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The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

The Six Figure Photography Podcast With Ben Hartley

Ben Hartley 300 Episodes May 28, 2026

Ben Hartley, an award-winning wedding photographer and business coach, interviews industry experts on marketing and growing a photography business. The podcast covers topics like client acquisition, branding, and scaling a photography venture. It is aimed at photographers looking to turn their passion into a profitable career.

Episodes

SFPP 310: Your Editing Workflow Just Changed Forever With Justin Benson May 28, 2026 44:17 In this episode, I sit down with Justin Benson, co-founder of Aftershoot (and still an active wedding photographer shooting 10 weddings a year), to unpack what might be the biggest workflow shift photographers have seen in years. Aftershoot has officially expanded from an AI culling, editing, and retouching tool into a full RAW rendering platform with built-in gallery delivery — meaning you can no
SFPP 309: The Secret Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed Featuring Tiffany Crenshaw Nov 20, 2025 19:47 In this episode of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, I’m joined by Tiffany Crenshaw, a successful newborn and family photographer from Huntsville, Alabama.  Tiffany shares the concept of ‘CEO Days’— dedicated time for photographers to step back from day-to-day tasks and plan their business strategies.  We dive into the importance of reflecting on past performance, identifying s
SFPP 308: Efficiency Systems Every Photographer Needs With Zac Wolf Nov 19, 2025 23:50 In this episode of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, I sit down with Zach Wolf, a seasoned wedding photographer known for his effective systems of efficiency. We discuss how photographers can streamline their businesses, the importance of outsourcing tasks like editing and bookkeeping, and maintaining a consistent marketing strategy.  Zac shares practical tips on balancing creativity with effic
SFPP 307: The End Of Organic Reach Featuring Rebecca Rice Nov 10, 2025 25:28 In this episode of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, I feature Rebecca Rice, a successful family photographer who reveals the shift from organic social media growth to more effective email marketing and paid ads.  They discuss the declining efficacy of social media algorithms and the mental toll it takes on photographers, emphasizing the importance of diversifying marketing strategies.  Rebecca
SFPP 306: Stop Copying, Start Creating Featuring Chris Denner Nov 6, 2025 46:09 In this episode of the Six Figure Photography Podcast, hosts Ben Hartley and Noella Andre are joined by UK-based wedding photographer Chris Denner.  Known for his mantra ‘Normal is Boring,’ Chris discusses his bold, colorful, and authentic approach to wedding photography.  He emphasizes the importance of breaking industry norms, avoiding plagiarism, and being truly creative.  Chris als
SFPP 305: Creating A Life + Business That Actually Fits You With Taylor Isselhard Nov 4, 2025 41:59 Today on the Six Figure Photography Podcast, we’re diving into the real side of entrepreneurship with Taylor — a husband, father, wedding photographer, and business coach who’s captured over 170 weddings and built a thriving business on his own terms. Taylor is passionate about redefining what success looks like, reminding us that the highlight reel on social media doesn’t always tell the full st
SFPP 304: Building A Luxury Brand Grounded In Gratitude, Elevated By Excellence With Chris Evans Oct 30, 2025 45:54 Luxury in photography isn’t just about shooting at castles in Europe or working with high-budget clients—it’s about the way you carry yourself, the experience you create, and the values that anchor your brand. Today’s guest, Chris J. Evans, knows this inside and out. An internationally celebrated wedding and editorial photographer, Chris has photographed over 500 weddings around the world—from La
SFPP 303: How To Know When To Outsource In Your Photography Business With Rick Liston Oct 21, 2025 39:15 If you’ve ever found yourself drowning in editing, emails, or admin work and wondered, “Is this really what I signed up for?”— today’s episode is for you. Rick Liston is the founder and CEO of Wedding Workflows, an outsourcing agency that supports photographers across four continents with a team of over 60 specialists in the Philippines. What makes Rick’s story so powerful is that he’s lived both
SFPP 302: How To Pick The Photography Events That Truly Grow Your Business With Chris Stiles Oct 7, 2025 43:28 Photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to workshops, retreats, conferences, and summits. But with so many events out there — and often a big price tag — it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time and money. Today’s guest has sat on both sides of the table. Chris Stiles is a Connecticut-based wedding and portrait photographer who blends his background as a meteorologist
SFPP 301: Building a Thriving Photography Business (without relying on social media) Featuring Elena Blair Sep 23, 2025 47:20 Today’s guest is someone who has redefined what it means to build a successful photography business in a digital-first world. Elena S Blair is an award-winning, internationally recognized Lifestyle Family and Newborn photographer based in Seattle.  Her work has graced the cover of Rangefinder Magazine and appeared in leading publications like Click Magazine.  Beyond her artistry, Elena has become
SFPP 300: Turning Clients Into Your Best Marketing With Catherine Guidry Sep 17, 2025 40:57 Today’s guest is Catherine Guidry, a wedding photographer known for her professional, organized approach and her ability to craft real, timeless imagery. With a master’s degree in architecture, she has a deep understanding of color, light, and composition—using them to create photographs that feel more like works of art than just images. Catherine’s work has been featured in Over the Moon, The Ne
SFPP 299: Instagram Growth + Showing Up When It’s Scary Featuring Staci Brucks Sep 9, 2025 49:05 Today on the Six Figure Photography Podcast, we’re sitting down with destination wedding photographer and mentor, Staci Brucks.  Known for her refined, editorial imagery and timeless storytelling, Staci has built a brand rooted in connection and intentionality. But behind the beautiful work is also a story of courage — of learning how to show up on Instagram, grow an audience, and put herself out

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