Luxe & Legacy Podcast

In this episode, Amber and Marie talk openly about burnout and how to rebuild margin, creativity, and joy in your photography business. You will learn: Why burnout shows up even in successful seasons How raising your prices creates space for rest and creativity Amber’s story about stepping away from an overpacked calendar Why weekday sessions can transform your schedule The power of planning one c...

This week, Amber and Marie are joined by Stacy Musgrave, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women align with abundance, purpose, and ease in both life and business. In this heart-opening conversation, the trio explores what manifestation and abundance energy really mean — in practical, grounded ways that photographers and creatives can use every day. If you’ve ever felt resistance around p...

In this week’s episode, Amber and Marie dive deep into one of their favorite topics — posing families with confidence. Whether you’re photographing toddlers with endless energy, shy little ones, or expectant mothers, today’s episode will help you find your flow and create connection-driven imagery that feels effortless and alive. You’ll hear how both photographers approach posing — from reading ch...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography get honest about comparison, imposter syndrome, and fear-based pricing. If you’ve ever scrolled and felt smaller, second-guessed your rates, or wondered if there’s room for you—this conversation will help you step back into alignment, abundance, and creative confidence. We’ll cover: How to shift from compari...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography open their camera bags and share the tools that shape their fine art, luminous imagery—plus the small details that make sessions feel effortless and elevated. This isn’t about chasing every new release. It’s about intention: choosing gear that serves your vision and simplifies your workflow. We’ll cover: The...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography open up about what really happens after you raise your prices—and inquiries suddenly slow down. If you’ve ever taken that bold leap toward sustainability and alignment, only to feel fear creep in when your inbox goes quiet, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and this season has purpose. You...

In this episode, Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography and Amber of Light Livin Photography walk you through every step of the luxury client journey—from that very first impression to the moment your clients hold their heirloom artwork in their hands. This isn’t about volume photography. It’s about crafting an intentional, elevated experience that makes clients feel seen, valued, and deeply cared f...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Amber’s nine Instagram strategies for booking luxury clients, including curation, behind-the-scenes storytelling, carousel formulas, and creating “saveable” content. Why captions and covers matter just as much as your imagery, and how to write words that connect with emotion. Marie’s SEO and blogging roadmap—how to use keyword research to attract clients who are...

Welcome to the very first episode of Luxe & Legacy, a podcast created for motherhood photographers who are ready to rise into the luxury space with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this conversation, hosts Amber Courtney of Light Livin Photography and Marie Elizabeth of Marie Elizabeth Photography share the foundational pillars that transformed their own businesses—and how you can begin ap...