7: Lessons Learned From A 20 Year Photography Journey with Lean O'Connell

Starting out as a teen working the Picture People store at the mall to a thriving family photography business, Leah O'Connell's photography journey has spanned 20 years. The lessons collected along the way are something we all could learn from. Leah talks about what she learned from her past that has made her the success she is now.

Leah O’Connell is a lifestyle family photographer and educator based in Charlottesville, VA who has been developing her style and systems in the industry for over 10 years. She is passionate about creating heartwarming images of families that feel both wild and true while running her business from a place of joy. Pulling from her original love of teaching and master's degree in education, Leah now also guides family photographers through building a streamlined virtual sales experience and foundational business skills in her online course, The Workflow Launchpad. Leah is a wife of 11 years, a mom to 3, and writes about the swirl between art and family through her weekly newsletter, The Firefly Letters. You can connect with her in her private Facebook community for family photographers, or on Instagram @fireflyphoto_leah.

Website:

www.lofirefly.com

Social:

https://www.facebook.com/fireflyphoto.leah

https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto_leah/

Education:
Mentoring - https://www.lofirefly.com/education
The Workflow Launchpad (course) - https://lofirefly.com/workflow-launchpad Facebook group for family photographers -https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyphotogs.behindthescenes/