Episode 130 - From $41K to Multi-Six Figures: The Psychology Behind Profitable Portrait Photography

What does it really take to pivot your business, raise your prices dramatically, and build a deeply loyal client base along the way? Guest host Shannon Griffin sits down with Jodi Anne—portrait photographer, educator, and creator of The Posing Method—to unpack the psychology behind profitable photography. Jodi shares how she transitioned out of high-paying weddings into a thriving studio business, how her background in psychology transformed the client experience, and why understanding human behavior is the secret to standing in your authority. Whether you're burned out, building, or somewhere in between, this episode offers both strategy and soul. Topics Covered ➡️ Why Jodi left $25K+ weddings to pursue portraiture—and tripled her income ➡️ The psychology of posing and how it boosts both sales and client satisfaction ➡️ Using the “halo effect” and trust-building to stand out in a saturated market ➡️ The role of seasons, burnout, and self-trust in long-term business success ➡️ How Jodi's Posing Method rewires the client experience from cortisol to confidence Connect with Jodi: Jodi's Website - https://j-annephotography.com/ Jodi's IG - https://www.instagram.com/j.annephotography/ Connect with Shannon: Shannon's Website⁠ - https://www.shannongriffin.com/ Shannon's IG⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/shannongriffin/ Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: ⁠⁠⁠www.themotherhoodanthology.com⁠⁠⁠ Free Community: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology ⁠⁠⁠ Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Kim: Site: ⁠⁠⁠https://kimbox.com ⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimbox