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With Laura Esmond

Laura Esmond
Photography
Portrait Photography
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Photography Business
Client Relationships
Mini Session Portraits
Email Marketing
Motherhood
Marketing
Work-Life Balance
Mindset
Client Experience
Cash Flow Strategies
Social Media
Pricing Strategy
In-Person Sales
Gratitude
Personal Growth
Marketing Strategies

With Laura Esmond is the unfiltered podcast for women growing creative businesses while raising families and raising themselves. I’m Laura, a mom of three, educator, coach, and photographer. After scaling a portrait studio to multi–six figures in under two years, I realized success without purpose feels empty. Now I help photographers and creative entrepreneurs build businesses that are profitable... more

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Latest Episodes

A few months ago, portrait photographer Laura Gattis called me and said the words so many of us have felt but rarely say out loud: I am really struggling. She had just come home early from an industry retreat, and over the next two weeks, a string of... more

As business owners, it's easy to believe that success means doing everything ourselves. Editing the images. Answering every email. Keeping the house clean. Being present with our kids. Growing the business. Holding it all together.

But what if that ... more

Why Photographers Discount — and What It's Really About

If you are a portrait photographer who has ever built a discount into your pricing hoping it would make clients more likely to say yes, this episode is for you. We talk about why the impulse to... more

If it feels harder than ever to stand out as a portrait photographer right now, you’re not imagining it.

In this conversation, Laura sits down with photographer and educator Katie Lamb to unpack one of the biggest challenges in today’s industry: eve... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Griffin
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Episode: What Shannon Griffin Taught Me About Letting Go
Katie Lamb
Photographer and educator specializing in partnering photography services with business education
Episode: Katie Lamb On How To Stop Getting Price Shopped
Suzanne Brown
Photographer and educator known for high-touch client experiences in the luxury family market
Episode: The Industry Is Shifting, Are You Ready? A Conversation With Suzy Brown
Casia Fletcher
Photographer and business mentor featured in Get Rooted discussions
Get Rooted program
Episode: Part 2: Is It the Economy? What Portrait Photographers Can Do When It’s Slow
Joy Michelle
Founder of Photoboss Community; host of Called to Both Podcast; educator and coach for photographers
Photoboss Community / JoyMichelleCo
Episode: How to Diversify Your Income as a Portrait Photographer with Joy Michelle
Tawni Adams
Episode: When It Finally Clicks: Tawni’s Journey from $300 to $1500+ Portrait Sessions
Caroline Klaar
Wedding and portrait photographer originally from Sweden
Episode: Balancing Business and Motherhood: From Wedding to Portrait Photography with Caroline Klaar
Kate Grabowski
Photographer and owner of Kate Marie Portraiture
Kate Marie Portraiture
Episode: Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture

Host

Laura Esmond
Host of the show, guiding conversations and sharing her expertise as a photographer-entrepreneur and educator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • I feel seen!

    Such a great start! Laura’s realness and honesty make it feel like you’re chatting with a friend. Excited to see where this podcast goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheese lovers
    United States10 months ago
  • Fabulous Podcast

    Very meaningful and thought provoking. Laura expounds on things I have never considered or thought about… but should have. Her discourse will change the way you think about your goals and events in your life. I’m already a fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyboy 1969 2 2120
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent Intro for Your New Business

    Laura presents her heart and soul to the individual who is starting a new business…. Perhaps it may be photography or another creative outlet for you but this will be a few minutes for you and Laura to think truthfully and move positively forward in your journey. Beware she has an incredible voice and sincere message!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qrs1283
    United States10 months ago

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When It Finally Clicks: Tawni’s Journey from $300 to $1500+ Portrait Sessions
Q: What is the first baby step that you would suggest somebody take?
You have to start by knowing what's happening. Dive into your numbers and don't avoid the business side.

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What is With Laura Esmond about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical strategies for women growing creative businesses while juggling family life. Episodes emphasize pricing psychology, client experience, and sustainable growth for photographers and other creative entrepreneurs. A recurring thread is building high-value offerings, leveraging in-person relationships, and delivering tangible artifacts and memories for clients. Unfiltered mindset shifts and real-life anecdotes from founder-hosted conversations offer actionable steps for listeners aiming to scale responsibly without sacrificing life balance. A standout trait is the emphasis on authentic connection over trends, with a strong focus on family-friendly entrepreneurship and community-building.

Potential listeners who wa... more

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1. Luxe & Legacy Podcast
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With Laura Esmond launched 10 months ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Shannon Griffin
2. Katie Lamb
3. Suzanne Brown
4. Casia Fletcher
5. Joy Michelle
6. Tawni Adams
7. Caroline Klaar
8. Kate Grabowski

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