Luxe & Legacy Podcast
The podcast for photographers ready to rise into the luxury market—without the gatekeeping. Hosted by Amber Courtney, a leading photography educator, and Marie Elizabeth, a celebrated motherhood photographer, you’ll learn how to price with confidence, overcome self-doubt, and stay ahead of creative trends in AI, gear, and branding. Work with Amber: https://lightlivinphotography.com/ Work with Marie: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/
Episodes
In this episode, we're joined by Laura Esmond, a portrait photographer based in Denver, Colorado with 26 years of experience who also teaches photographers how to sell and display their work through her mastermind, Get Rooted. Laura has a fascinating perspective on the psychology behind sales, and this conversation is packed with insight that's going t...
Thinking about making the leap to full-time photography? This episode is for you. Marie and Amber get real about what it actually takes, and spoiler: the hardest milestones aren't the practical ones.
They break down the key milestones you need to hit before going full-time...
Motherhood, boundaries, and building a business that actually supports your life... this one hits close to home.
Marie and Amber are recording just days before Mother's Day 2026, and they're getting real about hustle culture, the pressure to be constantly available, and ho...
In this episode of the Luxe & Legacy Podcast, we’re breaking down exactly how we guide clients through the luxury photography experience using Zoom consultation calls, planning appointments, and ordering appointments… without ever feeling pushy or salesy.
We’re sharing the step-by-step process we use to build trust with clients from the very first inquiry all the way through artwork sales and final ordering. If you’ve ev...
In this solo episode, Marie shares an honest look at what’s happening in today’s photography market and why things might feel slower, even if you’re still booking.
Between decision fatigue, rising costs, and everything going on in the world, clients are taking longer to book and being more selective. The good news? You’re not doing anything wrong. The market is just ...
In today’s episode, Marie is diving into a question that comes up all the time in the photography world: is getting published actually worth it anymore? And if it is… how do you actually get your work accepted?
This conversation is honest, practical, and grounded in real experience. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be spending time submitting you...
Episode Title: How to Create a Luxury Look in ANY Condition
✨ Episode OverviewWhat really makes an image feel luxurious?
It’s not the perfect light. It’s not the dream location. And it’s definitely not just having beautiful clients.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually creates a luxury experience and elevated imagery—from intentional client prep to how you pivot when things don’t go as planned (because they won’t al...
Q&A: Real-Time Answers to Your Biggest Photography Business Questions
In this episode, we’re switching things up and diving into a Q&A! Amber and I asked you on Instagram what your most pressing questions are in your photography business right now, and you delivered. Today, we’re answering as many as we can with honest, real-time insight into what’s actually working in our businesses right now.
If you’ve been wondering how ...
If Facebook and Instagram ads have ever felt overwhelming, confusing, or just… not worth it, this episode is going to completely shift how you see them.
Today, we’re joined by Brooklyn Grotte, a business strategist and ads expert who helps entrepreneurs scale their revenue through strategic, data-driven advertising. What makes Brooklyn’s perspective especially powerful is that she st...
Episode Title: Building Community and Posing Families Naturally with Adrianne Shelton of Beatific Visions Photography
Show Notes: In this episode of the Luxe & Legacy Podcast, we are joined by Adrianne Shelton of Beatific Visions Photography for a conversation about community, connection, and the art of creating natural family images.
Adrianne shares the heart behind founding The Kindred Path, an online family photography publi...
Choosing the Right Education for the Stage of Business You're In
Education is one of the most powerful ways photographers grow their artistry and businesses, but with so many courses, workshops, retreats, masterminds, and coaching programs available today, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start.
In this episode, Marie and Amber share how they’ve both invested in education throughout their careers and why continued learning...
If you’ve ever looked at another photographer’s work and thought, How are they finding these locations?! this episode is for you.
Today, Marie and Amber break down what actually makes a location work for your style (not just what looks “pretty”), plus the practical ways they discover new spots year after year. From light and negative space to texture, layers, and avoi...
If we were starting our photography businesses in 2026, we wouldn’t chase more sessions or try to grow as quickly as possible. We would focus on building a strong artistic foundation, a clear brand identity, and profitable pricing from the very beginning. In this episode, we share the exact order we would follow to build a luxury photography business with more clarity, confidence, a...
In this episode of the Luxe & Legacy Podcast, Amber and Marie talk through how to start selling artwork in a way that feels natural, confident, and client led.
They share practical tips on introducing artwork early, using consultation calls and questionnaires to guide the conversation, leading with emotion instead of specs, simplifying pricing, and avoiding overwhelm with too many op...
Brand alignment goes far deeper than visuals, presets, or polished feeds. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Marie and Amber explore what it truly means to run a values-aligned luxury business, one rooted in integrity, emotional resonance, and moral clarity.
This conversation invites photographers to reflect on the reality that clients are not only choosing your work, they are choosing you. Your voice, your values, ...
Some episodes teach. This one expands.
Marie shares why this conversation is deeply personal, because Shannon Griffin has helped widen her lens for years. Not just in artistry, but in belief. In this episode, Shannon opens up about leaving weddings, building a low-volume, high-touch business model, and creating an experience where artwork is not ...
Luxury isn’t just about a high price point. It’s the quiet details that communicate confidence, intention, and elevated value before a client ever meets you.
In today’s episode, Marie and Amber break down the invisible signals that make a brand feel luxury right away — from the words you choose, to the pace of your process, to the systems that create a calm, guided client experience.
...The start of a new year is full of possibility — but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Luxe & Legacy Podcast, we’re talking about how to approach goal setting and vision boarding for 2026 with clarity, focus, and intention.
Marie shares why narrowing your focus to one or two meaningful goals can create more momentum than chasing every trend in the industry. We talk...
The Art of Saying No: Creating Clear Boundaries as You Step Into 2026
In this episode of the Luxe and Legacy Podcast, Amber and Marie share how setting clear boundaries can transform your photography business, especially as you step into a new year. They break down why boundaries are essential for luxury photographers, how they signal professionalism, and how they help attract aligned, high end clients.
This conversation covers pra...
Amber and Marie sit down with SEO expert Melissa Arlena to break down SEO in a simple, practical way. If you want to get found on Google, attract aligned luxury clients, and stop relying only on Instagram, this episode will give you clear next steps you can implement during slow season and beyond.
In This Episode- Why SEO matters for luxury brands and long term lead generation • Where to start if SEO feels ove...
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