Dear Young Photographer

Maddy Weller & Abbey Day
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A podcast created to network with other photographers and inspire those just starting out. We can’t wait to share our love for creating and meet new people along the way! Hosted by Maddy Weller (Joyful Perspectives) and Abbey Day!

Episodes

  1. What We Wish We Knew with Joyful Perspectives/Maddy & Abbey Day Photo

    Feb 18

    What We Wish We Knew with Joyful Perspectives/Maddy & Abbey Day Photo

    In this episode, we’re answering your questions you asked on our social media and sharing the things we wish someone would’ve told us when we first started in photography. From early mistakes and mindset struggles to pricing, boundaries, and finding our style — we’re talking about the lessons we had to learn the hard way. If you’re in your beginning stages (or even a few years in), this is the conversation we wish we could’ve listened to sooner. Honest reflections, real growth, and what we know now that we didn’t then. You asked — we’re answering! We hope you find it helpful!

    32 min
  2. Ep. 3 - Falling Forward with Gillian Spiva Photography / Gillian Spiva

    09/30/2025

    Ep. 3 - Falling Forward with Gillian Spiva Photography / Gillian Spiva

    In this episode, Abbey & Maddy chat with Gillian from Gillian Spiva Photography about her experience starting out in the photography world with an art degree and how she puts her own spin on her art, booking a destination wedding and what that process was like, and her very first styled shoot she hosted and how that experience went for her. And so much more!

    48 min
  3. Ep. 2 - Trusting the Process with Sami Studios / Sami Lesselyoung

    07/09/2025

    Ep. 2 - Trusting the Process with Sami Studios / Sami Lesselyoung

    In this episode, Abbey & Maddy chat with Sami from Sami Studios about her journey trusting the process with spending her savings and jumping full force into the photography world after running her own boutique. Starting her own studio and what that process was like for her. And how she manages being a mom, on top of also running the business side of things.

    54 min
  4. Ep. 1 - On the Cinematic Side of Things with Cal's Collection / Cali Ewing

    06/05/2025

    Ep. 1 - On the Cinematic Side of Things with Cal's Collection / Cali Ewing

    In this episode, Abbey & Maddy chat with Cali from Cal's Collection about her journey managing being creative while also running the business side of things. How she gets her ideas for her unique cinematic posing style, and how her business is doing after moving to live in a completely different State.

    44 min
  5. Introduction

    Season 1 Trailer

    Introduction

    Hi guys! Welcome to our first episode of "Dear Young Photographer"! We just decided to do a basic introduction of ourselves and give a rundown of what our goals and intentions are with this! Thanks for listening! More to come soon! Love, Abbey & Maddy

    14 min

Trailer

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A podcast created to network with other photographers and inspire those just starting out. We can’t wait to share our love for creating and meet new people along the way! Hosted by Maddy Weller (Joyful Perspectives) and Abbey Day!

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