portrait photography

Have you ever felt like you can’t have a career in photography? Like it’s unrealistic, or just not something that someone in your position could do? 

Today I’m chatting with Army veteran, new mama, and photographer Michelle DeLurme who felt the same way… until something shifted.

Hit play to learn what that was and how she went from working 80-hours a week to just a few hours a DAY while still generating enough income to take her daughter to Disney World (and all of the other fun extras she wants)! 

Ready to start your own conversations that lead to an amazing community of people around you? DM me “conversation starters” on Instagram (@Sarah.Petty) and I’ll send you over some genuine ways to strike up a conversation wherever you are. 

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What if you could turn your everyday activities (like grocery shopping or heading to Target) into marketing activities for your photography business? 

Today I’m going to show you how I learned to book new clients everywhere I go! 

Hit play to learn how to start a natural conversation about your business with anyone. 

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:

www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-121 

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: 

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BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP

www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty 

FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by

becoming a boutique photographer.

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Did you know you can actually CONTROL how many competitors you have? 

Yes, seriously! It’s in YOUR control. 

Hit play to learn how I figured out what made me so special and different that my competition totally disappeared. 

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:

www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-120 

SHOW TRANSCRIPT: 

http://keap.li/durik8

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP

www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty 

FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook 

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:

Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by

becoming a boutique photographer.

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After losing her full-time job, mom-of-4 Keilynn White followed her husband’s advice and went ALL IN on her photography business.

But a year later, her business still wasn’t making any money. She felt stuck, discouraged, and frustrated. 

Thankfully, that’s when something changed. (Something BIG.) 

Hit play to learn how my student Keilynn went from making zero money her first year to running a highly profitable boutique photography business! 

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:

www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-119 

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:

http://keap.li/yRWMxk

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP

www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty 

FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook 

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:

Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by

becoming a boutique photographer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals 

YOUTUBE:

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I used to think that if I went on vacation, that meant taking time away from my business. 

It was so scary! 

But let me tell you something… 

As a photographer, you NEED to step away from the grind once in a while. It’s GOOD for you and your creative juices. 

Plus, there are actually some business-building things you can do on vacation that don’t feel like work AT ALL! 

Hit play to learn 3 ways to grow your business from anywhere in the world! 

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:

www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-118 

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP

www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty 

FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook 

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:

Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by

becoming a boutique photographer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals 

YOUTUBE:

I relaunched my YouTube channel. Head over here to check out 3 NEW videos a week: https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

With a camera in his hand, Harvey Stein owns the streets, having spent the past 50 years capturing quintessential moments and making sensitive portraits of the people he meets there. In this two-part episode, he shares details about his photographic process while also conveying the wisdom he’s acquired in publishing 10 books of photographs.

We first caught up with Stein at the 2022 B&H OPTIC Conference in June, where he spoke about his newest book Coney Island People: 50 Years. He describes his interactive approach to street photography by traveling near and far in search of the human animal. Although he packs a Canon 5D for foreign locales where vibrant colors can be an important element, Stein is most at home with his Leica M4, a 21 mm lens, and a finder that lets him maintain visual contact with his subjects. We also learn about his Manhattan darkroom, and all the money he’s saved by rolling his own film for all these years.

In addition to his substantial photography chops, Stein is also an expert in photo book publishing. To leave no stone unturned, we continue our conversation in the studio after a break. Stay to the end for insights about working with publishers, including pitfalls to avoid and tips for turning your own photo project into book form.

Guests: Harvey Stein

Photograph © Harvey Stein

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When I started my photography business, the last thing I wanted to be was pushy or salesy.

So I sent my clients off on their own to decide what prints to order on their own time… they were busy mommas, and I thought that was serving them! 

But I was WRONG. 

If you’re using online galleries you’re doing what I was - causing decision fatigue for my clients and ruining any chance I had to make a meaningful income from my business. 

Yikes. 

After noticing a pattern of my clients locking up and never ordering prints (even though they wanted to), I decided to revamp my system. 

And BAM - I found a WAY better way to serve my clients, increase my profit, and grow my business long-term! 

Hit play to learn why online galleries are killing your business and what to do instead. 

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:

www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-117 

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP

www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty 

FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook 

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:

Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by

becoming a boutique photographer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals 

YOUTUBE:

I relaunched my YouTube channel. Head over here to check out 3 NEW videos a week: https://www.youtube.com/c/thejoyofmarketing

This episode of the B&H Photography Podcast was originally published on July 29, 2021. We revisit it today to mark the passing of the podcast torch from creative producer John Harris to Jill Waterman, a creative content writer for the B&H Explora blog, who appears as a guest with Davies. Harris will continue to be an avid listener to the show, and we hope he’ll also grace us with his voice on occasion as a future guest. 

Photographer Sally Davies embodies a remarkable creative spirit, and we think that spirit also resides in the homes of the 72 New Yorkers she photographed for her colorful book of environmental portraits, appropriately titled, New Yorkers. If this spirit does not exist and Davies is not in tune with it, how could she have captured the essence of her subjects and their abodes so efficiently, in some cases in just minutes?

We answer that question and many others in this discussion about the making of her book. We are also joined by Jill Waterman who has been photographed by Davies, and has written about her work. Our conversation gets to the heart of Davies’ fanciful project, and touches upon its themes of inclusiveness and of gentrification, but also digs into the process of photographing in cramped quarters with little time, and of the surprisingly difficult task of getting people not to smile for a portrait.

We talk about Davies’ decision to eschew light stands for on-camera flash and to use a Sony mirrorless camera and Zeiss 18mm lens. We also talk about the importance of creative freedom and rejecting preconceived expectations. Davies photographed a wide range of New Yorkers for this series and did not refuse a single person suggested to her, but when it came to organizing a book, edits needed to be made, and we discuss this process, as well. Davies is well-known for her street photography, and we mention her projects on neighborhood storefronts and vintage cars, but this series of interior portraits is as “New York” as it comes. Join us for this engaging conversation.

Guests: Sally Davies and Jill Waterman

Photograph © Sally Davies

For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see:
www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts

Is artistic creativity passed down through generations of a family? How is style and wisdom garnered? How can a father and son collaborate to grow their work individually and as a team?  These are just a few of the questions we posed to Moshe and Eddie Brakha, otherwise known as Brakha x2, during this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast.

Moshe Brakha likes to say that he was “born in Israel and reborn in Hollywood,” and both his early music and celebrity portraiture, as well as his later advertising and editorial work, sure have the vibe of Tinseltown. The elder Brakha built a thriving photography practice that includes not only portrait work but also high-profile advertising campaigns such as those for SKYY Vodka, Martini & Rossi, and Motorola. Eddie Brakha began collaborating with his father after graduating from film school and has expanded their work with new ad campaigns and fine-art series. They have also directed music videos, public service announcements, and “motion” campaigns for Dockers, Sharper Image, and others.

The style of the Brakhas’ work is very distinctive, but individually and as a team, they continue to experiment and try new methods. As such, we discuss how to evolve creatively when your style is successful. We also learn about their working relationship, which talents each brings to the table, and how clients and subjects react to having them both on set. Finally, we talk about their incredible lighting schemes, Moshe’s retrospective at the Grammy Museum, Eddie’s film project, and always being prepared before you go on set. Join us for this enjoyable conversation.

Guests: Moshe Brakha and Eddie Brakha

Above Photograph © Eddie Brakha and Moshe Brakha aka Brakha x2

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts

http://brakhax2.com

In this episode I share little known facts about Tulsa and Muskogee Oklahoma

•45 minutes away from Tulsa via toll road

•4 hours away from Dallas, Texas

•Cherokee Nation

•Bass Reeves (Harder They Fall)

• Black Wall Street
• Tulsa Remote
  
  •Lower cost of living
  
  •Lots of Vietnam Veterans (my dad)
  

May is mental health awareness month and Silence the Shame is on a mission to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. To learn more about the organization visit their website silencetheshame.com. Subscribe to the Silence to Shame podcast. Check out and subscribe to silence the Shame TV on YouTube. To show your support please consider donating by texting silence to 707070 or at silencetheshame.com

June 6-10 2022 I will be speaking at my first international speaking opportunity at the travel blogger Exchange (TBEX). Travel blogger exchange has been around for over a decade and it is the biggest networking event and conference and content creator event for travel photographers and creators. I get to speak on storytelling and branding. if you are a travel media creator and you want to attend, visit

Registration Link: https://tbexcon.com/2022-europe/register-now/

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My name is Zaakirah and I'm your host of the See Life Different podcast. This Podcast is about women of purpose sharing stories of resilience! They all have one thing in common: the need to create and serve! 

The mission of the show is to provide episodes that: 

•         Inspire
•         Empower
•         Educate

Learn more about me:

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There’s a powerful exercise I love doing with my students when they get stuck in the buts. 
I’m not talking about anatomy here…this is a G rated podcast! 
The buts I’m talking about on this podcast are the buts that your mind comes up. You know you’ve got them. They are all the reasons why you tell yourself you can’t have what you want. 
Hit play to hear me doing this exercise with 600 students at my annual 3-day LIVE experience, Go Boutique Live, and can start removing the buts in your life.

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:
www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-107

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8 WEEK WORKSHOP
www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique Photography:
https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty

FREE COPY:  NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer.

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Your adventure begins with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by your host, Rob Lee. Today we have Philip, a Baltimore-native artist and photographer, who has seamlessly woven his lifelong passion for photography into a captivating journey of creativity. From his early encounter with a Polaroid camera at the tender age of nine to his current role as a dedicated full-time artist, he has channeled his affection for his community into his work, ceaselessly striving to encapsulate the genuine spirit of every individual he captures. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Baltimore, Philip's devotion to refining his photographic finesse has garnered recognition, with his pieces featured in esteemed publications like Baltimore Magazine and BmoreArt. Beyond his compelling portraits, Philip extends his influence as an educator and organizer, passionately mentoring aspiring photographers and orchestrating events that bolster Baltimore's vibrant creative landscape. As an established figure in the Baltimore art scene, Philip Muriel is a multidimensional force, blending his profound artistic insight, portrait photography expertise, and commitment to amplifying diverse narratives.

In this talk, we navigate through:

• The intimate art of portrait photography with Philip Muriel, as he delves into the profound significance of forging connections with his subjects and authentically capturing their essence within each frame.
• Join us on a journey of creative inspiration as Philip Muriel reveals the diverse spectrum of photographers and artists that fuel his innovative approach, drawing wisdom from local talents and global visionaries alike.
• Uncover the technical nuances of Philip's craft as he shares his preference for digital photography, unveiling his mastery in manipulating lighting and shadows to craft evocative visual narratives.
• Immerse yourself in the empowering narrative of "Black Gaze," Philip Muriel's ongoing project that seeks to amplify black representation within art spaces, offering a fresh perspective through the eyes of his subjects.
• Engage in a conversation on artistic self-care with Philip Muriel, as he sheds light on the delicate equilibrium between personal creativity and commissioned work, emphasizing the importance of introspection and balance for every creative journey.

Prepare for an exciting episode with Philip as he shares his journey and approach to photography in this episode. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with his subjects and capturing their true essence. Philip draws inspiration from various photographers and artists, both local and international, and aims to bring more black narratives into art spaces. He discusses his gear, including his preference for shooting digitally and his love for controlled lighting situations. Philip also talks about his ongoing project, Black Gaze, which focuses on capturing narratives through the eyes of his subjects. He shares his experiences organizing events and workshops and highlights the significance of taking time to check in with oneself as a creative. Philip's favorite place to shoot in Baltimore is the Charles Street corridor, where he feels a deep connection to the art district.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit my photography studio in Springfield, Illinois? Twice a year I welcome a group of boutique photographers in for 2 days. And this week is the first time this year my students will be here. So what happens when they visit? Hit play for a sneak peek of what is about to happen for these 150 photographers when they come to town and to learn how you can visit, too.

RESOURCES:

WORTH EVERY PENNY JOYCAST SHOW NOTES:
www.joyofmarketing.com/podcast/episode-106

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8 WEEK WORKSHOP
www.joyofmarketing.com/boutiquebreakthrough

INSTAGRAM – DM Me “Pricing Rules” For a Copy of My 11 Rules for Pricing Boutique Photography:
https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty

FREE COPY:  NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
www.joyofmarketing.com/freebook

FREE FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals

In Process Driven 37, I had part one of this two part conversation with Documentarist, Jack Lowe. And while you don’t need to have listened to part one to enjoy this conversation, I invite you to go back and listen to it if you haven’t. Among other things, we talked about the origins of Jack’s Lifeboat Station Project, which has him traveling to all 238 lifeboat stations around the UK in his mobile darkroom Neena to make photographs with his 12×10 inch wet plate camera. In this conversation, we talk about some of the motivations for the project and the supportive community that has grown around it, as well as what Jack hopes people will take away from the body of work as a whole. And just as we did in part one, we go down a few rabbit holes and, of course, talk a bit more about 
The Life Aquatic
.

LINKS

The Life Aquatic

Part One of this conversation

CONNECT WITH JACK
Website: https://lifeboatstationproject.com
Twitter: @ProjectLifeboat

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Normalize by Stanley Gurvich
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Photography, travel, and video games... what more could you need? Arkansas-based photographer, Hayley Fugatt, comes on the show and talks these three things and more!
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“So much goes into it and I’m finding even for myself the stuff I’m learning or the stuff that’s changing who I am isn’t necessarily reflected visually in the final image.”

One of the first photographers I reached out to when I started recording conversations and podcasting was John Keatley. I was introduced to his work by my friend Kevin and what struck me straight away was how seamlessly John’s commercial work fit with his conceptual photographs. Though each body of work is distinct, John’s eye for detail and his love of ambiguity runs through all of it. While we don’t talk often, when we do I find that the conversations stick with me and often they inform the way I think about my own work as well as the work of others. He’s recently entered the world of fine art photography with a project called UNIFORM that centers around his personal exploration of identity and, as he puts it, “a deep need to be seen.” In addition to a series of limited edition prints, UNIFORM is available as a book, John’s first in fact, and that’s where we begin in this episode.

LINKS
To purchase a copy of the UNIFORM book, visit https://www.johnkeatley.com. For pricing and availability on UNIFORM prints, email studio@johnkeatley.com.

The Jim Morrison contact sheet that John mentioned was taken by Joel Brodsky and featured in a show called
CONTACT
at the Fahey/Klein Gallery. See the image at http://www.faheykleingallery.com/exhibitions/contact#5.

CONNECT WITH JOHN
Website: https://www.johnkeatley.com
Instagram: @johnkeatley
Twitter: @johnkeatley

MUSIC
Please Listen Carefully
 (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

“So much goes into it and I’m finding even for myself the stuff I’m learning or the stuff that’s changing who I am isn’t necessarily reflected visually in the final image.”

One of the first photographers I reached out to when I started recording conversations and podcasting was John Keatley. I was introduced to his work by my friend Kevin and what struck me straight away was how seamlessly John’s commercial work fit with his conceptual photographs. Though each body of work is distinct, John’s eye for detail and his love of ambiguity runs through all of it. While we don’t talk often, when we do I find that the conversations stick with me and often they inform the way I think about my own work as well as the work of others. He’s recently entered the world of fine art photography with a project called UNIFORM that centers around his personal exploration of identity and, as he puts it, “a deep need to be seen.” In addition to a series of limited edition prints, UNIFORM is available as a book, John’s first in fact, and that’s where we begin in this episode.

LINKS
To purchase a copy of the UNIFORM book, visit https://www.johnkeatley.com. For pricing and availability on UNIFORM prints, email studio@johnkeatley.com.

The Jim Morrison contact sheet that John mentioned was taken by Joel Brodsky and featured in a show called
CONTACT
at the Fahey/Klein Gallery. See the image at http://www.faheykleingallery.com/exhibitions/contact#5.

CONNECT WITH JOHN
Website: https://www.johnkeatley.com
Instagram: @johnkeatley
Twitter: @johnkeatley

MUSIC
Please Listen Carefully
 (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

“With each of the studies we’ve talked about, I’ve had to have the motivation, the passion, the interest, the fascination with the subject and I’ve needed to go out and make those photographs.”

My introduction to the work of Richard Beaven came via a text message from Jon Wilkening, which read simply “you need to talk to this guy” with a link to his Instagram. I think it took all of two images to realize he was right. Richard’s latest project is called
All of Us. It’s a beautiful body of work — 275 portraits made over the course of a year in the town of Ghent, New York — that manages to capture not only the soul of the town but also the people who call it home. Richard’s work is centered around connection, both to his subjects and their environments. And whether he’s immersing himself in
Trump Country or spending time on small family ranches in rural America, the stories Richard tells through his photographs are in many ways the stories of us all. They are about belonging and being seen for exactly what and who we are.

CONNECT WITH RICHARD
Website: http://richardbeaven.com/
Instagram: @richardbeaven
Twitter: @richardbeaven

MUSIC
Please Listen Carefully
 (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

“With each of the studies we’ve talked about, I’ve had to have the motivation, the passion, the interest, the fascination with the subject and I’ve needed to go out and make those photographs.”

My introduction to the work of Richard Beaven came via a text message from Jon Wilkening, which read simply “you need to talk to this guy” with a link to his Instagram. I think it took all of two images to realize he was right. Richard’s latest project is called
All of Us. It’s a beautiful body of work — 275 portraits made over the course of a year in the town of Ghent, New York — that manages to capture not only the soul of the town but also the people who call it home. Richard’s work is centered around connection, both to his subjects and their environments. And whether he’s immersing himself in
Trump Country or spending time on small family ranches in rural America, the stories Richard tells through his photographs are in many ways the stories of us all. They are about belonging and being seen for exactly what and who we are.

CONNECT WITH RICHARD
Website: http://richardbeaven.com/
Instagram: @richardbeaven
Twitter: @richardbeaven

MUSIC
Please Listen Carefully
 (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0

After his business imploded, Dalton Campbell decided he needed a change. He sold everything he owned, packed a single backpack of clothes and essentials, grabbed his camera and left for Europe without any sort of agenda, other than to take photographs until the money ran out. His three-month trip took him to Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the French Riviera and when he returned, the resulting photo series, called Travelers, helped to launch a new career as a portrait photographer. In this conversation we talk about letting go of fear, not getting dragged down by failure and the importance of being present in the moment.

LINKS
Dalton Campbell – Travelers
Art+Work
Eric Morales
George Krause
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Thumbtack

CONNECT WITH DALTON
Website: http://www.daltoncampbell.com
Facebook: @daltoncampbellphotography
Instagram: @daltoncampbellphotography

MUSIC
Please Listen Carefully
 (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 4.0