Ready to rediscover your passion and break out of creative ruts? Join Pat Miller as he sits down with award-winning photographer Larry Lourcey for an inspiring episode about the transformative power of personal projects.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(13:21) - The emotional story behind “The One Thing” project and the photograph that contributed to an Emmy‑winning news feature.

(28:00) - A tough critique that changed how Larry approaches creativity and artistic growth.

(30:58) - Larry’s advice for photographers starting a personal project: don’t wait for the perfect idea, start creating now.

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Are you still editing photos the hard way? In this power-packed episode, Pat Miller welcomes Adobe’s Principal Digital Imaging Evangelist, Julieanne Kost, to reveal the Lightroom and Photoshop secrets that today’s most productive photographers swear by.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(03:04) -Build a Consistent Post-Shoot Workflow

(11:23) - One-Click AI Masking in Lightroom

(14:48) - Photoshop Generative Fill for Faster Editing

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Ready to make your senior portrait sessions unforgettable and your business stand out in a crowded market? Pat Miller sits down with Jaimy Ellis, headshot photographer and a master at creating inclusive and confidence-boosting experiences for high school seniors, a skill that’s become her competitive advantage.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(04:08) - Why the experience matters more than the photos

(09:14) - Authenticity builds trust, and trust leads to more natural, confident portraits.

(15:04) - Confidence in portraits comes from a supportive experience—not just technical skill.

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Ready to save time, answer every client inquiry, and rocket your productivity? In this powerful episode, Pat Miller hosts AI trailblazer Garon Cooper live from Imaging USA 2026 to reveal how cutting-edge tools are forever transforming modern photography businesses.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(02:17) – Should photographers be afraid of AI?

(15:45) – AI receptionists and never missing a lead again

(23:22) – Prompting better to get smarter AI responses

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Are you ready to finally break free from worrying about your photography prices and start elevating your client experience? Pat Miller sits down with luxury sales expert Jeffrey Shaw for a paradigm-shifting episode on why every photographer is already in the luxury market and how the way you sell emotions, and transformation can make price irrelevant.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(07:42) – You’re not competing with other photographers

(10:40) – Transformation is the new luxury

(27:35) – Why “great” isn’t good enough anymore and how to create exceptional client bonds that drive repeat business.

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Step into the future of photography productivity as Pat Miller welcomes headshot photographer and AI educator Kira Derryberry for an eye-opening episode packed with actionable ChatGPT strategies.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(06:00) – Prompting Smarter: Begin with the End in Mind

(12:30) – Project folders and Building your Business Brain

(22:28) – Agent Mode: Letting AI Complete Tasks for You

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Ready to level up your studio’s success? Pat Miller sits down with award-winning photographer Amy Pezzicara for an inside look at the business strategies that separate good studios from great ones.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(09:42) — Diversifying genres to survive economic downturns

(29:00) — Redefining success beyond income

(30:28) — Why investing early matters more than buying gear

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What if just one strategic move could turn your photography business from stagnant to unstoppable? On this episode, Pat Miller sits down with headshot specialist Glynns Thomas, who reveals how zeroing in on a vertical transformed her studio into the go-to choice for Sacramento’s top firms.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(08:04) — Using LinkedIn as a networking engine

(23:54) — Creating confidence for every subject photographed

(26:52) — Why building confidence fills a corporate culture gap

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Ready to take your photography business far beyond “point-and-shoot”? Pat Miller brings renowned photo booth expert Jamie Cobb to the show for a firsthand look at turning fun event photo ops into lasting, high-paying client relationships.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(05:20) — How one headshot session turned into a long-term McDonald’s corporate partnership

(14:26) — Premium photo booth add-ons (magnets, keepsakes) that instantly raise event package value

(22:52) — New photo booth trends photographers should know plexiglass, fog effects, lenticular, and film comeback

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What do you do when your thriving photography studio suddenly faces a 20% drop in revenue and panic starts to creep in? Pat Miller dives deep with industry expert Nate Peterson to reveal how a high-performing studio navigates the unpredictable valleys of entrepreneurship.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(03:13) – What it feels like when momentum suddenly stops

(06:54) – Realizing the studio was projected 20% down

(17:03) – Making up the 20% and finishing the year strong

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