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In this episode, I sit down with commercial photographer Rob Gregory for a candid conversation about lighting techniques, creative growth, and the real-world challenges of building a photography career. From knowing when to shoot for free to mastering studio setups, Rob shares hard-earned insights and practical advice for photographers at any stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your work, this episode is packed with value. Show Notes Portrait Lighting Guide: https://www.lumauniversity.com/light-me-up Rob’s Website: https://robgregoryfilm.com/ Rob’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robgregory/ Gear Matters - Peta Pixel Article: https://petapixel.com/2020/09/19/gear-doesnt-matter-actually-it-does/#:~:text=Gear%20absolutely%20matters%20when%20you,t%20be%20happy%20with%20either National Wheelchair Softball Association: https://www.wheelchairsoftball.org/ 00:00:00 – Intro: Rob's Story 00:08:30 – Personal Work Feeds Professional Jobs 00:12:13 – How to Get Started as a Commercial Photographer 00:19:47 – $15,000 vs $100,000 Dollar Jobs 00:22:34 – Photographing Caitlin Clark 00:26:54 – Specializing vs. Generalizing 00:30:27 – We Work with People We Like 00:34:10 – What is Your Time Worth? 00:38:28 – Should You Work with an Agent? 00:41:05 – Doing What You Love vs. Serving Your Market 00:44:45 – Special Offer 00:45:09 – Rob's "Creative-First" Approach to Photography 00:51:08 – The Benefits of Continuous Lighting vs. Strobes 01:01:10 – Why Gear Matters 01:11:03 – Do You Really Want to Be a Photographer? 01:16:22 – Rob's Work in Wheelchair Sports - Humanitarian Efforts 01:22:55 – Lightning Round 01:31:03 – Wrap Up #Photography #LightingTechniques #CommercialPhotography #JeahnLaffitte #RobGregory Copyright © 2025 by Jeahn Laffitte

Hello! Join me and Chris Pieta in our conversation about how to make 10k/month in photography through implementing systems to make steady money and enjoy financial freedom as a photographer. Get my free Portrait Lighting guide www.lumauniversity.com/light-me-up/ Show Notes YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChrisPieta/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrispieta/ Free Community: www.skool.com/builders/ Creative Biz Launch: join.creativebizlaunch.com/ Newsletter: join.creativebizlaunch.com/newsletter-page Professional Work: www.pietaproductions.com/ Copyright © 2025 by Jeahn Laffitte

Hello! Welcome to the second episode of the Luma University Podcast. This time, we're diving deep into the topic of AI for photographers with the one and only Fran Flynn. We also delve into business practices and more. I think you'll learn a lot. You can watch the video version and find all the show notes on LumaUniversity.com

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of the Luma University Podcast. To kick things off, I've had the privilege of speaking with Botanical Photographer, Mom, and Sony Artisan, Caroline Jensen. This conversation was truly encouraging to me. I learned a lot and I'm excited to share it with you! I hope this podcast becomes an inspiration for you in your art and your life. Jeahn You can find all the show notes on LumaUniversity.com