding beauty in imperfection
35:33 Lolly’s image of joy #3 - bond between father & daughter
36:42 Lolly’s images of joy #4 & #5 - (dress-up & laugh ) authentic expressions
38:00 Seeing our own stories in other families’ photographs
39:13 Letting go of perfection
41:22 How to work with Lolly
Watch Carter's video love note on the companion blog post: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-8/
View Candice's image of joy on the companion blog: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-7/
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Candice Shuman
Candice Shuman Films & Photos
Ontario, Canada
https://www.instagram.com/candice.shuman
https://www.facebook.com/candiceshumanfilmsphotos/?ref=py_c
Companion Blog: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-5/
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Anja Poehlmann
Brighton & Hove, UK
https://www.anjapoehlmann.com/
https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/
See Mandee's image of joy on the companion blog post: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-4/
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Mandee Simas
Bewilder Photography
Muskoka, Canada
https://www.instagram.com/bewilderphotos/
See Melissa's image of joy on the companion blog post: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-3/
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Melissa Ortendahl Photography
Central, Massachusetts
https://www.melissaortendahlphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/melissaortendahlphotography/
Hello Storyteller
https://hellostoryteller.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hellostorytelleracademy/
Companion blog post: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-2/
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Lolly's Lens Photography
https://www.lollyslens.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lollyslensphotography/
Watch the companion film: https://imagesofjoy.com/episode-1/
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Melody Joy Paine
Central, Massachusetts
Imperfect Joy Films & Photos
www.imperfectjoy.com
https://www.instagram.com/imperfect_joy_/
https://www.facebook.com/imperfectjoy