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Professional Photographer

Professional Photographers of America

Welcome to the Professional Photographer podcast by PPA! Our goal is simple: to empower you in building a thriving photography business. In today"s dynamic market, mastering the art of photography is just the beginning. You also need a solid grasp of entrepreneurship essentials like: sales, marketing, pricing, cash flow, negotiation, mindset, and planning. Join us as we chat with successful photographers and business leaders who share their invaluable insights. You"ll discover exciting new ways to

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30:07

Ways Photographers Can Thrive During a Slow Season...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/11/04

Is your photography business feeling the squeeze from today’s unstable economy? Pat Miller welcomes renowned UK photographer Scott Johnson to reveal how working pros can successfully navigate market uncertainty and keep their businesses thriving, even when bookings slow down.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(09:17) - Focus on What You Can Control(10:40) - Pivoting to Portraits(18:20) - Smarter Sales & Payment PlansConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Scott Johnson ⬇Website | Facebook |

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20:53

Your Photography Matters More Than You Think - Find...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/10/28

Are you feeling stuck, uninspired, or questioning why your work even matters? Pat Miller sits down with keynote speaker and purpose-driven leader Matt Emerzian to help photographers reconnect to the joy, impact, and deeper meaning of their craft.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:29) - What 'Mattering' Means for Photographers(06:43) - The 'I Matter, You Matter, We Matter' Mindset Explained(14:25) - 'I Matter, But It’s Not About Me': Redefining SuccessConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with

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29:29

What Full-Time Photographers Won't Tell You: Pivot...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/10/21

Facing a sluggish photography market and feeling that anxiety in your gut about how you’ll pay the bills? Pat Miller sits down with wedding photographer Teshorn Jackson to pull back the curtain on what most pros won’t admit: sometimes, success means picking up a side job to protect your business and your family. Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(07:13) - The Pride Problem Around Getting a Job(12:49) - Rethinking “Full-Time Photographer” Success(19:58) - Managing Money and the Profit First MindsetConnect with

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30:05

How to Empower Your Clients Through Boudoir...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/10/14

What if the camera could capture more than just an image? What if it could change how someone sees themselves forever? Join host Pat Miller and internationally renowned boudoir photographer Christina "Tina" Meerloo for an eye-opening episode that explores boudoir as a powerful tool for personal healing and empowerment.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(02:12) - Discovering Boudoir’s Transformative Power(10:49) - Healing, Reclamation, and Confidence(23:50) - The Female Gaze & EmpowermentConnect with Pat

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33:46

Profit Without Losing Your Art: Portrait Photography...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/10/07

Step inside the studio with Sophia Barrett and discover the secret sauce that creates truly unforgettable portraits and it’s not just about camera settings. Pat Miller welcomes Sophia, a trailblazing Atlanta portrait photographer, to reveal how shooting “in flow” can unlock artistic breakthroughs and empower both photographer and subject.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(01:43) - Sophia’s mission: empowering women through portraiture(18:07) - Empowering women while balancing business realities(22:32) - How

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27:44

Stop Hiding Behind the Gear: Photography YouTube...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/30

Imagine skyrocketing your influence and income as a photographer, all by mastering YouTube. In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with beauty & portrait photographer Miguel Quiles, revealing the "recipes" behind building a thriving content channel that sets you apart in a noisy market.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(02:19) – From portraits to YouTube content(09:46) – The truth about thumbnails(14:47) – Advice for aspiring YouTubers(20:00) – Why audiences want YOU, not just the gearConnect with Pat

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18:11

How to Build a Personal Brand in Landscape...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/27

Today's saturated content landscape makes it harder than ever to stand out—until you learn the power of genuine storytelling and strategic business skills. Nate reveals how his outdoor passion, business acumen, and unfiltered social presence shaped a career where brands seek him out and fans feel like they know him before they meet him.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(04:35) - Storytelling as the foundation of your brand(08:32) - The moment Nate realized photography has real commercial value(15:28) - Why

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20:50

Gear Reviews & Content Creation for Photographers |...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/23

Ready to turn your passion for gear and tech into a thriving online presence, without losing your sanity? Pat Miller digs deep with YouTube filmmaker and photographer Sidney Diongzon to reveal what really goes into mastering content creation and scaling your influence.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:26) - Why gear reviews resonate with creators(08:57) - Building a system to stay productive(15:12) - How a simple, fun video went viralConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Sidney Diongzon

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20:42

Content Creation Advice from a Real Media Pro with...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/20

Are you still relying on photos to market your photography business? In an era of vanishing attention spans, Braxton Holley reveals why video is your new secret weapon. As consumer habits shift, photographers face a critical dilemma—adapt to video-first platforms or get left behind. Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(04:30) - The secret to hooking your audience fast(07:09) - Choosing the right platform for growth(16:18) - How to spark creativity and stay inspiredConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn |

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14:30

Build a Photography Career You Love with Autumn Schrock

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/16

Step into the wild and creative world of landscape photography as Pat Miller welcomes the trailblazing Autumn Schrock. Discover how a childhood love for Spider-Man (and Peter Parker’s Day job!) helped Autumn craft a thriving career capturing the natural world's beauty—and empowered her to inspire photographers everywhere.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:00) - The Mount Rainier Breakthrough(07:29) - Teaching Workshops Around the World(09:48) - Women in Photography & Sony Alpha Female+Connect with Pat

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16:29

Build a Gear Review Channel that Fits Your Lifestyle...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/13

Struggling to balance your passion for content creation with personal fulfillment and family time? Pat Miller sits down with multi-talented creator Zach Mayfield to reveal the behind-the-scenes mindset and methods that help him scale his influence—without sacrificing what matters most.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(03:40) - Faith, Family & Work Balance(09:14) - Gear That Protects Your Work(12:16) - Playing the Long GameConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Zach Mayfield ⬇Website |

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19:52

Travel, Lifestyle and Automotive Photography with Max...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/09

What if your passion for photography could catapult you from smartphone snapshots to shooting Bentleys and traveling the world—all by learning from YouTube and taking bold chances? On this episode, Pat sits down with commercial, travel, and automotive photographer Max Loewenstein to reveal how self-taught creators can break into high-profile gigs and stand out in a flooded market.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(08:08) - Blending Travel and Automotive Photography(11:01) - Standing Out in a Saturated

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22:45

Landscape Photography with Natural Light: Paige...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/06

Are you dreaming of capturing breathtaking landscapes like a pro? International photographer Paige Tingey joins Pat Miller for an electrifying, no-holds-barred masterclass on how the world’s best images are truly made.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(13:10) - Stay positive when conditions aren’t ideal(13:50) - Three natural light types for landscapes(14:44) - Lighting influences how Paige edits each photoConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Paige Tingey ⬇Website | Instagram | YouTube |

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12:54

What It’s Like Running a Gear Review YouTube Channel...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/09/02

Are you prepared to amplify your visibility and draw in your ideal audience? In this must-listen episode, Pat Miller sits down with acclaimed content creator Chris Brockhurst to reveal how photographers can amplify their influence and build a loyal following—no matter where you’re starting.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(07:32) - Growing Comfortable on Camera (09:18) - The Power of Storytelling (10:20) - Passion Over ObligationConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Chris Brockhurst

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35:02

How to Sell Photography Without Packages with Lori...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/08/26

Are your sales hitting an invisible ceiling? Pat Miller welcomes boudoir photographer and business coach Lori Unruh Poole to reveal why ditching the classic “bronze, silver, gold” packages might be the secret to unstoppable growth.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(4:21) - Why Top Packages Limit Your Growth (16:27) - Giving Each Product a Purpose (28:58) - Common Mistakes When Going Package-Free Connect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with Lori Unruh Poole ⬇LinkedIn | Website | Facebook |

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40:49

Proven Photography Marketing Strategies to Book More...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/08/19

Learn the Photography Marketing Strategies That Actually WorkStop chasing algorithm hacks and start using proven marketing techniques for photographers. In this episode, award-winning photographer and educator Bob Coates shares timeless tactics to help wedding photographers, portrait photographers, and commercial pros attract premium clients, increase referrals, and build a thriving photography business.Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(5:22) - Press Releases that Work(13:38) - Vendor Partnerships(17:49) -

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36:34

How Mitzi Starkweather Reinvented Her Photography...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/08/12

Connection beginswith Connecting with YOURSELFWhat if the most profitable and fulfilling version of your photography business starts when you stop following the crowd and finally listen to yourself? On this episode, Pat Miller sits down with portrait photographer Mitzi Starkweather, who reveals the raw, remarkable journey from “phoning it in” to revitalizing her career and profits by reconnecting with her own creative voice.Too many photographers burn out chasing trends and external validation

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47:20

Why Most Photographers Struggle with Profit—and How...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/08/05

Profit is Good with Jeff Dachowski Are you truly running your photography business for profit, or are subconscious beliefs holding you back?Pat Miller brings PPA Past President Jeff Dachowski to the show for a game-changing conversation on overcoming the biggest obstacles to financial success for professional photographers.Too many talented artists sabotage their revenue by undervaluing their work, fearing the sales process, or listening to the wrong advice. Jeff Dachowski candidly reveals how

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32:40

How to Break Into Quinceañera Photography:...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/07/29

💸Quinceañera photography is a goldmine for portrait and wedding photographers.Learn how to enter this niche, shoot stunning sessions, and earn more in yourbusiness!Episode Highlights 🎤💡:(14:44) - Helping teens feel confident in their portraits(25:47) - Ideal niche for creative, non-wedding photographers(29:35) - Don’t wait for permission—start shooting quinceañeras nowConnect with Pat Miller ⬇LinkedIn | WebsiteConnect with The Padillas (Juan & Abygail) ⬇Website | Instagram

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31:25

How Real Estate Photographers Make 6 Figures (Without...

Professional Photographer ·

2025/07/22

Can you really make six figures photographing houses? Yes—with the right systems. Discover how top real estate photographer Jonathan Lee built a high-revenue, weekday-only photography business. He breaks down the tools, client expectations, and creative mindset needed to thrive in the real estate space.📌 What You’ll Learn:Why real estate photography can be more lucrative (and less stressful) than weddingsHow to land realtors as repeat, high-paying clientsKey differences between real estate vs

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