Luxe & Legacy Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Marie Elizabeth and Amber Courtney
Podcast Overview
<p><b>The podcast for photographers ready to rise into the luxury market—without the gatekeeping.</b> Hosted by <b>Amber Courtney</b>, a leading photography educator, and <b>Marie Elizabeth</b>, 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.<br /><br />Work with Amber: <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><a href="https://lightlivinphotography.com/">https://lightlivinphotography.com/</a></span><br />Work with Marie: <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><a href="https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/">https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/</a> </span></p>
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Publishing Since
9/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Why Summer is the Best Time to Raise Prices (Even in This Economy)
In This Episode We Cover: Why January isn't actually the "correct" time to raise your prices, and what happens when you raise them during a natural slow season instead Why summer sits in the perfect spot right before your busy fall season, so a price increase doesn't hit you nearly as hard The "missed the boat" client effect: why families who skipped spring photos due to the economy are about to come looking for fall sessions instead Why that wave of catch-up clients means more demand hitting your calendar in fall, not less, making it a smart moment to test higher pricing What typically happens after your fall rush, and why that upcoming slow season isn't something to fear if you've planned for it How raising your prices in summer sets you up to reinvest fall revenue into marketing and education during your next quiet stretch Why this creates its own runway: busy season proves the pricing works, slow season funds the next level of growth Takeaway You don't have to wait for January to raise your prices, and you don't have to be scared of raising them during a season that feels quieter. Summer gives you a cushion on both sides, so if you've been sitting on a price increase, this might be your sign to go for it. Resources: GATHER 2026 Workshop: https://www.thekindredpath.com/gather-2026 Connect With Us Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo | marie-elizabethphotography.com Amber: @light_livin_photography | lightlivinphotography.com Enjoyed this episode? We'd love a review. It helps other photographers find the show and join this community. See you next week!
July 3, 2026
Staying Grounded as a Creative in Overwhelming Times with D’Arcy Benincosa
Episode Summary This one is close to our hearts. We sat down with D'Arcy Benincosa, world renowned photographer, educator, mentor, and host of the Play It Brave podcast, for a conversation that goes way beyond business strategy. D'Arcy has spent years teaching creatives how to build businesses rooted in intuition, mindset, and nervous system regulation, and in this episode she helps us process something a lot of us are quietly carrying: how to stay creative, grounded, and open hearted when the world feels heavy. We talk about setting boundaries around news consumption, how emotions actually move through the body, the difference between masculine and feminine energy, and why "story, style, structure, and sales" are the four pillars every creative business needs to stay aligned. If you've felt creatively frozen lately, this episode is your permission slip to come back to yourself. In This Episode, We Cover How to stay informed and compassionate without becoming emotionally paralyzed Why creativity can't blossom where there's too much consumption David Hawkins' Map of Consciousness and how emotional frequency affects everything, including abundance Moving through shame and guilt without getting stuck in a shame spiral What divine feminine and masculine energy actually mean, and how to live in both D'Arcy's four business pillars: story, style, structure, and sales Why the "best photographer" doesn't always win the booking, and what does Practical tips for photographers navigating a shifting industry and fewer inquiries D'Arcy's approach to NLP, timeline therapy, and quarterly emotional "maintenance" Meet Our Guest D'Arcy Benincosa is a world renowned photographer, educator, and mentor who helps creatives build businesses rooted in strategy, intuition, wealth, and personal expansion. She's the host of the Play It Brave podcast and is master certified in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). Darcy leads group coaching programs, timeline therapy sessions, and in-person creative workshops around the world. Quotable Moments "Creativity cannot blossom where there is consumption." "Emotions stay in your body for about 90 seconds if you truly feel them. Then they can cycle out." "You could be the best photographer but the worst salesperson, and you could be making hardly any money." "We still need the flowers. We need the beauty. We need to create the art." Resources & Links Mentioned D'Arcy Benincosa: darcybenincosa.com Play It Brave podcast, hosted by D'Arcy Benincosa The Map of Consciousness by Dr. David R. Hawkins D'Arcy's upcoming group coaching program (story, style, structure, sales) D'Arcy's in-person creative workshop in England (limited spots) Connect With Us Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo | marie-elizabethphotography.com Amber: @light_livin_photography | lightlivinphotography.com
June 25, 2026
Balancing Business & Family in Summer
In This Episode We Cover Why "balance" in summer doesn't mean every week looks the same, and why that's actually okay Amber's seasonal burst method: condensing sessions around blooms like lavender and dahlias, taking intentional time off in between, and building family trips into the schedule without the guilt Why Marie's husband being home all summer (as a teacher) actually makes running a business trickier, and how she works around it The summer fun checklist strategy and planning one activity a day so the season feels intentional instead of chaotic Working on your laptop in the car on the way to family activities so the rest of the day is completely free Why Marie only works in her business in summer, not on it, and what that distinction actually means How Marie batches blog posts in winter and spring so her SEO keeps running on autopilot all summer without touching it How Marie hired a social media intern through her local university's business school for a fraction of what an agency would cost Tools Amber uses to speed up and outsource editing when she travels: Imagen AI, Evoto, and outsourcing the tedious Photoshop background-removal work Amber's tip for swapping childcare with a neighbor so everyone gets a couple of focused hours to get things done The case for hiring a VA for even just five hours a week to keep content and admin moving Outsourcing grocery shopping with Instacart to buy back time during busy summer weeks What to focus on if you didn't plan ahead and you're currently just treading water Why going quiet on Instagram can hurt your reach, and the low-lift way to stay consistent all summer Mentioned in This Episode Imagen AI — editing tool to get colors close before minor Lightroom tweaks Evoto — quick skin retouching and beautification tool Instacart — grocery delivery to save time VA/virtual assistant services University and college internship programs as a resource for small business owners Takeaway The work will always be there. Your kids won't always be this little. Build a business that supports your life, not the other way around, and give yourself some grace this summer. Connect With Us Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo | marie-elizabethphotography.com Amber: @light_livin_photography | lightlivinphotography.com Enjoyed this episode? We'd love a review. It helps other photographers find the show and join this community. See you next week!
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- What is Luxe & Legacy Podcast?
<p><b>The podcast for photographers ready to rise into the luxury market—without the gatekeeping.</b> Hosted by <b>Amber Courtney</b>, a leading photography educator, and <b>Marie Elizabeth</b>, 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.<br /><br />Work with Amber: <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><a href="https://lightlivinphotography.com/">https://lightlivinphotography.com/</a></span><br />Work with Marie: <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><a href="https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/">https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/</a> </span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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