Empowering Women in the Western Photography Industry | Justine Johns at Open Triangle Photography

Justine's Links: Website - Instagram - Workshops and Education - Tiktok Summary Justine Henderson, owner of Open Triangle Photography, shares her journey in the Western photography industry. Growing up in a ranching family, Justine developed a love for the Western lifestyle and eventually discovered her passion for photography. She started her photography business part-time while working as a livestock production extension agent. Justine discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and finding her unique style. She also emphasizes the importance of carrying on her family's legacy in agriculture and the Western industry. Justine explains why she has chosen to stay part-time in photography, allowing her to maintain her passion and perspective. The conversation covers topics such as balancing career and family, finding renewed creativity, working with family, the joy of working with loved ones, passing on the love for photography, manifesting future collaborations, imposter syndrome in education, the value of education in Western lifestyle photography, overcoming imposter syndrome, creating a community in education, the West of East workshop and content shoot, starting Women of the West, and deciding to do a personal retreat. Justine Henderson discusses her Women of the West shoot, which aims to represent a woman's place in the industry both in the saddle and with her child. She also talks about the importance of building a community and creating connections with other women in the industry. Justine emphasizes the significance of photographing what you're passionate about and how it can lead to success. She shares her goal of balancing her personal life and business, as well as her plans for the future. Takeaways Growing up in the Western industry shaped Justine's love for the Western lifestyle and photography. Justine values carrying on her family's legacy in agriculture and the Western industry. Choosing to stay part-time in photography allows Justine to maintain her passion and perspective. Balancing a photography career with family life requires careful consideration and flexibility. Finding renewal and creativity during busy seasons is essential for photographers. Working with family can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Passing on the love for photography to future generations can create special bonds. Imposter syndrome is common in the education field, but it can be overcome with confidence and experience. The West of East workshop and content shoot offers a unique opportunity to capture Western lifestyle content. The Women of the West retreat provides a space for female photographers to connect and create. The importance of building a community and connecting with other women in the industry Photographing what you're passionate about can lead to success Balancing personal life and business is crucial for long-term sustainability Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:18 Growing Up in the Western Industry 06:28 Moving to Kansas and Starting Open Triangle Photography 11:18 Developing a Unique Style 12:43 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 17:33 Balancing Photography and Extension Agent Job 19:58 Carrying on the Family Legacy 23:02 Women in Agriculture and the Western Industry 26:23 Earning Respect and Finding Your Place 28:50 Choosing to Stay Part-Time 31:50 The Joy of Having Two Jobs 34:09 Maintaining Passion and Perspective 35:24 Balancing Career and Family 36:13 Finding Renewed Creativity 38:08 The Joy of Working with Loved Ones 39:19 Passing on the Love for Photography 41:14 Imposter Syndrome in Education 43:26 The Value of Education in Western Lifestyle Photography 46:00 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 47:16 Creating a Community in Education 48:19 The West of East Workshop and Content Shoot 49:45 Starting Women of the West 01:06:16 Photographing What You're Passionate About 01:08:05 Balancing Personal Life and Business 01:13:11 Goals for the Next Year