Angela Goodhart

I've been a pro photographer since 2009. It was a bit of a struggle in the beginning with three young kids and juggling homeschooling, special needs, and financial pressures, but I still managed to win awards for my portraits, provide financial support for my family, and even write the #1 Amazon bestseller, “123 Launch It: How to Start a Photography Business With No Money, No Time, and No Energy.” A big reason I was able to achieve this in spite of the stress and pressure I felt was learning to slow down, be present, and be kind to myself. These insights became part of my second book, "Befriend and Tend". Slowing down and being present also enriched my photography, and gave me a lot of peace and joy. In 2020 when my in-person photography business collapsed, I began teaching some of these ideas online through a “Mindful Photography” workshop and a photography challenge to help people cope, heal, and find something positive in their surroundings during a bleak, uncertain time. When one attendee told me the workshop helped her take the best photo of her life and others shared how much fun they had with the challenges and how much it impacted the way they saw the world, I knew I needed to share the activities more widely. And so I created a FREE 30-day mindful photography challenge and wrote a companion workbook, available on Amazon. As my journey continues, I'll be writing more books on photography, creativity, and wellbeing, drawing from my rich personal experiences, and my education and training. My mission is to encourage and guide others in unlocking their potential, embracing self-care, and living a life with more ease, connection, and joy.