Luxe & Legacy Podcast

Episode Summary 9 Tips for Selling Artwork  

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...

Episode Summary

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, ...

Building a Luxury Photography Business with Confidence and Legacy with Shannon Griffin

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 ...

Episode: The Invisible Signals of a Luxury Brand

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.

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Vision Boarding & Goal Setting for 2026

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...

Episode Overview

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...

In this episode, Amber and Marie break down why some images feel instantly high-end while others unintentionally read budget. They explore the visual cues that define luxury photography and share the intentional choices that elevate a portfolio. From lighting and color to posing, wardrobe, and curation, you will learn how to audit your work through the lens of The Vogue Test and shape a portfolio that attracts premium clients.

What...

What We Cover in This Episode ✨ How to Use ChatGPT Without Losing Your Voice

• Why ChatGPT only works well after you’ve built a clear brand foundation (ideal client, tone, values, purpose, mission)

• The danger of generic AI output — and how to avoid “copy-paste photographer internet voice”

• How Amber created a custom ChatGPT trained on her messaging

• Using AI to repurpose one strong message into:

  • IG captions + hooks

  • ...

In this episode, Amber and Marie talk openly about burnout and how to rebuild margin, creativity, and joy in your photography business.

You will learn:

• Why burnout shows up even in successful seasons
• How raising your prices creates space for rest and creativity
• Amber’s story about stepping away from an overpacked calendar
• Why weekday sessions can transform your schedule
• The power of planning one creative shot per session
• Why s...

This week, Amber and Marie are joined by Stacy Musgrave, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women align with abundance, purpose, and ease in both life and business.

In this heart-opening conversation, the trio explores what manifestation and abundance energy really mean — in practical, grounded ways that photographers and creatives can use every day. If you’ve ever felt resistance around pricing, comparison, or self-worth, ...

In this week’s episode, Amber and Marie dive deep into one of their favorite topics — posing families with confidence. Whether you’re photographing toddlers with endless energy, shy little ones, or expectant mothers, today’s episode will help you find your flow and create connection-driven imagery that feels effortless and alive.

You’ll hear how both photographers approach posing — from reading children’s energy and setting expecta...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography get honest about comparison, imposter syndrome, and fear-based pricing. If you’ve ever scrolled and felt smaller, second-guessed your rates, or wondered if there’s room for you—this conversation will help you step back into alignment, abundance, and creative confidence.

We’ll cover:

• How to shift from comparison to creation (and wh...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography open their camera bags and share the tools that shape their fine art, luminous imagery—plus the small details that make sessions feel effortless and elevated.

This isn’t about chasing every new release. It’s about intention: choosing gear that serves your vision and simplifies your workflow.

We’ll cover:

• The camera bodies and lenses we ...

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography open up about what really happens after you raise your prices—and inquiries suddenly slow down.

If you’ve ever taken that bold leap toward sustainability and alignment, only to feel fear creep in when your inbox goes quiet, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and this season has purpose.

You’ll hear both of our stories—what w...

In this episode, Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography and Amber of Light Livin Photography walk you through every step of the luxury client journey—from that very first impression to the moment your clients hold their heirloom artwork in their hands.

This isn’t about volume photography. It’s about crafting an intentional, elevated experience that makes clients feel seen, valued, and deeply cared for at every stage.

We’ll cover:

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Amber’s nine Instagram strategies for booking luxury clients, including curation, behind-the-scenes storytelling, carousel formulas, and creating “saveable” content.
• Why captions and covers matter just as much as your imagery, and how to write words that connect with emotion.
• Marie’s SEO and blogging roadmap—how to use keyword research to attract clients who are already searching for what you...

Welcome to the very first episode of Luxe & Legacy, a podcast created for motherhood photographers who are ready to rise into the luxury space with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In this conversation, hosts Amber Courtney of Light Livin Photography and Marie Elizabeth of Marie Elizabeth Photography share the foundational pillars that transformed their own businesses—and how you can begin applying them today.

Together, they u...