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Professional Photographer episodes

October 06 How to Attract High-End Clients to Your Photography Business with Lindsay Walden
Are you chasing luxury clients, but stuck spinning your wheels with low ticket sessions and endless hustle? This episode of the Professional Photographer podcast shatters the myth that luxury branding is all about your location, client list, or even the technical perfection of your images.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(09:31) - Price for the Photography Business You Want
(15:59) - Create a Premium Client Experience
(38:36) - Stop Capping Your Photography Sales
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45 min
September 29 How to Plan the Perfect Shoot with Glen Varhagan
Imagine landing in a new country, camera in hand—and realizing you missed the shot of a lifetime because you didn’t plan ahead.
On this episode, travel photographer Glen Varnhagen reveals the secrets to a bulletproof location research strategy that ensures you never waste time, money, or creative energy ever again. Too many photographers gamble on luck and leave with average shots; Glenn’s proven process replaces guesswork with certainty, drawing from adventures in over 120 countries.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(08:47) - Research Turns a Short Trip into More Opportunities
(10:39) - Getting the Taj Mahal to Himself
(13:58) - Four Questions to Research Any Photography Location
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Glen Varnhagen ⬇
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36 min
September 22 How to Expand Your Wedding Photography Business with Abhi Sarkar
Want to tap into the booming world of multicultural weddings but worried you’re not “from” the community? Pat Miller sits down with multicultural wedding photography specialist Abhi Sarkar, who shares why cultural barriers are mostly a myth and how any talented photographer can open this exciting new market.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(06:27) - Do you need to belong to a culture to photograph it?
(16:05) - How multicultural weddings differ from traditional weddings
(20:36) - How multicultural weddings connect to luxury work
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Abhi Sarkar ⬇
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28 min
September 15 How to Keep Photography Clients Coming Back with Jeff Carpenter
Ready to start earning more by making your photography clients happier than ever? Pat Miller brings in commercial and branding photography expert Jeff Carpenter for a revealing episode all about exceeding client expectations and securing repeat business.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(04:02) - Understanding What Clients Actually Need
(10:46) - How Client Discovery Leads to Better Results
(20:32) - Handling Scope Creep Without Hurting the Relationship
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Jeff Carpenter ⬇
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40 min
September 08 How to Build a Luxury Photography Brand That Stands Out with Sabrina Casas
Ready to elevate your photography and attract high-end clients? Host Pat Miller sits down with Team USA member, commercial and portrait photographer, speaker, and educator Sabrina Casas to reveal what REALLY sets luxury photography—and photographers—apart from the crowd.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(05:09) - What Makes Luxury Real Estate "Luxury"
(15:49) - How Competition Makes Her Better
(24:23) - Treating Clients Like Long-Term Partners
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Sabrina Casas ⬇
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31 min
September 01 How to Improve Your Photography Through Travel with Angie Birmingham
Bored with the same old photography rut and longing for an adventure that will actually level up your skills? Pat Miller sits down with expert guide Angie Birmingham to reveal exactly how immersive “photography adventures” are helping hobbyists and pros alike capture their best shots—in wild, awe-inspiring locations.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(05:36) - Benefits of Traveling with Photographers
(07:11) - Top Wildlife Photography Destinations
(17:49) - Camera Gear Packing Hacks
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Angie Birmingham ⬇
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30 min
August 25 Build Your Photography Business Through Relationships with Jenny Eggers
Strong relationships can become one of the most valuable tools in your photography business.
In this episode, portrait, headshot, and branding photographer Jenny Eggers joins Pat Miller to explain how genuine connection can improve client experiences, create more authentic portraits, generate referrals, and strengthen your professional network.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(06:34) - How Connection Creates Better Images
(15:15) - Overcoming Awkwardness at Networking Events
(18:40) -Making social media More Social
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Jenny Eggers ⬇
LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | Facebook
26 min
August 18 How to Move Your Photography Business to a New City with Meredith Ryncarz
Packing up your photography business and moving to a new city can feel like starting over from scratch, but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. Pat Miller brings in relocation expert Meredith Ryncarz, relocation strategist and founder of The Restart Specialist, to reveal the real secrets behind rebuilding your client base, adjusting your pricing, and thriving as the new kid in town even in saturated markets.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(04:23) - Reframing Fear into Opportunity
(08:06) - Starting from Zero in a New City
(17:10) - Understanding Local Buying Behavior
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Meredith Ryncarz ⬇
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27 min
August 11 How to Build a Photography Business Around the Life You Want with Arica Dorff
Burned out by endless work and still barely making ends meet? Pat Miller sits down with maverick pet photographer Arica Dorff to expose how she ditched the traditional 250-session grind and now earns more while working just three months a year from her camper van.
Episode Highlights 🎤💡:
(11:40) - Working Three Months a Year
(15:44) - Reverse-Engineering Your Ideal Income
(22:51) - Training Clients Around Your Boundaries
Connect with Pat Miller ⬇
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Connect with Arica Dorff ⬇
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
36 min
August 04 PPA Favorite Episode: How Creative Play Improves Your Photography Skills with John Gress
Creativity isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through practice.
In this PPA Favorite Podcast episode, commercial photographer and educator John Gress shares how creative play helps photographers develop new skills, master lighting techniques, and stay inspired throughout their careers.
Whether you're a portrait photographer, commercial photographer, or simply looking to overcome creative burnout, this conversation offers practical strategies for becoming a more confident, creative photographer.
8 min

About Professional Photographer

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Welcome to the Professional Photographer podcast by PPA! Our goal is simple: to empower you in building a thriving photography business. In today's dynamic market, mastering the art of photography is just the beginning. You also need a solid grasp of entrepreneurship essentials like: sales, marketing, pricing, cash flow, negotiation, mindset, and planning.