Episode 12: The Real Struggles Photographers Face (and How We Bounce Back)

The Real Struggles Photographers Face (and How We Bounce Back)

In episode 12 of Wine Down and Focus, Annette and Christina open up about the raw, real-life challenges photographers face that no one likes to talk about. This isn't just another tips-and-tricks episode—we're talking about the hard stuff:

🌀 Burnout
💵 Pricing anxiety
📷 Tech failures
🙅‍♀️ People-pleasing
🤯 Business setbacks
✍️ Clients who don’t read your contracts (ugh!)

Pour yourself a glass of Pinot Noir (we reviewed the Uncaged Pinot from Z. Alexander Brown 🍷) and join us as we share the behind-the-scenes chaos, the lessons we’ve learned the hard way, and the ways we stay motivated and grounded—without losing the joy of photography.

You’ll hear:

• How to recognize burnout before it takes over

• The importance of contracts and boundaries (and why they protect your peace)

• What to do when tech fails in the middle of a session

• How to respond when someone says, “You’re too expensive”

• Honest stories from our own setbacks (like losing 100+ Google reviews 😱)

• How to find (and protect) your unique photography style

Whether you're a new photographer or a seasoned pro, this episode will remind you: you're not alone, and every photographer has those moments.

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