Professional Photographer
Professional Photographers of America
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The Professional Photographer podcast by PPA aims to help photographers build thriving businesses by covering entrepreneurship essentials such as sales, marketing, pricing, cash flow, negotiation, mindset, and planning. Hosts interview successful photographers and business leaders who share insights on achieving financial goals and improving work-life balance. The podcast is produced by the Professional Photographers of America, the world's largest nonprofit association for professional photographers.
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How to Keep Photography Clients Coming Back with Jeff Carpenter 15.09.2026 39хвReady to start earning more by making your photography clients happier than ever? Pat Miller brings in commercial and branding photography expert Jeff Carpenter for a revealing episode all about exceeding client expectations and securing repeat business.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(04:02) - Understanding What Clients Actually Need(10:46) - How Client Discovery Leads to Better Results(20:32) - Handling Scope Creep Without Hurting the RelationshipConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Jeff Carpenter ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube -
How to Build a Luxury Photography Brand That Stands Out with Sabrina Casas 08.09.2026 30хвReady to elevate your photography and attract high-end clients? Host Pat Miller sits down with Team USA member, commercial and portrait photographer, speaker, and educator Sabrina Casas to reveal what REALLY sets luxury photography—and photographers—apart from the crowd.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(05:09) - What Makes Luxury Real Estate "Luxury"(15:49) - How Competition Makes Her Better(24:23) - Treating Clients Like Long-Term PartnersConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Sabrina Casas ⬇LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram -
How to Improve Your Photography Through Travel with Angie Birmingham 01.09.2026 28хвBored with the same old photography rut and longing for an adventure that will actually level up your skills? Pat Miller sits down with expert guide Angie Birmingham to reveal exactly how immersive “photography adventures” are helping hobbyists and pros alike capture their best shots—in wild, awe-inspiring locations.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(05:36) - Benefits of Traveling with Photographers(07:11) - Top Wildlife Photography Destinations(17:49) - Camera Gear Packing HacksConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Angie Birmingham ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube -
Build Your Photography Business Through Relationships with Jenny Eggers 25.08.2026 25хвStrong relationships can become one of the most valuable tools in your photography business.In this episode, portrait, headshot, and branding photographer Jenny Eggers joins Pat Miller to explain how genuine connection can improve client experiences, create more authentic portraits, generate referrals, and strengthen your professional network.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(06:34) - How Connection Creates Better Images(15:15) - Overcoming Awkwardness at Networking Events(18:40) -Making social media More SocialConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Jenny Eggers ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Instagram | Facebook -
How to Move Your Photography Business to a New City with Meredith Ryncarz 18.08.2026 26хвPacking up your photography business and moving to a new city can feel like starting over from scratch, but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. Pat Miller brings in relocation expert Meredith Ryncarz, relocation strategist and founder of The Restart Specialist, to reveal the real secrets behind rebuilding your client base, adjusting your pricing, and thriving as the new kid in town even in saturated markets.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(04:23) - Reframing Fear into Opportunity(08:06) - Starting from Zero in a New City(17:10) - Understanding Local Buying BehaviorConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Meredith Ryncarz ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram -
How to Build a Photography Business Around the Life You Want with Arica Dorff 11.08.2026 35хвBurned out by endless work and still barely making ends meet? Pat Miller sits down with maverick pet photographer Arica Dorff to expose how she ditched the traditional 250-session grind and now earns more while working just three months a year from her camper van.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(11:40) - Working Three Months a Year(15:44) - Reverse-Engineering Your Ideal Income(22:51) - Training Clients Around Your BoundariesConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Arica Dorff ⬇Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube -
PPA Favorite Episode: How Creative Play Improves Your Photography Skills with John Gress 04.08.2026 7хвCreativity isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through practice.In this PPA Favorite Podcast episode, commercial photographer and educator John Gress shares how creative play helps photographers develop new skills, master lighting techniques, and stay inspired throughout their careers.Whether you're a portrait photographer, commercial photographer, or simply looking to overcome creative burnout, this conversation offers practical strategies for becoming a more confident, creative photographer. -
PPA Favorite Episode: Build a Successful Wedding Photography Business with Vanessa Joy 28.07.2026 7хвJoin expert Vanessa Joy on The Professional Photographer Podcast as she shares the latest trends and seismic changes impacting the wedding photography industry in this engaging episode. In a social media-driven era, wedding photography trends have begun to mirror the nostalgic memories of clients’ childhoods, creating a unique challenge for photographers trained in traditional methods.Connect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Vanessa Joy ⬇Website | Education | Facebook | Instagram -
PPA Favorite Episode: Why Authentic Portraits Matter More Than Perfect Retouching 21.07.2026 7хвWhat makes a portrait unforgettable? In this PPA Favorite Podcast Episode, Seth Miranda and Daniel Norton explore why authentic connection always matters more than perfect retouching or technical perfection.They discuss how photographers develop confidence through experience, why live demonstrations help photographers grow faster, and how lighting should support the person rather than overpower them. The conversation also challenges today's trend of excessive retouching, encouraging photographers to create portraits that truly reflect who their subjects are.Watch the full episode on PhotoVision for more portrait photography education and professional insights. -
PPA Favorite Episode: How to Offer Sports Media Day Photography Services 14.07.2026 6хвLooking to grow your sports photography business? In this PPA Favorite Podcast Episode, Alison Carlino shares how Media Day photography has become one of her most successful and profitable services.Discover how to introduce Media Day sessions to schools, build a portfolio before charging premium prices, create marketing images that attract new athletic programs, and develop pricing structures that increase revenue over time.Watch the full episode on PhotoVision for even more sports photography business insights. -
PPA Favorite Episode: How to Market Your Photography Portfolio with Lindsay Adler 07.07.2026 7хвWant to create work that attracts your ideal photography clients? In this PPA favorite episode, internationally recognized photographer Lindsay Adler explains how creative play days have become one of the most powerful marketing tools in her business.Lindsay shares practical advice for photographers in smaller markets, proving that creativity isn't limited by location or budget. Whether you're photographing portraits, weddings, seniors, or commercial work, these strategies can help you build a stronger portfolio, grow your audience, and attract better clients.Watch the full episode on PhotoVision. -
Create Headshots That Connect and Get Noticed with Tracy Bosworth Page 30.06.2026 45хвWhat if your greatest obstacle could become the secret sauce to your creative genius? This episode dives into the story of Zeiss Global Ambassador Tracy Bosworth Page, a renowned Atlanta photographer who turned face blindness, a condition that prevents her from remembering faces, into her defining strength.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:41) - Why actors want to look interesting, not just beautiful(09:42) - Building an eye-first photography style(22:01) - How Zeiss lenses shaped her signature lookConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Tracy Bosworth Page ⬇Website | Instagram | Facebook -
PPA Favorite Episode: Building a Real Estate Photo Business with Jonathan Lee 23.06.2026 8хвWant to break into real estate photography or improve your workflow? In this PPA favorite episode, Jonathan Lee explains the technical skills and business mindset needed to succeed.Jonathan shares why real estate photography requires more than simply photographing a house. From camera height and composition to flash, ambient light, HDR, and editing workflows, he breaks down how photographers can create clean, marketable images that help listings stand out online.You’ll also hear how Jonathan built relationships with real estate agents, what clients expect from a professional photographer, and why speed, consistency, and accountability matter in this industry.Watch the full video on PhotoVision at PPA.com/PhotoVision. -
PPA Favorite Episode: Corporate Headshots That Scale | Glynns Thomas 16.06.2026 6хвAs part of our PPA Podcast 2-Year Anniversary Favorites Series, we're revisiting a standout conversation with Glynns Thomas on building a successful corporate headshot photography business.In this episode, Glynns shares how she approaches large corporate photography projects with confidence, professionalism, and organization. From the initial inquiry to final image delivery, she explains the systems and workflows that help her manage multi-day assignments, coordinate multiple locations, and create a seamless experience for clients.Enjoy this special anniversary highlight and be sure to watch the full episode on PhotoVision for even more insights from Glynns Thomas.🎥 Watch the full video on PhotoVision: PPA.com/PhotoVision -
PPA Favorite Episode: Photoshop and Lightroom Skills Every Photographer Needs 09.06.2026 7хвAs part of PPA's 2-Year Podcast Anniversary Celebration, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost. In this clip, Julieanne shares how photographers can move beyond the learning curve of Lightroom and Photoshop to streamline their editing workflows, strengthen their compositing skills, and unlock new creative possibilities. It's a standout conversation filled with practical tips and inspiration for photographers at every stage of their journey. Enjoy this featured clip, then watch the full video or listen to the complete podcast episode on PhotoVision at ppa.com/photovision. -
How to Win in Volume Photography with Customer Service 02.06.2026 31хвDiscover a new way to win and keep business as a volume photographer, as Pat Miller sits down with industry expert Jeff Galinovsky for an eye-opening episode live from Imaging USA.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(02:46) - Leaving corporate life to go full-time in photography(10:37) - Winning contracts through trust and simplicity(21:49) - Using pre-orders and online sales to increase revenueConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Jeff Galinovsky ⬇Website | Facebook -
Build a Brand That Books More Photography Clients with Ian Spanier 26.05.2026 23хвStruggling to cut through the noise and get noticed as a photographer? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with acclaimed celebrity portrait photographer Ian Spanier to reveal proven strategies to rise above the crowd and grow your business even in a saturated industry.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:43) - Standing out in a crowded photography market(09:20) - How LinkedIn helped Ian grow visibility and clients(13:54) - Shoot, fail, learn, repeatConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Ian Spanier ⬇LinkedIn | Facebook | Website | Instagram -
How a Small Project Turned into a Global Photo Brand 19.05.2026 22хвWhat if your biggest business breakthrough came from doing what others said was impossible? Pat Miller sits down with visionaries Kahran and Reg, whose personal passion for empowering children of color has sparked a global movement and turned into a thriving photography business. In a world that often lacks representation and authentic diversity, Kahran and Reg share how betting on your vision can lead to your most impactful and profitable work.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(02:28) - How CreativeSoul started in a garage(09:56) - How Afro Art became a global series(17:33) - From passion project to Disney collaborationConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Creative Soul ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X -
Why Photographers Burn Out (And How to Fix It) with Rich Johnson 12.05.2026 32хвUnlock the secret sauce for lasting photo business success, as Pat Miller sits down with creative innovator Rich Johnson. Discover how “creative R&D” can explode both your portfolio and your bottom line, even if you’re burning out or stuck in a rut.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(02:56) - Burnout and the experiment that changed everything(08:55) - Overcoming fear and taking creative risks(24:42) - Turning creativity into higher-paying clientsConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Rich Johnson ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X -
How AI Can Make You a Better Photographer (Not Replace You) with Katrin Eismann 05.05.2026 28хвReady to ditch frustration and finally make AI your photography ally? Pat Miller sits down with Adobe product manager and Sony Artisan of Imagery Katrin Eismann to shatter myths and show you how AI can supercharge your workflow without sacrificing authenticity or artistry.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:04) - Why AI feels overwhelming(11:28) - AI changes shooting and editing(22:32) - Why photographers adopt AIConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Katrin Eismann ⬇LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
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