💸Quinceañera photography is a goldmine for portrait and wedding photographers.

Learn how to enter this niche, shoot stunning sessions, and earn more in your

business!

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(14:44) - Helping teens feel confident in their portraits

(25:47) - Ideal niche for creative, non-wedding photographers

(29:35) - Don’t wait for permission—start shooting quinceañeras now

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Can you really make six figures photographing houses? Yes—with the right systems. Discover how top real estate photographer Jonathan Lee built a high-revenue, weekday-only photography business. He breaks down the tools, client expectations, and creative mindset needed to thrive in the real estate space.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

• Why real estate photography can be more lucrative (and less stressful) than weddings
• How to land realtors as repeat, high-paying clients
• Key differences between real estate vs. Airbnb/commercial photography
• Tips for lighting, composition, and fast workflow
• How to scale your business with systems, outsourcing, and consistency

Whether you're a portrait, wedding, or freelance photographer, this episode will inspire you to rethink what’s possible in your business.

#RealEstatePhotography #PhotographyBusiness #PhotographerTips #PPA #DronePhotography #FullTimePhotographer

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(08:59) – Real estate photography sells homes, not experiences

(19:46) – Set clear boundaries with demanding clients

(24:06) – Learn by shadowing experienced photographers nearby

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Join the Real Estate Photography Masterclass – Miami 2025!

Ready to level up your skills and business? Don’t miss this 5-day deep dive in

Miami, August 18–22. Learn everything from shooting techniques to editing,

floorplans, virtual tours, pricing, and scaling your services—plus expert tips

on client communication and running a thriving real estate media biz.

Register now

Want to transform your photography business with personal projects? Discover how Jada & David Parrish turned creative side projects into a thriving full-time business, attracting dream clients and reigniting their passion for photography.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(34:31) - We attract creative, commercial photography clients.

(38:44) - Creative freedom is non-negotiable for us.

(46:59) - Personal projects amplify your creative process.

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Discover how veteran photographer Susan Michal uses dance school photography to build a steady stream of high-value portrait clients without spending money on ads. In this episode of The Professional Photographer Podcast, Susan shares her step-by-step method for turning volume dance school shoots into profitable portrait sessions, including how she books $2,800 fairy sessions and even $18,000 family portraits simply by showing up in the community.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(11:08) - You have to be willing and able to work with people. Because I don't care if you're selling landscapes, you still got to sell it to somebody, because a rock is not going to buy a landscape. A person is going to buy a landscape. We're in the people business.

(26:22) - It's all about relationships. Photography is all about relationships. And you can be closed off and not friendly and not benefit from those relationships, or you can realize that every time you interact with someone from one of these schools, that is a potential family session, a potential wedding, a potential anything that could lead to a $20,000 portrait sale.

(30:50) - I just don't think photographers always think as far ahead or outside the box as they need to. And really and truly, all we're talking about is very basic business models. I mean, this is how a lot of small businesses work. We just happen to be photographers. I think photographers get caught up in the fact that we're artists, and they don't often realize that we're business people first, really, because the art is about 10% of your business and the business is 90% of your business. And if you can't handle the business, then the art is never going to flourish.

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Feeling stuck in a creative rut?

Discover how creative play can transform your photography lighting and wow your clients! Pat Miller talks with Chicago photographer John Gress, who shares proven strategies to break routine and keep your portfolio fresh.

📸 What You’ll Learn:

- Lighting exercises to push creativity

- Turning Instagram inspiration into real shoots

- How to build lighting mastery and attract better clients

✨ Move beyond safe setups and unlock new opportunities for growth.

#photographylighting #creativephotography #photographytips #lightingtechniques #portraitphotography #photographypodcast #photographyinspiration

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(06:05) - Creative Teaching

(13:14) - Work Variety

(14:34) - Broad Skills

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Feeling like your studio runs you instead of the other way around? In this video, Pat Miller interviews portrait expert Monica Sigmon about transforming a chaotic business into a purpose-driven, profitable photography studio.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

- How to define a standout brand style

- Setting premium pricing with confidence

- Attracting clients who value your artistry

- The one exercise that brought clarity and profit overnight

Whether you’re in portrait, wedding, freelance, or commercial photography, this episode gives you the blueprint to build the business *you actually want*.

#photographybusiness #photography #premiumclients #portraitphotographer #pricingstrategy #creativeentrepreneur

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(03:18) - Define & Communicate Brand

(07:12) - Shortchanging Opportunities

(23:36) - How Can I Help?

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Are your portraits feeling safe and predictable? This episode dives into creative play as a path to emotional, transformative portraiture.

🎯 Inside This Episode:

- Creative-play exercises for photographers

- Using self-portraiture to tap inner emotion

- Emotional storytelling in client sessions

- Harnessing discomfort for artistic breakthroughs

- Combining creativity with commercial work

Whether you're shooting weddings, headshots, or personal stories, these techniques will help you create work that truly connects.

#creativeplay #portraitphotography #photographyinspiration #creativephotography #photographypodcast #photography

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(13:44) - Be Intentional

(18:46) - Enter An Emotional Space

(21:04) - Creativity Can Be Therapy

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📸 Want more repeat clients and fewer one-off gigs?

In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Emily McClure—headshot and corporate photography specialist—to uncover how to build trust and turn one-time clients into consistent, long-term business.

🧠 You’ll Learn:

- Proven ways to earn client loyalty

- How trust and preparation set you apart

- What makes corporate clients come back

- Simple habits that grow repeat bookings

- The mindset shift from transactional to relational photography

💬 If you’ve been struggling to scale your corporate photography work or book return clients, this is your blueprint.

#photographybusiness #corporatephotography #headshotphotographer #clientretention #photographymarketing #photographytips

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(06:14) - Let Clients See Your Personality

(22:26) - Corporate vs Emotional Photography

(34:33) - Make Industry Connections

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Are you stuck in a creative rut or feel like your photography looks like everyone else’s?

In this powerful episode, Pat Miller sits down with Seth Miranda and Daniel Norton to discuss how photographers can reignite their creativity, stand out in a saturated market, and build a career around their *authentic voice*.

Whether you're struggling to define your style, grow an audience, or just want to feel excited about photography again—this conversation is your reset button.

📸 What You'll Learn:

- Creative play as a tool for growth

- Building technical skills through experimentation

- Overcoming imposter syndrome

- Community vs. perfectionism in photography

- Real-world tips from two industry leaders

#photographytips #creativeplay #findyourstyle #photographycommunity #portraitphotographer #photography #photographypodcast

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(35:04) - Shoot What Makes You Happy

(35:43) - Find a Photography Clan

(38:13) - Photograph for Happiness

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📸 Find Your Marketing Style as a Photographer

Are you tired of one-size-fits-all marketing advice? In this episode, veteran photographer and marketing expert Rachael Boer reveals how to build a client-attracting strategy based on YOUR unique strengths.

🎯 Inside this Episode:

- Discover your marketing personality: Planner, Creator, or Connector

- Learn to ditch the overwhelm and market naturally

- Attract clients who love your work (and are happy to pay for it)

- Get simple action steps to grow your photo business without burning out

🚀 Whether you're a portrait, wedding, freelance, or commercial photographer, this episode will help you build authentic momentum and enjoy marketing again.

#photographymarketing #photographertips #creativemarketing #portraitphotographer #weddingphotographer #photography #marketing

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(04:35) - Marketing Personality Quiz

(10:35) - Natural Strength

(13:27) - Authenticity

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