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We can’t wait to see you on March 3-5 in Panama City Beach, Florida! The main conference takes place on March 3-4 , & the styled shoots and mentorships will take place on the 5th. More details on the styled shoots & mentorships along with info on how you can purchase these opportunities will be released soon!

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Tuesday, March 4
 

8:30am CST

Morning Worship (Optional)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
Join us for a time of worshipping, reflecting & learning more about Jesus. This is an optional event but open to all attendees.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
  all attendees

9:30am CST

Anna & Ryan Leonard
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Speakers
avatar for Anna & Ryan Leonard

Anna & Ryan Leonard

Anna and Ryan are a husband and wife team and the founders of Refuge & Co., a multi-state wedding photography and education business founded upon creating an unforgettable experience that feels like a Refuge for each client they are blessed to love and serve!  At the core of Anna... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CST
  General Session

10:30am CST

Vendor Expo
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CST
  all attendees

11:00am CST

Beachtime Brushstrokes (separate sign up required)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Due to Space Limitations & to adequately prepare enough art supplies, Separate Sign Up will be required for this class. Sign Up form will be emailed before the conference & will fill first come, first served.

Entrepreneurs! We all know the hustle, but it's vital to carve out guilt-free playtime. Taking a breather to tap into our creativity isn't just refreshing—it's key to maintaining balance and sparking fresh ideas. That's why I'm proposing a beach-themed painting class in Panama City. Join me for a laid-back, fun-filled session to relax, recharge creatively, and connect with fellow attendees. As a photographer-turned-artist and former art teacher, I'll guide you through this creative escape, providing all the materials you need—just bring your beach-loving self. Whether you're a novice or a pro, I'll share tips to help you create something amazing. Who knows? You might find your next collaborator or make some new beach-loving friends. It's time to recharge creatively! This class isn't just about art—it's about embracing a fresh way to unwind and recharge, beach-style. Let's paint, laugh, and rediscover the joy of guilt-free play together!

During this breakout I will guide attendees through a painting project (TBD the subject but think a beach theme would be appropriate). I will guide attendees and also speak briefly (10-15 minutes) on the importance of rest and restore as a business owner.




Speakers
avatar for Sarah Jane Hemenover

Sarah Jane Hemenover

Photographer | Owner, Sarah Jane Photography
I'm a high-energy and outgoing Mama, a Starbucks junkie, a cowgirl boot addict and a girl that loves a good project around the house. I am Mom to three perfect littles ones, Mason, Ryan & Ava and a wife to my husband, Matthew. Based in Bourbonnais, Illinois, I am a photographer and... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

11:00am CST

From Snap to Stunning: editing techniques to transform photos from basic to scroll stopping
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Have you ever looked at your Instagram feed or client galleries and felt like they were missing that "pop" that you long for? If so, this one is for you! In this "watch me edit" style program, Ashley will use Lightroom and Photoshop to demonstrate how she achieves her signature bold, true to color editing style. This demonstration will feature photos from multiple different lighting situations, from simple indoor studio portraits to more challenging hazy backlit shots. Topics covered will include masking, color grading, use of AI tools, and skin retouching. Each attendee will receive Ashley's favorite custom preset!


Speakers
avatar for Ashley Mosier

Ashley Mosier

Ashley Mosier is a high school senior photographer known for crafting candid photo experiences with a unique editorial flair. With 15 years of experience in the beauty industry as a hairstylist and makeup artist, Ashley seamlessly blends her artistic vision with her passion for fashion... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

11:00am CST

How to Find Your Unique Style
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Bethany Reis

Bethany Reis

Wildfable is an international award winning portrait studio serving Southeast Michigan. Specializing in maternity, newborn, milestone and creative portraiture
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

11:00am CST

How to Work with Brands
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Wanting to work with brands as an Ambassador?  Learn how to position yourself in a way that is attractive to the brands you already know and love. How to create content for brands that convert. How to use the referral links you already have to create passive income.


Speakers
avatar for Noella Andres

Noella Andres

My name is Noella and I am homesteading mom from Canada who has a HUGE heart for photographers. My mission is and always has been to help photographers create more freedom in their lives, to spend more time with their loved ones and have time in the day to day operations to do more... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

11:00am CST

Sweatpant Success: How I make an extra 15k a year in print sales without leaving my house
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Megan Noll

Megan Noll

Megan Noll is an award-winning, international wedding photographer with a passion for empowering creative entrepreneurs. With her 12 years of experience as a wedding photographer, Megan brings an unparalleled educational experience to photographers seeking to up-level their businesses... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

12:00pm CST

Lunch on Your Own
Tuesday March 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
  all attendees

1:00pm CST

Vendor Expo
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
  all attendees

1:30pm CST

Adventure Family Photos: Light, Location, & Connection
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Ready to create stunning outdoor family photos? In this class, you’ll learn how to make the most of any location by understanding what to look for. I’ll show you how to use natural light and set up a fun, relaxed environment that gets families interacting naturally and joyfully. Plus, I’ll share my favorite tips on how to prep families to relax and truly enjoy their time in front of the camera (spoiler alert: it starts before they even book!). Join me and learn how to bring all these elements together to produce family photos that truly look like art.


Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Lueck

Rebecca Lueck

Becca is a laid-back, adventure-loving family photographer from Portland, Oregon, with over a decade of experience capturing connection, movement, and light. Known for her fun, game-filled sessions, she makes everyone feel comfortable to be themselves while creating images that reflect... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
  Breakout Class

1:30pm CST

Building an Annual Marketing Calendar
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Instead of scrambling to post whenever the inspiration strikes, we can devise a plan that give us constant guidance, drives us towards our goals, and gives our audience meaningful and enjoyable content. It will not be as complicated as you think!

During this hands-on class, we are going to learn what an annual marketing calendar looks like for your business, drill down into how that translates to monthly plans, and practice breaking that out to day-by-day content. You are going to get work done in class!!

You will leave this session with knowledge AND practice in creating a marketing plan that will help you stand out from the rest!


Speakers
avatar for Michelle Franzetti

Michelle Franzetti

Michelle specializes in wedding and boudoir photography; located in Kentucky. After years of serving as an educator for the University of Kentucky, she has combined her passions of photography and education to help other business owners learn how they can make great money while doing... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
  Breakout Class

1:30pm CST

Crafting a Bespoke Client Journey: The Art of Connection and Building Trust for a Transformational Experience
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
This class covers my approach to providing a luxury high school senior experience. We’ll walk through every step of the client journey, from the initial inquiry to post-session follow-up, with practical examples at each stage. Building genuine connections, showing empathy, and developing trust from the very first moment creates a transformational experience for your client. We’ll explore methods for understanding your client’s vision, guiding and anticipating their needs, and crafting their dream session while maintaining clear communication and exceeding expectations. I’ll share detailed insights into my senior questionnaire, templates, emails, and guides that enhance every client experience. Additionally, we’ll dive into the luxury products I offer (not your typical senior products), the personalized welcome gifts for my seniors, and the overall luxury journey.



Speakers
avatar for Maria Ortiz

Maria Ortiz

With over 20 years of experience in portrait photography, Maria has spent the last six years specializing in luxury high school senior portrait experiences. She has developed a deep passion for creating empowering and confidence-boosting experiences that allow her to capture each... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
  Breakout Class

1:30pm CST

Elevate Your Inquiry Process with the Power of Video
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
“Elevate Your Inquiry Process with the Power of Video” is beneficial for business owners seeking to enhance their inquiry process to eliminate “ghosts,” maximize their personal brand (AKA: what sets them apart in the industry), and book more ideal clients.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
In addition to an overview of why video is statistically proven to be powerful in the inquiry process, this talk provides two invaluable takeaways for listeners:

1) Attendees will be equipped with clear steps on HOW to begin implementing video into their inquiry process. These steps include practical tips to film video responses from gear selection and set up, to influential message creation, and a list of resources to deliver video responses with ease.

2) Through personal testimony and seeing proof of success in my own business, attendees will gain motivation to overcome the obstacles/personal fears that are keeping them from getting started with video.


Speakers
avatar for Ashley McComb

Ashley McComb

Wedding Filmmaker, Senior Photographer, and storyteller at heart — Ashley McComb of Ashley McComb Productions is a multi-passionate creative who has been serving Ohio and beyond for more than a decade. Primarily regarded for her captivating wedding films, Ashley takes intentional... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
  Breakout Class

1:30pm CST

Natural Light Wedding Photography Portraits
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for LaJoy Lewis

LaJoy Lewis

LaJoy has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She attended art school from middle school and has done everything from painting to ceramics but photography was the one thing that stuck with her.  LaJoy has traveled all over capturing beautiful wedding days for couples... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
  Breakout Class

2:30pm CST

Vendor Expo-Final Chance to Explore & Shop!
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm CST
  all attendees

3:00pm CST

Andre Brown
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

3:00pm CST

Beat the Burnout Taking care of You, so you can Take Care of your Clients
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
In this talk, Laylee will discuss overcoming the obstacles of time management that will allow you to find freedom in your calendar. We will delve into the freedom creating a routine that will help you stay on task and balanced and keep you from Burning Out.
Speakers
avatar for Laylee Emadi

Laylee Emadi

Since she started her business in 2013, Laylee has served the creative industry with candid honesty and heartfelt encouragement. Currently, Laylee is a coach, conference host, membership leader, and podcast host.With over a decade of experience in education, Laylee has acquired expert... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

3:00pm CST

Every Body's a Model: Highlighting all shapes and sizes
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
In everyday portrait work, we come in contact with all shapes and sizes and regardless of what our client looks like or how comfortable they are in front of a camera should not determine how well we do our job. We should deliver the same product, the same options and the same quality of work to a client regardless if they're tall, short, thick or thin. We just have to switch up posing at times, but no one should ever walk away from a session thinking they were less than because of their size. Insecurities don't just come in the form of weight-they also come in the form of height, personality and more. We will discuss what you can do different per body type and posing options for each of those, prompts to say and do to get even the least confident person feeling like they deserve to be in front of your camera! Life is not perfect, but we have the ability to make our clients feel like they are!


Speakers
avatar for Kristyna Lewis

Kristyna Lewis

2025 makes Kristyna’s 22nd year as a Photographer! Mostly shooting Seniors, Families, Commercial, Schools..ok everything except Weddings these days! Her loves are her Hone State of Kentucky, talking, laughing, being on the farm with her family, traveling, church and being surrounded... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

3:00pm CST

Jyo Bhamidipati
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Jyo Bhamidipati

Jyo Bhamidipati

Jyo; which is short for Jyo-t-sna of Jyotsna Bhamidipati Photography, is a Commercial & Editorial photographer + Educator based in Sacramento, Northern California .Jyo is inspired by the beauty of the environment that surrounds her, nature, world cultures, travel, and the atmospheric... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

3:00pm CST

Pricing for Profit
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
In the competitive world of photography, ensuring that your business not only survives but thrives is essential. Join us for an in-depth session on "Pricing with Profit," where you'll learn the critical strategies for creating custom proposals and setting hourly rates that cover your business expenses while securing a sustainable profit.

This session will guide you through the process of accurately calculating your hourly rate to reflect your expertise and business costs. You'll discover how to craft personalized proposals that meet your clients' specific needs, ensuring they receive the perfect coverage for their event. By offering tailored solutions, you can enhance client satisfaction and differentiate yourself in the market.

Additionally, we'll explore the art of up-selling as the event date approaches. Learn how to identify opportunities to offer additional services and upgrades, maximizing your revenue and providing even greater value to your clients.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session will equip you with practical tools and insights to refine your pricing strategy, ultimately leading to a more profitable and successful photography business. Join us and transform the way you approach pricing and client proposals, setting your business on the path to lasting success.


Speakers
avatar for Chelsey & Jordan Barhorst

Chelsey & Jordan Barhorst

Chelsey and Jordan are a husband-and-wife team of wedding photographers with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Their work has been featured in top publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Carats and Cake, Bridal Guide, Magnolia... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
  Breakout Class

4:15pm CST

Closing Session-Door Prizes & 2026 Location Reveal
Tuesday March 4, 2025 4:15pm - 4:45pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 4:15pm - 4:45pm CST
  General Session

5:00pm CST

Beach Bonfire (weather & permit pending)
Tuesday March 4, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Tuesday March 4, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
  all attendees
 
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