029: The Queen of Queens: My Conversation with D’Arcy Benincosa, Part 1

Okay, Posers… today is a big one. I’ve got the Queen of Queens herself, D’Arcy Benincosa, on the podcast. If you don’t already know D’Arcy, she’s the definition of an industry icon. Courses everyone talks about. Editing that’s chef’s kiss. A brain that can take your jumbled ideas and spit out pure gold. And for me? She’s personal. Because years ago I sat in her living room as a brand-new single mom… and The Posing Method was born right there. In Part 1 we dive into: Why your editing is more than pretty colors — it’s your authority. The painful difference between a basic editor vs. a master. The trends that need to die (looking at you, neon grass + ghost skin). How cohesion in your portfolio is the secret to luxury prices. This one had me rethinking my own work mid-conversation. Timestamps:00:35 Introducing Darcy Benincosa01:13 Darcy's Impact on My Life01:51 Diving into Business and Artistry03:14 The Journey of Building a Photography Business06:17 The Importance of Branding and Niching07:46 Mastering Editing Skills16:50 Darcy's Editing Suite and Presets20:51 The Debate on Editing Trends35:22 The Importance of Cohesive Branding37:30 Wrapping Up and What's Next 🔗 Connect with D’Arcy Benincosa:📸 Website📷 Instagram📷 Portfolio Course📷 Editing Course And if you loved this convo, be sure to hop on my newsletter so you never miss the good stuff 🔗 Connect with Jodi:📸 Website📷 Instagram Love this kind of coaching?Make sure you’re on my newsletter list where I share the behind-the-scenes of launches, pricing, posing psychology, and what it really takes to scale a photography business with soul. 📣 Help Spread the Word!If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get. Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic. Want to go deeper with me?Check out The Posing Method or get on the Mastermind Waitlist which opens again in January. Show Sponsor: PASSPASS is the modern gallery system for photographers who want to look like a luxury brand and sell like one, too.From digital delivery to premium print products, PASS makes it easy to automate passive income with curated packages and pre-built marketing flows—all inside a beautifully designed gallery system. Save $250 with Jodi’s link: Click here to get started with PASS