# #302: How I Made $3M with Portrait Photography (as a busy mom) FROM $75 SESSIONS TO MILLIONS: The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

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Published: 2026-02-10T03:14:00+00:00
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## Resource

You didn't start your photography business to work harder and still feel broke. But how do you actually build a life where you make real money and get to be the kind of mom you want to be? In this raw solo episode, Sarah shares the honest journey from barely breaking even to earning $3M in portrait sales—all while raising three kids. You'll hear: • The mindset shift that made everything click (and why it matters more than talent) • How one pricing decision changed the course of her business—and her life • The system that gave her time and profit, even during economic downturns If you're feeling like something has to give, this episode will remind you it doesn't have to be your dream. Press play and take the first step toward a better way. RESOURCES: Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos: https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

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