Meet Your Host
Tanya Smith
I've become more and more passionate about helping photographers learn how to have a successful business.
And I want to do it in the best way possible, with the least amount of fluff (aka BS) possible.
I've been to many conferences as a speaker and as an attendee, and while I love meeting other like-minded people in real life, I don't always love the time away, and the cost of flight, hotel, food etc.
What I DO love is how I come back totally refreshed, inspired and fired up about my business.
So I decided to organize my OWN conference.
A conference you can attend from your couch, where you can get all the inspiration, expertise and networking of an in-person event - WITHOUT the airfare ticket, and the hotel bill.
This is gonna get you fired up about your business.
No more conference FOMO.
Welcome to The Mastery Summit
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Meet Your Speakers
Peter Hurley | Headshot Photographer
Presentation: The Hurley Method: Headshots Done Right!
Peter is a world-renowned photographer who for the past 20 years has been fixated on the faces that fill his frame.
He spends his days in his studio unpacking the relationship between how his clients’ internal thought processes affect their outer appearances. He’s a TEDx speaker on the subject, author of The Headshot, a Canon Explorer of Light, Westcott Top Pro, and founder of the Headshot Crew, which comprises the largest group of headshot specialists globally.
He calls New York City his home where he lives with his beautiful wife and precious twin daughters.
Heike Delmore | Personal Branding Photographer & Educator
Presentation: 4 Insider Tips to Attract & Book Ideal Clients Like a Pro
Heike is a globally recognized award-winning branding photographer, successful entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor.
Apart from her role as a full-time branding photographer, Heike also spearheads a transformative Coaching Mastermind helping fellow photographers amplify their profits and ignite business growth. Known for her talent in simplifying complex concepts, Heike guides her students towards quick transformative changes in their businesses.
Heike has taught on platforms such as The Portrait System and CreativeLive. Her popular online course, "From Headshot to Personal Branding," has revolutionized the careers of hundreds of photographers.
When not behind the camera or coaching, Heike enjoys spending quality time with her family on road trips, engaging in personal development, and exploring her passion for interior design..
Ann Landstrom | Photographer & A.i Educator
Presentation: Unlock the Power of A.I. to Transform Your Photography Business
Ann Landstrom is an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer with over two decades of experience. Specializing in Branding, Boudoir, and Fine Art Portraits, she captures the essence and inner beauty of her subjects. Born in Stockholm and based in the U.S. since 1984, Ann blends European flair with American dynamism in her work. Now knowledgeable in A.I., she helps business owners integrate A.I. into their operations for future growth. Ann's resilience, rebuilding her life and business post-divorce, fuels her passion for mentoring and empowering other business owners. She offers insights on branding, self-presentation, business building, and finding one’s unique voice through photography and branding.
Jenn Bruno Smith | Master Boudoir Photographer
Presentation: TBD
Jenn Bruno Smith is a master boudoir photographer and educator. She runs a 7 figure studio from her studio in Delaware and secondary studio in chicago. Prior to photography, she left a successful career as a speech pathologist and clinical liaison. She has since dedicated her career to empowering thousands of clients, photographers, and entrepreneurs both in front of and behind the camera.
She loves helping photographers become braver and more self sufficient entrepreneurs. She reminds her students that just because you are a creative, doesn't mean you have to be a starving artist.
You can catch up with Jenn on Instagram (@boudoirbyjennifersmith) or Tiktok (Jenniferbrunosmith) and in her group The High Rollers Club- IPS, Business and Marketing for Boudoir photographers on facebook or you can also catch up with Jenn on her podcast. Search The high Rollers Club with Jenn Bruno Smith on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform
D'Artagnan | Fine Art Photographer
Presentation: Soulful Fine Art Photography
D’Artagnan Winford is a versatile Fine Art and commercial photographer, located in Jackson, Mississippi. A child of the Mississippi Delta, his portraits pay homage to that upbringing with warm tones inspired by the light that shined through his grandma's window. Fueled with a lifelong passion for expressing the beauty and nobility of everyday people, the artist explains, “The human face has stories to tell. I want to capture people in a way that reveals that inner world.” D’Artagnan’s distinctive, award-winning portraitures have received international recognition both for their startling beauty and for their ability to uplift and inspire.
Ashleigh Taylor | Portrait Photographer & Educator
Presentation: Getting Started With Google Ads
Ashleigh Taylor is the owner of a successful six-figure portrait studio based in Santa Barbara, CA. As an accredited Fellow with The Portrait Masters, she has received numerous accolades for her work, including Fashion Photographer of the Year at SWPP’s 2023 16x20 Competition and Creative Portrait Division winner of the 2024 International Photographic Competition. Ashleigh is also a respected educator and speaker, having taught seminars at WPPI, The Portrait Masters, The Portrait System, and Click Con. Additionally, she offers several courses available through The Portrait Masters Store.
Doug Weittenhiller | Wedding + Portrait Photographer & Educator
Presentation: Master Natural Light for a Consistent Brand for Indoor and Outdoor Photography
Twig & Olive is a photography studio founded by husband-and-wife couple Doug and Courtney. They possess a unique blend of technical finesse, creativity, and a commitment to perfection while being passionate storytellers who pour their hearts and souls into every project. Their shared wanderlust has taken them to the far corners of the globe. From bustling cityscapes to serene landscapes, Doug and Courtney find inspiration in the diversity of cultures and the beauty of nature. Traveling isn't just a hobby; it's a wellspring of creativity that enriches their work, infusing it with a unique perspective that sets Twig & Olive apart.
They are loving parents to four children who will always come first. Every family member enjoys traveling and having new worldly experiences, with many memories revolving around foods eaten in different places. When Doug is at home, he likes to spend time cooking and playing games with his kids. Courtney, on the other hand, enjoys reading fantasy novels or being involved with her children's sports activities.
Jasmin Jade | Photographer & Business Coach
Presentation: Email Marketing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Photographers to Boost Bookings
Jasmin Jade is a boudoir, portrait photographer and educator from Germany based out of Washington, DC. Jasmin found her niche in boudoir after recognizing the incredible power behind this feel-good style of photography.
When Jasmin isn't behind her lens, she is inspiring photographers globally to take control of their editing workflow through her preset company, Embrace Presets.
Through the years, Jasmin has realized that photography isn't everything that she is supposed to be or teach and that she has a strong desire to help others find the same freedom that she has achieved in their business.
Michael Sasser | Boudoir Photographer, Educator/Sensei, and Girlscout Cookie Connoisseur
Presentation: Boudoir: Double Your Poses, Double Your Funds!
Hey friend! I can’t wait to meet you!! I’m Michael, a boudoir photographer in LA (and just moved to Hawaii!) and want to be your boudoir Yoda today. You may know me from my YouTube Videos (over 170k subscribers), but I started my photography journey making just $10 an hour, and after almost 2 decades, photography has truly changed my life. Now I want to be a small part of changing yours! My boudoir courses have helped dozens of photographers hit $100k/year and even allowing some to quit their day jobs to pursue their passion full-time! I can still feel like that kid making $10/picture, but now my last 10 clients averaged over $5150, and I’m here to share everything I’ve learned. After this we can dream of some warm weather, Girl Scout cookies, and keep helping each other grow. Let’s make magic happen together!
Tanya Smith | Women's Portrait Photographer, Educator & Summit Host
Presentation: Get More Clients: 10 Ways to Fill Your Calendar, and the One Game-Changer You Need to Start Doing Right Now
As Canada’s Premier women’s portrait photographer since 2011, Tanya fell in love with boudoir's power to change how a woman feels about herself.
With her keen eye for detail combined with her signature Flow Posing, Tanya creates a distinctive, instantly recognizable style signature.
As a newly single mom struggling to make a profit in her boudoir photography, Tanya merged her expertise from corporate banking and sales to revolutionize her business. This combination of artistry and business flair gave birth to The Growth Method, a simple strategic system which enabled her to grow her studio to over $400k in sales in less than 1 year.
Her average sale is now over $5000 per client.
Since 2017, Tanya has been sharing her unique approach, to mentor and coach boudoir and portrait photographers to create impact and income.
Her online programs have enabled hundreds of portrait photographers worldwide, (in every genre), to grow, and scale a successful business on their own terms.
Liz Hansen | Boudoir Photographer & Business Coach
Presentation: How to run a Facebook group that generates clients for your photo business!
Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships, and lives. Liz opened her business in 2018 and quickly grew it to be the Chicago area's premier boudoir studio. She also coaches photographers through her online education program, the Million Dollar Studio Program. She has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio, and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education.
Kierra Josette | Boudoir Photographer & Business Mentor
Presentation: Pivot for Profits: Marketing Training
Kierra is a boudoir photographer, marketing mentor + success facilitator. She helps boudoir photographers build businesses in their OWN WAY+ guides them to cultivate a thriving relationship with abundance.
She’s a magic manifestor that helps other professionals create miracle results. Kierra helps you gain the confidence to present yourself fully while owning your personal power and creating a sustainable business
Erin Blackwell | Branding Photographer & Photography Coach
Presentation: Impactful Instagram: How to Easily Use IG to Build Relationships, Create Impact and Make Money
Erin Blackwell is a branding and portrait photographer in Boise, ID. She is the proud recipient of the GEM Awards for Best Photographer in 2019, as well as a multi-international award winner for her work from The Portrait Masters.
Erin has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and has photographed some of the Digital Marketing world's top players. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Branding Posing Guide. Erin is also a coach and runs a mastermind, for branding photographers.
When she's not shooting, traveling, or reading branding & marketing books, you can find her at home in Idaho.
Karen Bagley | Fine Art Women and Underwater Photographer. Photography Educator
Presentation: From Likes to Leads: How Photographers Can Find Their Clients Using Social Media
Certified Under Water Portrait artist and Master Portrait Photographer, Karen Bagley, is the creative lifeblood behind the brand of Significant Moments Photography. Karen Bagley is known for combining her editorial eye to genres of portrait work not typically seen, creating an entirely new level of art work. She blends her high-fashion eye right along with the sentiment of the session she is documenting into portraits you will treasure forever. Due to this passion, and her growing brand of art work, this has lead to her furthering her career in the industry by becoming one of the leading educators in her fields of photography and business world wide.
Dina Mande | Portrait Photographer & Business Coach
Presentation: 3x Your Revenue with a 40 Over 40 Campaign: How I Built a Multiple 6 Figure Portrait Business in 6 Months
As a photography business mentor and ads coach, Dina is the creative force behind Magic Funnels, her own software platform that has the popular 40 Over 40 Campaign and successful Facebook ads built in that can be launched in seconds. She’s taught over 800 portrait photographers how to book up their calendars, using the power of campaigns and ads. When she’s not coaching, she specializes in creating beautiful portraits for women over 50 in her studio in Paso Robles wine country.
Leah Clancy | Portrait Photographer
Presentation: Posing and Lighting 101 - Master Outdoor Lighting and Posing
Leah is one of the premier high school senior photographers in the US. She has been published nationally in numerous magazines and online publications over the last 18 years. Having photographed over 600 seniors in her career, the high school genre remains her passion.
Tavia Redburn | Motherhood Photographer & Educator
Presentation: 10 Things You Can Post on Social Media This Week to Attract Dream Clients and Boost Your Engagement
Tavia Redburn is the Owner/Photographer at Tavia Redburn Photography in Oklahoma City & Owner of The Beauty in Birth®. She teaches moms how to make a full time income with photography.
Tavia retired her husband from his 9-5 while homeschooling her 3 kids, and now she teaches other photographers how to use strategic marketing systems to build their photography empire AND be present for their family!
Tara Graham | Photographer & Lightroom Lover
Presentation: Batch Masking in Lightroom - Your Key to Efficient Retouching
Tara is an award-winning and accredited photographer focusing on newborn, maternity and family photography just outside of Toronto, Canada. She is proud to be an Ambassador with Imagen, Sprout Studio, Pixellu, and APNPI. Tara has recently been a speaker at Shutterfest and WPPI, where she has been loving helping other photographers have those “Aha!” moments that can change your workflow and your business.
Manali Sontakke | Editor & Photography Business Coach
Presentation: 7 Ways to Work Smarter Not Harder as the CEO of Your Photography Business
I'm Manali, and I spend my time helping growing creative entrepreneurs become confident behind their business. My mission is to empower creatives to thrive with 1:1 coaching, private editing, brand visuals and time-saving systems education and templates. I'm multi-passionate and here to help you grow a life & business you love with more ease and less hustle. You can most often find me cuddling with Keegs 🐱, enjoying a hazelnut cappuccino at a local coffeeshop, on the river kayaking or at a local winery - bubbly in hand!
Leslie Kerrigan | Senior Photographer and Educator
Presentation: 7 Marketing Techniques to Book Your Calendar
Leslie Kerrigan is a photographer in Greenville, SC specializing in high school senior portraits. Leslie has been a photographer and educator for over 15 years speaking at events such as WPPI, Creative LIve, Clickin Moms and more. She hosts in-person events for senior photographers as well as online coaching because she is truly passionate about helping other photographers be successful and profitable with senior portraits! When she isn't photographing senior clients or helping other photographers, you can find her watching HGTV, traveling or hanging out with her family.
Paula Brennan | Personal Brand Photographer & Educator
Presentation: Shoot Smart, Not Hard! Maximize Your Shoot Day Revenue with Mini Sessions
Paula Brennan is a photographer and educator based in the gorgeous Sunshine Coast in Australia. With 24 years experience across multiple genres including weddings and portraits, Paula is now primarily photographing industry-leading entrepreneurs and small businesses.
She is the host of the podcast The Business of Personal Brand Photography - and is passionate about spreading the good word throughout the photography industry about how highly lucrative the personal branding genre can be. She shares the tools to incorporate lifestyle branding photography with helpful, inspiring and insightful content in her weekly show and within her online education platform.
Paula's speciality is engaging her clients to come back again and again with subscription-style packages and multi-person shoot experiences unlike anything her competitors offer, and brings back many of her clients 1-3 times per year, making sure their content buckets for their website and social media are full and fresh.
Ambreia Turner | Maternity Photographer & Educator
Presentation: Overcome Your Fear of IPS to Elevate Your Photography Business
Ambreia is a wife, mom & artist specializing in maternity portraiture! As a mom of 4, she enjoys celebrating motherhood through her artistry! Ambreia loves helping other photographers grow profitable businesses, set boundaries and take back their time!
Aniya Emtage Legnaro | Photographer, Storyteller & Educator
Presentation: Documentary Family Photography: The art of photographing the beauty in the mundane.
At the heart of Aniya's work, is storytelling. As an empath and connector, Aniya vehemently believes in the power of documenting real life. Aniya takes this approach when photographing families and weddings and through her empowerment portraiture.
As a documentary photographer, Aniya has worked on several projects, including, “How We Play: Road Tennis” with Nike and The NewYork Times, along with a multitude of personal projects, such as "Girls in Sports", “Prison Project”, and her ongoing project documenting the relationship between her 4 children, "Siblings".
Aniya lives in Barbados with her husband and together, they navigate the complex relationship with their adult daughters, while raising their young sons.
Her work can also be seen in National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal.
Easton Reynolds | Direct Response Marketing Expert
Presentation: Using Facebook Ads To Land Your Dream Photography Clients
Easton Reynolds is the Founder of The Art of Six Figures, a business-changing marketing education platform for photographers. His Facebook ads course has helped hundreds of photographers from all over the world. Easton ran his own wedding photography business for 13 years and achieved 6 figures the second year.
Easton has been seen on the stage as a keynote speaker at Inspire, and has taught classes for PPA in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. He has also taught at WPPI 2017, 2018, 2019 and he’s been featured in RangeFinder, Shutter Magazine, SLR Lounge and many more. Named a top 100 wedding photographer by SLR Lounge, Easton was sponsored by B&H Photo and MagMod.
Joey Thomas | Photographer, Entrepreneur & Business Coach
Presentation:The Power of Q: The Psychology Using Powerful Questions to Convert
Joey Thomas is an award-winning, nationally published entrepreneur, photographer, speaker, small business coach, and educator. He is co-owner of Serendipity Albums and the owner of both Joey T Photography and Mastercrafted Coaching. His graduate and undergraduate work in Psychology along with his experience in corporate training and development gives him a unique understanding into the mind of the consumer allowing him to specialize in sales psychology, the client experience, pricing and workflows in a unique way.
Currently he teaches multiple business masterclasses locally and internationally, and contributes to various publications, webinars and and business platforms all while juggling the privilege of being a single dad of two amazing kids. Joey takes a lot of pride in helping you take your clients from a “Money Mindset to a Meaning Mindset,” unlocking incredible potential in your ability to attract, convert, and maximize profits with every single client.
Katrina Cross-Daniels | Boudoir Photographer & Educator
Presentation: Boudoir Unveiled - The Power of Storytelling
Katrina Cross-Daniels is a distinguished Boudoir and Wedding Photographer based in Metro Detroit, Michigan. She specializes in empowering women to transform their self-image through intimate boudoir photography, creating a safe space for them to embrace their beauty and confidence. Katrina’s work is characterized by its blend of artistic vision and empathetic approach, making her sessions both transformative and uplifting. Beyond her photography, Katrina is a passionate Honeybook Educator and an ambassador for several notable brands, sharing her knowledge and inspiring others in the industry.
Jenn Fontaine | Studio Owner & Business Coach
Presentation: Mindset Hacks to Master Lead Generation
Jenn owns a portrait studio in Vancouver, Canada and is a business coach for photographers that desire more money, more time and more freedom! Her super power is helping other photographers bridge the the gap from where they are now, to where you want to go. She brings her marketing and sales knowledge to the table and is an expert in time management. Jenn fully believes that you can have the business of your dreams, without running yourself into the ground.
Nicole Begley | Pet Photographer & Educator
Presentation: The Photographer's Pricing Blueprint
Nicole is a zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer and educator. She is also mildly obsessed with numbers, Monday boards, pricing, and all aspects of running a business. So much that she in addition to serving private and commercial clients in Charlotte, NC - she also runs Hair of the Dog Academy and Freedom Focus Formula where she empowers pet photographers master their craft and all photographers to create successful and profitable businesses. She has also authored the sold-out book "Pet and Horse Photography for Everybody".
Jacqueline Tobin | Photo Consultant, Editor and Author
Presentation: Simplify and Elevate: Curating your Photo Portfolio for Lasting Success
Jacqueline Tobin brings nearly four decades of passion and expertise to portrait and wedding photography. She began her career as a staff photographer for the Cornell Daily Sun after graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Communications in 1985. Jacqueline's journey with Photo District News (PDN) started in 1986, where she advanced from assistant editor to roles such as Photo Editor, Managing Editor, and Deputy Editor over 25 years. She later served as Editor-in-Chief of Rangefinder, PDN's sister publication.
Currently, Jacqueline is the Managing Editor for World's Best Wedding Photos, a leading website and member directory showcasing top wedding photographers worldwide. An accomplished author, she co-wrote 'Wedding Photography Unveiled: Inspiration and Insight From 20 Top Photographers' (Amphoto, 2009) and 'The Luminous Portrait: Capture The Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs' (Amphoto, 2012) with Elizabeth Messina.
Jacqueline Tobin is a respected speaker at photography conferences like the AIBP Retreat, where she offers portfolio reviews and mentorship. Her dedication to discovering new talent and guiding photographers in refining their brands underscores her commitment to the photography community's growth and excellence.
Anne Thomas | Personal Branding Photographer & Storytelling Trainer
Presentation: How storytelling can attract dream clients and increase sales in your photography business
Anne is a personal branding photographer with storytelling at the heart of every brand shoot she works on, and believes that without storytelling (in both imagery and marketing), then we continue to look and sound the same as everyone else - which makes standing out in a saturated market challenging for every photographer.
And this is why she’s developed a training program to help photographers stand out in their niche using the art of storytelling to attract dream clients and increase revenue into their photography business.
Storytelling now plays a key role in Anne's business - and she regularly draws upon personal stories for her marketing to be able to speak directly to her dream clients in a way that nurtures trust - taking them on a journey so that they know they are investing in the right photographer for them.
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