PhotoBizX The Ultimate Wedding and Portrait Photography Business Podcast

677: Mycah Bain – Building a Team, Buying Back Your Time and Growing to $340K 13.07.2026 40min

If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a photography business that keeps growing without you photographing every session, this episode is for you. Mycah Bain has spent the past 15 years building a studio that's now generating around $340,000 a year across weddings, branding and portrait photography, supported by a team of photographers and virtual assistants. In this interview, Mycah shares how she made the transition from solo photographer to business owner, the systems she's put in place to keep clients happy while her team does the shooting, how she hires and manages photographers and VAs, and why letting go of control has been the key to creating more freedom. We also dive into money mindset, leadership, outsourcing, client experience, building a premium brand, and the practical lessons she's learned while growing a business that's on track for the million-dollar mark. The post 677: Mycah Bain – Building a Team, Buying Back Your Time and Growing to $340K appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

676: Joanna Kilgore – How to Build a Photography Business Anywhere 06.07.2026 37min

Joanna Kilgore of Jolee Art & Photography has rebuilt her portrait photography business from scratch in multiple new locations — and managed to become known fast each time. In this interview, Joanna shares how she adapted when organic social media stopped working, why networking became her biggest marketing advantage, and how everyday conversations in shops, cafés and local businesses have led to real photography bookings. She also shares how she thinks about showing the work she wants to sell, creating luxury portrait experiences, booking a French castle for destination sessions, balancing digital files with products, and managing business, family and creativity while living with ADHD. For photographers wondering how to stand out in a crowded market, rebuild after a move, or think bigger about what a portrait business can become, this is a conversation full of practical insight and bold ideas. The post 676: Joanna Kilgore – How to Build a Photography Business Anywhere appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

675: Kim Jongen – Turning Viral Dog Photos Into Wall Art, Stock Sales and Coaching 29.06.2026 41min

Kim Jongen of Mother Puppers Studio is back on the podcast two years after first sharing how she became one of the most recognisable dog photographers in the Netherlands. In this follow-up interview, Kim shares what has changed since the early days of viral attention, media coverage and being booked out. She talks about reducing the number of clients she photographs each week, raising her prices, selling more wall art, outsourcing editing, moving into a professional studio and creating new income streams through stock image sales and coaching. What stands out is how Kim has shifted from simply being busy to building a photography business that feels more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable to run. The post 675: Kim Jongen – Turning Viral Dog Photos Into Wall Art, Stock Sales and Coaching appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

674: Su Kaye – From $81k to $175k by Believing in the Photography Experience You Sell 22.06.2026 50min

Su Kaye of [www.sukaye.com](http://www.sukaye.com) is a UK-based family and dog photographer with decades of experience, a reputation for creating unexpected pet portraits, and a business built on client care, confidence and constant evolution. In this interview, Su shares how she moved from family portraiture into dog photography, grew her business from £61k to £132k, lifted her average sale, and why she believes photographers need to stop undervaluing what they create. She also talks about payment plans, in-person sales, dog shows, Facebook ads, client experience, pricing confidence, and the simple business change that made one of the biggest differences to her revenue: getting someone else to handle her phone calls. The post 674: Su Kaye – From $81k to $175k by Believing in the Photography Experience You Sell appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

673: North Sullivan – Building a $10M+ Portrait Studio Business 15.06.2026 49min

North Sullivan of www.thephotostudio.com.au has spent over 40 years behind the camera, shooting some of Australia’s largest advertising campaigns. These days, his focus is portrait photography — but what he’s built is far from a typical portrait business. We’re talking about a studio business with close to 80 staff, reported turnover upward of $10 million, and — at the time of recording — more than 150 Meta ads running. There are three incredible-looking studios built inside retro warehouses, based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. I’m excited to learn more about this impressive business, the man behind it, and how North made the shift from high-end advertising photography to building one of Australia’s most recognisable fashion portrait studio brands. In this interview, North shares how he reinvented his photography career, the business model behind The Photo Studio, why experience and ethics matter in high-ticket portrait sales, what it takes to manage a large creative team, and why imagination, passion and originality may be the real defence against AI. The post 673: North Sullivan – Building a $10M+ Portrait Studio Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

672: Alex Vita – Why Photographers Need to Be Picked by AI, Not Just Ranked by Google 08.06.2026 53min

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Alex Vita of www.foregroundweb.com helps photographers turn their websites into enquiry machines. He’s worked on hundreds of photography websites across more than 25 countries — building them, auditing them, and showing exactly what’s working… and what’s costing photographers enquiries. I first interviewed [...] The post 672: Alex Vita – Why Photographers Need to Be Picked by AI, Not Just Ranked by Google appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

671: Vincent Pugliese – Build a Photography Business That Creates Freedom, Not Just Income 31.05.2026 50min

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 — including their home. But the more interesting part is what happened next. They walked away from the business. Not because it failed, but because it had done what they needed it to do. In this interview, Vincent shares why more bookings and more revenue don’t automatically create more freedom, how photographers can use their businesses to build long-term options, and why relationships may be one of the most valuable assets you can develop. This is a conversation about money, freedom, content, connection and building a photography business that supports your life — instead of quietly taking it over. The post 671: Vincent Pugliese – Build a Photography Business That Creates Freedom, Not Just Income appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

670: Ryan Erickson – $315K from Mobile Pet Photography, Instagram Ads and Market Events 25.05.2026 50min

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 by 50% last year, hitting $315K in revenue — with much of that growth coming from 42 in-person market events, Instagram ads, and same-day in-person sales from inside his custom-built photography trailer. But this conversation isn’t just about growth. Ryan opens up about what it really takes to keep pushing a business forward, where burnout started to creep in, why he’s looking at outsourcing more of the event work, and how he’s thinking differently now about freedom, sustainability, savings, and what the next phase of the business should look like. For photographers chasing more leads, better clients, higher sales, or a business that doesn’t wear them down in the process, this is a really honest and practical conversation. The post 670: Ryan Erickson – $315K from Mobile Pet Photography, Instagram Ads and Market Events appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

669: Stacey Rolfe – 80% Returning Clients… Without Discounts or Sales Calls 18.05.2026 51min

Most photographers are chasing leads. Posting, boosting, tweaking captions… hoping something sticks. Stacey Rolfe built a business doing the opposite. Instead of chasing new clients, she built a system that brings people back—year after year. Last year: 75–80% of bookings were returning clients 25–30% came from referrals And the rest? Mostly warm leads No ads. No pushy sales. No complicated funnels. Just systems, clarity, and an experience that makes rebooking the obvious next step. In this interview, Stacey breaks down exactly how it works—and why most photographers are making things harder than they need to. The post 669: Stacey Rolfe – 80% Returning Clients… Without Discounts or Sales Calls appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

668: Shawn Black – Boudoir Photography Business, Pricing & IPS Strategy 11.05.2026 1h 16min

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 revenue at its peak. But when bookings dropped by nearly 50%, it forced a shift in how he approached marketing, sales, and client experience. In this interview, Shawn shares what’s changed, what’s no longer working, and how he’s adapting to keep his business profitable — while increasing his average sale. The post 668: Shawn Black – Boudoir Photography Business, Pricing & IPS Strategy appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

667: Johl Dunn – Marketing Isn’t the Problem With Your Photography Business 04.05.2026

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 a while. He’s been on the show before… and so have many of his clients. He’s featured in our predictions episodes and delivered training on pricing, lead generation, and [...] The post 667: Johl Dunn – Marketing Isn’t the Problem With Your Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

666: Tracy Goodwin – Why Your Voice Is Costing You Clients (And You Don’t Even Know It) 28.04.2026 46min

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Tracy Goodwin of www.captivatetheroom.com is a voice expert, coach, author, and podcaster who’s spent nearly 30 years studying how we use our voice… and what really happens when the pressure is on. She believes your voice is the most powerful — [...] The post 666: Tracy Goodwin – Why Your Voice Is Costing You Clients (And You Don’t Even Know It) appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

665: Art Streiber – Why Clients Trust Him With Million-Dollar Shoots 20.04.2026

At the level Art Streiber is working… photography isn’t the hard part. Managing expectations. Handling pressure. Making sure everything comes together when it matters. That’s the real job. This interview pulls back the curtain on what clients are actually paying for — and why most photographers are focused on the wrong things. The post 665: Art Streiber – Why Clients Trust Him With Million-Dollar Shoots appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

664: Heike Delmore – Turning “Just a Headshot” into $5K Branding Photography Sales 13.04.2026

Most photographers think the challenge is their pricing… or selling. But after this conversation with Heike Delmore, it’s clear that’s not where the real shift happens. Heike is taking clients who ask for “just a headshot”… and turning those enquiries into $5,000 sales — not by pushing harder, but by helping them see what those images are actually for. Because when a client understands how their photos will be used across their business, they stop thinking in terms of “one image”… and start thinking in terms of everything they need. That shift alone changes the entire sale. The post 664: Heike Delmore – Turning “Just a Headshot” into $5K Branding Photography Sales appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

663: Blair deLaubenfels – What 10,000 Wedding Galleries Reveal About Why You’re Not Getting Booked 07.04.2026 48min

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, Blair deLaubenfels has seen the same mistakes repeated again and again — and in this episode, she shares what’s really holding photographers back, and how to start attracting the right clients without changing your style. The post 663: Blair deLaubenfels – What 10,000 Wedding Galleries Reveal About Why You’re Not Getting Booked appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

662: Martin Cheung – He Shoots 50 Weddings a Year… But Not How You Think 30.03.2026

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 think about where your next booking is coming from. The post 662: Martin Cheung – He Shoots 50 Weddings a Year… But Not How You Think appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

661: Emma Wise – How AI Is Changing How Couples Choose Wedding Photographers 27.03.2026

AI is already changing how couples find and choose wedding photographers — and most photographers don’t realise it yet. Instead of browsing directories and comparing dozens of options, couples are starting to rely on AI to narrow their choices down to just a few trusted recommendations. In this interview, Emma Wise explains what’s happening behind the scenes — and why your biggest challenge moving forward won’t be getting found… but getting chosen. The post 661: Emma Wise – How AI Is Changing How Couples Choose Wedding Photographers appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

660: Drew Forsyth – From Small Portrait Jobs to High-Profile Commercial Photography Clients 23.03.2026 45min

What does it really take to move from smaller portrait jobs to high-profile commercial clients? In this interview, Drew Forsyth shares the mindset shifts, pricing lessons, and relationship skills that helped him make that transition — plus why he believes his biggest competition isn’t other photographers, but being forgotten. The post 660: Drew Forsyth – From Small Portrait Jobs to High-Profile Commercial Photography Clients appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

659: Rebecca Schmidt – From $34k to a $3M Boudoir Photography Business in Just 3 Years 14.03.2026 41min

Rebecca Schmidt runs a boudoir photography studio that photographs 70–85 clients every month and generated $3 million in revenue last year. Just three years earlier, she was a wedding and family photographer earning around $34,000 a year. In this episode, Rebecca shares how she pivoted into boudoir, built a team of 14, filled her calendar with paid advertising, and stepped away from shooting to focus on running the business. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when photography is run like a real company — not just a creative pursuit — this interview will open your eyes. The post 659: Rebecca Schmidt – From $34k to a $3M Boudoir Photography Business in Just 3 Years appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

658: Jo Lyons – $2,500 Average Sales from a Rural Pet Photography Studio 09.03.2026 44min

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 photography business around lifestyle, creativity and connection — while still averaging around $2,500 per client and landing sales as high as $6,500. Based on a beautiful rural property in NSW, Jo has created a destination-style experience for dog lovers, using studio sessions, countryside portraits, book projects, Dog of the Year campaigns and clever local marketing to attract the right clients. There’s a lot to love in this one. The post 658: Jo Lyons – $2,500 Average Sales from a Rural Pet Photography Studio appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.