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Real Talk Photography Podcast

Senior Style Guide

Senior Style Guide’s Real Talk series brings you face-to-face with other photographers and creatives who are going through exactly the same things you are. It’s about going beyond the technical parts of photography and diving deep into what struggles have they faced, how they got to be where they are today and what they learned along the way. Hosted by Sean Brown, join us as we sit down and have conversations with photographers whose stories you’ll want to hear.

85 - REAL Talk Photography Podcast With Special Guest Matthew Hodgman From WHCC
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  • 85 - REAL Talk Photography Podcast With Special Guest Matthew Hodgman From WHCC

    Are You Leaving Money On The Table? (Hint...It starts with product) REAL Talk Photography Podcast Episode 80Host: Vickie BlackSpecial Guest: Matthew Hodgman Episode 80: Industry Connection with Matthew Hodgman of WHCC In this episode of REAL TALK, Vickie sits down with Matthew Hodgman, Senior Client Success Manager at WHCC, for an honest conversation about his journey in the photography industry, the importance of strong relationships and what photographers need to know about working with a professional print lab. Matthew shares valuable industry insight, practical advice and his passion for helping photographers create products and experiences their clients will love. If you’ve been curious about adding products to your client offerings, but unsure how to start, this episode is your permission slip to start small and start now. 🎧 Tune in and let’s talk REAL. Your Host Vickie Black... Vickie is the founder of Senior Style Guide (SSG), a community built to support and connect senior photographers in the photography industry. Launched as a blog in 2011 and the first senior industry print magazine in 2012, SSG has grown into a comprehensive platform featuring print and digital education, online events, Facebook communities, shootouts, The PUSH Conference, destination events and in 2013 she launched the HOT 100, an annual contest created to highlight exceptional senior photography across the globe. Through every facet of SSG, Vickie remains dedicated to educating photographers, creating authentic connection, and raising the standard of senior photography worldwide. INSTAGRAM: @seniorstyleguide WEBSITE: seniorstyleguide.com   Follow WHCC INSTAGRAM: @whccpro WEBSITE: whcc.com --- Let's connect on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com --- THE CONNECT CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, Two days. Eleven leaders. Game On. You’ll either hear about what happened here or be one of the people it changed. Join us in Indianapolis, IN April 25-26, 2027 https://www.shopseniorstyleguide.com/connectconference

    Thu, 20 Aug 2026
  • 84 - REAL Talk Podcast Episode 79 Featuring Nick Hufford And Joshua Sharp

    How Are Photographers Entering The Volume Sports World? (Hint...It starts with that first team)

    Tue, 30 Dec 2025
  • 83 - Senior Photography Business Tips with Vickie Black, Lacey M. Carroll & Ashley Colaneri

    Three industry pros—Vickie Black, Lacey M. Carroll, and Ashley Colaneri—share real, actionable strategies to grow your senior photography business. From marketing to building real connections, this episode gives you the insider edge you need to book more clients and thrive.

    Sat, 11 Oct 2025
  • 82 - Senior Style Guide REAL Talk Podcast Episode 77

    How Are You PUSHING Through This Economy & With Your Business? (We are seeing a lot of less curated presences and trends that were considered "old" being new again) Your Hosts... Lacey M. Carroll is a commercial and portrait photographer based in Northern California who is in love with colorful portraits that POP and SCROLL STOP. She specializes in Tweens, Teens, & Seniors and adds a fashionable commercial flair to all of her sessions. Working in the commercial photography field has allowed her to implement those elements into her portrait sessions to create magazine-worthy images. Her other love is creating fun and unique sets, and styling her clients from her extensive style closet collection! When she’s not behind the lens, she is on stage doing improv comedy once a week. She lives in Sacramento, Ca with her amazing husband, Kyle, her nieces Kat and Sam, their 3 dogs, and a cat. Notable commercial clients include; Amazon, Bare Republic, La Croix, Dyson, and Volition Beauty Lacey is also a 2026 PUSH Conference Speaker. INSTAGRAM: @laceymc WEBSITE: laceymcarroll.com --- 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: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/

    Wed, 27 Aug 2025
  • 81 - REAL Talk Industry Connect With Vickie Black And Special Guest Yoli Ray Episode 76

    If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to better understand why you run your business the way you do and the how and why of your personality to grow your business, this video is for you! In this episode, Vickie Black welcomes special guest Yoli Ray to discuss Human Design and how it affects your business style.  Yoli uses Vickie's Human Design reading as an example.  This episode will be a look into Vickie's brain!  You do not want to miss out on this talk with us! Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry. THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

    Wed, 09 Jul 2025
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