PhotoBizX The Ultimate Wedding and Portrait Photography Business Podcast
Episodes
672: Alex Vita – Why Photographers Need to Be Picked by AI, Not Just Ranked by Google
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Alex Vita of www.foregroundweb.com helps photographers turn their websites i...
671: Vincent Pugliese – Build a Photography Business That Creates Freedom, Not Just Income
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Pugliese built a successful wedding photography business with his wife, Elizabeth, and in under four years used it to pay off all their debt —...
670: Ryan Erickson – $315K from Mobile Pet Photography, Instagram Ads and Market Events
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Erickson is back on the podcast after first appearing in episode 587, and a lot has changed. His mobile pet photography business in Colorado grew...
669: Stacey Rolfe – 80% Returning Clients… Without Discounts or Sales Calls
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most photographers are chasing leads. Posting, boosting, tweaking captions… hoping something sticks. Stacey Rolfe built a business doing the opposit...
668: Shawn Black – Boudoir Photography Business, Pricing & IPS Strategy
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Black built one of the most successful boudoir studios in the US — photographing over 125 clients a year and generating close to $450K in reve...
667: Johl Dunn – Marketing Isn’t the Problem With Your Photography Business
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Johl Dunn of www.johldunn.com will be familiar if you’ve been listening for...
666: Tracy Goodwin – Why Your Voice Is Costing You Clients (And You Don’t Even Know It)
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Tracy Goodwin of www.captivatetheroom.com is a voice expert, coach, author, a...
665: Art Streiber – Why Clients Trust Him With Million-Dollar Shoots
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the level Art Streiber is working… photography isn’t the hard part. Managing expectations. Handling pressure. Making sure everything comes toge...
664: Heike Delmore – Turning “Just a Headshot” into $5K Branding Photography Sales
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most photographers think the challenge is their pricing… or selling. But after this conversation with Heike Delmore, it’s clear that’s not where...
663: Blair deLaubenfels – What 10,000 Wedding Galleries Reveal About Why You’re Not Getting Booked
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need better marketing. You need better alignment between what you shoot… and who you want to book. After curating 10,000+ weddings, Blai...
662: Martin Cheung – He Shoots 50 Weddings a Year… But Not How You Think
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He’s booking up to 50 weddings a year… and says most photographers are focusing on the wrong kind of marketing. This one might change how you thin...
661: Emma Wise – How AI Is Changing How Couples Choose Wedding Photographers
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is already changing how couples find and choose wedding photographers — and most photographers don’t realise it yet. Instead of browsing direct...
660: Drew Forsyth – From Small Portrait Jobs to High-Profile Commercial Photography Clients
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to move from smaller portrait jobs to high-profile commercial clients? In this interview, Drew Forsyth shares the mindset shi...
659: Rebecca Schmidt – From $34k to a $3M Boudoir Photography Business in Just 3 Years
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Schmidt runs a boudoir photography studio that photographs 70–85 clients every month and generated $3 million in revenue last year. Just thr...
658: Jo Lyons – $2,500 Average Sales from a Rural Pet Photography Studio
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if you didn’t need a high-volume photography business to make great money? In this interview, Jo Lyons shares how she’s built a pet photograp...
657: Jo Menneer – From $800 to $2,250 Average Sale in Her Photography Business (Without Working Weekends)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seven years ago, Jo Menneer was running a busy studio shooting both family and boudoir sessions — averaging around £800 per client. Today, she’s ...
656: Julie Comfort – Design a Client Experience People Can’t Stop Talking About
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says, “Deliver a great experience.” Almost no one explains what that actually means. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Comfort — a...
655: Richie Schwartz – Partner With Pet Businesses to Book 10–20 Sessions a Day
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Schwartz has photographed close to 100,000 pets over a 40+ year career — and he’s done it with a business model that’s simple, structured...
654: Gary Williams – How 100 Short Weddings Became a Calm, Profitable Photography Business
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary Williams returns to the podcast to share what he’s learned from photographing 100 weddings in just two years. We talk about sh...
653: Jamie Booth – From Panic to a Booked-Out Photography Business in 90 Days
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Jamie shares what really happened behind the scenes as his business quietly started to unravel — the warning signs he ignored, th...
652: Emily Cummings – How Dating Photography Became a High-Value, Year-Round Revenue Stream
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dating photography might not be the first niche that comes to mind when photographers think about growth — but in this interview, Emily Cummings exp...
651: Stephanie Hill – Building a $200k Photography Studio On Two Days a Week
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Stephanie Hill of www.totalcapture.com.au is an absolute powerhouse when it c...
650: 2026 Photography Business Predictions — What’s About to Change
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually matters for photography businesses heading into 2026? Instead of vague trend predictions or recycled advice, this New Year Special bring...
649: Vincent Peters – The Courage to Stop Imitating and Start Seeing with Your Photography
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Vincent Peters of www.vincentpetersstudio.com doesn’t just capture moments ...
648: Raphaëlle Granger – Building a $200K Wedding Photography Business with Fewer Weddings
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raphaëlle Granger didn’t grow her photography business by doing more weddings, chasing trends, or copying what looked successful online. With a bac...
647: Ben Potter – How Fundraising Replaced Facebook Ads in His Portrait Studio
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m chatting with Ben Potter from BP Portrait Art in Melbourne — a photographer who has quietly built one of the most profitable ...
646: Brittni Schroeder – How to Streamline, Systemise and Scale Your Photography Studio
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Brittni Schroeder of www.brittnischroeder.com first joined me way back in Epi...
645: Stacey Brown Randall – The Referral System Every Photography Business Needs
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Referrals are one of the most powerful growth levers in a photography business — yet most photographers treat them like something mysterious or magi...
644: Bruce Vincentiis – From YouTube Tutorials to a Luxury Hotel Photography Business
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luxury hotel photography isn’t a niche most portrait or wedding photographers ever think about — but after hearing Bruce Vincentiis’ story, you ...
643: Nik Buttigieg – The Low-Pressure Strategy Filling His Studio With Ideal Clients
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nik Buttigieg’s business has transformed dramatically since the last time he was on the podcast. Back then, he was running sessions out of a tiny ro...
642: Danilo & Sharon Vasic – From €50 Weddings to a Global Luxury Photography Business
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From €50 weddings in Serbia to a million-euro photography business in Italy — Danilo and Sharon Vasic’s story is as inspiring as it is practical...
641: Jason Guy – How 4 Clients a Month Became a $200K Photography Business
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a repetitive strain injury forced Jason Guy to hang up his paintbrush, he picked up a camera — and accidentally discovered a whole new career p...
640: Yaneck Wasiek – The Simple Systems That Built a $600K/Year Headshot Photography Business
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Headshot photographer Yaneck Wasiek runs a $600K-a-year studio built on systems, consistency and connection — not luck. In this interview, he shares...
639: Natalie Martin – £3.5K+ Wedding Photography Bookings by Leading with Albums, Not Digitals
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Martin isn’t your typical wedding photographer — and she definitely doesn’t follow the crowd. While most photographers lead with digital...
638: Trevor Dayley – Building a Thriving Photography Business Without the Social Media Grind
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After photographing more than 500 weddings and being named one of SLR Lounge’s Top 100 Wedding Photographers, Trevor Dayley hit a turning point — ...
637: Nidhi Dahiya – Taking Headshot clients to $14K Family Portrait Sales
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next headshot or branding client could turn into a $14,000 family sale — without ads, discounts, or pushy tactics? That’s exactly wha...
636: Ilana Wechsler – Simple Google Ad Strategies That Actually Generate Photography Bookings
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 636: Ilana Wechsler — Simple Google Ad Strategies That Actually Generate Photography Bookings Ever feel like Google Ads are too confusing, too ...
635: Maddie Mae – How to Run a Profitable Destination Elopement Photography Business
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a profitable photography business around destination elopements? Maddie Mae was one of the first to go all-in on thi...
634: Kirstie McConnell – From Pets to Premium Portraits, Reinventing a Photography Business
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you leave behind a successful pet photography business, move countries, and start again from zero? That’s exactly what Kirstie McC...
633: Rebecca Hunnicutt – Building a Profitable, Adaptable & Fun Photography Business
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to build a photography business that’s profitable, flexible, and actually fun to run? In this episode, I chat with Portland-based ...
632: Jenna Harrison – Building a 3-Day Workweek Photography Business
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could run a thriving photography business in just three days a week — and still have the freedom to live life on your terms? In this epi...
631: Kelly Warkentin – Turning $150 Photography Sessions into 4-Figure Clients and a Life You Love
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could turn $150 shoots into $2K clients — and do it while working less and living more? In this episode, Canadian family and newborn pho...
630: Jon Mills – How a Pet Photography Business Hit £200K in Two Years
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to hit £200K in just two years with a pet photography business? In this episode, Jon Mills from Soul Dog Studio shares exactly how ...
629: Patrick Fore – The Brutal Truth About Photography Business, Boundaries, and Burnout
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like the business of photography is running you, instead of the other way around? In this episode, San Diego-based commercial photographer a...
628: Liam and Dominique Shaw – The Business of Creative Documentary Photography
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could book fewer weddings, charge more, and have total creative freedom? In this episode, Liam and Dominique Shaw of York Place Studios sh...
627: Kenny Martin – Profit Over Hype. Building a Sustainable Photography Business
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to growing your photography business wasn’t more bookings, bigger studios, or endless ads — but focusing on profit over hype? In t...
626: Susan Renée – Are Giveaways Hurting Your Brand or Building It?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if giveaways are helping or hurting your photography brand? In this episode, Susan Renée of Kingshill Studios opens up about the doubt ...
625: Kim Hamblin – Photography Sales Confidence and the Business Metrics That Matter
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re working harder than ever but still not seeing the profit you want? In this episode, Kim Hamblin — who once ran a $500K+ port...
624: Brennan Haelig – The Photographer’s Guide to Meta Ads That Actually Work (and Don’t Cost a Fortune)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to make Meta Ads pay off for your photography business? In this episode, Brennan Haelig of Jump Start ROI shares how to stop wasting money ...
623: Brianna Shrader – Behind the Scenes of a 40 Over 40 Campaign
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your big photography campaign doesn’t go quite as planned? In this episode, Brianna Shrader takes us behind the scenes of her firs...
622: Sara Monika – Outsourcing Smarter: The Real Key to Earning More and Working Less as a Photographer
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you’re always working but never quite getting ahead? In this episode, wedding photographer and educator Sara Monika reveals how outsour...
621: Lewis Fackrell – The Hybrid Advantage and Why Couples Want Photo and Video Together
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the easiest way to stand out in a crowded wedding market was to offer both photos and video — without hiring a second shooter? In this episo...
620: Lindsay Baca – Rebranding, Raising Prices, and Finding Her Niche (and Happiness)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to standing out in a crowded photography market wasn’t doing more — but getting crystal clear on who you are and who you serve? In...
619: Courtney Bryson – How to Sell Albums and Artwork Without In-Person Consults
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could sell albums and wall art without the pressure of in-person consults or Zoom calls — and still average $6K sales? In this episode, ...
618: Marcus Anthony – Offers, Not Products: Rethinking How You Sell Photography
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t your pricing, your marketing, or even your photography — but the way you think about what you’re selling...
617: Tom Trevatt – How a $200k Contract Changed Everything in His Headshot Business
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine landing a single contract worth over £200k — enough to reshape your business overnight. That’s exactly what happened for London headshot ...
616: Dave Koch – Shoot Less, Earn More: A Smarter Way to Do Real Estate Photography
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if shooting fewer homes could actually make you more money in real estate photography? In this episode, Dave Koch of Real Estate Media Utah share...
615: Blair deLaubenfels – Booking Luxury Photography Clients Starts with the Right Images—and Words
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if booking luxury clients wasn’t about chasing trends but showing the right images and saying the right words? In this episode, Blair deLaubenf...
614: Charles Moll – Winning Out-of-Town Wedding Photography Clients with Smart SEO
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could book out-of-town wedding clients without spending a fortune on ads? In this episode, wedding photographer Charles Moll shares how sm...