The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

SFPP 107: How To Build A Six Figure Photography Business (Part 3 of 7)

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is part 3 of our series on how to build a six figure photography business. In this episode, I’m going to reveal the secret beh...

SFPP 106: How To Build A Six Figure Photography Business (Part 2 of 7)

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is part 2 of our series on how to build a six figure photography business. In this episode, we’re going to be talking all abou...

SFPP 105: How To Build A Six Figure Photography Business (Part 1 of 7)

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the next 7 weeks, I’m going to be going over how to scale your photography business to six figures. We’re kicking off part 1 with how to get c...

SFPP 104: How To Start Over After Moving Featuring Allison Hopkins

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Allison Hopkins joins me to talk about how to start over with your photography business after moving to a new town. Resources Me...

SFPP 103: Leveraging FB Messenger To Communicate With Clients Featuring Joe Buchanan

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that Facebook posts from your business page get almost no views + engagement anymore? Today’s guest sure has. Joe Buchanan became f...

SFPP 102: How Nick Church Quit His Day Job To Become A Full Time Photographer

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

12 months ago Nick Church was working a day job. Now he’s a full time photographer. No small feat when you take into account that he has 4 kids and ...

SFPP 101: How To Keep Your Studio Organized Featuring Meredith Gradle

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meredith Gradle joins me on the show today! Meredith is the Founder and CEO of Iris Works, a studio management tool built for photographers. After nea...

SFPP 100: Making Your Website Work For You With Corey Potter

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me for my 100th episode is Corey Potter! I love this man. Corey has taught over 14,000 photographers how to get more clients using their websi...

SFPP 99: How You Can Leverage A.I. To Stay Ahead Of The Industry Featuring Jason Toevs

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Jason Toevs! Jason and I met when he worked previously as a web designer for Showit. He now serves as the Chief Te...

SFPP 98: How Detail Shots Add To The Clients Story Featuring Emily Reiter

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Emily Reiter! Emily and I discuss how you can use detail shots to add to a clients story and why these types of sh...

SFPP 97: Speaking Sales With Shawna Beckmann

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shawna’s going to help you get paid! Most creatives have a love/hate relationship with sales. We tend to think of sales as somethin...

SFPP 96: Building A Profitable Portrait Studio With Sandra Coan

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sandra Coan is one of the most successful studio portrait photographers in Seattle and co-founder of the Lady Boss Workshops. After being in the indus...

SFPP 95: This Is Why You Fail With Ben Hartley

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I discuss my thoughts on failing. Resources Mentioned This Is Why You Fail Youtube Video Fuji X-T3 Giveaway The post SFPP 95: Th...

SFPP 94: Getting To Where You Want To Go With Casi Yost

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we get the opportunity to chat with a photographer who is in the trenches! Casi Yost is a wedding photographer + educator based ...

SFPP 93: How To Market Your Photography Business With Pinterest Featuring Abbey Kyhl

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Abbey Kyhl returns! Pinterest master Abbey Kyhl rejoins me on the show today to talk about how she’s getting over half a million views PER MONTH on ...

SFPP 92: Why Marketing Needs To Be A Priority With Nick Jordan

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Jordan joins me on the show today! Nick is the co-founder + CMO of Logic Inbound, a Seattle based digital marketing agency, and has been feature...

SFPP 91: Embracing Change With Marina Barayeva

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marina Barayeva is an international portrait photographer based in Beijing, China. She is also the founder of intnetworkplus.com + host of the Marke...

SFPP 90: Giving Yourself Permission To Succeed With Elena Blair

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s podcast is Elena Blair! In this episode, Elena shares her personal approach to photography and how she attracts her ideal clie...

SFPP 89: The Future Of Photography With Troy Plota

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Troy Plota! Troy has been an award-winning professional photographer for over 30 years. His photography has appeared i...

SFPP 88: How To Improve Your Website’s User Experience With Chris Dayley

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guest is Chris Dayley! Chris is a digital marketing entrepreneur with a passion for helping businesses succeed online. After spending years...

SFPP 87: Building A Marketable Brand With James Patrick

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James Patrick is an Arizona-based photographer with a specialty in marketing. He has his own podcast on iTunes called, “FITposium” and has been in...

SFPP 86: How To Win Without Pitching Featuring Blair Enns

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold. At his company, Win Without Pitching, he offers sales training and...

SFPP 85: How To Manage Multiple Photography Brands With Jessica Hill

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Hill started photographing weddings while she was going to college full time and working as a server. She worked in a lot of associate studios...

SFPP 84: Secrets Of A Tax Free Life With Craig Cody

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Cody is known as the “Tax Whisperer” and for good reason! He’s the co-author of the best selling “Secrets of a Tax Free Life” and has ...

SFPP 83: The 24 Hour Work Week With Abbey Kyhl

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Abbey and I discuss how we use our time and how we can spend it more wisely. Abbey shares personal stories on dealing with digital di...

SFPP 82: Why You Should Stop Editing Your Own Work With Beth Teutschmann

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beth is the head editor at Starboard Editing where she handles everything from newborn and wedding editing to cosplay and event photography editing. I...

SFPP 81: Badass Your Brand With Pia Silva

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Pia Silva! Pia is a Forbes contributor and author of Badass Your Brand: The Impatient Entrepreneur’s Guide to ...

SFPP 80: How Ryan Welch Books Over 200 Weddings Per Year

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Ryan Welch! Ryan is the owner of a wedding photography and film studio, as well as being the co-founder of image outso...

SFPP 79: The Starving Artist Myth Featuring Kerstin Pressler

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Kerstin Pressler! Kerstin is a fine artist and jewelry designer who has been living the creative life for nearly a d...

SFPP 78: How Photographers Can Pay Less Taxes Featuring Andrew Jordan

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, Andrew and I talk about how he got started in public accounting, why he became interested specifically in small businesses, and how h...

SFPP 77: How Brandon Stiles Went From Earning $5,000 Per Year To $100,000 In 13 Months

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brandon and I talk about education, our experiences in college and the amount that is out there for anyone to just go take. Brandon d...

SFPP 76: What Makes Something Successful With Jake Berg

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Jake Berg, the founder of Dubsado! Jake’s passions lie in what makes something successful. Growing up he tried many ...

SFPP 75: On Demand Professional Photography With Jen Loong

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Loong is the founder of WanderSnap, a service that connects families and businesses with local creatives to capture everyday photos, videos, and ...

SFPP 74: Growth By Referrals With Stacey Brown Randall

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s show is Stacey Brown Randall! Stacey is the creator of Growth By Referrals, an online program that helps solopreneurs and smal...

SFPP 73: Guerrilla Style Marketing With Ross Daniels

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every so often I like to bring on a photographer who is in the thick of it… Hustling hard, figuring it out, and making waves. In today’s episode, ...

SFPP 72: Talking Gear With Paul Friedman

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Paul Friedman! Paul is a photographer and the founder of LensProToGo, a website that rents cameras, lenses, and other gear to prof...

SFPP 71: How To Protect Yourself Legally With Annette Stepanian

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Annette Stepanian! Annette is an attorney and business strategist who equips other creative professionals and small b...

SFPP 70: How To Use Facebook Live To Get More Clients With Camberley Woods

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Camberley Woods! In this episode, Camberley and I chat about the incredible power behind live content and the best ...

SFPP 69: High Impact Marketing With Lauren Pawell

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lauren Pawell. Lauren helps entrepreneurs generate (and nurture) more leads through their websites. Through her company, Bixa Media, she offers o...

SFPP 68: Freelance To Freedom With Vincent Pugliese

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Vincent Pugliese. He’s been a professional sports photographer for the past 23 years and has shot everything from the Super Bowl to the World S...

SFPP 67: Talking Wedding Photography With Kevin Pengelly

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kevin and I discuss how Kevin grew his wedding photography business, some of the problems he faced, and his experiences of problem-so...

SFPP 66: How To Grow A Portrait Studio With Alison Winterroth

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Alison Winterroth! Alison Winterroth is a portrait photographer in the Tampa, Fl area. Her specialty is pregnant ...

SFPP 65: Mastering IPS With Dorie Howell

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Dorie Howell! Dorie has a photography education site that helps photographers start + develop profitable businesses...

SFPP 64: Should You Put Your Wedding Photography Prices On Your Website?

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini-episode, I discuss the pros and cons of listing your prices on your photography website. The post SFPP 64: Should You Put Your Wedding Ph...

SFPP 63: Designing Your Own Life With Alex Strohl

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Alex Strohl! Alex is a travel photographer who instead of creating contrived scenes, creates authentic moments and ...

SFPP 62: Success Secrets Of A Professional Photographer With Bernie Griffiths

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Bernie Griffiths! Bernie Griffiths is a photography business coach who has coached over 4,000 photographers from ar...

SFPP 61: Talking Birth Photography With Ashley Diamond Siegert

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Ashley Diamond Siegert! As founder of The Ultimate Birth Photography Resource, Ashley has been shooting professiona...

SFPP 60: Why Your Business Needs Video With Michael Sasser

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on today’s episode is Michael Sasser! In this episode, Michael and I discuss how powerful video can be as a promotional tool for your bus...

SFPP 59: How To Get More Clients With Andrew Hellmich

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Andrew Hellmich! Andrew Hellmich comes from the land down under and does wedding and portrait photography for a living...

SFPP 58: How To Make It In Photography With Marc Silber

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show today is Marc Silber! Marc has been a photographer for most of his life and turned pro at the age of 13 when he sold one of his...

SFPP 57: Why Prints Still Matter With Andrew Funderburg

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Andrew Funderburg! Andrew is the founder of Fundy Designer, a software tool that helps photographers easily design ...

SFPP 56: To Hire Or Not To Hire? Featuring Matt Davis

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me today on the podcast is Matt Davis! Matt started his own business, Life Stage Films, and quickly found himself drowning in work… The over...

SFPP 55: Turning Your Hobby Into Your Profession With Magnus Bogucki

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me today on the podcast is Magnus Bogucki! Magnus is a Swedish photographer who started out taking pictures of landscapes as a hobby… until ...

SFPP 54: How To Find Your Ideal Client With Heidi Thompson

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find your ideal client? Joining me today to help answer this question is my first ever repeat guest, Heidi Thompson! Heidi is a business st...

SFPP 53: Finding Your Own Style With Allie Siarto

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Allie Siarto. Allie always thought that she was going to pursue a career in corporate America and work her way up the ladder… …that was until...

SFPP 52: Using Workflows For Business Growth Featuring Leeann Golish

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the phrase “You’ve got to spend money to make money?” Have you thought about it this way instead… “You’ve got to spend...

SFPP 51: The Art Of In-Person Sales With Chris Scott

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Chris Scott! In this episode, Chris and I talk about how you can use IPS in your business + the importance of doing...

SFPP 50: How To Become An Industry Leader With Scott Johnson

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I have an international guest joining us all the way from London! Scott Johnson went from taking pictures of guests on cruise sh...

SFPP 49: How To Build A Unique Brand With Carrie Swails

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Carrie Swails, a photographer who specializes in nerdy weddings. In this Episode, Carrie and I talk about how she got into nerdy weddings in the ...

SFPP 48: When Ambition Becomes Your Enemy

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini-episode, I talk about how ambition and trying to reach your goals can drive you into a slump. This is something I struggle with a lot, an...

SFPP 47: How To Make Money As A Travel Photographer Featuring Taylor Jackson

22 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to travel the world? What if you could figure out how to use your photography skills to pay for it… Sounds too good to be true,...

SFPP 46: How Far Would You Go To Achieve Your Dreams? Featuring Eileah Ohning

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How much are you willing to sacrifice in order to achieve your goals? Would you sell everything you own and live out of your car? That’s what today’...

SFPP 45: You Can Do It

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” In today’s episode, I talk about why you’re closer to achieving your dreams than you th...

SFPP 44: Planning For Success With Kristy Dickerson

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on this week’s episode is Kristy Dickerson! Kristy is the founder of START Planner, a company that creates products to help you to stay f...

SFPP 43: Fighting Fear With Natalie Franke

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on this week’s episode is Natalie Franke! Natalie is neuroscience nerd and the founder of the Rising Tide Society, a group of creative pr...

SFPP 42: The Importance Of Confidence With Ben Hartley

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In toady’s podcast episode, I want to give you some practical tips on how to build confidence in yourself and your work.   Resources Mentioned The ...

SFPP 41: Talking Online Photo Delivery With Gavin Wade

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Gavin Wade! Gavin is a wedding photographer based out of Orange County California and the founder of Cloud Spot, an...

SFPP 40: Talking Social Media With Jasmine Star

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Jasmine Star! Jasmine has built a name for herself not only in the photography industry but also as a world-class m...

SFPP 39: Creative Freelance Marketing With James Maher

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is James Maher! James is a photographer based out of New York and the author of 3 books. On today’s show we talk abo...

SFPP 38: Deconstructing Growth With Ryan Koral

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast today is Ryan Koral! Ryan is the head videographer and owner of the wedding studio Epic Motion, as well as an educator/podca...

SFPP 37: Talking Commitment With Ben Hartley & Ben Adams

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the Six Figure Photography podcast today is my second in command here at Style & Story Creative, Ben Adams! In this episode, Ben and I t...

SFPP 36: Finding Your Authentic Self With Geoff Duncan

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the Six Figure Photography podcast is Geoff Duncan! Geoff is one of the most talented photographers that I know of. In 2014 Rangefinder ...

SFPP 35: Getting Started With Off-Camera Flash Featuring Justin & Mary

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to incorporate off-camera flash into your photography, but felt it was just too overwhelming? Or maybe you just didn’t like the...

SFPP 34: The Art Of Selling With GE Masana

12 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast episode is about a 4 letter word in the photography industry, Sales. I guess that’s 5 letters. Regardless, most photographers shy ...

SFPP 33: Talking Destination Weddings With Robert J Hill

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think about traveling the world and shooting weddings to pay for it? Well, today’s guest does just that. Robert J Hill is one of the best desti...

SFPP 32: Balancing A Full Time Job And Photography Business With Zach Prez

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week is Zach Prez from Photography Spark! Zach has a family of 5, a full time job and runs a website on the side that teaches photogr...

SFPP 31: Getting Started With SEO Featuring Ben Turner

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SEO can be a very confusing topic for a lot of photographers. There’s so much outdated and bad information relating to search engine optimization th...

SFPP 30: Creating Your Own Luck With Jide Alakija

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me this week on the SFP podcast is Jide Alakija! Jide is an internationally renowned photographer with over 10 years of experience. His photog...

SFPP 29: Uncompromised Creativity With Ian Weldon

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Ian Weldon! Ian takes an uncompromising approach to his photography, and that unique approach to his art hasn’t gone unnotice...

SFPP 28: How To Think Like A $10,000 Wedding Photographer With Scott Robert Lim

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hear what pure charisma sounds like? Then look no further than the personality of today’s SFP podcast guest, Scott Robert Lim. Scott is one ...

SFPP 27: Identifying Your “IT” Factor With Nik McArther

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your “IT” factor? Why do people buy from you instead of your competition? Joining me on the show today is Nik McArther who makes a living...

SFPP 26: How To Grow As A Photographer With Bob Coates

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Coates joins me on the show today to discuss different ways in which we can grow as photographers. Bob is a Panasonic Lumix Luminary and has been ...

SFPP 25: The Beginner’s Guide To Photography Websites With Scott Wyden Kivowitz

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every business needs a website, but getting started can be confusing and hard. Scott Wyden Kivowitz joins me today on the SFP podcast to help shed som...

SFPP 24: How Ryan Gandee Built A Successful Photography Business In Under Two Years

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Six Figure Photography podcast, we’re going to be taking a realistic look at what it takes to build a successful pho...

SFPP 23: Answering Questions With Abby Lewis

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’re mixing it up this week! On today’s episode of the Six Figure Photography podcast, I’m bringing on my intern to interview me! Her name is A...

SFPP 22: How To Deliver Value With Nate Grahek

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the core philosophies of Six Figure Photography is to deliver value. Not only to your clients and vendors, but also to everyone in life. I beli...

SFPP 21: Success Starts Here With Jen Rozenbaum

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t — you’re right.” – Henry Ford This week’s episode is one of my favorites of all time ...

SFPP 20: Are Photography Conferences Worth It? With Jenna Lucia

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every year there seems to be more photography conferences and workshops springing up all over the world. As small business owners, photographers have ...

SFPP 19: The Power Of Print With Andrew Funderburg

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I was doing a shoot in Portland, OR and had the opportunity to stop by the Fundy Software offices to sit down with its founder, Andrew Funde...

SFPP 18: 8 Business Mistakes I Made (and what you can learn from them)

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

“Knowing where the trap is — that’s the first step in evading it.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune Today’s episode is a personal one as I take a lo...

SFPP 17: The Importance Of Web Design With Tonic

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Your website is often the first touch point your potential clients have with your brand. Having a website that properly represents YOUR brand and the ...

SFPP 16: Accounting for Photographers With Trevor McKendrick

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In my first year of business, I decided to handle my own taxes. I didn’t make that much money from photography that year and I told myself that I co...

SFPP 15: Redefining Busy With Bryan Caporicci

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever finished your work day and feel like you didn’t accomplish anything important? You know you did work, but it doesn’t feel like you m...

SFPP 14: Mastering Off-Camera Flash With Zach Gray

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to differentiate yourself in your market is by mastering off-camera flash. It sets your work apart from your competition and all...

SFPP 13: How To Manage Irregular Income With Carrie Smith

21 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Managing money as a photographer can be challenging, especially if you do weddings which is very seasonal. That’s why I brought Carrie Smith on the ...

SFPP 12: Why You Should Embrace Your Competition With Josh Withers

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today is Josh Withers! Josh is a wedding celebrant from Australia who’s been featured on The Today Show, ABC, and dozens of other weddin...

SFPP 11: How To Outsource Your Photography Editing With ShootDotEdit

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever look at the sheer volume of photos that need to be edited after a wedding and cringe? For a long time that was me. Editing was taking up a...

SFPP 10: How To Protect Your Photography Business With The Law Tog

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Legal protection is NOT one of the more sexy topics to cover like attracting customers or maximizing profits, but it’s one of the most critical. Tha...

SFPP 09: Becoming CEO Of Your Photography Business With Heidi Thompson

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite quotes is “What got you here won’t get you there.” In order to take your business to the next level you need to change your ...

SFPP 08: How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs And Build Confidence With Jordan Harbinger

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest areas I think photographers can get value from is learning more about social dynamics, or how people interact with other people. Th...