From Scrubs to Shutter: Balancing Nursing, Photography, and Passion with Shannon McTighe

The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers

Are you a photographer with multiple passions? Balancing different areas of interest can feel like a challenge, especially when there’s only so much time in the day!

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Shannon McTighe, pediatric emergency room nurse and self-taught photographer. Shannon shares how a love of art ignited her photography career and gave her a much-needed creative outlet where she could work with kids in a more positive setting.

We cover how Shannon’s use of Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions resulted in her unique style, how her nursing background has influenced her approach to photographing children and families, and even more on collaborations and continuous learning. If you want to hear Shannon’s take on successfully juggling two careers, then don’t miss this episode!

What’s in this episode:

[02:30] Shannon’s experience as a pediatric emergency room nurse and self-taught photographer

[03:21] Lightroom presets, Photoshop actions, and Shannon’s unique style

[05:52] Shannon’s business model and the packages she offers her clients

[07:54] How nursing has influenced Shannon’s approach to working with kids

[10:07] Capturing authenticity and helping families feel comfortable on camera

[16:52] Collaborations, continuous learning, and balancing multiple passions

Tune in to this episode to learn how a professional photographer balances multiple passions.

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/balancing-nursing-photography-and-passion-with-shannon-mctighe/

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