371: Sara Pietras - Connecting Through Tarot and The Intimacy of Small Events

<p>Sara is a lifestyle newborn, Fresh 48, family, and maternity photographer based in Oakland, CA and a former early childhood special educator. Her children are her inspiration and what made her fall in love with photography because the sentimental side of her didn’t want to miss anything.</p><p>Her special education background helps her understand where all children are coming from and she wants everyone to feel included to feel their story is told. Sara is a family historian and believes in holding onto memories, capturing the essence of relationships, and not missing the in-between moments. Time passes quickly with children and she never wants to miss the things that will matter most in years to come. She is also a Click Pro Elite and Lensbaby Ambassador and has learned so much from both communities.</p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>Discover how Sara started her photography business by taking it slow and small</li><li>Learn the importance of building a solid foundation and not getting overwhelmed when starting a photography business</li><li>Find out how Sara balances her work with families and her personal creative pursuits</li><li>Understand the value of following one's creative instincts and not getting too caught up in client expectations</li><li>Learn how to attract the right clients by putting out the type of work you want to do and building a business that aligns with your interests and strengths</li><li>Explore Sara's unique style of play-based photography and her use of lenses</li><li>Discover how to simplify and focus on creativity to avoid distractions and push yourself creatively</li></ul><br/><h2><strong>Sara's Resources</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.sarapietrasphotography.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sarapietrasphotography.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sarachapmanpietras" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sarachapmanpietras</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scpietras/" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ