Mastering Portrait Photography Workflows to Save Hours Every Week with Meg Loeks

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Ready for a creative jumpstart in your photography workflow? Discover why portrait photographer Meg Loeks swears by analog planning, how she carves out time for creative exploration, and the secrets behind her unique painterly images. Plus, why sometimes less is actually more.

Meg Loeks is a portrait photographer based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Inspired by motherhood, rural life, and memory, her work embraces the beauty and imperfection of domesticity, using color and nostalgia to balance tradition with individuality. A teacher and international workshop leader, she also serves as an ambassador for Imagen, Sigma, Profoto, and Lightroom, and volunteers with The Gold Hope Project, offering portraits to families facing pediatric cancer.

Meg shares how her process evolved from lifestyle to intentional portraiture, reveals the surprising benefits of using a physical planner, and discusses the power of well-crafted routines. She opens up about batching, culling, editing, and how “creative play dates” keep her inspired and her photography fresh, even in the busiest seasons. Whether you're struggling to organize shoots, searching for your signature color palette, or longing for a better editing workflow, this conversation is packed with honest tips and relatable solutions.

“There’s something to be said about physically writing things out… It’s also super satisfying to cross things off once you’ve accomplished something.” - Meg Loeks

Resources

• Golden Coil Planners
• Adobe Stock
• Radiolab
• Meg Loeks on Instagram @meg_nlo

Why You Should Listen

• Get practical advice to simplify photography business organization and scheduling.
• Find new inspiration for client work and personal projects with creative “play day” ideas.
• Learn clear techniques for developing and communicating your signature style.
• Hear how Meg blends family life with a thriving photography business.
• Discover the real-life workflow tweaks that can help you save time and boost creativity, no matter your specialty.

Tune in to boost your photography workflow with hands-on strategies and fresh inspiration from Meg Loeks!

• (00:00) - 71
• (02:20) - The Importance of a Physical Planner
• (09:08) - Workflow and Time Management
• (15:48) - Creative Play and Experimentation
• (20:03) - Pre-Shoot Preparation Tips
• (21:35) - Improving Workflow Efficiency
• (23:11) - Composite Photography Techniques
• (29:14) - Embracing Color in Photography