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PhotoBizX The Ultimate Wedding and Portrait Photography Business Podcast

Andrew Hellmich: Photographer & the Interviewer Who Asks What Other Photography Business Podcasters Don’t

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

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653: Jamie Booth – From Panic to a Booked-Out...

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2026/02/01

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

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652: Emily Cummings – How Dating Photography Became a...

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2026/01/26

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

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651: Stephanie Hill – Building a $200k Photography...

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2026/01/19

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 [...] The post 651: Stephanie Hill – Building a $200k Photography Studio On Two Days a Week appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography

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650: 2026 Photography Business Predictions — What’s...

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2026/01/12

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

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649: Vincent Peters – The Courage to Stop Imitating...

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2026/01/05

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, [...] The post 649: Vincent Peters – The Courage to Stop Imitating and Start Seeing with Your Photography appeared first on Photography

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648: Raphaëlle Granger – Building a $200K Wedding...

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2025/12/22

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

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647: Ben Potter – How Fundraising Replaced Facebook...

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2025/12/15

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

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646: Brittni Schroeder – How to Streamline, Systemise...

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2025/12/08

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Brittni Schroeder of www.brittnischroeder.com first joined me way back in Episode 337. Before shifting into coaching, she spent more than ten years as a professional photographer, named one of the most influential photographers of 2016, with features in the Wall Street [...]The post 646: Brittni Schroeder – How to Streamline, Systemise and Scale Your Photography Studio appeared first on Photography Business Xposed -

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645: Stacey Brown Randall – The Referral System Every...

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2025/12/01

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

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644: Bruce Vincentiis – From YouTube Tutorials to a...

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2025/11/24

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

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643: Nik Buttigieg – The Low-Pressure Strategy...

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2025/11/17

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

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642: Danilo & Sharon Vasic – From €50 Weddings to a...

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2025/11/10

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

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641: Jason Guy – How 4 Clients a Month Became a $200K...

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2025/11/03

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 $20,000 on their sessions and

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640: Yaneck Wasiek – The Simple Systems That Built a...

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2025/10/27

Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Yaneck Wasiek of www.wasiofaces.com and www.wasiodigital.com is today's incredible guest! While travelling recently, I shared that I had visited Poland in one of the emails I sent to PhotoBizX listeners and members. That email prompted a response from Yaneck, who I [...]The post 640: Yaneck Wasiek – The Simple Systems That Built a $600K/Year Headshot Photography Business appeared first on Photography Business Xposed -

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639: Natalie Martin – £3.5K+ Wedding Photography...

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2025/10/20

Natalie Martin isn’t your typical wedding photographer — and she definitely doesn’t follow the crowd. While most photographers lead with digital files and hope clients come back for an album, Natalie has flipped the script. Her couples start with an album — and pay a premium for the experience that goes with it. The result? A thriving business averaging $6,000+ per wedding, consistent bookings, and a schedule that still leaves room for family, travel, and life. In this interview, Natalie shares the

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