Profit Without Losing Your Art: Portrait Photography with Sophia Barrett - Professional Photographer

Episode 67

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7th Oct 2025

Profit Without Losing Your Art: Portrait Photography with Sophia Barrett

Step inside the studio with Sophia Barrett and discover the secret sauce that creates truly unforgettable portraits and it’s not just about camera settings. Pat Miller welcomes Sophia, a trailblazing Atlanta portrait photographer, to reveal how shooting “in flow” can unlock artistic breakthroughs and empower both photographer and subject.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(01:43) - Sophia’s mission: empowering women through portraiture

(18:07) - Empowering women while balancing business realities

(22:32) - How raising prices transformed her photography business

Connect with Pat Miller ⬇

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Connect with Sophia Barrett

Website | Instagram | Linktree

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About the Podcast

Professional Photographer
Conversations & insights to build a profitable & sustainable photography business
Welcome to the Professional Photographer podcast by PPA! Our goal is simple: to empower you in building a thriving photography business. In today's dynamic market, mastering the art of photography is just the beginning. You also need a solid grasp of entrepreneurship essentials like: sales, marketing, pricing, cash flow, negotiation, mindset, and planning.

Join us as we chat with successful photographers and business leaders who share their invaluable insights. You'll discover exciting new ways to achieve your financial goals and sleep better at night!

About Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
PPA is the world’s largest nonprofit association for professional photographers, serving over 35,000 professional photographers in more than 50 countries.
PPA's mission is to create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers by providing education, resources and upholding industry standards of excellence. Learn more at: https://www.ppa.com.

About Imaging USA
Start your year energized at the premier photography conference & expo. Spark your creativity and learn new skills to grow your business alongside a community of fellow photographers. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain actionable insights that have a real impact on your business. https://www.imagingusa.com.

About your host

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Pat Miller

Pat Miller, the Idea Coach, is a small business community builder dedicated to helping entrepreneurs survive and thrive. Pat brings small business owners together on-air, in-person, and online. On-Air, Pat hosts the nationally syndicated Pat Miller Show® and the daily Small Business Mornings conversation on social media.

Pat's mission is to help small business owners win and he believes the best way to do that is to build an environment of "collaboration over competition," through his speaking, online community and in-person events. He is inspired by the tagline of the SBOC community: "It's Your Dream, Don't Grow it Alone®." Learn more about Pat and the SBOC at https://www.smallbusinesscommunity.com