Grow Your Portrait Photography Business with Laura Esmond is the go-to podcast for women portrait photographers who want to build a profitable, sustainable, and confidence-filled business. Hosted by Laura Esmond — mom of three, educator, coach, and multi–six-figure photographer for over 25 years — this show teaches you how to market your portrait photography business, price your sessions for profit, sell photography products with confidence, and automate your business so you can work less and earn more.
After scaling her own portrait studio to multi–six figures in under two years (and sustaining multi–six figures in photography for more than two decades), Laura now helps photographers learn the strategies that actually grow a portrait photography business without burnout. Each week you’ll hear mindset shifts, marketing strategies for portrait photographers, pricing tips, automation tools, and real talk about selling heirloom products and artwork to clients — all designed to help you attract clients, increase your income, and run a portrait photography business you love.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this podcast will help you go from overwhelmed to empowered in your photography business. No filters, no highlight reels — just honest conversations to help you grow your portrait photography business with confidence.

Latest Episodes

Eps 010: Busy Season Burnout? 6 Tips Every Portrait Photographer Needs

In this episode, I’m diving into something so many of us feel but don’t always talk about—burnout during busy season. Especially if you're juggling work, motherhood, a...

5 Steps to Build Confidence as a Photographer: Why Conviction Comes First (and How to Keep Going When It’s Hard)

n this episode of the podcast, Laura Esmond explores the concepts of confidence and conviction. She articulates that confidence doesn't precede action but develops thr...

Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and incredibly talented portrait photographer, Kate Marie. We talk about what it really looks like to slow down, set boun...

The #1 Mindset Question to Ask Yourself as a Portrait Photographer

What if the business you’ve been building isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I created a “successful” studio that looked gr...

Marketing for Portrait Photographers: Actionable Steps and Common Pitfalls

Marketing for Your Portrait Photography BusinessIn this episode, Laura Esmond, a seasoned portrait photographer and educator, discusses the significance of focusing on...

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