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
May 27, 2026
The Psychology of the Sale: How to Sell Artwork Confidently Without Feeling Pushy With Laura Esmond
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 to shift the way you think about IPS, pricing, and the entire client experience. We dig into what it actually means to be a confident salesperson (hint: it has nothing to do with being pushy), how your own money mindset shows up in your ordering meetings, and the simple but powerful ways you can start getting clients bought in on artwork long before the session even happens. In this episode, we cover: Why being "pushy" probably isn't something you need to worry about... and what actually crosses that line How your money mindset follows you into every ordering meeting, and what to do about it The "breadcrumbing" approach to introducing artwork early in the client journey Why clients who seem excited sometimes hesitate at the ordering meeting, and how to prevent it The fake invoice practice that helps you get comfortable saying bigger numbers out loud What luxury actually feels like to a client (and why you should probably stop using that word) Why fewer clients at a higher experience level gives you more creative space to do your best work Resources mentioned: Laura's course, The Art of Selling — use code LUXE for $100 off Get Rooted mastermind — reopening November 2026 Find Laura at: https://www.lauraesmond.com/; IG: @lauraesmondeducation Connect with us: Marie: marie-elizabethphotography.com | @marie.elizabeth.photo Amber: lightlivinphotography.com | @light_livin_photography If you loved this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left a review... it helps other photographers find the show and join this community. See you next week!
May 20, 2026
Milestones to Hit Before Going Full-Time as a Portrait Photographer
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, including the mindset shifts that don't get talked about enough. In this episode: Why committing before you feel ready is the very first (and hardest) step The identity shift that comes with leaving another career behind... and how to grieve it How to set profitable pricing and actually know your minimum Why coaching and masterminds move the needle in ways online courses can't Getting your business structure legit: LLCs, S corps, accountants, and health insurance Booking consistently for 3-4 months before making the leap How memberships and repeat clients create stability and predictability Why saving 4-6 months of income keeps you out of scarcity mode Links mentioned: Amber's coaching: https://lightlivinphotography.com/ Marie's coaching: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/ Follow us: Amber: @light_livin_photography Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo
May 14, 2026
Building a Business Around Motherhood
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 how they've intentionally structured their businesses around their families, not the other way around. If you've ever felt the Sunday-night dread before a Monday session, said yes to a weekend booking you really didn't want, or found yourself halfway present at your kid's soccer game because your brain was still on work mode... this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why hustle culture is so easy to fall into (especially as a people pleaser who gets her self-worth from productivity... hi, Marie) The "bitterness test": how Marie uses that feeling as a signal to reevaluate her workload How both Marie and Amber structure their weeks to protect family time Why luxury clients actually respect you MORE when you have clear boundaries Weekend surcharges, blocked calendar dates, and other practical tools that give you your life back Money mindset and abundance energy... yes, the woo woo stuff, and why it actually works Working smarter: raising prices, offering albums and artwork, automations, workflows, and more How Marie is booking fewer sessions this year but making the same (or more) money through full-service artwork sales Resources & links mentioned: Amber's education page (she's running a Mother's Day sale!): lightlivinphotography.com/education-salepage Marie's mentoring & education: marie-elizabethphotography.com/photography-mentoring Connect with us: Amber | Light Livin Photography 🌐 lightlivinphotography.com 📸 @light_livin_photography Marie | Marie Elizabeth Photography 🌐 marie-elizabethphotography.com 📸 @marie.elizabeth.photo
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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?
This podcast updates daily.
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