photography education
Running a photography business shouldn’t feel this confusing.
If you’ve been trying to piece things together—wondering how to price your work, book better clients, or finally feel confident in what you’re building—you’re not alone. I’ve been exactly where you are.
Back in 2012, I left my job as a Labor and Delivery nurse and started from scratch. Over the last 13 years, I’ve built a profitable portrait studio in Houston, Texas that runs with clarity, ease, and intention. And now? I teach photographers like you how to do the same.
This isn’t fluff. It’s real photography education rooted in experience—created to help you make money, build trust, and actually love what you’re doing again.
Whether you’re brand new or five years in, you don’t have to figure this out alone.
PHOTOGRAPHY business podcast
THE WORK BETWEEN
The Work Between bridges the gap from art to income. It’s the business space where most photographers get stuck, second-guess themselves, or feel like they’re winging it.
We’re Allison and Jenny, photographers, educators, and the creators of MOTIV.
Everything we’ve built is openly shared here, because we believe anyone can succeed with the right information.
Full transparency. No invoice attached.
If you’re ready for clarity, support, and a business that works as hard as you do, you’re in the right place.
Photography Education
DESCRIPTION:
An online educational platform that provides content that truly moves the needle in your business. No fluff, no list of million things to do. We’re sharing what works for us so it’ll work for you too, catering it to your business and what your unique needs are.
Whether you need help with pricing for profit, marketing, branding, or maybe all of it, we’re here to help ensure your business is successful.
Photography education and online courses for $39? Yes please.
MOTIV
Meet MOTIV — your business’s new favorite tool.
Built by photographers, for photographers, MOTIV is the all-in-one productivity dashboard that helps you stay focused, organized, and on track. No more sticky notes, jumbled spreadsheets, or wondering what to work on next.
Inside MOTIV, you’ll find the exact tasks, systems, and workflows that run a profitable studio—laid out clearly, with zero overwhelm. It’s designed to help you work smarter, build momentum, and finally feel in control of your business.
This isn’t another course.
It’s the tool you’ll use every day to move the needle.
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faq
QUESTIONS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
01.
Can a photographer make 100k per year?
Absolutely. But not by winging it. Photographers who treat their business like a business—who know their numbers, create systems, and price intentionally—can absolutely hit (and exceed) the 6-figure mark. That’s the photography education we teach inside The Profitable Portrait Society, our podcast The Work Between, and our tools like MOTIV.
02.
What type of photographer gets paid the most?
Weddings often seem like the obvious answer, but here’s the truth: family, maternity, and newborn photographers who create a high-end experience often work fewer hours and earn more. Especially when you build a brand that keeps clients coming back year after year.
03.
What photography education is best for photographers?
It’s not just about learning how to take beautiful photos—it’s about running a business that supports your life. You need guidance that covers pricing, marketing, workflow, and sustainability. That’s what our courses, podcast, and community are here for.
04.
Is there a lot of math in photography?
If you want to be profitable? Yes—but not in a scary way. You’ll need to know your Cost of Doing Business (CODB), set smart pricing, and understand where your money’s going. Our free calculator and MOTIV platform help you do the math without the overwhelm.
05.
Do I need a photography degree to go full-time?
Nope. What you need is strategy. Most successful photographers don’t have formal degrees—they just learn what actually moves the needle. We’re here to help you do exactly that with our photography education on The Profitable Portrait Society, our free podcast, etc.
06.
What’s the best first step for growing my photography business?
Get honest about where your time and energy are going. Then focus on photography education and create a system that helps you focus on what actually works. If you’re not sure where to start, our free podcast and tools inside TPPS are a great way to get moving.