Russ Bratcher, a high touch portrait photographer, shares his journey of starting a photography business and the importance of investing in education. He credits Elena S. Blair for inspiring him to pursue photography professionally. Russ also discusses his experience with different photography education programs. He has found value in in-person sales and the personal touch in his photography business. Russ shares his success in partnering with local businesses and giving back to the community. He also talks about the challenges of the early stages of running a photography business.

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The Elena S. Blair Mastermind

Sandra Coen Education

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Shannon O'Malley, owner of Shannon Kathleen Photography, shares her journey into the photography industry and how she transitioned from landscape photography to portraiture. She discusses the importance of self-portraiture and how it helped her discover her own identity and self-worth. She shares her experience of overcoming a toxic relationship and how self-portraiture helped her heal and connect with others on a deeper level. In this conversation, Shannon discusses the importance of self-portraiture and how it can be a therapeutic and empowering process. She also shares tips on gear and lighting for self-portraits, highlighting the importance of starting with what you have, as well as the challenges, including self-image and self-judgment, and who can benefit from learning the self-portrait process. Shannon provides a sneak peek into her brand new course on self-portraiture and shares where listeners can find more information about her work.

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Christine Johnson, a successful and profitable photographer with 26 years of experience, shares her insights on building a thriving photography business. She emphasizes the importance of caring about people and delivering a consistent style that stands the test of time. Christine believes in providing the best experience for clients, rather than focusing solely on the quality of the photographs. She highlights the significance of organization, both in storing and delivering images, as well as maintaining a reliable and consistent workflow.

Lauren Wright is an emotive photographer based in the Boulder, Denver area. She mostly works with women, capturing the magic and empowerment in their lives. Lauren has been passionate about photography since she was young and studied it at the Rochester Institute of Technology. After working in various photography fields, she took a break and then decided to focus on capturing the beauty of motherhood and family. She believes in building relationships with her clients and getting to know them deeply before the session. Lauren's sessions are personalized and she creates a safe space for her clients to express themselves. During the conversation, Lauren discusses her approach to photography sessions, including providing direction and guidance to clients. She also shares her editing process.

Connected Motherhood Workshop

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Lori McCurdy Photography

Join me as I talk to Chantalle Fiscus about the benefits of using chat GPT in a photography business, including saving time and creating consistent brand messaging. I can just about guarantee you're going to walk away from this conversation with new ways to utilize this amazing new piece of tech in your business.

Most Underrated Photographer: Brooke Holliday

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Chat GPT Mastery for Photographers

Casey of Photography by Casey Louise shares her journey of building a successful photography business in just one year. She started as a hobbyist and quickly transitioned into a career when she realized her passion for capturing intimate motherhood moments. Casey emphasizes the importance of following your passion, learning from others in the industry, and taking risks. She has become known for her raw and intimate motherhood photography and is hosting a workshop to teach other photographers how to specialize in this niche.

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Most Underrated Photographer: Annie Lemon

Details on how Casey made $70k in her second year as a photographer.

The need to raise our prices from time to time is just a fact of running a photography business. It can be awkward and uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be. Tune in to hear about the offer I created to make price jumps less uncomfortable for me, and my clients.

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