Professional Photographer

Pat Miller welcomes wedding and lifestyle photographer, Rhea Whitney, who unpacks the challenges of running a successful photography business. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by juggling your creative side with the demands of running a business, this conversation will change the way you approach both your craft and your company.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(16:23) - Thought Work

(22:51) - Your Work is Worth It

(33:58) - Analyzing Demand

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Pat Miller welcomes Tim Walden, a leader in relationship

photography, to discuss his incredible journey from rescuing a struggling

family business to becoming a well-known figure in the industry. This episode

is more than just business advice—it's a guide to bringing passion and purpose

into your photography to create a unique and profitable brand.

Pat Miller chats with Heather Crowder, owner and photographer at The Lightbox Studio & Heather Crowder Portrait Studio, to explore how adding volume photography to your business can be a game-changer. If you're looking for ways to expand your income and reach more clients, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(17:14) - Finding Your Style

(35:01) - Profit in the Volume

(37:37) - Clear Outcome

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Pat Miller hosts the inspiring Pete Coco in an engaging episode that unpacks the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional success in photography. This episode promises to shift your perspective on the intertwined relationship between mental conditioning, artistic growth, and business success.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(08:45) - Focusing Your Skills

(14:38) - A Successful Mindset

(21:02) - Self Belief

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In this episode of the Professional Photographer podcast, Pat Miller sits down with Mary Fisk-Taylor, a 30-year photography industry veteran, to discuss the often-difficult topic of pricing your work. Mary shares her journey of transitioning from pure passion to running a profitable photography studio, offering advice on overcoming the fear of charging what you're truly worth. She emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with data-driven business decisions to ensure long-term sustainability in a competitive market.

Mary also highlights the impact of industry trends, including the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how staying authentic and knowing your numbers can give photographers an edge. From delegating tasks to prioritizing profit over passion, this episode provides practical strategies for photographers looking to thrive financially while still pursuing their creative dreams.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(09:15) - Discover why passion is key to overcoming sacrifices and delivering photography that clients will cherish for generations.

(19:37) - Learn how valuing your skills can reshape client expectations and improve fair compensation in photography.

(35:55) - Explore three simple strategies for paying yourself as a photographer and improving your financial stability.

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Pat Miller chats with Mark Campbell, President of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), about the organization’s bright future and the meaningful philosophy that drives his approach to photography and leadership. Get ready for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking and offers valuable lessons for both life and business.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(06:20) - Why Education is Vital for Photographers

(13:23) - Understanding Client Needs

(26:34) - The Importance of Photography + Figuring Out What's Next

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Pat Miller has a heartfelt conversation with branding strategist and photographer Shawon Davis. They explore the intricate world of branding and the powerful impact of mindset in this compelling episode. If you’ve ever felt held back by fear or wondered how to carve out a niche in a saturated market, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(03:53) - Define Brand Identity

(07:12) - Passion and Problem-Solving

(30:19) - Value Client Experience

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Pat Miller talks with author and keynote speaker Shola Richards about the importance of professional relationships and how they can shape the success of your photography business in this episode. Shola sheds light on how empathy and connection aren’t just nice-to-have skills—they’re the foundation of a thriving business.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(3:37) - The Importance of Connecting with Your Clients

(12:31) - Communicating Effectively

(15:37) - Finding Common Ground in Conversations

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Pat Miller welcomes industry visionary Ronan Ryle in a groundbreaking episode that shifts the focus from the technical art of photography to the emotional core of the client experience. If you think photography is all about capturing the perfect shot, this episode will change your perspective and reveal how powerful emotional connections can elevate your business.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(15:24) - Delivering Value to Your Clients

(24:03) - Finding Your Passion and Purpose

(31:23) - Creating the Experience for Your Clients

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Pat Miller hosts a compelling conversation with creative photography trailblazer Cane Sampson, discussing the transformative power of originality in the photography industry. This episode dismantles the conventional and invites you to discover the boundless freedom and success that comes from truly being yourself in your craft.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(2:09) - Creating a System for Your Business

(9:16) - Making Photography Your Own

(20:53) - Taking a Risk in Photography

(25:41) - Hustler's Mentality

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Connect with Cane Sampson ⬇

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