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I believe that as a photographer you can impact your clients by serving them with an experience that they can relive for years to come. I love a great post about an anniversary but guiding your clients to experience their day together by flipping through an album sitting side by side on the couch….. that is priceless.

Aug 7, 2026 · Facebook

Shaun is bringing something different to Conquer Live 2027 Every photographer has a story of the year that almost broke them, and the moment that changed everything after. Shaun knows both sides of that story intimately. He started as a wedding photographer, shooting nearly 500 weddings, before building @kissbooks alongside that work 20 years ago. Turning one of the hardest, most unpredictable careers into a thriving business on his own terms. He’ll be teaching how to actually use the highs, the lows, and the moments you never saw coming, not just survive them, to build a business that lasts. It’s the same thinking behind his bigger vision with Kiss: using the traditions we build around our work to make a real, lasting impact on the people we serve. Whether you’re in a high season, a hard one, or somewhere unexpected in between, this conversation will change how you think about what those moments are actually for. Comment CONQUER below and we’ll DM you the details.

Aug 6, 2026 · Instagram

“Your systems are what allow your business to bend instead of break when life throws you a curveball.” 🎙️ This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are stepping into the operational engine room with the absolute genius that is Chynna Benton | OBM & Integrator Chynna Benton is an Online Business Manager and integrator who helps creative visionaries untangle their backends. But behind her flawless organization is a powerful story about learning when to say a definitive “no” to protect your personal battery. Inside the episode: -How a 2016 corporate grind turned into an accidental side-hustle that completely replaced her full-time income in under six months. -Facing a sudden family loss via a FaceTime call while thousands of miles away in Amsterdam, and the reality of taking a month off grid to grieve. -The unsexy reality of operational documentation and why structured systems are the ultimate form of creative self-care. -Spending 18 months launching a successful online course, only to realize she hated being the front-facing brand—and the power of making a hard U-turn. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, strategic, and deeply vulnerable conversation + Chynna’s free Chaos-Proof guide! #highlowunexpected #bytebodega #onlinebusinessmanager #obmintegrator #creativeintegrator

Jul 29, 2026 · Facebook

This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the absolute powerhouse that is matthew orbaugh Matthew is an incredible editorial senior portrait photographer in Zionsville, IN, who also captured Shaun’s daughter’s wedding last August. But behind his high-end studio success is a fierce lesson in grit, industry jealousy, and standing your ground. Inside the episode: •Tripling his photography revenue fresh out of high school by burning the “shoot & burn” model and mastering premium in-person sales. •Being systematically targeted and cyber-bullied by a 33-year-old established local photographer determined to watch him quit. •How to handle competitive mud-slinging, lean on real community mentors, and make your business entirely bulletproof. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this raw, inspiring, and direct conversation. #highlowunexpected #seniorphotographer #inpersonsales #indianapolisphotographer #creativeentrepreneur

Jul 23, 2026 · Facebook

“We think we are just taking pictures, until that picture becomes the only thing left.” 🎙️💔 This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the powerhouse duo Lauren Holub + Paige McInturff . Lauren and Paige have built an incredible photography and mentoring brand in Houston, but behind the laughs and successful student numbers is a raw look at the grit it takes to protect your mental health when life changes the rules overnight. Inside the episode: ✨ The High: Hitting their exact first-year goals and watching their creative coaching members successfully leave their 9-to-5 jobs. 🏢 The Low: The corporate reality check—dropping a 6-week-old baby off at daycare, missing major life milestones, and the exact strategy used to bank a year’s salary and escape. 🌊 The Second Low: When the market shifts—navigating the silent pressure of becoming the main breadwinner while processing a husband’s sudden job loss in the middle of a conference. 🕊️ The Unexpected: Delivering final family portraits that become obituaries within three months, and why your camera is a tool for deep human mission, not just profit. 👉 Comment GRIT and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, perspective-shifting conversation. #highlowunexpected #lifestyleandlenses #houstonphotographer #familyphotographer

Jul 17, 2026 · Facebook

Designed entirely in SmartAlbums, cover included. Printed by @kissbooks. That’s the whole workflow.

Jul 9, 2026 · Instagram

“We choose how we view the risk, but the real reward is the freedom.” 🎙️🌲 This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we’re talking to the absolute light that is Becca | Portland Family & Couples Photographer + Videographer Becca built a thriving adventure family photography and education brand in Portland, but her journey is a powerful look at what it actually takes to scale a business while protecting your emotional capacity during a season of deep personal loss. Inside the episode: •The High: The unforgettable moment in 2021 when she left her school job, jumped into full-time photography, and almost tripled her income. •The Low: Facing a sudden stage four cancer diagnosis in her family right at the peak of conference season, and the reality of grieving while running a brand. •The Unexpected: How the global shutdown of 2020 and a throwback to the early days of Clubhouse gave her the ultimate test field to launch her education business. •The Strategy: The vital role of building an associate team and why seasonal planning is the ultimate safety net for solo entrepreneurs. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, glass-half-full conversation. #highlowunexpected #familyphotographer #adventurephotography #pnwphotographer #creativeentrepreneur

Jul 2, 2026 · Facebook

“We crash because we are afraid of the calm we claim we want.” 🎙️⏳ This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the incredible Kels | Photography Business Coach. Kelsey is a powerhouse elopement photographer and business mentor who built a massive six-figure brand. But behind the beautiful travel feeds and real estate gains, she hit a wall of extreme burnout and personal loss that forced her to ask the ultimate question: At what cost? Inside the episode: •The High: Living the exact lifestyle she dreamed of—balancing a thriving coaching brand, high-end photography, and being a present mom to her 6-month-old. •The Low: Booking 43 weddings in one year to “prove” her success, only to find herself crying from exhaustion and missing her best friends’ life milestones. •The Second Low: The overwhelming weight of onboarding a team, buying a rental property, and navigating a painful pregnancy loss in the middle of peak hustle. •The Unexpected: A wild encounter with an astrologer that forced her to lean into lack of control and prepare for a massive transition in the next 18 months. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this raw, beautiful, and perspective-shifting conversation. #highlowunexpected #elopementphotographer #photobiz #businessboundaries #creativeentrepreneur

Jun 24, 2026 · Facebook

We are pleased to announce that @kissbooks is now officially fully integrated with SmartAlbums. This means that you can design your cover with real Kiss Books materials and send your order directly from SmartAlbums to Kiss. And, as a launch offer, Kiss Books is offering 50% off sample books and a $150/€150 credit when you order before August 15th.

Jun 18, 2026 · Instagram

“Pain is lonely, but community carries the weight.” 🎙️ This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are joined by the powerhouse that is Seattle Elopement Photographer At 12 years old, a car accident paralyzed a fourth of Kelly’s body. She was told photography was a “two-handed art” and wasn’t for her. She defied the odds anyway. But her real journey isn’t just about surviving—it’s about how deep suffering teaches us to experience profound joy. Inside the episode: •The High: A beautiful story of sisterhood—how Kelly’s cousin kept a childhood promise and carried both of Kelly’s miracle daughters via surrogacy. •The Low: Waking up from a high-risk spinal surgery to find her chronic pain permanently worsened, and the exact mindset shift that pulled her through the next 24 hours. •The Unexpected: Losing the full use of both arms right before peak wedding season, and how she successfully shot a 12-hour California wedding without ever touching her camera. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this raw, beautiful, and deeply necessary conversation. #highlowunexpected #adventurephotographer #elopementphotographer #creativeentrepreneur #businessresilience

Jun 17, 2026 · Facebook

This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are joined by the incredible @thetoristauffer Tori built a massive, six-figure photography business, but behind the scenes, her nervous system was so disregulated that sitting on the floor to play with her toddlers felt physically uncomfortable. She masked it as “building a business”—until her body forced her to a complete halt. Inside the episode: The High: Leaving a safe market to move to Florida and build a life focused on deep, family intentionality. The Low: Facing a sudden cancer diagnosis at 37, and why she now views that terrifying valley as her greatest gift and teacher. The Unexpected: Sitting on a dream vacation tour with her kids while secretly answering texts from social media clients—and the exact moment she decided to walk away from her 15-year career. The Insight: Why you aren’t actually chasing money—you’re chasing a feeling—and how to start cultivating that feeling today. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this powerful, perspective-shifting episode. #highlowunexpected #businesscoachforwomen #photobusiness #creativeentrepreneur #nervoussystemregulation

Jun 10, 2026 · Facebook

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May 29, 2026 · Instagram