• Why ChatGPT only works well after you’ve built a clear brand foundation (ideal client, tone, values, purpose, mission)

• The danger of generic AI output — and how to avoid “copy-paste photographer internet voice”

• How Amber created a custom ChatGPT trained on her messaging

• Using AI to repurpose one strong message into:

  • IG captions + hooks

  • Email newsletters

  • Pinterest descriptions

  • Blog outlines

  • Sales page copy

• How ChatGPT can deepen connection while maintaining authenticity

• Why AI should amplify your voice — not replace it

Marie’s workflow:

• How Imagine edits her galleries in 15–20 minutes

• Why she barely has to tweak anything anymore

• Creating separate profiles (studio, outdoor, film stock)

• The “secret sauce”: continuously feeding Imagine your refined edits so it learns your style

Amber’s experience:

• Why Imagine didn’t work for her in the past — and what changed

• The learning curve and how it handles tone curves + background masks

• Where it excels and where she still fine-tunes things

• Why it’s saving her after a huge tech issue this month

Key takeaway: Imagine can drastically speed up your editing workflow and improve consistency — especially once your profile has been fully trained.

Marie’s go-to tools for newborn & family sessions:

• Infant acne removal

• Skin evening

• Double-chin reduction

• Hair frizz + flyaway removal

• Eye catchlights

Amber’s approach:

• Why she customizes a new “preset” for each client

• Her favorite features: under-eye circle reduction, wrinkle softening, clothing de-wrinkle

• What she uses sparingly to keep edits natural

• How Voto saved a wind-blown lavender farm session

• Why it’s the most user-friendly AI tool she’s tried

The biggest perk: Magazine-quality refinements in minutes — without outsourcing a single image.

AI tools are evolving monthly — and the industry is moving fast. Marie & Amber share why learning these tools now gives you more freedom, more creative energy, and more time to deliver meaningful, elevated work.

Marie’s Courses — $200 off each:

• The Posing Course

• The Artwork Course

• The Client Experience Course

Amber’s Black Friday Exclusive Bundle: Includes:

• Light Livin Transformation Course

• Playful Posing Course

• Style Guide

• Contract Templates

Imagen AI

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Instagram:

Amber: @light_livin_photography Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo

Website:

Amber: https://lightlivinphotography.com/

Marie: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/

Here’s to using AI with intention, elevating your creative workflow, and building a photography business you love.

See you next week, friends!

In this episode, Amber and Marie talk openly about burnout and how to rebuild margin, creativity, and joy in your photography business.

You will learn:

• Why burnout shows up even in successful seasons
• How raising your prices creates space for rest and creativity
• Amber’s story about stepping away from an overpacked calendar
• Why weekday sessions can transform your schedule
• The power of planning one creative shot per session
• Why styled shoots reignite your artistry
• Simple habits that protect your energy
• Amber and Marie also begin exploring how AI can support photographers with marketing materials, content planning, and workflow systems.

Stay tuned for next week’s episode where they walk through the AI editing tools they have tested and what actually helps reduce burnout in the post processing phase.

Grab the freebies:

• Download one of Amber’s free guides in the show notes to join her list and get exclusive Black Friday pricing on Light Livin Transformation, Playful Posing, and her templates.
• Download one of Marie’s freebies to join her list for updates on her photography education and her own Black Friday offers.

Instagram:

Amber: @light_livin_photography Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo

Website:

Amber: https://lightlivinphotography.com/

Marie: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/

This week, Amber and Marie are joined by Stacy Musgrave, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women align with abundance, purpose, and ease in both life and business.

In this heart-opening conversation, the trio explores what manifestation and abundance energy really mean — in practical, grounded ways that photographers and creatives can use every day. If you’ve ever felt resistance around pricing, comparison, or self-worth, this episode will help you understand how your thoughts shape your results — and how to shift from scarcity into flow and confidence.

Whether you’re new to mindset work or you’ve been curious about manifestation, this conversation is full of simple, actionable ways to reframe your thoughts and attract more of what you truly want.

• What manifestation and abundance energy actually are (without the “woo”)

• Stacy’s journey from teaching and photography to mindset coaching

• How your thoughts directly shape your energy and actions

• The signs you’re operating from scarcity vs. abundance

• The science behind manifestation — and how your brain helps create results

• Practical steps to manifest goals (no fluff, just focus and belief)

• How to rewrite limiting money stories and reframe pricing guilt

• Using affirmations to rewire your mindset

• The connection between mindset, energy, and sustainable business growth

• Why abundance begins with clarity, awareness, and daily mindset practices

• “I want ________, but…” — Write out every reason your brain gives you that you can’t have it. Then reframe each as an and statement that opens new possibility.

• “What’s my money story?” — Explore how your family, culture, or past experiences shaped your beliefs about money and worth.

• “What would it look and feel like if I already had what I desire?” — Write it in the present tense, as if it’s already yours.

📚 You Are a Badass & You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero 🌿 Learn more about Stacy’s work at stacymusgrave.com and on Instagram at @stacymusgrave

Instagram:

Amber: @light_livin_photography Marie: @marie.elizabeth.photo

Website:

Amber: https://lightlivinphotography.com/

Marie: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/

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