The Seniorologie Podcast

If Your Website and Instagram Aren’t Portfolios… What Are They? For years photographers have been told the same thing: Create a beautiful portfolio and clients will come. But if you’ve been relying on your website and social media to simply showcase your work and you’re still not getting booked consistently, this episode is an important […] The post Ep 180: If my website and social media aren’t a...

Ep 179:  What we are not doing in 2026 if we want to get booked by seniors If you’re frustrated about not getting booked for senior sessions, this episode might sting a little. Because in 2026, we are not using our websites and social media like portfolios and expecting inquiries to magically roll in. Pretty […] The post Ep 179: What We Are NOT Doing in 2026 If We Want To Get Booked appeared first...

Ep 178:  Signature Series to Market Your Senior Photography Business Are you tired of wondering what to post on social media for your senior photography business? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your content isn’t making an impact? In this episode, Leslie Kerrigan shares how to use repeatable social media series to consistently market your business, […] The post Ep 178: Signature Series to Mar...

Sometimes even the best systems can fail, and boundaries you set as a photographer get tested. In Episode 177 of The Seniorologie Podcast, Leslie shares a recent, real-life example from her business that reminded her why boundaries matter — and how to handle situations when clients push them. This episode is perfect for senior photographers […] The post Ep 177: Relearning Boundaries and What a Rec...

If content creation feels overwhelming, inconsistent, or like something you’re constantly behind on, this episode is for you. In Episode 176 of The Seniorologie Podcast, Leslie shares a simple, repeatable content strategy for 2026 that senior photographers can actually stick to — even during busy seasons. This episode is not about posting more. It’s about […] The post Ep 176: An Easy, Repeatable C...

Social media is changing — but not in the way most photographers think. In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, Leslie breaks down the real social media trends for 2026 that senior photographers need to understand if they want to stay relevant, visible, and booked. This isn’t about chasing every new feature or dancing trend. […] The post Ep 175: Social Media Trends for 2026 – What Senior Phot...

Senior model teams can be one of the most powerful marketing tools for a senior photographer — when they’re built intentionally. In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, Leslie breaks down what senior model teams are really meant to do for your business and how to build one that drives bookings, referrals, and brand awareness […] The post Ep 174 – How to Build a Senior Model Team That Actually...

Episode 173: Kickstart Your Marketing in 2026 by Thinking Like a Marketer, Not Just a Photographer Most senior photographers didn’t start their businesses because they loved marketing — they started because they loved taking photos. But if you want to build a profitable, sustainable senior photography business in 2026, there’s a mindset shift you can’t […] The post Ep 173 – Think Like a Marketer,...

Mastering Social Media for Your Business with Lauren Cunnigham In the fast-paced world of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by trends, analytics, and the pressure to stay consistent. On a recent episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lauren Cunningham, host of The So Can I Podcast and […] The post Ep 172 – Mastering Social Media with Lauren Cunningham ap...

Focus On Your Clients & Community To Grow Your Senior Photography Business An interview with Leah Clancy In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, host Leslie sits down with Leah Clancy, a seasoned senior photographer from Vancouver, Washington, to discuss her journey in photography, her approach to capturing high school seniors, and her best business […] The post Ep 171 – Focus On Your Clients...

Building a Photography Business on Relationships and Referrals with Jen Denton In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, Jen Denton shares invaluable insights into building a successful senior photography business through authentic connections and strategic marketing. If you’re ready to take your photography business to the next level, Jen’s advice is a must-listen! Jen is […] The post Ep 170 –...

The Business of Photography with Annemie Tonken In this episode of The Seniorologie Podcast, I had an insightful conversation with Annemie, a seasoned photographer and entrepreneur of This Can’t Be That Hard, about balancing the art and business sides of photography. Annemie shared invaluable tips on marketing, streamlining workflows, and the importance of intentionality in […] The post Ep 169 – T...

Creating a Well-Rounded Experience for Seniors with Michelle Nichols In this episode, Michelle Nichols of Michelle Nichols photography shares the importance of creating a well-rounded experience for seniors, not just focusing on photography but on the entire journey – from pre-session communication to post-session delivery. Michelle started her photography business without a lot of equipment […] T...

Mindful Marketing for Photographers with Andrea Jones In this episode, Andréa Jones, a mindful marketing strategist, shares her expertise on social media marketing and how small business owners, particularly photographers, can create marketing strategies that align with their personal lives and business goals. With a background in blogging, social media, and personal branding, Andréa discusses […]...

Finding Your Brand with Paige Puglisi In this episode, I chat with senior photographer and coach Paige Puglisi, who shares her 15-year journey from photographing families to becoming a sought-after senior photographer and mentor. Paige dives into how she discovered her niche, her passion for working with teens, and how personal branding transformed her career. […] The post Ep 166 – From Photograph...

Streamline Your Photography Business With Smart Systems – An Interview with Colie James Today’s episode we are talking all things client management systems!!  Join Colie James, a systems expert for photographers and I as we dive deep into the benefits of implementing a Client Relationship Manager or CRM.  Whether you are new to CRMs, nervous […] The post Ep 165 – Client Management Systems with Col...

Interview with Renee Bowen Today’s episode of The Seniorologie Podcast I’m chatting with Renee Bowen, a high school senior photographer who has been capturing seniors since 2007.  Renee shares her journey from shooting film to becoming an educator in senior photography. Using Social Media Trends To Engage With Potential Clients Renee shares valuable advice on […] The post Ep 164 – An Interview wit...

The Seniorologie Podcast Is Back With All New Episodes The podcast is back with an all new season!!  And we are kicking this season off with a series of interviews of some of our industry’s best!  I absolutely love chatting with other’s in the industry and learning something from each of them! So be sure […] The post Ep 163: An Interview with Liz of Elisabeth Anne Photography appeared first on Sen...

Leveraging Client Referrals: Turn Happy Clients into Promoters Today, we’re diving into a topic that can leverage client referrals, and turn happy clients into promoters, creating your very own marketing team. Imagine your clients chatting about your amazing work at every brunch, school event, and coffee shop in town. Exciting, right? This topic is so […] The post Leveraging Client Referrals: Turn...

Balancing Creativity and Business: Finding the Sweet Spot as a Senior Photographer Have you ever felt like you’re juggling two completely different worlds – the creative wonderland of photography and the nitty-gritty, sometimes tedious, business side? If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving deep into “Balancing Creativity and Business: […] The post Balancing Cr...

How to Make Quarter 4 The Most Successful Yet as a Senior Photographer Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics – How to Make Quarter 4 The Most Successful Yet as a Senior Photographer. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Leslie, how can I top what I’ve already done this year?” Well, let’s […] The post How to Make Quarter 4 The Most Successful Yet as a Senior Photographer appeared first o...

Are you Ready to Scale? – Taking Your Photography Business from Good to Great Have you ever felt like your photography business is sort of stuck on a treadmill? You’re hustling day in and day out, booking clients, snapping those memorable shots, but it feels like you’re running in place? Today, we’re tackling that exact […] The post Are you Ready to Scale? – Taking Your Photography Business from G...

Shocking Stats: 80% of Photographers Miss Out on This Simple Marketing Trick Today, I’m sharing something that completely blew my mind—a staggering 80% of photographers miss out on this simple marketing trick. Can you guess what it is? Blogging! Yep, that’s right. Blogging can amplify your visibility and help you create genuine connections with your […] The post Shocking Stats: 80% of Photographer...

How to Be an Influencer for Your Own Photography Brand Today, we’re diving into a super exciting topic: How to Be an Influencer for Your Own Photography Brand. Why is this important, you ask? Well, if you’re not willing to be the biggest cheerleader for your brand, how can you expect anyone else to be? […] The post How to Be an Influencer for Your Own Photography Brand appeared first on Seniorolog...

What’s Wrong With Your Social Media Strategy?  Ever feel like your social media strategy is stuck in a time warp? It’s 2024, and if your approach still screams 2015, we need to talk. Today, we’re diving into a hot topic that could make or break your marketing game: What’s Wrong With Your Social Media Strategy? […] The post What’s Wrong With Your Social Media Strategy? appeared first on Seniorologi...