A lot of photographers dream of selling their work as artwork.

Not client galleries.
Not weddings.
Not headshots.

Actual prints.

Landscapes, wildlife, travel images, fine art photography, and the kind of work someone might want to hang on their wall.

But how do you actually sell photos online?

Do you need a platform like Art Storefronts? Is Art Storefronts worth it? Should you use Zenfolio, SmugMug, Shopify, Etsy, or something else?

In this episode of the Humble Togs Podcast, Kurt talks with fine art photographer Rob Urquhart about his real-world experience selling photography prints online while also working full time.

Rob shares what led him to Art Storefronts, what he liked about the platform, what has been slower than expected, and why he is also looking at alternatives like Zenfolio and SmugMug.

But the biggest lesson in this episode is not really about the platform.

It is about connection.

Kurt and Rob also talk about lead magnets, email lists, social media, AI content, open edition vs limited edition prints, finding your market, and why photographers need to think beyond just uploading images and hoping someone buys.

This is a grounded conversation for photographers who have ever googled “how to sell photos online” or wondered whether Art Storefronts is worth it for selling photography prints.

In this episode:

• Rob’s journey into photography after turning 50
• Why online print sales can be slow
• Why giveaways and lead magnets do not always attract buyers
• Selling artwork in local cafes and real-world spaces
• How storytelling helps people connect with a photograph
• Why photographers need to understand their actual market
• Using AI tools like HeyGen and ChatGPT for content creation
• Why “getting off your butt” might beat another website platform

Connect with Rob Urquhart:

Website / Online Gallery: https://www.roburquhart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdnetwork/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roburquhartphotos/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@photonerdpro
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerdnetworkinc/

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Sydney headshot photographers Sally Flegg, Luke Stambouliah, Kate Williams and Kurt Sneddon discuss photography, actors headshots, creativity, business and community.

Most photographers are taught to see other photographers as competition.

Protect your secrets. Don't share too much.

But what if that's completely backwards?

Between them, these photographers have spent decades photographing actors, creatives and professionals across Sydney, New York, Los Angeles and London, building some of the most recognized names in actors headshots.

In this special roundtable episode, Sally, Luke, Kate and Kurt sit down for an honest conversation about photography, creativity, business, actors headshots, community, and what it really takes to build a long-term career behind the camera.

We talk about:

How each of us got started in photography
The connection between actors and photographers
Technical training vs learning on the job
Pricing, business and building a sustainable career
Why photographers buy too much gear
Art school, creativity and finding your style
Imposter syndrome and self-doubt
Horror stories, unpopular opinions and lessons learned after 20+ years in the industry

A special mention also goes to Alex Vaughan, who was originally scheduled to join us for this roundtable but had to pull out due to a family commitment. Hopefully we'll get Alex on the podcast soon.

If you're a photographer who's ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or like everyone else is ahead of you, this one's for you.

Guests

📸 Sally Flegg
https://www.sallyflegg.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/sallyfleggphotography

📸 Luke Stambouliah
https://lukestambouliah.com
https://www.instagram.com/lukestambouliah

📸 Kate Williams
https://www.katewilliams.net.au
https://www.instagram.com/katesyourmate

Connect with Kurt Sneddon:

Humble Togs Podcast
https://podcast.humbletogsclub.com

By Kurt Sneddon
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another photographer who could use a reminder that they don't have to build their photography journey alone.

And if you'd like to join the club that flies the "Community Over Competition" flag high, come join us at www.humbletogsclub.com

Most photographers don’t think about dating apps when they think about photography.

Headshots? Sure. Weddings? Definitely. Families, branding, portraits? Yep.

But dating photography?

That’s where Georgie Greene saw a gap.

In this episode, I sit down with Georgie to talk about how she built a photography business around helping people get better photos for dating apps, especially men who don’t have good photos of themselves.

But this conversation is about more than dating profiles.

It’s about reinvention.

Georgie spent 23 years working at the ABC before being made redundant. Then, five years ago, she picked up what she calls a “proper posh camera” and started again.

No big ego. No pretending she had it all figured out.

Just curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to get the reps in.

Georgie talks about doing over 130 low-paid shoots through a photography platform, which she describes as learning professional photography on steroids.

Georgie built her own website. She learned SEO. She learned Google Ads.

We get into:

Dating photography as a real niche
Why so many men need better photos for dating apps
Reinventing yourself after redundancy
Starting photography later and feeling like you’re behind
Why getting the reps in matters
What low-paid photography platforms can teach you
How Georgie helps nervous clients relax
SEO, Google Ads, business listings, and organic traffic
Why photographers need to understand marketing
Why finding a specific niche can make it easier to get found online

You don’t always need to do what every other photographer is doing.

Sometimes the better move is to look for the thing nobody else is paying attention to yet.

Then do the work.

Listen to more:

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Connect with Georgie:

Website: https://georgiegreenephotography.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiegreenephotography/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiegreene/

Join Humble Togs Club:

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What happens when the thing that once made you feel different… becomes your greatest strength?

In this episode of The Humble Togs Podcast, Kurt sits down with photographer Elle Paradisis to talk about late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, creativity, rejection sensitivity, confidence, and building a photography business around genuine understanding instead of performance.

Elle shares her journey from feeling misunderstood growing up… to discovering a powerful niche photographing autistic families in a way that makes them feel safe, seen, and understood.

This is a deeply honest conversation about:

• neurodiversity and creativity
• family expectations around “real careers”
• learning photography later in life
• fear of rejection and failure
• creating emotionally connected family portraits
• building trust with children on the spectrum
• why empathy matters more than perfection
• and how supportive communities can completely change someone’s confidence

We talk about what actually makes a successful photography business — and why connection, patience, and emotional intelligence often matter far more than technical perfection.

If you’ve ever felt “different,” struggled with confidence, or wondered whether there’s really a place for you in photography… this episode is for you.

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Website:
https://www.ellementalfocusphotography.com.au/

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TikTok:
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Katelynn didn’t start with a thoroughly laid out business plan.

She started with a camera, an online class, and a bit of curiosity.

While living in Japan as a "military wife", she began learning photography by practicing on friends and their kids. From there, she built a real client base shooting family sessions and military graduations… eventually growing a thriving business in Joshua Tree — a place she originally thought wouldn’t work at all!

She almost sold her camera gear at one point and was ready to give up!

In this episode, we get into what it actually looks like to build a photography business in real life — not the polished version.

We talk about:

• balancing photography with raising kids and studying full-time
• building a client base whilst constantly have to relocate the family
• why connection matters more than “perfect” photos
• the mistakes that made her better
• and the reality that most of us are just figuring it out as we go
  

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have a clear plan or you’re behind where you should be… this one’s for you.

Also check out Katelynn's blog about what changed for her when she met me on TikTok:
https://www.bykatelynnparker.com/blog/how-a-random-tiktok-live-became-a-whole-new-creative-chapter

• Website: https://www.bykatelynnparker.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelynnparkerphotography_/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katelynnparkerphoto
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/120823098578700/
  

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Most people don’t talk about this part of the creative process.

The moment where you seriously consider quitting.

Not because you don’t love photography…

But because of how people treat you when you put your work out there.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessa Scott — a photographer who went through exactly that.

After being torn apart online when she was just starting out, Jessa hit a point where walking away from photography felt like the easiest option.

And honestly… a lot of people do.

But instead of quitting, she kept going.

And what happened next is what makes this conversation worth listening to.

Now she’s consistently booking clients, building real momentum, and showing up with a completely different level of confidence.

We get into:

• What actually happened when she posted her work and got attacked
• How that experience affected her confidence (and how long it stuck around)
• The turning point that stopped her from quitting
• What she focused on instead of chasing perfection
• How she started getting real client work
• The difference between helpful feedback and the kind that just tears you down
• What she’d say to someone who’s right on the edge of giving up

This one matters.

Because if you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough…

or like everyone else has it figured out except you…

you’re not alone in that.

And you’re definitely not the only one who’s thought about quitting.

https://podcast.humbletogsclub.com

https://www.instagram.com/glow_with_jessa/
https://hauteglowphotographywithjessa.mypixieset.com/

Humble Togs Club is my private community for photographers who actually support each other and help each other improve.

No egos. No gatekeeping. Just real growth.

https://www.humbletogsclub.com

Website: https://www.kurtsneddon.com
Humble Togs Club: https://www.humbletogsclub.com
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bykurtsneddon
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humbletogsclub

Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you’re listening — it genuinely helps more photographers find this and feel a little less alone in their journey.

Nobody likes talking about their mistakes.

Most people hide from them. Or feel shame about the idea of failing.

But if you’ve been doing photography (or living as a human lol) for any amount of time… you’ve made them.

Bad shoots. Missed moments. Edits that didn’t land.

Situations where you walked away thinking, “That could’ve gone a lot better.”

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Brooks to talk about the side of photography most people try to hide.

The mistakes.

Not the highlight reel. Not the polished portfolio.

The stuff that actually shapes you.

Because Erin. like me, doesn’t pretend she got everything right from the start.

She shares the moments that didn’t go to plan… what went wrong… and what she did next.

And that’s the part most people skip.

We get into:

• The early mistakes that shook her confidence
• What it feels like when a shoot doesn’t go how you hoped
• How she handled those moments instead of walking away
• The difference between “failing” and actually learning
• What changed in her approach after things went wrong
• Why making mistakes is part of getting better (whether you like it or not)
• How to keep going when your confidence takes a hit

This episode is a good reset.

Because if you’re in a phase where things aren’t clicking…
or you feel like you’re behind…

or like you should be better than you are right now…

that’s not a sign to stop.

It’s part of what you need to do every day, to learn, grow and get that little bit better every day.

Without failure, growth isn't possible.

https://podcast.humbletogsclub.com

https://www.instagram.com/erinbrooksphotographer/
https://www.erinbrooksphotographer.com/

Humble Togs Club is my private community for photographers who support each other and grow together.

No ego. No gatekeeping. Just real progress.

https://www.humbletogsclub.com

Website: https://www.kurtsneddon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykurtsneddon
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bykurtsneddon
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bykurtsneddon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humbletogsclub

Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you’re listening — it helps more photographers find this and realise they’re not the only ones figuring it out as they go.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to start getting paid as a photographer.

In this episode, I sit down with Sam Hamilton—someone who’s right in the beginning of building her photography journey. No polished brand. No perfect niche. No “I’ve got it all dialled in” story.

Just real progress and an idea to approach some hotel chains she wanted to vacation at, with the offer of creating branding content for their social media.

Sam shares how she went from shooting for fun to landing her first hotel client, getting asked back for more work, and starting to explore different types of photography—from travel and small business content to sports photography (which she's really enjoying).

We also get into the stuff most people don’t talk about:

• Starting to figure out lighting (especially indoors)
• Dealing with noise (from High ISO) and editing time
• Not knowing what gear you actually need
• Trying different niches without locking yourself in
• Building a photography business alongside a full-time job

This is what it actually looks like when you’re starting out—and doing it anyway.

• Why waiting until you feel “ready” is holding you back
• How real client work accelerates your learning
• The truth about gear (and what actually matters)
• A smarter way to figure out your niche
• How to start building momentum without burning out
• How to ignore "ego-bros" online who tell you you shouldn't charge money for your photography. They're just insecure and jealous. Trying to take it out on a world who's overtaking them.

Sam is a Chicago-based photographer who started with travel photography and is now building a photography business alongside her full-time role as a data analyst.

After landing her first hotel collaboration, she’s continued to grow through real-world experience—experimenting across different types of shoots while figuring out what she enjoys most.

To follow Sam Ham on instagram, go to:
https://www.instagram.com/samhamphotography/

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No gatekeeping. No ego. Just photographers (and me - Kurt Sneddon) helping each other get better - without the BS.

Where photographers share the journey, not just the highlight reel.

In this episode of The Humble Togs Podcast, Kurt sits down with Humble Togs Club member Kate Mitchell — a headshot and branding photographer who’s built her business through persistence, honesty, and pushing through self-doubt.

Kate shares her journey from picking up a camera as a kid, to running a successful legal business, to eventually stepping into photography full-time after a major life reset.

But this episode isn’t about a perfect success story.

It’s about what actually happens behind the scenes:

• The hesitation to put your work out there
• The fear of being judged by other photographers
• The pressure to feel “ready” before you start showing up

Kurt and Kate dig into:

• What “branding photography” really means (and why the label doesn’t matter as much as people think)
• The difference between planning everything vs shooting instinctively
• Why connection with your client matters more than technical perfection
• Real stories from shoots — including difficult clients, awkward moments, and things going wrong

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is Kate’s recent breakthrough:

After years of holding back, she finally committed to posting her work consistently — despite the fear.

And that shift is already changing everything.

This episode is a reminder that most photographers aren’t stuck because they lack skill…

They’re stuck because they’re afraid to be seen.

And we're here to change that.

• Confidence vs competence
• Fear of criticism in photography communities
• Constructive feedback vs judgment
• Simplicity in shooting and style
• Building momentum through action

If you’re tired of toxic photography groups and want a place where you can actually grow:

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At what point do you actually become a “real” photographer?

Because for a lot of creatives… that moment never comes.

There’s always another level.

Another photographer you come across that makes you feel like you’re not quite there yet.

Even at the top.

Think about names like Annie Leibovitz or Roger Deakins — do they feel like they’ve “made it”? Or are they still chasing something better?

Welcome back to The Humble Togs Podcast — where photographers of all experience levels share the journey, not just the highlight reel.

In this episode, I dig into something almost every photographer wrestles with: imposter syndrome.

Not the fluffy version.

The real version.

The one that sticks around… even after years (or decades) of doing the work.

I’m joined by Matt Wilson, a photographer and member of Humble Togs Club who works behind the scenes at The Daily Show alongside names like Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart, and Michael Che.

And even in rooms like that…

That voice still shows up.

• “I’m not really a photographer yet”
• “I just got lucky”
• “Do I belong here?”

We break down where that voice actually comes from — and why it gets louder the more you compare yourself to what you see online.

• Why imposter syndrome is way more normal than you think
• How social media quietly distorts your sense of progress
• The truth about “model portfolios” vs real, paid client work
• Why chasing a specific style or niche can stall your growth
• What actually builds confidence over time (hint: it’s not validation)

We also get into the reality of building a photography career — from early TFP shoots to finding your footing working with real people, real clients, and real expectations.

Because the goal isn’t to one day feel like a “real photographer.”

That’s a moving target.

The shift is this:

If you're showing up, and committed to improving (and failing!) every day, you already are one.

Imposter syndrome doesn’t go away.

So stop trying to beat it.

Learn to work alongside it. Make friends with it.

Acknowledge it's there.

… then get back to shooting.

To follow Matt go to:
https://www.instagram.com/pbsthephotographer

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