E21 Capturing Essence: Joyful Art of Genuine Laughter with Bex Maini

In this episode, Bex shares valuable insights on mindfulness in photography, emphasizing the significance of light and attention to detail. They discuss capturing the essence of people through genuine laughter and building connections with clients. From orchard shoots to working with various professionals, Bex highlights the importance of thorough planning and understanding client needs. Excited about upcoming projects, they discuss their interest in writing a book and teaching a branding class. Overall, the episode emphasizes trusting oneself, pursuing joy, and not letting others' opinions or social media dictate one's passion. Key Lessons • The importance of capturing genuine laughter to bring out the essence and joyfulness of a person in a photo. • There is a thorough planning process before a photo shoot, including discussing the brand, shot ideas, and creating a shoot plan. • The importance of trusting oneself and pursuing what brings joy in photography, regardless of others' opinions or social media likes. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Mindful Eye and the Soul of Photography 00:05:08 - Building Personal Connections: How I Get to Know My Clients 00:07:27 - Capturing the Essence: Preparing for a Successful Photoshoot 00:11:36 - Creating Art with Mess: The Paint Project 00:14:03 - The Power of Polka Dots and Pearls 00:17:17 - Trusting Yourself and Finding Your Voice in Creative Pursuits 00:18:56 - Trusting Yourself and Embracing Variety in Photography Visit Bex’s Colorful website https://www.bexphoto.com Learn more about Branding Photography Storytelling For Brands - The Art & Business" course at Click Photo School. This interview heals in the summer of 2023, and the course changed my trajectory.  Learn about her creative photography retreats with Natalie Robinson at⁠ CameraChameleons.com.⁠ Stay tuned for Take-away episodes as we prep for Season 2, where we will delve into the 💕 Heart of a photograph and other creative topics.