Senior Style Guide
Real Talk Photography Podcast
Three industry pros—Vickie Black, Lacey M. Carroll, and Ashley Colaneri—share real, actionable strategies to grow your senior photography business. From pricing and marketing to building parent connections, this episode gives you the insider edge you need to book more clients and thrive in 2025.
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Dec 30, 2025
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Senior Style Guide REAL Talk Episode 54 20.02.2023 24:34
Are You Leaving Money On The Table? Today Katrina and I discuss all inclusive digital PLUS The "After" Sale. Not Sure What The "After" Sale Is? Join Us! Your Hosts... Katrina Jackson is a photographer that specializes in high school seniors and teens her home studio is in Rochester, Indiana. Katrina has been photographing teens since the very beginning of her photography career. She fell in lov...
Senior Style Guide REAL Talk Episode 53 09.02.2023 36:52
Law Of Attraction...How Do You Identify Your Ideal Client And When You Find Them, What Happened To Your Business? Your Hosts... Michelle Cuppy is a Fashion and Advertising Photographer based between Los Angeles, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. Michelle’s first love, of high school senior photography, propelled her into the world of fashion photography after she strived to create a fashion experience lik...
Senior Style Guide REAL Talk Episode 52 26.12.2022 36:49
What is your hook line and sinker and how do you utilize that in your business? Your Hosts... Michelle Cuppy is a Fashion and Advertising Photographer based between Los Angeles, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. Michelle’s first love, of high school senior photography, propelled her into the world of fashion photography after she strived to create a fashion experience like no other in her area for high sc...
Industry Connect Photography Education 08.12.2022 49:09
Kirsi Kilpelainen, Lacey Carroll and Vickie Black all discuss the photography industry and answer community questions in this episode! Minimum orders, HMUA and so much more in this episode! Let's connect on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com --- THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Ho...
REAL Talk Episode 51 Michelle Cuppy and Vickie Black 05.12.2022 34:27
Michelle Cuppy is a Fashion and Advertising Photographer based between Los Angeles, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. Michelle’s first love, of high school senior photography, propelled her into the world of fashion photography after she strived to create a fashion experience like no other in her area for high school senior girls. She now calls both L.A. (where she regularly works with brands and agencie...
REAL Talk Episode 50...Michelle Cuppy & Vickie Black 04.08.2022 16:05
Michelle Cuppy is a Fashion and Advertising Photographer based between Los Angeles, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. Michelle’s first love, of high school senior photography, propelled her into the world of fashion photography after she strived to create a fashion experience like no other in her area for high school senior girls. She now calls both L.A. (where she regularly works with brands and agencie...
Senior Style Guide Industry Ed With Brittni Schroeder...10 Things Your Website Needs 08.06.2022 42:23
We are so grateful that Brittni was able to share her knowledge with our community today! As creatives, we sometimes forget or don't know exactly what our website needs to be successful. Today Brittni discusses in detail the 10 Things Every Website Needs. Be sure to hit the subscribe button because you never know who might be joining us @Senior Style Guide ! Let's connect on social! Instagram: htt...
Senior Style Guide...Bite Size Ed 11.04.2022 1:37
We all love an educational tip and we are delivering one a week right here on our YouTube channel! This week Sean Brown shares his thoughts on email lists and how reliable social media really is! **Be sure to hit the subscribe button because you never know who might be joining us!** Let's connect on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g...
Jamie Plack...IPS Not In Person Sales, But Introverted Person Sales 23.03.2022 8:21
Jamie Plack shares how she sells products, etc. to her clients using IPS — not In Person Sales, but Introverted Person Sales She made a short video for those interested in selling with online galleries. Post your questions below for Jamie! Are you making the best use of your time and money? Let's discuss in the comments below! Be sure to hit the subscribe button because you never know who might be...
Developing Business Processes & Systems For Shooting And Retouching 11.03.2022 11:56
Kate Hughes from The Photo Editive is sharing her tips for success today! As creatives, we need to budget our time and Kate shares how you can better prepare your images to save you not only time after the shoot, long hours in front of the computer and ultimately money. Whether you edit or someone else does for you this is a must see! Are you making the best use of your time and money? Let's discu...
Senior Style Guide Real Talk Episode 48: Michelle Cuppy 12.07.2021 40:10
Senior Style Guide Real Talk Episode 48: Michelle Cuppy Episode 48: Michelle Cuppy ► Question of the Episode: What do you really want to be doing? ◄ Michelle Cuppy is a Fashion and Advertising Photographer based between Los Angeles, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. Michelle’s first love, of high school senior photography, propelled her into the world of fashion photography after she strived to create a...
REAL Talk Episode 47: Audrey Woulard 27.07.2020 44:06
Audrey Woulard is an internationally known leader for Tweens and teens in the photography industry, and when KATC is speaking, it is always standing room only event of 500+ professional photographers. Photographers from all over the world come to learn precisely the KATC technique when working with teens. In addition to the major photography industry events such as Imaging and WPPI, and she has tr...
REAL Talk Episode 46: Ariel Perry 20.07.2020 40:43
After graduating from college with a Communications Degree, she began her photography journey in Charlotte, NC where she worked at a local portrait studio. Her new found love for outdoor portraits sparked her interest in mastering natural light photography. Encouraged by her family, she entered into the entrepreneurial world and developed a passion for photographing high school seniors. With inv...
REAL Talk Episode 45: Andrew Funderburg 13.07.2020 40:29
Andrew “Fundy” Funderburg – photography expert and industry visionary – has a passion for people, capturing emotions and telling their stories through print. He is the creator of the Fundy Design Suite software platform and the founder of Fundy Software. The Fundy Suite has transformed countless photography businesses and facilitated the production of millions of photo stories worldwide. The s...
REAL Talk Episode 44: Jenn Lewis 06.07.2020 46:58
Jenn is an award-winning portrait photographer based in Clemmons, North Carolina who concentrates on seniors and headshots. She began her photography business 11 years ago as a “mom with a camera”. With a determined work ethic and tenacious personality, she grew her part-time business from her living room to her full-time 1600 square foot studio while multiplying her sales average by 10. She is an...
REAL Talk Episode 43: Kia Bondurant 21.06.2020 51:01
Senior Style Guide Real Talk Episode 43: Kia Bondurant Many people feel the portrait photography business is struggling, and both experienced and new photographers see their struggles as unique. Kia Bondurant spent the first 15 years of her professional photography career as a co-owner of a well-established portrait studio. For the last 5 years, she has built up a small-scale photography business...
Real Talk 42: The 7 Must Dos for Every Senior Photographer 27.04.2020 36:38
Today, we're covering the 7 Must Dos that Every Senior Photographer should be doing! In a time where the world is somewhat at a stand still, what can we as photographers be doing right now? If that sounds like something that you want to find out about, we're going to be covering the seven things we as photographers can be focusing on! ALSO, I invite you to check out my FREE masterclass happening o...
REAL Talk 41: Matt Hoaglin 09.04.2020 44:54
Matt, along with his wife Allison, are the owners of Allison Ragsdale Photography based in beautiful Durango, CO and have been on this journey for over a decade together. After moving to Durango together, they ended up opening up the studio and used Matt’s expertise in marketing, teaching and management to build and grow their studio into what it is today. While their studio faces a lot of competi...
REAL Talk 40: Mari Kranz 05.03.2020 42:07
Mari Kranz is based out of Eastern Washington where she resides with her family of 5 and specializes in high school teen and senior portraits while also providing branding content for local artisans and creatives. Known for her fresh approach to photography and use of light, Mari aims to set her clients apart by not only capturing their unique beauty, but also by encouraging and empowering them in...
REAL Talk 39: Nicki Hufford 27.02.2020 44:02
REAL Talk 39: Nicki Hufford Nicki Hufford is a senior/sports portrait photographer from Warren, Ohio. With an editorial and fashion inspired style, Nicki focuses on simple on location lighting that makes a big impact. Website - https://www.nickihuffordphotography.com Facebook - https://www.nickihuffordphotography.com twitter - https://twitter.com/HuffordPhoto instagram - https://www.nickihuffo...
REAL Talk 38: Katie Hughes 20.02.2020 48:49
Katie Hughes is the Owner and Chief Editor/Retoucher of The Photo Editive, a boutique style outsourcing business for the busy photographer. She is also a nationally featured and awarded High School Senior Photographer, which has helped to shape the purpose and vision of The Photo Editive. With her experience working for 10 years as a Senior Photographer, Katie saw the need for a more client ori...
REAL Talk 37: Holli True 12.02.2020 40:51
Episode 37: Holli True I am Holli True, an Oregon girl who was born to create. I feed off of passion and inspiration. I am a designer, photographer, writer, and an artist. This year, I hung up my camera in exchange for a new career focused on website design and branding for creatives and photographers. I have been an industry educator since 2010, offering workshops, mentorships and educational pro...
Real Talk 36: Carissa Davis 13.01.2020 48:43
Carissa Davis is a High School and Teen photographer located in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her images are as just as bright and cheerful as her brand! With a background in Art, she strives to think about the art elements in her images and hides them subtly throughout. Her Senior Rep Team, "The Flamingos" are easily recognizable in their stylized creative shoots Carissa is known for. Self proclaimed hip...
Real Talk 35: Sean Brown - What Does Your 2020 Look Like? 06.01.2020 28:18
In this episode, we're kicking it off a little differently. We didn't have a guest scheduled for the new year and the first Monday of 2020, but I didn't want to let you all down! I know so many of you have asked about when we'll be live with the Real Talk podcast and we heard you!! Today, we're diving in to how I am approaching 2020, what I encourage you all to do in 2020 and we want to hear about...
Real Talk 34: Trevor Ray 23.09.2019 39:22
Trevor Ray is an Austin, TX portrait photographer specializing in high school senior and destination sessions. He believes that life is supposed to be lived to the fullest - to live and laugh everyday, your way. Trevor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevoray/ Trevor's Website: https://www.trevoray.com/ Let's connect on social! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide Facebook:...
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