LONE STAR Photography Business Summit 2025
Join us for an exhilarating “Conference in a Day” designed to fuel your creativity and empower your photography business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your established career, this event offers insights and inspiration from local, successful photographers excelling in a dynamic market.
Don't miss this event - a “must-attend” to start your year on the path to business success! Follow this link to register at our joint event with Precision Camera: https://www.precision-camera.com/lone-star-photography-business-summit-2025/
What You’ll Gain:
* Inspiration from experts across various photography niches.
* Practical tips to thrive in today’s competitive environment.
* New ideas to grow your business and make 2025 your most successful year yet!
Featured Photography Genres & Topics:
Architecture, Astro Photography, Automotive, Boudoir, Children, Commercial Drone/Aerial, Event Photography, Families, Fine Art Photography, Headshots, High school seniors, Light Painting, Nature, Newborn, Photojournalism, Portraits, Real Estate, School band/orchestra, Street Photography, Travel Photography, Underwater Photography, Weddings and Youth sports.
This unique opportunity brings together a diverse lineup of photographers who will share real-world insights about what's working in the business of photography today.
AGENDA
8:30 am - Doors Open
9:00 - Welcome
9:15 - Keynote – The State of Photography Business 2025 – David Valdez
Former White House photographer David Valdez shares his unique perspectives on where the business of photography has been, where we are today and what’s ahead for 2025 and beyond.
9:45 - Panel discussion - First Things First – Top “Musts” When Starting a Photography Business – Frank Garnica, David Pinckney, Don Rogers, Elizabeth Zimmerman
When starting in the business of photography, there’s a long list of tasks that need to be completed. This expert panel shares their views on how they worked through and prioritized these details along with lessons learned.
11:00 - Monetizing Your Passion – One Artist’s Journey – Deborah Cole
Some categories of photography don’t seem to lend themselves to making money. Deborah Cole shares her journey in street and travel photography and how she discovered ways to monetize her passion.
12:00 pm - Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - Panel discussion - Marketing/Sales/Pricing/Branding – Josh Baker, Everett Christopher, Don Rogers, Valerie Steinkoenig
How does a photographer find paying clients to make a profit? This expert panel dives into the details of marketing, sales processes, pricing for profit and branding across a diverse range of categories of photography.
2:00 - Specialize or Do Everything? How Creativity Rules – Josh Baker
Conventional wisdom says, “find a niche and focus on it”. Josh Baker breaks the mold providing a wide range of creative photography services. In this presentation, Josh shares the secrets of his success.
3:00 - The Impact of AI for Today’s Creatives – Mark Heaps
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us and the impact on creatives is profound. Industry thought leader and visionary, Mark Heaps, provides his unique insights on the opportunities that AI affords today’s creatives.
4:00 - Open Q&A
4:15 - The Value of Professional Organizations
Going it alone can be one of the hardest things for today’s professional photographer. Learn about professional associations (national, regional and local) that can provide you with a supportive community for success.
4:30 - Adjourn
