is AI ruining the photography industry?

my experience with imposter syndrome as a creative entrepreneur

In this episode of Out of Office, Lauren Ashleigh (@laurenashleighneumann) talks about imposter syndrome and the pressure that often comes with running a creative business. From comparing yourself to other photographers online to questioning your work, pricing, or success, Lauren shares her honest experience navigating self-doubt throughout her career. This episode is a candid conversation about confidence, growth, and learning to trust yourself even when you don’t feel fully “qualified.” Submit your questions to me here: ⁠https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6⁠ [https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6] Submit your horror stories here: ⁠https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8 ⁠ [https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8] Use code: PODCAST for 10% off any education resources: ⁠https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education⁠ [https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education]  Be sure to get on my mailing list to be in the know on educational resources: ⁠https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist]  Join my photography education Facebook group & reach out for community, advice, and grow with others: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/]  Discounts: ⁠Spider Holster⁠ [https://spiderholster.com/?dt_id=2556242]— Code: L26 ⁠Ruby & Rae⁠ [https://rubyandrae.com/?sca_ref=9368523.8tWhQEBCeI2]— Code: LAUREN10 ⁠Narrative Select⁠ [https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=narrative14781]— Culling & editing profiles  ⁠Pic-Time⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.pic-time.com/referral]— Client galleries Let’s be friends: ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenashleighneumann/] ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleighneumann?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] If you loved this episode: - Leave a review - Screenshot + tag me on stories!

all things super 8 film as a wedding photographer

In this episode of Out of Office, Lauren Ashleigh (@laurenashleighneumann) shares how she incorporates Super 8 film into her wedding photography business. From why she first added it to her offerings to the equipment, workflow, and the client experience behind it all. Whether you’re a photographer curious about adding Super 8 to your services or simply love the artistry behind film, this episode offers an honest look into the process and creativity behind it. My Super 8 film lab: https://www.pro8mm.com/ Submit your questions to me here: ⁠https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6⁠ [https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6] Submit your horror stories here: ⁠https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8 ⁠ [https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8] Use code: PODCAST for 10% off any education resources: ⁠https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education⁠ [https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education]  Be sure to get on my mailing list to be in the know on educational resources: ⁠https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist]  Join my photography education Facebook group & reach out for community, advice, and grow with others: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/]  Discounts: ⁠Spider Holster⁠ [https://spiderholster.com/?dt_id=2556242]— Code: L26 ⁠Ruby & Rae⁠ [https://rubyandrae.com/?sca_ref=9368523.8tWhQEBCeI2]— Code: LAUREN10 ⁠Narrative Select⁠ [https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=narrative14781]— Culling & editing profiles  ⁠Pic-Time⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.pic-time.com/referral]— Client galleries Let’s be friends: ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenashleighneumann/] ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleighneumann?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] If you loved this episode: - Leave a review - Screenshot + tag me on stories!

is AI ruining the photography industry?

In this episode of Out of Office, Lauren Ashleigh (@laurenashleighneumann) dives into the growing controversy around AI in photography, from recent scandals to legal and ethical gray areas to the pressure creatives are feeling as the industry rapidly changes. She shares her honest thoughts on how she currently uses AI in her business, where she draws the line, and the concerns she’s starting to wrestle with as these tools become more normalized. Submit your questions to me here: ⁠https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6⁠ [https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6] Submit your horror stories here: ⁠https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8 ⁠ [https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8] Use code: PODCAST for 10% off any education resources: ⁠https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education⁠ [https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education]  Be sure to get on my mailing list to be in the know on educational resources: ⁠https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist]  Join my photography education Facebook group & reach out for community, advice, and grow with others: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/]  Discounts: Narrative Select [https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=narrative14781]— Culling & editing profiles  Pic-Time [https://laurenashleigh.pic-time.com/referral]— Client galleries Let’s be friends: ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenashleighneumann/] ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleighneumann?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] If you loved this episode: - Leave a review - Screenshot + tag me on stories!

getting ghosted as a wedding photographer

In this episode of Out of Office, Lauren Ashleigh (@laurenashleighneumann) talks about one of the most frustrating parts of running a wedding photography business, client ghosting. From inquiry conversations that suddenly go silent to couples disappearing after receiving pricing, Lauren shares her perspective on why ghosting happens, how it affects photographers behind the scenes, and the ways she’s learned to handle it without taking it personally. She also discusses communication, boundaries, follow-up strategies, and how to stay confident in your work even when bookings don’t go the way you hoped. Submit your questions to me here: ⁠https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6⁠ [https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6] Submit your horror stories here: ⁠https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8 ⁠ [https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8] Use code: PODCAST for 10% off any education resources: ⁠https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education⁠ [https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education]  Be sure to get on my mailing list to be in the know on educational resources: ⁠https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist]  Join my photography education Facebook group & reach out for community, advice, and grow with others: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/]  Discounts: ⁠Spider Holster⁠ [https://spiderholster.com/?dt_id=2556242]— Code: L26 ⁠Ruby & Rae⁠ [https://rubyandrae.com/?sca_ref=9368523.8tWhQEBCeI2]— Code: LAUREN10 ⁠Narrative Select⁠ [https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=narrative14781]— Culling & editing profiles  ⁠Pic-Time⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.pic-time.com/referral]— Client galleries Let’s be friends: ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenashleighneumann/] ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleighneumann?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] If you loved this episode: - Leave a review - Screenshot + tag me on stories!

my entire photography editing workflow from start to finish

In this episode of Out of Office, Lauren Ashleigh (@laurenashleighneumann) breaks down her entire editing workflow from the day of the photoshoot or wedding until gallery delivery. Submit your questions to me here: ⁠https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6⁠ [https://forms.gle/MDsPAizpEFLdHvVg6] Submit your horror stories here: ⁠https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8 ⁠ [https://forms.gle/AfzHq8JTUYJ4UeFG8] Use code: PODCAST for 10% off any education resources: ⁠https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education⁠ [https://laurenashleighphoto.com/education]  Be sure to get on my mailing list to be in the know on educational resources: ⁠https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist⁠ [https://laurenashleigh.myflodesk.com/jointhelist]  Join my photography education Facebook group & reach out for community, advice, and grow with others: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bohvg7BKy/]  Discounts: Narrative Select [https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=narrative14781]— Culling & editing profiles  Pic-Time [https://laurenashleigh.pic-time.com/referral]— Client galleries Let’s be friends: ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenashleighneumann/] ⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenashleighneumann?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] If you loved this episode: - Leave a review - Screenshot + tag me on stories!