“Everybody smile, because we're doing this for Mum!” Sound familiar? 😄 If you're thinking about becoming a family photographer, this conversation might be just what you need. Mind you, you might need nerves of steel sometimes!

Our guest today is Melina Coogan, an award-winning documentary family photographer from the US who found her way into photography almost by accident (it includes a stint on an Alaskan cruise ship!). We talk about getting your first clients, building a business from scratch, learning from mistakes, the gear but why understanding people and being present can matter far more than knowing every camera setting by heart when you start out.

But there's more to Melina's story than family photography. We talk about her own busy family life, her documentary work with the Irish Travelling Community, which was selected by Photo Vogue, and some of the stories behind her camera over the years. It's a wonderful ‘Sublime Absurdity’ glimpse into another side of her photography, and a reminder that a camera can take you into worlds you never expected to discover. Magic Irish fairies included!

Grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for this wonderful conversation with Melina Coogan.

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📸 See more of Melina’s work:

https://www.melinacooganphoto.com/

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