Diaries Of A Mum-tographer - with Mel Cieslik
Episodes
What to Do When No One’s Booking (Yet): A Family Photographer’s Slow Season Strategy
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a family photographer staring at an empty inbox right now, wondering where all the inquiries went — you're not alone. This season ...
What They Don't Teach You In Photography School
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They taught you aperture and ISO, but forgot to mention taxes, pricing, and what profit actually means. If you’ve ever felt blindsided by the busine...
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: EOFY Clarity & Confidence for Motherhood Photographers
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed as the financial year wraps up? If you're juggling motherhood and your photography business—and it feels like you're running on ...
Mummy Guilt Vs Money Goals.. Can You Really Have Both?
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real — building a photography business while raising babies can feel like a constant tug-of-war. One minute you're dreaming big, the next...
The Truth About Instagram: What’s Actually Getting Clients in the Door
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you're dancing for the algorithm but still not getting bookings? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on w...
From Enquiry To Booking: 5 Ways To Seal The Deal Without Selling Your Soul!
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that giddy feeling when a new enquiry hits your inbox — and then… nothing?They vanish. Ghosted. Poof. Gone.If you're a photographer who's...
Photographers, Listen Up: The Hidden Cost of Saying Yes to Every Job
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographers, let’s get real—are you saying "yes" to every inquiry, even when your gut says "run"? In this episode, I’m pul...
Reignite Your Spark: How Your Story Shapes the Photographer You’re Meant to Be
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m coming to you fresh from our quarterly family break—and let me tell you, it was exactly what my soul needed.This chat is a bl...
Why Most Photography Businesses Fail (And How to Succeed!)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a photography business is exciting, but here’s the harsh truth—most don’t last. In this episode, I break down the biggest mistakes phot...
Unlocking Email Success: Engage, Nurture, and Sell Without the Hustle
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Newborn photography Business Blueprint Last week, we dived into how to get your Instagram audience onto your email list. That’s a critical firs...
How To Convert Your Instagram Followers To Email Subscribers
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Newborn Photography Business Blueprint Membership is Open to Enrolments. Okay, let’s talk email lists. Why are they so important? For starters,...
How To Make Consistent $10K Months As A Newborn Photographer
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that Photographers who charge premium rates typically work 25-30% fewer hours than those offering lower rates (industry analysis). He...
Balancing Photography and Motherhood: Chaos, Cuddles, and Clicks
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the Newborn Photography Business Blueprint Membership. <<FREE MARKETING WEBINAR >> This Christmas was all about connection fo...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Confidence Boosters That Work
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Newborn Photography Membership Fear is an evolutionary mechanism designed to protect us. It triggers the "fight or flight" response, keeping us a...
The Art Of Capturing Pure Emotion In Your Subjects
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My gift to you Family Posing Prompt Cards Build Trust: Tips on how to make clients feel comfortable (e.g., icebreaker conversations, sharing your own...
The Worst Thing You Can Do To Repel Photography Clients. And How to Fix It.
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the Newborn Photography Business Blueprint Let’s face it—keeping customers happy isn’t rocket science, but it does require some commo...
The Ultimate Photography Client Experience! That Keeps Customers Coming Back, and Telling Their Friends.
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Newborn Photography Business Blueprint I am immensely proud of the ultimate client experience I have created over the years. I would 100% attri...
Photographers, Pricing for Profit! The mistakes to avoid!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free Pricing Calculator – Grab Your Freebie! To help you implement everything we’ve discussed, I’ve created a free pricing calculator that’s g...
Finding clarity when it feels like your life is a mess!!!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re diving into something we’ve all experienced – those times when life feels like a total mess. You’re juggling so much as a mum, a ...
Set yourself up for an amazing year ahead!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since I’m in Australia. Spring has now officially sprung. I’m feelin' good, got my pins out, the weather is beautiful and manageable. In today’s...
Mini Sessions: Increased Revenue at Holiday Time
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Diaries of a Mum-tographer, we’re diving into holiday mini sessions and how they can be a game-changer for your photography busin...
Why People Aren't Booking!!
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to turn inquiries into bookings? In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons why potential clients are shopping around and not...
How to Boost Revenue Without Doing More Shoots
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into smart strategies to increase your photography business revenue without adding extra shoots to your calendar. I share my...
Identifying Your Ideal Client.. More Importantly is How to Find and Connect with Them
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Defining Your Ideal Client To start building a successful newborn and family photography business, it’s crucial to understand who your ideal client ...
How I Said Bye Bye to Overwhelm and Burnout for Good!
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed managing your business, being a mum, and balancing everything else? It's not uncommon at all. But it doesn't have to be that way! ...
AI Shouldn't be scary! It's changed my business!
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO EPISODE 1!!! I want to guide you through the rocky road that is running a successful photography business along side Mum-life! How we get i...