Announcing...PUSH 2023
Are you coming to PUSH 2023?
PUSH 2020 Lineup
How To Sign Up: Registration is open select your payment method and signup!
Payment in Full $1495 Click HERE for this option
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($195 today and $130 a month-Please note the entire balance must be paid in full by October 15th regardless of when you sign up!
Price: $1495 when paid in full without using a payment plan
Visit the website by clicking HERE
I cannot believe this announcement is coming for a eighth year now and I am still just as nervous as when I first announced it! Maybe more so, because this year PUSH is back inAustin, TX! I am thinking this is the last year here for a while because I am visiting the hotel for PUSH 2024 in February!
This conference means everything to me and I am so grateful that I get to share my dream with all of you. I am not going to lie, I still get very nervous hoping you want to be a part of this. It is always scary when you put yourself out there…but if you don't do it, you cannot grow. And Senior Style Guide will be experiencing major growth this year. I have plans and I am just leaping so watch out!
This year like previous years, I relied heavily on your feedback and focus groups to create my ultimate speaking team. I listened to the topics you wanted covered and did my absolute best to bring them to you. I also made sure that it was an intentional, wholistic approach to your business. Every year I am excited for what is to come, but this year I cannot contain my excitement. The PUSH speakers the last seven years have been the absolute best in the industry and I am grateful to call each and every one of them my friend. I am constantly in awe of their artistic ability. And to be able to gather all of them at once and to put them under one roof, is what makes this conference so special!
After last year's conference, I felt like my family had grown exponentially. This year, I know it has grown well beyond my wildest dreams. We became a larger and tighter PUSH family. Crazy I know. It must sound that way to anyone who has not attended the last seven years, but to the lucky attendees each year, we left stronger, energized and knowing we had each other’s backs and will continue to do so. PUSH is in every sense of the word…a family. I can call it that because we come to rely on one another long after the conference is over. The friendships formed and the connections made will continue to grow after we all say goodbye to one another when the conference ends. Bottom line…PUSH is transformative!
So, am I nervous putting my dream back out on display for a eighth year? YES! Oh yes I am, but this community drives me to PUSH beyond my fear. And I hope you will as well. This is an investment in your business. And I truly believe in the power of community and education. We are growing stronger and making this industry stronger along the way! At PUSH 2023, expect more ACTIONABLE and IMPLEMENTABLE items than ever before for your business!
Video Courtesy Of Mackenzie Lee Photography
The Details…PUSH 2023 will be held at The Lone Star Court Hotel in Austin, TX. I fell in love with this hotel and knew our 8th PUSH would be here for one more year. It is the perfect atmosphere to create. Lone Star Court is the top boutique hotel located in The Domain. It is small and intimate (and 27 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Combine the hotel, location and all of these elements…-PUSH Attendees-Exclusive content from our instructors geared towards you.-4 instructors for two nights of After Hours Pods- outdoor shoots-Teen models-PUSH Image Awards-Evening networking and bonding while after hours pods are available-Welcome Reception and Swag from our favorite vendors-And so much more to be announced!
You will be pushed beyond you comfort zone in all aspects of business from pricing, video, marketing, posing, senior models, editorial components, styling, contracts and so much more. We have put together a team of amazing speakers all invested in helping your business. Each one of them has a very specific topic and course created for you to incorporate into your business!
Who will be speaking at PUSH 2023? That is the big question right? You may have scrolled quickly to this part just to see! I get it. No judgement here! Again, I am grateful to have the best lineup for 2023. This speaking team is phenomenal and I am so proud to call each of them my friend. Most importantly, I know they will put their heart and soul into PUSH 2023. For complete information on our speakers please visit the website HERE! Check out our speakers and their classes below…
Josh Hanna | Guys Are Seniors Too
Senior guys can be a tough crowd, but knowing how to approach them can open up incredible opportunities for your photography business! Join Josh for an in-depth look at how he works with senior guys to make them feel comfortable in order to create images that make them look and feel amazing! Josh will also be leading a shoot Sunday November 5th.
Thomas Nguyen | TBA
Hang in there Thomas is currently working on his class title and description to WOW our attendees with his incredible talent!
Sean Brown | Getting Out Of Your Own Way By Shifting Your Mindset
One of the things that I see most often with photographers is that what’s holding them back isn’t about not having the latest and greatest gear or your editing style or even how much you’re posting to Instagram. If you’re like a lot of photographers, what’s holding you back - that you might not even realize - is your mindset and how you are approaching your business. In this class, I’m going to help you work through pre-existing limiting beliefs that you are preventing you from reaching your true potential as a thriving senior photographer. And once you work through these, how overcoming your mindset will lead to you booking more seniors, making more money and ultimately creating the thriving business of your dreams.
Kirsi Kilpelainen | Start With The Story
HOT 100 Legend photographer, Kirsi from LK Photoshoots is new to the PUSH speaking team. She has so much to share and is an open book. Learn to use the power of storytelling to your advantage. Creating amazing editorial images to attract the attention of your ideal clients and inspire your art.
Nikki Hufford | Editing With NHP
Running a successful volume sports and senior photography business, Nicki has developed an editing style that is both effective and fast. During this two-hour class, learn how she can edit a typical senior session in 1 hour or less. Using both capture one and photoshop, Nicki will guide you through multiple edits and answer any questions you might have.
Carissa Davis | How Integrating The Teen Generation Into Your Workflow = Long Term Goals
While most of our bread and butter comes from our Senior clients, there is a whole lot of income to be made on the teen and tween market. Tapping into this market early on gives you the opportunity to build relationships to last for years to come. See how building a teen relationship can lead you to strengthening your Senior clientele and get you booked before they are even seniors!
In this course we will cover the importance of why adding this generation could benefit your business, actionable steps on how to build a Teen Rep team, and how to fulfill your creative goals. Join me as we learn how the teen and tween market is just as fun as seniors if not more!
Emil Rodriguez-Powell | More Than Just Photos…Running A Value Based Business
In a world where our clients struggle with body image issues, bullying, and the constant overstimulation of social media, how can you possibly make a difference, when you are “just a photographer”? Running a Values-Based business is not just about copying and pasting some random values together that you think will attract clients. It’s about finding your purpose as an entrepreneur, infusing that into your business and using that purpose and those values as a business strategy that can generate a huge competitive advantage. In Emil’s class, learn what Values-Based Entrepreneurship is all about and how you too can put the greater purpose behind your business into practice.
Lacey M. Carroll | Creating Confidence Through Styling And Posing…Finding Your Clients Inner-Model!
Have you ever wondered... How did that photographer get their client to pose like that? How did they get them to wear that cool outfit? Have you looked at editorial magazines and WISHED your portfolio had more looks like that? Lacey will be giving you the keys and confidence to instill within your clients what you both need to create amazing poses and gorgeous styling! In this class we will be learning from example! Not only with a LIVE posing segment including some amazing insight I learned from Supermodel Coco Rocha but ALSO some active posing WE will be doing to show YOUR clients!
Mari Kranz | Cultivating Your Creativity 101
Donʼt think youʼre creative? Maybe burnout has you feeling like youʼve lost your creative edge? Mari is confident that she can help you not only find your creativity, but also help you see what could be blocking your creative vision so you donʼt have to keep going through the dread of feeling uninspired in your business. In this course you will learn the doʼs and donʼts of creativity, explore your own creative vision and also go over easy steps you can implement to help you execute your ideas as she gives you a peek into her creative process. You will learn to kick burn out to the curb and tap into your own creativity. This course is most definitely for you if youʼre tired of complacency, feeling like youʼve lost your creative edge, want to bring some spice back into the mundane, if you want to learn to stand out, or all of the above. Mari hopes to help you reignite your creative flame in this course and get you excited about Senior photography all over again.
Michelle Cuppy | After Hours Shooting Pods…Hands On Editorial Shooting
Join Michelle during the After Hours Shooting Pods November 3 & 4 to learn how to photograph editorial looks in the studio. This is a hands on shooting experience. Michelle’s style is very fashion forward and she is such a great instructor!
Katrina Jackson | Natural Light Styled Shoots At PUSH 2023
We're so excited to have our PUSH shoot leaders to lead our natural light shoots this year on Sunday, November 5th! Everyone will be styling teen and senior models in small group ratios. All attendees will get a chance to portfolio build with models while the leaders walk you through the process of these styled shoots!
Amy Nahra | After Hours Business Pods…All Things Video
Join Amy during the After Hours Business Pods November 3 & 4 to learn video techniques from the very basic to more complex. Amy is a wealth of information and has been incredible at hand holding attendees through the process!
Susan Gietka | Natural Light Styled Shoots At PUSH 2023
We're so excited to have our PUSH shoot leaders to lead our natural light shoots this year on Sunday, November 5th! Everyone will be styling teen and senior models in small group ratios. All attendees will get a chance to portfolio build with models while the leaders walk you through the process of these styled shoots!
Paul Hadley | After Hours Business Pod-Get Your Sh*t Together
When it comes to business, let's be honest for a moment...contracts, model releases, copyrights and trademarks are the last thing we want to be working on. Seriously, do you have your sh*t together when it comes to the business side of things? I get it, this is not the fun part of our business. But seriously, do you have it together? If not, this is why Paul will be back again for PUSH 2023. A little background…Attorney At Law and residing in Danville, IN, Paul has been in private practice for 29 years. He served as a Deputy Prosecutor who tried 14 major felony cases in 3.5 years. He is well known for his work in family law and business planning. The go to attorney in his area and highly sought after for his legal expertise. He is also the business attorney for Senior Style Guide. At PUSH 2019, Paul was on hand to review customer contracts and model releases. Each year, he has been back expounding upon his legal expertise in business so you can make sure you are on the right track. Be sure to visit his after hours pod, ask questions and bring your contracts.
John Scott | Be Smart & Learn To Plan For Your Best Life
Join John Scott during the After Hours Shooting Pods November 3 & 4 to learn how to utilize studio lighting. John is the most patient person you will meet and he will hand hold you through the entire shoot each night! He is our gear guy and there is not anyone better! This is a hands on shooting experience.
Nikki Guest | Natural Light Styled Shoots At PUSH 2023
We're so excited to have our PUSH shoot leaders to lead our natural light shoots this year on Sunday, November 5th! Everyone will be styling teen and senior models in small group ratios. All attendees will get a chance to portfolio build with models while the leaders walk you through the process of these styled shoots!
More Details…Additional info for Push:
When: November 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Where: Lone Star Court Austin, TX
Who: Our Lucky Attendees
How To Sign Up: Registration is open select your payment method and signup!
Payment in Full $1495 Click HERE for this option
Payment Plan $1625 Click HERE for this option
($195 today and $130 a month-Please note the entire balance must be paid in full by October 15th regardless of when you sign up!
Price: $1495 when paid in full without using a payment plan
Visit the website by clicking HERE
And don’t forget our nightly After Hours Pods! From Business, Video, Law and Shooting…you want to experience it all and it is included in your registration!
Restrictions and fine print…
*There will be a 40 mile protective radius from zip code 46135-you cannot live, shoot or market to clients within or have a business within this radius.
*If you own or work for another senior blog, senior/teen focused social media site or magazine, you will not be able to attend.
*Not responsible for weather, acts of God, flight delays, covid, pandemics, etc. we make every accommodation possible but note that the schedule and speakers are subject to change. There are no refunds. All sales are final. By signing up for the payment plan, you agree this is purchasing a seat to PUSH 2023 and you will be responsible for the remaining balance. If you are not able to attend PUSH 2023 for any reason, you are responsible for any remaining balance and full payment is required.
Austin…Let’s Do This!
xoxo,
Vickie