Nurse by Day, Pet Photographer by Heart—Capturing End of Life Photos That Last Forever (With Nayana Gadde)

Colton sits down with Nayana Gadde—a pediatric transport nurse who’s also out here slaying the pet photography game. Yep, when she’s not saving tiny humans, she’s behind the lens snapping tear-jerking, joy-filled moments of pets and their people (bring tissues for those end-of-life sessions).

They dive into how she built this soulful side hustle, why having something outside of nursing is non-negotiable for your sanity, and how community + creativity = nurse life balance. If you’re dreaming about doing your own thing, Naina’s story is your sign to go for it.

>>This Nurse Captures ‘Soul Pictures’ of Pets—And It's Helping Families Heal

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[00:01:30] Pediatric transport nursing.
[00:04:01] Pet photography for grieving families.
[00:08:14] End of life pet photography.
[00:10:18] Pets as family members.
[00:13:08] Importance of a side hustle.

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Instagram: @ngpawpics

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