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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 44 MIN

Episode 4: Day in the Life of a Full Time Photographer

from The Called and Creative: Photography Education Podcast · host Courtni Miller and Mekala Stiek

In this episode of the Called & Creative podcast, hosts Mekala Stiek and Courtni Miller pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of running a photography business full time. From early morning emails to late-night editing sessions, they share what their schedules actually look like — and how they navigate the constant balance between business, creativity, and personal life.They dive into:The ongoing challenge of work-life balanceWhy clear and consistent client communication is everythingWhen (and why) outsourcing can change your businessManaging chaos during busy seasonsThe importance of community, self-care, and sustainable entrepreneurshipWith honest stories, practical insight, and encouragement for photographers in every season, this episode is a real-life look at what it takes to build and maintain a thriving photography business.If you’ve ever wondered how full-time photographers juggle it all — this one’s for you.

In this episode of the Called & Creative podcast, hosts Mekala Stiek and Courtni Miller pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of running a photography business full time. From early morning emails to late-night editing sessions, they share what their schedules actually look like — and how they navigate the constant balance between business, creativity, and personal life.They dive into:The ongoing challenge of work-life balanceWhy clear and consistent client communication is everythingWhen (and why) outsourcing can change your businessManaging chaos during busy seasonsThe importance of community, self-care, and sustainable entrepreneurshipWith honest stories, practical insight, and encouragement for photographers in every season, this episode is a real-life look at what it takes to build and maintain a thriving photography business.If you’ve ever wondered how full-time photographers juggle it all — this one’s for you.

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