The Female Soulpreneurs - The #1 Podcast for Female Photography

Leonie Anholts (@surfgirlnz) and Nami Hampe (@nami.creative)
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The Female Soulpreneurs is a podcast for women photographers ready to grow purpose-led, faith-filled businesses that align with their creativity and values. Hosts Nami Julia Hampe and Leonie Anholts share real conversations, spiritual insights, and business tools to help you grow with confidence, attract aligned clients, and create from the heart. Your art is sacred — and you can prosper doing what you love.

  1. 1h ago

    Ep 62. Five tips for shooting in low light conditions

    This episode is for you if: Your photos don’t come out great when it’s early in the morning or late in the evening You want to make the most of your photos when there’s not much light You want to shoot intentional motion blur, not accidental What we cover in this episode: How to create more light with your camera in low light conditions How to play it safe in low light conditions How to use low light for long exposure photos  ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Noosa (Australia) workshop in November here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  2. Sep 5

    Ep 61. The SEO Checklist That Gets You Found First — 10 Things Every Photographer Needs to Fix

    This episode is for you if: You've built a beautiful website that nobody actually findsYou're relying entirely on Instagram and referrals for bookingsYou don't know what SEO actually means, just that everyone says you need itYou've heard the term "keywords" and immediately tuned outYou want to actually rank on Google instead of hoping people stumble on you What we cover in this episode: Why SEO matters more for photographers than almost any other creative businessThe exact 10-point checklist to actually rank higherReal numbers from Nami's own site auditWhat NOT to waste time on 10 Things Every Photographer Needs to Fix: Fix your internal linking — Google can't rank pages nothing links to. Every service page needs links from your homepage and blog.Write keyword-rich H1s and titles — Your homepage title needs your service + location (e.g. "Women's Portrait Photographer Raglan, NZ"), not just your business name.Add unique alt text to every image — not generic repeated text; describe what's actually in each photo, naturally including keywords.Target your closest wins first — check Search Console for terms you're already ranking position 5-15 for; those are faster wins than starting from zero.Build an FAQ block on every service page — this helps both traditional Google ranking and being pulled into AI search answers (ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews).Fix technical issues — inconsistent URL casing, duplicate H1 tags, broken links all quietly hurt you.Claim and optimize your Google Business Profile— often the single biggest lever for local ranking.List your business consistently across directories— Finda, Bing Places, Yellow NZ, Eventfinda for workshops, Airbnb, — same name/address/phone everywhere.Get reviews, consistently — review volume and recency directly affect local search ranking.Write content that answers real questions — blog posts targeting exactly what your dream client is searching (e.g. "when to book a maternity session”, what to wear to a maternity session”), not just portfolio galleries. ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here⁠⁠⁠⁠

  3. Aug 29

    Ep 60. Behind The Scenes Of Our Noosa Photography Workshop

    This episode is for you if... You've ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes at one of our workshopsYou're dreaming about joining us in Raglan this October but aren't sure it's "for you"You love a good behind-the-scenes trip recap You're curious what "finding your tribe" really looks like in real life What we cover in this episode... Our full week in Australia - travel, prep, and the workshop itselfJust how international this community actually is (and why that blows our minds every time)The moments that made this one feel different — dolphins, catering, no-camera guests, past attendees showing up againBehind-the-scenes chaos (the car that didn't fit in the garage, motel life after the fancy Airbnb)Why October 17th in Raglan is happening whether you're local or flying in from anywhere ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here⁠⁠⁠

  4. Aug 22

    Ep 59. Are Photographers Undervaluing Themselves?

    This episode is for you if You've ever discounted your prices out of guilt, not strategyYou add "just one more freebie" to make a sale feel fairYou feel weird charging what your work is actually worthYou've compared your prices to someone else's and panicked- You want to build a business, not just a hobby that pays sometimes What we will cover in this episode: Why photographers offer discounts too quicklyWhere the Guilt of charging properly Comes FromWhat Undercharging Actually CostsHow to charge your worth ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here⁠⁠

  5. Aug 15

    Ep 58. I make a living doing surf photography but I used to be scared of the ocean

    This episode is for you if You've been eyeing a water housing but aren't sure it's worth the investment yetYou love the ocean but feel intimidated or unsure about swimming in itYou're curious what it actually takes to shoot surf photography, fears and allYou think you need expensive gear to get started in photographyYou've ever felt like camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) are too confusing to learn What we will cover in this episode: Leo's journey from zero ocean experience to photographing 2000+ women in the surfThe exact gear she started with and how she built up from thereHonest conversation about fear, safety, and confidence in the waterWhat camera settings actually matter when you're starting outAdvice for anyone wanting to start surf photography without the overwhelm ⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn surf photography from Leo here ⁠

  6. Aug 8

    Ep 57. Never Freeze up Mid Photoshoot - Posing Secrets with Nami Creative

    This episode is for you if You often feel uncertain about what pose to direct next during sessionsYour clients frequently ask if they look unnatural or "weird"You leave sessions feeling like you should have done betterYou're repeating the same 2-3 poses and feel stuck in a creative rutYou panic during sessions hoping you're getting enough "safe shots"You're ready to transform your client experience and create confident, natural images every time What we will cover in this episode: Why "just relax" never actually works on a clientThe real reason posing feels impossible mid-shootThe exact system that replaces guesswork with confidenceWhy this isn't about gear, talent, or years of experienceHow posing changes the entire client experience, not just the photos ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock Nami's Posing System here LAST SPOT FOR NOOSA

  7. Aug 1

    Ep 56. They Called Me An Ugly Hyena - The Dark Side of Going Viral

    This episode is for you if You went viral and it felt terrible instead of excitingYou're growing your audience but nobody is buyingSomeone has come for you online and you didn't know what to do with itYou're scared to be visible because of what people might sayYou're building in public and wondering if the cost is worth it What we will cover in this episode: The real reason virality isn't the win you think it isWhy more followers didn't mean more salesWhat to do when the internet turns cruelHow going big can make you lose yourselfWhere your real people actually are ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Australia (Noosa) workshop in August here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bullied to Beautiful - a photography concept with Nami Creative⁠

  8. Jul 25

    Ep 55. Stop Waiting for Your Fam & Friends to Validate Your Business

    This episode is for you if You're spiralling because your best friend didn't like your latest postYou feel betrayed when family members unsubscribe from your emailsYou secretly believe your inner circle should be your biggest supportersYou're waiting for permission from people who love you (but don't get your business)You're ready to stop seeking validation from the wrong people and start building with the right ones What we will cover in this episode: The one belief that's sabotaging your businessWhy your mom's engagement rate has nothing to do with your successHow to stop mistaking love for business supportWhere your real community is hidingThe perspective shift that changes everything ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Spark community here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Australia (Noosa) workshop in August here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Zealand (Raglan) workshop in October here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our France (Biarritz) workshop in June 2027 here Bullied to Beautiful - a photography concept with Nami Creative⁠

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The Female Soulpreneurs is a podcast for women photographers ready to grow purpose-led, faith-filled businesses that align with their creativity and values. Hosts Nami Julia Hampe and Leonie Anholts share real conversations, spiritual insights, and business tools to help you grow with confidence, attract aligned clients, and create from the heart. Your art is sacred — and you can prosper doing what you love.

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