The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

Joining me on the show today is Marc Silber! Marc has been a photographer for most of his life and turned pro at the age of 13 when he sold one of his images to a teacher. In 2009, Marc began a video series called Advancing Your Photography where he’s had the great fortune of interviewing some of the worlds top photographers. In this episode, Marc shares what he’s learned from a lifetime in...

Joining me on the podcast today is Andrew Funderburg! Andrew is the founder of Fundy Designer, a software tool that helps photographers easily design albums and prints. In this episode, Andrew and I talk about the importance of incorporating print and album sales into your business. How do you make clients understand the value of print? What’s the fastest + easiest way to profit from print sales?...

Joining me today on the podcast is Matt Davis! Matt started his own business, Life Stage Films, and quickly found himself drowning in work… The overwhelming workload started to take a toll on his marriage and relationships… Sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and I talk about the challenges of hiring people to work for you. Should you have an already successful business before you ca...

Joining me today on the podcast is Magnus Bogucki! Magnus is a Swedish photographer who started out taking pictures of landscapes as a hobby… until his friend asked him to photograph his wedding and his entire life changed. In this episode, Magnus and I talk about his journey from being a hobbyist photographer to going full time as well as different strategies on how to maximize your print a...

How do you find your ideal client? Joining me today to help answer this question is my first ever repeat guest, Heidi Thompson! Heidi is a business strategist and marketing professional who helps business owners grow their businesses without any overcomplicated marketing “gobbledygook.” In this episode, Heidi gives her best tips on how to find your ideal client and how to make those clients...

Meet Allie Siarto. Allie always thought that she was going to pursue a career in corporate America and work her way up the ladder… …that was until her boss told her she couldn’t go to the dentist because they were too busy That’s the moment she knew she needed a change. Today, Allie is a professional portrait and wedding photographer based out of East Lansing, Michigan. In this e...

Have you ever heard the phrase “You’ve got to spend money to make money?” Have you thought about it this way instead… “You’ve got to spend time to make time?” In today’s episode, Leeann Golish and I discuss how having workflows can open up new opportunities for business growth + why you don’t need to be a huge studio to implement these time-sav...

Joining me on the podcast today is Chris Scott! In this episode, Chris and I talk about how you can use IPS in your business + the importance of doing it right. If you’re looking for the fastest way to increase your income, then this is one episode you don’t want to miss.   Resources Mentioned Swift Galleries Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing ea...

In today’s episode, I have an international guest joining us all the way from London! Scott Johnson went from taking pictures of guests on cruise ships to being an industry leader in wedding photography. We talk about what changes he had to do to achieve his success + go into specifics on what became the turning point for him and his business.   Resources Mentioned The Edge Photography...

Meet Carrie Swails, a photographer who specializes in nerdy weddings. In this Episode, Carrie and I talk about how she got into nerdy weddings in the first place, how she built her business from the ground up + how you can build your own unique brand.   Resources Mentioned Carrie Swails Website Carrie Swails Photography Facebook Page Carrie Swails Instagram Carrie Swails Twitter Sponsors Fres...

In this mini-episode, I talk about how ambition and trying to reach your goals can drive you into a slump. This is something I struggle with a lot, and I think many of you do too. Here’s the trick I use to deal with it…   Sponsors Freshbooks – Small business accounting software that makes billing easy + painless The post SFPP 48: When Ambition Becomes Your Enemy appeared fir...

Have you ever wanted to travel the world? What if you could figure out how to use your photography skills to pay for it… Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that’s exactly what today’s guest has been able to do. Joining me on the show today is Taylor Jackon from A Photographer In . In this episode, Taylor and I talk about how he was able to earn over $100,000 from his travel...

How much are you willing to sacrifice in order to achieve your goals? Would you sell everything you own and live out of your car? That’s what today’s guest decided to do. Meet Eileah Ohning. Eileah dreamed of owning her own business but felt trapped by her student loan debt and high cost of living. So she did something a little extreme… Listen to the episode to hear more about he...

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” In today’s episode, I talk about why you’re closer to achieving your dreams than you think + what it takes to be successful. The post SFPP 45: You Can Do It appeared first on Six Figure Photography .

Joining me on this week’s episode is Kristy Dickerson! Kristy is the founder of START Planner , a company that creates products to help you to stay focused on your goals. In today’s episode, Kristy and I talk about how to accomplish your dreams by setting goals and why most people approach goal setting the wrong way. Want some help staying focused on your goals? Kristy has a free goal...

Joining me on this week’s episode is Natalie Franke! Natalie is neuroscience nerd and the founder of the Rising Tide Society, a group of creative professionals focused on community over competition. In today’s episode, Natalie and I talk about overcoming fear, dealing with self-doubt, and why it’s important to embrace community.   Resources Mentioned Natalie Franke Website R...

In toady’s podcast episode, I want to give you some practical tips on how to build confidence in yourself and your work.   Resources Mentioned The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck The post SFPP 42: The Importance Of Confidence With Ben Hartley appeared first on Six Figure Photography .

Joining me on the podcast today is Gavin Wade! Gavin is a wedding photographer based out of Orange County California and the founder of Cloud Spot , an online photo delivery platform for photographers. In this episode, Gavin and I talk about how he went from being a fitness consultant at Taco Bell, to a successful photographer in less than 18 months. Gavin shares how he was able to make the transi...

Joining me on the podcast today is Jasmine Star! Jasmine has built a name for herself not only in the photography industry but also as a world-class marketer. She’s been the keynote speaker for almost every major industry conference and an instructor on Creative Live. On today’s show, Jasmine and I talk about the future of social media, what most photographers are doing wrong on social...

Joining me on the podcast today is James Maher! James is a photographer based out of New York and the author of 3 books. On today’s show we talk about how James was able to build a successful photography career in one of the most saturated markets in the country as well the difference between active and passive marketing, the myth of social media, and when (if ever) you should lower your rat...

Joining me on the podcast today is Ryan Koral! Ryan is the head videographer and owner of the wedding studio Epic Motion , as well as an educator/podcaster over at Studio Sherpas . In this episode, Ryan and I talk about the incredible growth of his studio and what it took to get there. Ryan is someone who I have tremendous respect for and I think a lot can be learned from his story.   Resourc...

Joining me on the Six Figure Photography podcast today is my second in command here at Style & Story Creative, Ben Adams! In this episode, Ben and I talk about commitment and how it’s one of the keystone qualities of people that encounter success in life.   Resources Mentioned Booked: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Photography Clients Six Figure LIVE Sponsors Fundy Software Miller&#8...

Joining me on the Six Figure Photography podcast is Geoff Duncan! Geoff is one of the most talented photographers that I know of. In 2014 Rangefinder named him one of their 30 rising stars, and he hasn’t slowed down since. In this episode, Geoff and I discuss how he got to where he is today and how to create work that is authentic to who you are.   Resources Mentioned Geoff Duncan Photo...

Have you ever wanted to incorporate off-camera flash into your photography, but felt it was just too overwhelming? Or maybe you just didn’t like the “artificial” look you got when you tried it? Joining me today on the Six Figure Photography podcast to talk about off-camera flash is Justin & Mary. Justin & Mary are icons in the wedding photography world. Throw out the name...

Today’s podcast episode is about a 4 letter word in the photography industry, Sales. I guess that’s 5 letters. Regardless, most photographers shy away from learning how to sell… …and that’s a huge mistake. Not only are you doing yourself a disservice, but you’re doing a disservice to your clients as well. Joining me to explore this topic further is GE Masana! GE...