Professional Photographer

PPA Favorite Episode: Photoshop and Lightroom Skills Every Photographer Needs

As part of PPA's 2-Year Podcast Anniversary Celebration, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost. In this clip, Julieanne shares how photographers can move beyond the learning curve of Lightroom and Photoshop to streamline their editing workflows, strengthen their compositing skills, and unlock new creative possibilities. It's a standout conversation filled with practical tips and inspiration for photographers at every stage of their journey. Enjoy this featured clip, then watch the full video or listen to the complete podcast episode on PhotoVision at ppa.com/photovision.

How to Win in Volume Photography with Customer Service

Discover a new way to win and keep business as a volume photographer, as Pat Miller sits down with industry expert Jeff Galinovsky for an eye-opening episode live from Imaging USA. Episode Highlights 🎤💡: (02:46) - Leaving corporate life to go full-time in photography (10:37) - Winning contracts through trust and simplicity (21:49) - Using pre-orders and online sales to increase revenue Connect with Pat Miller ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpatmiller/] | Website [https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com/] Connect with Jeff Galinovsky ⬇ Website [https://www.jeffgalinovskyphotography.com/home] | Facebook [https://web.facebook.com/jeffgalinovskyphotography]

Build a Brand That Books More Photography Clients with Ian Spanier

Struggling to cut through the noise and get noticed as a photographer? In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with acclaimed celebrity portrait photographer Ian Spanier to reveal proven strategies to rise above the crowd and grow your business even in a saturated industry. Episode Highlights 🎤💡: (03:43) - Standing out in a crowded photography market (09:20) - How LinkedIn helped Ian grow visibility and clients (13:54) - Shoot, fail, learn, repeat Connect with Pat Miller ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpatmiller/] | Website [https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com/] Connect with Ian Spanier ⬇ LinkedIn | Facebook | Website | Instagram [https://www.linkedin.com/]

How a Small Project Turned into a Global Photo Brand

What if your biggest business breakthrough came from doing what others said was impossible? Pat Miller sits down with visionaries Kahran and Reg, whose personal passion for empowering children of color has sparked a global movement and turned into a thriving photography business. In a world that often lacks representation and authentic diversity, Kahran and Reg share how betting on your vision can lead to your most impactful and profitable work. Episode Highlights 🎤💡: (02:28) - How CreativeSoul started in a garage (09:56) - How Afro Art became a global series (17:33) - From passion project to Disney collaboration Connect with Pat Miller ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpatmiller/] | Website [https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com/] Connect with Creative Soul ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahranbethencourt/] | Website [https://creativesoulphoto.com/about/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/creativesoulphoto] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creativesoulphoto] | X [https://x.com/csphoto_atl]

Why Photographers Burn Out (And How to Fix It) with Rich Johnson

Unlock the secret sauce for lasting photo business success, as Pat Miller sits down with creative innovator Rich Johnson. Discover how “creative R&D” can explode both your portfolio and your bottom line, even if you’re burning out or stuck in a rut. Episode Highlights 🎤💡: (02:56) - Burnout and the experiment that changed everything (08:55) - Overcoming fear and taking creative risks (24:42) - Turning creativity into higher-paying clients Connect with Pat Miller ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpatmiller/] | Website [https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com/] Connect with Rich Johnson ⬇ LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/spectaclephoto/] | Website [https://spectaclephoto.com/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RichJohnsonAD/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/spectaclephoto/] | X [https://x.com/spectaclephoto]