212. How to be Authentically Artistic with Miles Witt Boyer

In this episode of the podcast, Alora welcomes Miles Whitboyer, a distinguished wedding and commercial photographer based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Renowned for his cinematic storytelling and authenticity, Miles shares his valuable insights on maintaining artistic integrity and providing exceptional client experiences. The discussion delves into Miles' journey in the photography industry, the importance of personal connections with clients, and the pitfalls of following influencer trends without genuine substance. Miles emphasizes serving clients with depth and intention, drawing from real-life stories that underscore the lasting significance of wedding photography. Stay tuned as the conversation continues in a two-part series, with a follow-up episode on Miles' podcast featuring the host. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:23 Miles Whitboyer's Background 01:06 The Importance of Client Experience 03:35 Balancing Art and Business 06:28 The Power of Referrals 12:46 Finding Joy in Photography 22:05 The Importance of Skill Over Gear 23:41 Industry Trends and Influencer Culture 27:17 The Value of Wedding Photography 29:01 Reflections on the Photography Industry 30:07 Personal Growth and Lessons Learned 32:51 The Impact of COVID-19 on Photography 36:01 Looking Back and Moving Forward 41:35 Conclusion and Next Steps ⭐️ Miles Links: Instagram Photographic Collective Podcast - Part 2 Miles Presets -- 🏛️ I'm hosting a free live training, The $10K Wedding Formula: What's Working in 2026 (That Most Photographers Are Missing) on May 19th at 12PM ET. I'm breaking down the three specific shifts taking photographers from stuck at $3K–$5K to booking $10K weddings consistently, without shooting more, posting more, or waiting on referrals → RSVP to Save Your Seat (and grab your FREE Pricing Audit) -- 🤍 Leave a rating & review on Apple or Spotify 🫶🏽 🤳🏽 Send me a DM me on Instagram

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