Past Issues
Issue 89 – March 8, 2026
This week we’re talking about cranky seniors who seem like they hate you, what would happen if Instagram went away, our photographer of the week is Eric Marr and we’re featuring an image I love from Misty Malterud.
Issue 88 – March 1, 2026
This week we’re talking about AI coming for our jobs, creating champagne moments, our photographer of the week is Lindsay Nalley and we’re featuring an image I love from Jennifer Abney.
Issue 87 – February 22, 2026
This week we’re featuring our first ever Photographer of the Week, Annie Marie! In addition we’re discussing some contest entering tips you may not know, talking about how to attract your dream clients and featuring an image I love from Chris Ginn.
Issue 86 – February 15, 2026
This week we’re rolling out the details on a new weekly feature – Photographer of the Week! We also talking about when you need to settle on a style and featuring an image I love from Cristy Sartwell.
Issue 85 – February 1, 2026
This week we’re discussing whether whether your prices are too low, how many images you should be showing your clients, an image I love from Melissa Burns and our Mentor of the Week, Morgan Lenard of Onyx and Ivory.
Issue 84 – January 25, 2026
This week we’re discussing whether imposter syndrome ever goes away, making resolutions that actually work and an image I love from Carolyn Griffin.
Issue 83 – January 18, 2026
Details about this year’s Photographers I’d Like to Follow contest, what you should be doing right now in January to prep for your Class of 2027 Model Team, our mentor of the week Shannon Sewell and an image I love from Leslie Gilbert.
Issue 82 – January 11, 2026
Why it’s good to enter photo contests and an image I love from Lisa McNiel.
Issue 81 – January 4, 2026
Things photographers should be doing in January and an image I love from Jennifer Abney.
Issue 80 – December 28, 2025
Having fun with problem clients on your last day in business and an image I love from Amy Clement. Oh, and a reminder that our annual Photographers I’d Like to Follow contest will begin on January 15th..
Issue 79 – December 21, 2025
How to get quality testimonials, why presets are overrated, an image I love from Aubry Ramsey and an update on our upcoming Photographers I’d Like to Follow contest.
Issue 78 – December 14, 2025
The pros and cons of model teams, dealing with parents who want to take over your shoot, an image I love from Diane Hochhalter, and our mentor of the week, Matt Canterbury.
Issue 77 – December 7, 2025
How to respond when clients bring up cheapo photographers, AI editing — helpful time-saver or the beginning of the robot uprising in senior photography, an image I absolutely love from Tiffany Garcia and our Mentor of the Week, Josh Hanna
Issue 76 – November 28, 2025
AI and senior photography, what you need to know about Instagram Close Friends and Teen Accounts, an image I love from Jane Engs, and our mentor of the week, Gary Box.
Issue 75 – November 21, 2025
Guest expert, Annie Marie talks about creativity and where to find it, testing, tracking, and adjusting your prices, an image I love from Eve Taverne, and our mentor of the week, Joe Baker.
Issue 74 – November 14, 2025
How to deal with leads who ghost you, analyzing your market competition, an image I love from Jennifer Storey Pfeffer, and our mentor of the week, SYNC Co-Founder Darty Hines.
Issue 73 – November 7, 2025
How to borrow ideas creatively (Instead of stealing them), how to develop a pricelist that steers people to the price you want and the math behind it, an image I love from Tricia Burns and our mentor of the week, True Mou.
Issue 72 – October 31, 2025
Tips for male photographers working with senior girls, a discussion about how much you actually need to make, an image I love from Stacee de la Bastide and our mentor of the week, Kate DeCoste.
Issue 71 – October 24, 2025
When discounting makes sense and when it does not, understanding fixed and variable costs so you can get a better handle on your pricing, an image I love from Gary Box and our mentor of the week, Kirsi Kilpelainen.
Issue 70 – October 17, 2025
Are raising prices all they’re cracked up to be, 5 out of the box Instagram ideas to add engagement, an image I love from Kara Zollos and our mentor of the week, Kirsi Kilpelainen.
Issue 69 – October 10, 2025
How to convert Instagram followers to clients, working with relatives, an image I love from Cindy Arthur and our mentor of the week, Ken Owen.
Issue 68 – October 3, 2025
Are Instagram Hashtags still important (were they ever?), session preparation checklist, an image I love from Kenda Davies and our mentor of the week, Nathan Loker.
Issue 67 – September 26, 2025
How to get out of the photography funk, sometime you just have to say ‘F That’, an image I love from Marci and Christy and our mentor of the week, Craig Lee.
Issue 66 – September 19, 2025
Are in-person sales still necessary in 2025, my favorite hybrid sales method of selling digital files, an image I love from Paige Day and our mentor of the week, Annie Marie.
Issue 65 – September 12, 2025
How important our websites in 2025, crafting the perfect About page, an Image I love from Holly Omlor and our mentor of the week, Leslie Gilbert.
Issue 64 – September 5, 2025
Time management, to-do lists, an image I love from Annie Marie and our mentor of the week, Cindy Arthur.
Issue 63 – August 29, 2025
Tishy Bryant’s advice on attracting new business in 2025, how to beat imposter syndrome, an image I love from Ken Owen and our mentor of the week, Aubry Ramsey.
Issue 62 – August 22, 2025
Picking up habits from your seniors, how to beat the over-shooter curse, an image I love from Erika Humke and our mentor of the week Kristin Jones.
Issue 61 – August 15, 2025
The exposure triangle simplified, a short article about keeping focus, an image I love from Bruce Royal, and our mentors of the week, Chris and Brandy Gronde.
Issue 60 – August 8, 2025
SeniorInspire influencer contest update, the best social media platforms for photographers, an image I love from Monica Dooley and our mentor of the week, Katie Swatek.
Issue 59 – August 1, 2025
Is buying ad space in High School sports programs worth it, Ways to get clients in 2025, our summer survival tips and an image I love from Max Lee.
Issue 58 – July 25, 2025
The benefits of photo contests, how to improve your odds of winning, influencers contest update and an image I love from Cheree Barnes.
Issue 57 – July 18, 2025
Key performance indicators photographers should be tracking, SeniorInspire influencer contest announcement and an image I love from Susan Gietka.
Issue 56 – July 11, 2025
Building confidence in your creative choices (without leaning on examples from others), What’s in Mette McConnell’s camera bag and an image I love from Michelle Ivy.
Issue 55 – July 4, 2025
Susan Gietka’s OCF tips, What’s in Rachel Horst’s and Susan Gietka’s camera bags, and an image I love from Selessa Holmberg.
Issue 54 – June 27, 2025
Writing better ChatGPT prompt and an image I love from David Beckham.
Issue 52 – January 28, 2025
Is procrastination one of the seven deadly sins, Instagram Edits stepping in for Capcut and our interview with Craig Lee.
Issue 51 – January 22, 2025
Meet the women of the Rise Up Workshop, Susan Gietka, Aubry Ramsey and Tishy Bryant.