In this episode, Richard Grenfell breaks down how he built a highly profitable boudoir and headshot studio from scratch. He shares his pricing model, in-person sales strategy, lighting techniques, posing workflow, client retention systems, and why photography may be one of the best business opportunities available today. From shadow-side lighting to projector-based reveal sessions and ad agency marketing, this is a masterclass in turning creative photography into serious revenue.

Thrive Photography is an award-winning, family-run studio based in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, led by Richard and Tracey Grenfell. With more than 20 years in business and thousands of people photographed, they specialise in professional portrait photography, business headshots, corporate headshots, and custom boudoir experiences, working from their purpose-built studio or on location.

Featured on TV and in print, the team combines Richard’s expertise as primary photographer with Tracey’s extensive business leadership, supported by talented hair, makeup artists, and specialist photographers. In 2022, they relocated to a stunning new studio in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, creating an elevated photography experience for clients travelling from Brisbane and beyond.

Links:
Website: https://www.thrivephotography.com.au/
Website: https://www.thriveboudoir.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.grenfell.315/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Richard.Grenfell.Thrive
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveboudoir/

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Award-winning fashion and portrait photographer Bronwyn Kidd joins The Camera Life to share her journey from Melbourne to London’s haute couture scene. She dives deep into film vs digital photography, working with Polaroids on set, trusting creative instincts, and crafting timeless portraits — including her Martin Cantor Portrait Prize-winning image. Bronwyn also reveals her favorite cameras, lighting setups, and why choosing the right gear is deeply personal. This episode is a masterclass in fashion photography, artistic evolution, and staying true to your creative voice.
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Bronwyn Kidd is an Australian photographer known for her fashion and portraiture. She pursued photography early, leaving RMIT before finishing her degree to build hands-on industry experience through internships and assistant roles in Melbourne.

At 23, Kidd moved to London (1992), where she quickly established herself in high-end commercial photography. Her career accelerated after being commissioned to shoot exclusively for Sir Hardy Amies’ Savile Row collections.

Her work draws heavily on the legacy of haute couture photography, blending nostalgia with wit and subtle subversion. Influences range from Cecil Beaton and Norman Parkinson to Sarah Moon and Helmut Newton.

Kidd’s images often carry a cinematic atmosphere, inviting viewers to project their own narratives of identity and desire rather than focusing solely on the subject.

Her portraits of major fashion figures are held by institutions including the National Portrait Gallery, London, and she continues to shape contemporary fashion imagery through cultural and advertising commissions in Australia.

Links:
Website: https://www.bronwynkidd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronwynkidd/?hl=en
Resume: https://www.bronwynkidd.com/exhibitions-cv

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