The Kindy Photographer Podcast
For now, All Podcast episodes are available to listen to in the Preschool Photography Academy Community membership subscribers only ➡️ New Episodes drop Weekly.
To sample the Kindy Photographer Podcast - Episode 3 is Available to LISTEN Now (see below). If you love it - join our Community Member space and catch up on other episodes plus upcoming weekly episodes.
In EPISODE 4, - Available to LISTEN NOW. ➡️
Hiring Staff - the questions and the answers ?
This preschool photography industry is awesome… but it’s not easy to staff. The work is term-based, morning-heavy, physically demanding, and very people-focused. It’s not just about finding someone who can take a photo — it’s about finding the right energy, reliability, attention to detail, and professionalism on-site with children.
I share:
• Why casual employment works best (for now)
• The non-negotiables I look for when hiring
• Red flags I’ve learned to watch for
• Why clear expectations prevent future issues
• How systems and onboarding protect your business
And why confidence and faith that it will all be okay when team members move on. The right people do come along.
If you’re in the stage of growing, hiring, or even just thinking about bringing someone on one day, this one’s for you 💛
In EPISODE 3, - Available to LISTEN NOW. ➡️
From Enquiry to Booking: Are You Making It Easy?
In this episode, I discuss details that can quietly make or break bookings: how you communicate when an enquiry lands in your inbox. I share why directors should already feel informed before they ever hit “send” — and why your job is to make saying yes as easy as possible.
I also unpack a recent real-life experience that completely flipped the perspective from photographer to client, and it was… eye-opening. It highlighted just how often opportunities are lost through vague replies, missing information, or making the client do all the hard work.
This episode is a gentle (but honest) nudge to look at your website, your enquiry replies, and your systems through fresh eyes — and ask yourself whether you’re truly one step ahead of your clients, or accidentally putting friction in their way..
If you’ve ever wondered why some enquiries stall, ghost, or never convert, this one will spark a few “ah-ha” moments — and probably a to-do list.
The Kindy Photographer : Episode 2 - Subscribers ONLY
Registration Deposits - A discussion + my Trial results
This episode unpacks one of the biggest (and most debated) topics in preschool photography — registrations and deposits. I share why I only photograph registered children, how my registration system has evolved over time, and what I learned from trialling tiered deposits at the end of last year — including what I’m changing going forward.
I talk through the real-world impact on gallery sizes, sales, admin load, and photo day energy, plus how small wording changes can dramatically shift parent expectations. If you’ve ever questioned whether to introduce registrations, charge a deposit, or experiment with tiered options, this episode offers honest, field-tested insight — not theory.
🎧 Available inside the PPA Community Membership, with full access to the podcast, community chats, Focus topic Fridays, LIve Chat’s, and in-depth modules (including Sytist).
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🎙 The first PPA Podcast episode is live!
I’ve just released Episode 1 of the podcast inside the Preschool Photography Academy — a relaxed, audio-only way to learn, think, and problem-solve without being glued to a screen.
The podcast is exclusive to All Access + Community members, where you can listen weekly, join the discussion, ask questions, and get real behind-the-scenes support (yes… including wrangling Sytist 😅).
In Episode 1, I cover:
• Why this podcast exists and what it will (and won’t) be
• The reality of seasonal downtime and planning for it properly
• My current yearly planning mindset, team structure, and business direction
• Moving PPA into a membership + community model
• A simple but powerful 2026 mindset shift
• Real-life behind the scenes — business, burnout, family, and balance
• What helps me help you faster inside the community
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Available to Listen in the Preschool Photography Academy Community.
Available to Listen in the Preschool Photography Academy Community.