Meet Lindsay Reed

We were lucky to catch up with Lindsay Reed recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lindsay , really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

Watching my own little girls grow up is what made me realize just how important being present in their life is.

I have always been a homebody, especially once I started having children. I left my career as an RN so I could spend more time watching my girls run around the house and jump on the couch together, singing the the latest Disney song. It melted my heart and freezing those silly moments in time were my favorite. I often look back on those photos and see how much they have grown on that couch. Their jumps got higher and their laughs louder.

It’s that kind of story telling that I desire for the families I interact with. I want to create a tangible way to look back and see the growth. The sleepless nights, the loose tooth, the crazy hair cut, all of it. To capture life as it is in a raw and effortless way, unrehearsed and absolutely beautiful.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am a Nashville, TN photographer/educator focused on creating cozy and connect in-home family sessions. I am also a mom of 3 little girls and a former Registered Nurse.

My in-home family sessions are focused on kid-centered activities to engage your child(ren), help them relax and play, and to bring out their true personalities. I love that this approach also allows for us to document seemingly ordinary family routines that are actually so significant and will someday feel nostalgic to look back on. Think blanket forts, baking in the kitchen, bubble baths, taking family walks around the neighborhood—these are the everyday moments you’ll look back on with love and longing years from now.

This year, I have branched out into the world of education. I have always had a heart for education and strongly believe in community over competition. I currently offer 1 on 1 mentorships to share all my photography secrets, and I will be launching my online course and mastermind later this summer.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The biggest advice I can give to new photographers is to continue with education/learn from others, don’t waste time comparing, and to be true to yourself.

In the world of photography, we are always learning and evolving. Aligning myself with mentors that I respected tremendously helped me in my journey and inspired me.

For a couple years, I felt that I had to fit into a certain box as a motherhood photographer (shoot/edit a certain way). I learned quickly that it didn’t bring me joy and I pivoted. Don’t be afraid to take on some creative projects to find what you are passionate about and make changes.

And lastly, don’t waste energy comparing yourself to others. We all have strengths and weaknesses and finding your strength will serve you much better in the long run!

All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
Honestly, being a work from home mom has been my biggest obstacle with my photography career. Don’t get me wrong, my kids are the reason I am a photographer and I am so grateful to be home with them and witness their childhoods. But mothers face a large amount of pressure to be fully present for their kids, to be a homemaker, to maintain careers, and to keep up with their own personal care. It creates unrealistic expectations and burn out.
I have been on the burn out side of things and had to really work hard to create boundaries between work and home. Switching to in-home sessions has actually helped me in that aspect. I am now able to do these sessions during the day when my kids are in school and be home and present during the afternoons/evenings.

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all images by Lindsay Reed Photography

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