Russ Bratcher, a high touch portrait photographer, shares his journey of starting a photography business and the importance of investing in education. He credits Elena S. Blair for inspiring him to pursue photography professionally. Russ also discusses his experience with different photography education programs. He has found value in in-person sales and the personal touch in his photography business. Russ shares his success in partnering with local businesses and giving back to the community. He also talks about the challenges of the early stages of running a photography business.

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Shannon O'Malley, owner of Shannon Kathleen Photography, shares her journey into the photography industry and how she transitioned from landscape photography to portraiture. She discusses the importance of self-portraiture and how it helped her discover her own identity and self-worth. She shares her experience of overcoming a toxic relationship and how self-portraiture helped her heal and connect with others on a deeper level. In this conversation, Shannon discusses the importance of self-portraiture and how it can be a therapeutic and empowering process. She also shares tips on gear and lighting for self-portraits, highlighting the importance of starting with what you have, as well as the challenges, including self-image and self-judgment, and who can benefit from learning the self-portrait process. Shannon provides a sneak peek into her brand new course on self-portraiture and shares where listeners can find more information about her work.

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Christine Johnson, a successful and profitable photographer with 26 years of experience, shares her insights on building a thriving photography business. She emphasizes the importance of caring about people and delivering a consistent style that stands the test of time. Christine believes in providing the best experience for clients, rather than focusing solely on the quality of the photographs. She highlights the significance of organization, both in storing and delivering images, as well as maintaining a reliable and consistent workflow.