Episode 4: Appreciating a different kind of family photography with jennifer blake
In this conversation, Heather Whitten interviews Jennifer Blake, a documentary family and birth photographer and full spectrum doula from New Brunswick, Canada. They discuss Jennifer's journey into photography, the importance of capturing authentic family moments, and the role of mothers in family photography. Jennifer shares insights on her approach to working with children, the significance of birth photography, and the challenges of balancing her photography business with her work at a daycare. They also explore marketing strategies for photographers, the unique structure of documentary mini sessions, and the importance of community support in the birth and photography fields. Jennifer emphasizes her desire to expand the documentary photography community and her commitment to making these services accessible to more families.