Photobizx The Ultimate Portrait And Wedding Photography Business Podcast

After photographing more than 500 weddings and being named one of SLR Lounge’s Top 100 Wedding Photographers, Trevor Dayley hit a turning point — realising that likes, followers, and hustle weren’t the true markers of success. In this interview, Trevor shares how he rebuilt his photography business around connection, creativity, and community. He opens up about shooting fewer weddings for more fulfilment, using vulnerability to build trust, and creating real relationships that drive lasting success — no social media grind required. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do more or keep up online, this episode is your reminder that a thriving photography business comes from heart, not hashtags. The post 638: Trevor Dayley – Building a Thriving Photography Business Without the Social Media Grind appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Nidhi Dahiya of www.nidscreations.com sent me a DM, which led to this incredible interview. She said in that message: Hi Andrew! I just had my biggest month for portrait revenue in May, with USD$123.3k in sales. Nidhi first appeared on the [...] The post 637: Nidhi Dahiya – Taking Headshot clients to $14K Family Portrait Sales appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Ilana Wechsler of www.teachtraffic.com was first interviewed for episode 513 back in 2023 — and I’m thrilled to have her back. Ilana specialises in helping business owners, including photographers, run profitable Google and Facebook ad campaigns — without needing to hire an [...] The post 636: Ilana Wechsler – Simple Google Ad Strategies That Actually Generate Photography Bookings appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

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 this niche, and she’s since photographed over 300 elopements in more than 40 countries. In this detailed interview, she shares the business lessons learned along the way — from managing crazy travel schedules and client expectations to using SEO, Pinterest, and Instagram to keep enquiries flowing. We also talk about building trust that sparks referrals, future-proofing marketing, and keeping your vision front and centre while still delivering an incredible client experience. If you’ve been thinking about shifting direction, refining your marketing, or just want a peek into how a pioneer of elopement photography runs her business, you’ll love this one. Have a listen and see what ideas you can put into play. The post 635: Maddie Mae – How to Run a Profitable Destination Elopement Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography P

What happens when you leave behind a successful pet photography business, move countries, and start again from zero? That’s exactly what Kirstie McConnell has done—twice. From being South Australia’s first specialist pet photographer to building €5,000+ luxury portrait sessions in Italy, she’s now preparing to relaunch back home in Australia. In this episode, Kirstie shares the real strategies behind her reinventions: outreach that landed high-spend clients, SEO that quietly fuelled bookings, and the sales experience that boosted her average order value. If you’re considering a pivot, a relaunch, or simply want to raise your game, this conversation is packed with lessons you can put to work in your own business. The post 634: Kirstie McConnell – From Pets to Premium Portraits, Reinventing a Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Rebecca Hunnicutt of www.hunnicuttphotography.com is a lifestyle family, maternity and newborn photographer based in Portland, Oregon. She first came onto my radar when I discovered her teaching photographers how to turn ordinary locations into amazing images with confidence and ease. The [...] The post 633: Rebecca Hunnicutt – Building a Profitable, Adaptable & Fun Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Jenna Harrison of www.theuncommonway.com appears to be living her dream — and has been, ever since she threw in her great career to pursue her dreams of travel and freedom. I first became aware of her when we connected via email, [...] The post 632: Jenna Harrison – Building a 3-Day Workweek Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Kelly Warkentin of https://kindredphotography.ca/ and www.kellywarkentin.com is a Canadian-based family and newborn photographer, photography business coach, and mother of three. Although she's coaching other photographers, shooting makes up 90% of her income and brings in over $85,000 in revenue. She said [...] The post 631: Kelly Warkentin – Turning $150 Photography Sessions into 4-Figure Clients and a Life You Love appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area John Mills of https://souldog.studio hit £200K in two years with his pet photography business in the UK. He puts it down to Facebook Ads and the follow-up discovery calls! We were exchanging emails recently, and he told me that he'd pivoted [...] The post 630: Jon Mills – How a Pet Photography Business Hit £200K in Two Years appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Patrick Fore of www.terriblephotographer.com  and www.patrickfore.com is a San Diego-based commercial photographer and creative director with over 15 years of experience in graphic design and photography. His work is first-rate! He is seriously, a fantastic photographer. Beyond his impressive portfolio, Patrick [...] The post 629: Patrick Fore – The Brutal Truth About Photography Business, Boundaries, and Burnout appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Liam and Dominique Shaw of www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk were introduced to me by Blair deLaubenfels of World's Best Wedding Photos. Blair told me they are credited with bringing street photography to weddings, and their artistic vision and approach to their work is absolutely [...] The post 628: Liam and Dominique Shaw – The Business of Creative Documentary Photography appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Kenny Martin of  www.thestudiodoctor.co.uk is someone I’ve been hearing about behind the scenes for a while now — especially from photographers in the UK. Known as The Studio Doctor, he is a portrait photographer and mentor based in Scotland. He’s been [...] The post 627: Kenny Martin – Profit Over Hype. Building a Sustainable Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Susan Renee of www.kingshillstudios.co.uk in Scotland first reached out with a concern I hear more often than you'd think: Are giveaways hurting my brand? She’d been told by another coach to stop running Facebook competitions — that it made her look [...] The post 626: Susan Renée – Are Giveaways Hurting Your Brand or Building It? appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Kim Hamblin of www.kimmarie.co was first interviewed on episode 420 of the podcast, where she shared the full story behind selling her incredibly successful portrait studio in Auckland, New Zealand — a studio bringing in over $500,000 in revenue. In that [...] The post 625: Kim Hamblin – Photography Sales Confidence and the Business Metrics That Matter appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Brennan Haelig of www.jumpstartroi.com is the CEO and Founder of Jump Start ROI - a marketing agency that helps business owners find and attract their perfect leads and turn them into paying customers. This includes Done-For-You advertising across Facebook, Instagram, Google, [...] The post 624: Brennan Haelig – The Photographer’s Guide to Meta Ads That Actually Work (and Don’t Cost a Fortune) appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Brianna Shrader of www.shyheartstudios.com was interviewed for episode 484, where she shared her insights on how to grow a team to support a fast-growing and profitable photography business. She also delivered a fantastic series of training on how to utilise AI [...] The post 623: Brianna Shrader – Behind the Scenes of a 40 Over 40 Campaign appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Sara Monika of www.saramonika.com is a super-talented wedding photographer with over 13 years of experience and more than 350 weddings under her belt! She has an awesome website that must truly connect with her ideal clients, thanks to both the beautifully [...] The post 622: Sara Monika – Outsourcing Smarter: The Real Key to Earning More and Working Less as a Photographer appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Lewis Fackrell of www.lewisfackrell.co.uk is this week's interview guest, and I was looking forward to this, a little more than usual. I first approached Lewis when I learned that he offered hybrid coverage for his wedding couples. At the time, I [...] The post 621: Lewis Fackrell – The Hybrid Advantage and Why Couples Want Photo and Video Together appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Lindsay Baca of www.lindsaybaca.com, today's interview guest, appeared on my radar in a different way to usual. She joined the PhotoBizX Membership and had a hassle setting things up to listen to the premium episodes on her podcast app. We jumped [...] The post 620: Lindsay Baca – Rebranding, Raising Prices, and Finding Her Niche (and Happiness) appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Courtney Bryson of www.cmbryson.com is a US-based pet photographer who lives in a rural community of only 800 people. However, she has an average sale of $6000! It was this email from PBX Premium Member Laurie Elmer that prompted me to [...] The post 619: Courtney Bryson – How to Sell Albums and Artwork Without In-Person Consults appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.