Commercial Photographer: Your Guide to Marketing, Creativity and Growth

By Sam Hollis and Marcus Ahmad, Experts in Commercial Photography and Marketing

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Commercial Photographer: Your Guide to Marketing, Creativity and Growth is the essential podcast if you're a professional headshot photographer or brand photographer. Ready to achieve sustainable business growth? Each week, we share practical advice and actionable strategies to help you master your marketing, ignite your creativity, and build a profitable commercial photography business. Learn how to attract ideal clients, stand out in the marketplace, and build the business you've always wanted. Stop guessing and start growing with business help and guidance from industry experts.

Episode Date
Email Marketing for Commercial Photographers: The Direct Line to Sales
May 05, 2026
From the Vault: Why Photographers Need a Blog (and How to Actually Do It)
Apr 28, 2026
The Great Debate: DSLR vs. Mirrorless for Brand Photographers
Apr 21, 2026
Finding Your Visual Edge: The Brand Photographer's Strategy
Apr 14, 2026
The Big Debate: 10 Controversies in Brand Photography
Apr 07, 2026
Creating Distinctive Narratives: The Creative Side of Brand Photography
Mar 31, 2026
Pricing for Brand Photographers: How to Stop Competing on Price
Mar 24, 2026
Want to move to being a Premium Photographer?
Mar 20, 2026
Selling Your Business: The Exit Strategy for Commercial Photographers
Mar 17, 2026
The Content Machine: Surviving the 2026 Value Crisis Why it works
Mar 10, 2026
Beyond the £100K Barrier: Profit, Freedom, and the Myth of the Hustle
Mar 03, 2026
The AI Revolution: How to Be the First Choice in AI Search
Feb 24, 2026
The AI Revolution: The Truth Behind the Industry’s Biggest AI Misstep
Feb 17, 2026
The AI Revolution: The Rise of "Mixed Reality" and Ethical AI
Feb 10, 2026
The AI Revolution: How to Automate Your Commercial Photography Admin Forever
Feb 03, 2026
The AI Revolution: How to Slash Your Commercial Photography Overheads by 60%
Jan 27, 2026
STOP Guessing Your Exposure: Is This "Relic" the Secret to Perfect Commercial Photography? .
Jan 20, 2026
January Survival & April Success: The Essential 2026 Tax Roadmap for Photographers
Jan 13, 2026
You Are Shooting Blind: Why Brand Photography Fails Without a Professional Brand Strategy
Jan 06, 2026
Martin Parr - A life in photography
Dec 12, 2025
Stop Wasting Money: The 3 Website Analytics for Photographers Metrics You must Track now
Dec 09, 2025
Stop Ruining Your Shoots: Master Photographer Rapport Building now.
Dec 01, 2025
Your Window Is Closing: Use Photography Education for Commercial Photography Business Growth now
Nov 25, 2025
Don't Start Your Next Shoot Until You Master Event Photography Storytelling.
Nov 18, 2025
The Critical Mistake Sabotaging Your Commercial Photography Sales: The AI Shift You MUST Make.
Nov 11, 2025
You Are Missing A Massive Opportunity: The Hidden Truth About Commercial Photography Dominance.
Nov 04, 2025
The CEO's Roadmap to Building a Premium Commercial Photography Business that you can follow today.
Oct 28, 2025
Your Only Option for Growth (Part 2): Finalising the Deal for Your Photography Business
Oct 20, 2025
Your Only Option for Growth: Why You Must Buy Your Way to a Bigger Commercial Photography Business.
Oct 14, 2025
The Secret You Need to Succeed: Unleash Your Commercial Photography Creativity Before It's Too Late.
Oct 07, 2025
Emergency Marketing Kit: 5 Low Cost Commercial Photography Marketing Strategies You Need Now.
Sep 30, 2025
Your Brand Is Invisible: The Critical Steps to Stand Out in Commercial Photography.
Sep 22, 2025
Forget Expensive Gear: Get Better Commercial Photography Images With The £20 Kit.
Sep 15, 2025
Your Income Is At Risk: The Commercial Photography Marketing Strategy That Pays You for Stolen Images.
Sep 09, 2025
Beyond the Newsletter: The Email Marketing Secrets for Photography Business Growth
Sep 02, 2025
Get more leads using Google Maps to your Photography Business
Aug 27, 2025
The One Skill That Will Transform Your Photography Business
Aug 19, 2025
Education, Experience or both? What is the best way to develop skills as a photographer.
Aug 12, 2025
Using YouTube and Podcasts in your photography business with Kirsten Luts
Aug 05, 2025
The Ultimate Flash Kit for a Commercial Photographer
Jul 29, 2025
Find out about Commercial Photography in Mozambique with Jay Garrido
Jul 21, 2025
The High Stakes of Headshot Photography: Why a Single Photo Can Make or Break a Career
Jul 15, 2025
Expert Corporate Photographer Stephanie Belton shares her business and photography experience and expertise with us.
Jul 08, 2025
Blogging: Why it is so essential to your marketing as a photographer.
Jun 30, 2025
The Power of Connections: Why Networking for Photographers is More Crucial Than Photoshop
Jun 24, 2025
Styling yourself as part of your brand.
Jun 17, 2025
What are AIs weaknesses with our guest who has studied them Alec Watson
Jun 09, 2025
Beyond the Pose: How Personal Branding Photography Unlocks a Client's Future Goals
Jun 03, 2025
Marcus gets interviewed about his journey as a photographer
May 27, 2025
FInd out how Christian Schu gets work from high end clients
May 20, 2025
Photography Educator Fabrizia Costa shares her story
May 13, 2025
Sam becomes the guest as Marcus asks him about his past.
May 06, 2025
Ros Jones explains how the only person blocking your success is you.
Apr 25, 2025
How to use personality profiling to help your photography business with Kate Van Der Sluis
Apr 17, 2025
Building your position of authority to get more leads
Apr 10, 2025
What is it like working in Thailand as a brand photographer with Charlotte Graham
Apr 04, 2025
Commercial Photographer Marketing: Why Niching is the Strategy for Premium Pricing
Mar 27, 2025
The 100th Episode of Shoot to the Top with Jeff brown, Gillian Devine, Martin Hobby and Zoe Hiljemark
Mar 20, 2025
Stop Fishing in the Wrong Pond: The Offline Secret to getting Premium Brand Photography Leads
Mar 14, 2025
The Injury That Could End Your Career: Why Fitness for Photographers is a Business Strategy
Mar 07, 2025
LinkedIn for Photographers: Win Commercial Photography Clients via DM
Feb 27, 2025
Could an e-learning course get recurring income for your photography business with James Martin?
Feb 20, 2025
Why Street Photography is essential for photographers of all genres
Feb 13, 2025
Hear about AI, food photography and keeping your clients for fifteen years with Abi and Giles from Giles Christopher Photography
Feb 06, 2025
The Critical Mistake Sabotaging Your Commercial Photography Marketing and Conversion
Jan 30, 2025
Marketing Funnel for Photographers: The Simple Sales Funnel Strategy for Commercial Photographers
Jan 24, 2025
How to not leave "money on the table" with Gillian Devine
Jan 16, 2025
How to get work with an agency with Sunjay Singh
Jan 09, 2025
Modern Photography apprenticeships with Anthony Milner
Jan 02, 2025
Christmas comes to Photographers everywhere
Dec 19, 2024
The 40-Year Secret: Sustaining a Commercial Photography Career Through Mentorship
Dec 13, 2024
How Virtual Tours Can Be a Part of Your Photography Business with Andy Fletcher
Dec 05, 2024
Small Studio Secrets: Master Backgrounds, Lighting & Lenses for Commercial Photography
Nov 28, 2024
Using LinkedIn to it's full potential as a photographer with Jeff Brown
Nov 21, 2024
Falling in love with wildlife photography and African Safaris with David Harrison
Nov 14, 2024
Making the writing on your photography website work and get you more leads.
Nov 07, 2024
Beat Creative Block and Boost Your Productivity: A Guide for Professional Photographers
Oct 31, 2024
Find great insights into running a photography business from photographer and podcaster Andrew Hellmich
Oct 25, 2024
How do increase your revenue by using video in your photography business with guests Nathan Pidd and Mike Robertson
Oct 17, 2024
Using Models in your Work
Oct 10, 2024
Get more LinkedIn by being a punk disrupter with Gareth Wax
Oct 04, 2024
Making more money from your business with Accountant Bel Turpin
Sep 26, 2024
Which Business Apps will help your business?
Sep 19, 2024
Using a stylist for your Photoshoot with Suzanne Suthers
Sep 12, 2024
What can photographers learn from musicians with Pete Coco
Sep 05, 2024
Why is film photography still important today?
Aug 29, 2024
Getting more clients with Christine Saunders
Aug 22, 2024
Sarah J Naylor helps us live our best life
Aug 15, 2024
Google Ads: A Marketing Masterclass for Your Photography Business
Aug 08, 2024
Meet Meg McMillan, Branding Photographer and Educator
Aug 01, 2024
Jamie Stewart, networking legend.
Jul 25, 2024
Cropping Images for Social Media, Websites and more
Jul 18, 2024
Meet Jo Dufty, Mindset Coach
Jul 11, 2024
Using Google Maps to get leads
Jul 04, 2024
Meet Business Expert, Zoe Wadsworth
Jun 27, 2024
Your Photography Portfolio
Jun 20, 2024
Don't Be a Generalist: The Secret to Building a Premium Commercial Photography Identity
Jun 13, 2024
Who is my ideal client?
Jun 06, 2024
Talking to Brand Photographer Emma Bunn
May 30, 2024
Using Repetition in your Photography Practice
May 23, 2024
Meet Robin Thompson, IT expert
May 16, 2024
Guest Interview with Zoe Hiljemark
May 09, 2024
SEO series part III Internal SEO
May 02, 2024
Guest Interview with Denise Brady - Food Photographer
Apr 25, 2024
Alternative Genres
Apr 18, 2024
Guest Interview with Sonya Dove
Apr 11, 2024
SEO Series part two, external SEO
Apr 05, 2024
Guest Interview with Paul Cooper
Mar 28, 2024
The ten principals of flash photography
Mar 21, 2024
Guest Interview with Fiona Scott PR Expert
Mar 16, 2024
The Simple SEO Secret That Stops Photographers from Wasting Time
Mar 07, 2024
Guest Interview with LinkedIn expert Maureen Kane
Feb 29, 2024
Software for Photographers
Feb 22, 2024
Behind the Lens: A Masterclass in Advertising Photography
Feb 15, 2024
How important is it to be consistent in your marketing?
Feb 08, 2024
Guest Interview with Toby Lee, Headshot Photographer
Feb 03, 2024
Getting into Fashion Photography
Jan 26, 2024
The Business of Photography: Lessons from a 30-Year Career
Jan 18, 2024
Business Planining
Jan 11, 2024
In conversation with the Royal Photographic Society
Jan 04, 2024
Christmas fireside chat with Marcus and Sam
Dec 21, 2023
Guest Interview with Gillian Devine
Dec 15, 2023
Should I work for free?
Dec 07, 2023
Guest Interview with Sarah J Naylor, Lifestyle Success Coach and Mentor
Nov 30, 2023
How to decide what to charge, pricing for photographers.
Nov 23, 2023
Guest Interview with Allie Crewe
Nov 16, 2023
How is the customer experience for your customers?
Nov 09, 2023
Guest Interview with Lauren McWilliams Photographer and Brand Strategist
Nov 02, 2023
Stop Talking About Yourself
Oct 30, 2023
Guest interview with Colin D Smith, the listening expert
Oct 20, 2023
Creativity and rest
Oct 12, 2023
Battle of the Website platforms
Oct 06, 2023
Developing your style as a photographer
Sep 28, 2023
Guest Interview with Fabienne Miler - Property Stylist
Sep 21, 2023
Call to Actions
Sep 14, 2023
Black and White Photography
Sep 07, 2023
Planning your Website
Aug 31, 2023
Making the move from an amateur to a professional photographer
Aug 24, 2023
Guest Interview with Nick Hemms - Mens Stylist
Aug 17, 2023
Meet Marcus and Sam
Aug 10, 2023
Guest Interview with Photographer Donna Green
Aug 03, 2023
Guest Interview with Photographer Gemma Griffiths
Jul 20, 2023
Lenses, a guide for commercial photographers
Jul 13, 2023
Guest Interview with Olga Geidane
Jul 06, 2023
SEO for photographers, or how to get found on Google
Jun 29, 2023
Guest Interview with Christine Michaelis
Jun 22, 2023
Creativity for Photographers
Jun 15, 2023
Guest Interview with Charlott McAnsh
Jun 08, 2023
Social Media - How social media can be used to help your photography business.
Jun 01, 2023
Email Marketing part two, what to do with your mailing list
May 25, 2023
Email Marketing part one, how to grow your mailing list
May 18, 2023
Flash, Bang Wallop, professional lighting as a photographer
May 11, 2023
Offering Subscription Services to your clients
May 04, 2023
Working the Room, networking as a photographer
Apr 27, 2023
Generalise or Specialise? Niching as a photographer
Apr 20, 2023
Artificial Intellegence, a photographers friend or foe?
Apr 13, 2023
Photography Case Studies for SEO
Apr 05, 2023
A photography Degree, Agree or disagree
Mar 30, 2023
Shoot to the Top - a new podcast for Commercial photographers
Mar 23, 2023