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PhotoBizX is the number one photography business podcast for portrait and wedding photographers who want to attract more clients, charge what they’re worth, and build a thriving business. Hosted by Australian Master Photographer Andrew Hellmich, this weekly interview show features the world’s most successful and inspiring photographers and industry experts — the real stars of every episode. Andrew’s relaxed, curious interview style draws out incredible depth and honesty; listeners often say he asks exactly what they’re thinking and are shocked by how much his guests reveal. Each episode delivers real strategies, stories, and systems you can implement immediately — leaving you motivated and ready to grow your photography business.
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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.
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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.
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Seven years ago, Jo Menneer was running a busy studio shooting both family and boudoir sessions — averaging around £800 per client.
Today, she’s working Monday to Friday only, shooting fewer sessions, and averaging £2,250 per client… with some spending five figures.
What changed?
Not her location.
Not the size of her studio.
Not even the number of sessions she shoots.
In this episode, Jo breaks down how refining her client journey, raising prices (despite a clenched stomach), implementing structured pre-shoot calls, and focusing on confidence over photography transformed her boudoir business into a calmer, more profitable and more impactful studio.
If you’ve ever thought “my market won’t pay that” or “I can’t raise my prices here,” this conversation might just shift your thinking.
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Everyone says, “Deliver a great experience.”
Almost no one explains what that actually means.
In this episode, I sit down with Julie Comfort — a former destination wedding photographer turned experience designer — to unpack what it really looks like to intentionally design how your clients feel from first enquiry to long after delivery.
We talk about why most weddings (and client journeys) start to feel the same… how overwhelming first emails quietly lose bookings… why follow-up often wins the job… and how small, thoughtful touches can create more impact than expensive gifts.
If you want easier sales, stronger referrals, and clients who rave about you — not just your photos — this conversation will shift how you think about your business.
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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 and unapologetically commercial.
In this episode, Richie explains how partnering with pet businesses allows him to book 10–20 sessions in a single day, run a tight 30-minute shoot → show → sell workflow, and keep pricing clear enough that buying feels easy. It’s not about trends, styling or social media growth. It’s about building a repeatable system that works in the real world.
If you’re curious what a true high-volume pet photography model looks like — and whether parts of it could apply to your own business — this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
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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 short weddings, simple pricing, Google-driven enquiries, outsourcing, and how designing a business around ease and sustainability has helped Gary build steady momentum without unnecessary stress.
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In this interview, Jamie shares what really happened behind the scenes as his business quietly started to unravel — the warning signs he ignored, the decisions he delayed, and the moment panic forced him to take action.
He opens up about the systems that failed him, the personal factors that made things harder than they needed to be, and the practical changes that helped him stabilise cash flow, rebuild momentum, and fall back in love with his business again.
If you’ve ever looked at another photographer’s work and thought, they must be doing great, this conversation is a powerful reminder that appearances rarely tell the full story — and that a turnaround is often closer than it feels.
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Dating photography might not be the first niche that comes to mind when photographers think about growth — but in this interview, Emily Cummings explains why it’s become one of her most consistent, high-value revenue streams.
We unpack how Emily identified a specific emotional problem clients were already motivated to solve, why a dedicated dating photography offer pre-qualifies serious enquiries, and how experience design — from consults to styling to same-day image selection — makes premium pricing far easier to hold.
This conversation also explores the role Emily’s studio plays in credibility and efficiency, how Google Ads and strategic partnerships attract clients from well beyond her local area, and why simplifying pricing and systems across genres has helped her scale without burnout.
If you’re curious about building steadier income, attracting more decisive clients, or creating offers that work year-round — this episode will give you plenty to think about.
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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 comes to photography business and life! She founded her Adelaide photography business, Total Capture Photography, at the age of 19! She says she was originally driven by “a fascination with light [...]
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What actually matters for photography businesses heading into 2026?
Instead of vague trend predictions or recycled advice, this New Year Special brings together a group of experienced photography business coaches — each answering a specific question within their area of expertise.
The result is a wide-angle look at what’s genuinely shifting right now: how clients are finding photographers, how buying decisions are changing, where AI fits (and where it doesn’t), and what photographers need to rethink if they want their businesses to feel more stable, profitable, and sustainable this year.
You’ll hear perspectives on marketing, sales psychology, branding, visibility, client experience, and mindset — not as isolated tactics, but as connected pieces of how successful photography businesses are being built moving forward.
If you’re heading into 2026 wondering what to double down on, what to let go of, and where to focus your energy next, this episode will help you see the bigger picture — and avoid playing last year’s game in a changing market.
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Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Vincent Peters of www.vincentpetersstudio.com doesn’t just capture moments — he reveals something deeper about the people we think we already know. He's a German-born photographer, artist, and visual storyteller whose images have graced the pages of Vogue, GQ, and Harper’s Bazaar, [...]
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Raphaëlle Granger didn’t grow her photography business by doing more weddings, chasing trends, or copying what looked successful online. With a background in photojournalism and fashion, she learned early that beautiful work alone doesn’t guarantee a sustainable business — especially when the work itself isn’t aligned with how you want to show up creatively or personally.
In this conversation, Raphaëlle shares how undercharging actually held her back, why her first rebrand failed, and how getting clear on values — not visuals — changed everything from pricing to the clients she attracts. We talk about building trust with planners, using Instagram for positioning rather than bookings, and the confidence that comes from saying no to work that isn’t the right fit.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle market, drained by work that looks good on the surface, or unsure how to move your business forward without burning out or pretending to be someone you’re not, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
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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 and systemised portrait studios I’ve seen.
Ben shares how he moved away from Facebook ads, why community fundraising became his most reliable lead source, and how trusting the numbers — not emotions — transformed both his sales and his confidence. We dig into pricing psychology, strong offers, automation, and why messy action beats waiting for the perfect plan every time.
If you’re serious about building a photography business that’s profitable, repeatable and far less stressful to run, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth — and what actually drives it.
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If you’ve ever felt stuck doing everything yourself in your photography business — constantly emailing, reminding, scheduling, following up — this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.
In Episode 646, I’m joined by Brittni Schroeder, a former high-end photographer who built one of the most in-demand senior portrait brands in her area… before discovering her true strength: helping business owners streamline, systemise and scale through smarter automation.
Brittni breaks down the exact systems and small, strategic changes that free up your time, improve your client experience, and increase profitability — without adding more work to your plate.
We dig into:
• The three funnels every photographer needs to grow
• What to automate (and what should always stay personal)
• The surprising signs you’re ready to scale
• Why email lists outperform social media every single time
• How SOPs, scheduling tools and simple workflows can transform your studio overnight
Whether you're shooting solo, running a busy studio, or bringing on associates… this episode will show you how to build a photography business that finally feels sustainable, profitable and in control.
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Referrals are one of the most powerful growth levers in a photography business — yet most photographers treat them like something mysterious or magical that “just happens” when the work is good enough.
In this conversation, Stacey Brown Randall dismantles that myth completely.
She explains why great photos and happy clients don’t automatically lead to consistent referrals… and why the missing link is almost always the client experience itself. Not the workflow, not the quality of the images — but how clients feel at every stage of working with you.
Stacey shares the simple shifts photographers can make to turn happy clients into referring clients — without scripts, awkward asks, discounts, or gimmicks. From identifying “referral hot zones” to planting subtle referral seeds, to using handwritten notes and thoughtful touch points that genuinely make clients feel seen… she lays out a new way to think about referrals that’s grounded in connection, not tactics.
If you’ve ever wondered why your clients say they love you but rarely send people your way — or if you want to build a business that grows through trust, reputation, and genuine word-of-mouth — this episode will change how you approach your client experience.
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Luxury hotel photography isn’t a niche most portrait or wedding photographers ever think about — but after hearing Bruce Vincentiis’ story, you might see it differently. Bruce went from teaching himself photography through YouTube tutorials in Asian internet cafés to becoming an approved photographer for brands like Marriott, Accor, and Hyatt. In this episode, he opens a window into a world most photographers never get to see — the relationships, expectations, and opportunities behind photographing some of the world’s most beautiful hotels. You can explore his work at https://bdv.photography
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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 room in a caravan in regional WA. Today, he’s built a thriving portrait studio in Albury, with staff, systems, a full shooting and sales setup, and revenue pushing the $600K mark — with his eyes firmly on seven figures.
What’s most interesting isn’t just the growth, but the shift in how Nik thinks about marketing, client experience, and his role as a business owner. You can hear it in everything he says. He’s simplified, doubled down on what matters, opened up his offer, and stopped trying to pre-qualify his way to better clients. Instead, he’s engineered a studio experience that gets people through the door — and lets the work do the heavy lifting.
In this episode, Nik shares what’s been behind that shift, the mindset changes that unlocked his momentum, and how he’s built a studio that feels both profitable and sustainable — even with a newborn at home and a calendar packed with sessions, sales, and phone calls.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when all the pieces finally click, this is a must-listen.
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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.
What started as two teenagers shooting for friends turned into one of the most in-demand luxury wedding brands in the world. Today, they’re photographing multimillion-euro celebrations across Lake Como, the South of France, and beyond — blending their fashion background with cinematic storytelling and meticulous preparation.
In this interview, the Vasics share how they built a business that’s booked out a year in advance, why mindset matters more than money when moving into the luxury market, and the systems, preparation, and client experience that set them apart.
If you’ve ever wondered how photographers make the leap from local jobs to high-end international clients — this conversation will change how you think about what’s possible.
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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 photographing women in a way that changes how they see themselves.
Today, Jason runs a $200K-a-year boudoir business from Sonoma, California, photographing just four clients a month and handling every step himself — from first email to final album. His average client spends around $6,000, and some invest as much as $15,000 on their sessions and artwork.
In this episode, he shares how he attracts health-focused, motivated clients without relying on censored ads, why his transparent sales process builds trust (and bigger orders), and the simple offline marketing tool that keeps his calendar full.
This one’s a masterclass in building a profitable photography business on your own terms — no hustle, no hype, just honest connection and consistent excellence.
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Headshot photographer Yaneck Wasiek runs a $600K-a-year studio built on systems, consistency and connection — not luck.
In this interview, he shares exactly how he generates $15K corporate jobs, books 4–5 sessions a day through automation, and turns one-off shoots into long-term partnerships with brands like Microsoft, LegalZoom and Zillow.
From a simple website popup that fills his calendar to a door-to-door strategy that launched his business from scratch, Yaneck’s approach is all about making photography work like a business.
If you’ve ever wanted to attract steady, high-value clients without relying on hustle or hope — this episode will show you what’s possible.
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