VICKIE BLACK | Founder/Editor

Senior Style Guide was created by founder, Vickie Black, to provide a community for photographers to feel free to express their talents and solidify their style. Since the first blog post, July 2011, SSG has continued to inspire, create and educate the senior photography community. Seeing a need for a Senior Only magazine, the first print issue was launched September 2012. As a result Senior Style Guide has continued to provide education to photographers both nationally and internationally through the blog, print magazine, forum and Facebook group. Vickie is committed to uplifting and bringing continuous education to this industry. Since that first blog post, Senior Style Guide has gone on to create more opportunities for photographers to connect via shootouts, The PUSH Conference and their destination events.

April manning | Mts Instagram

April is an award-winning and published photographer located in the Lexington Kentucky area. She operates a full time photography business that specializes in beautiful portraits for teens & seniors. She has been recognized as the 25 Most Influential Teen Photographers by Modern Teen Magazine for two years running. Her work has been nationally and internationally published in several magazines. 

April’s clients often hear her say that teamwork makes the dream work. She is a firm believer that her images become extra magical when both she and her clients give 100% of their energy during the session. 

When not out with her camera chasing light with her clients, April loves tackling DIY projects on her home,reading as much as possible, cooking exotic foods and watching sunsets on her Kentucky farm. She is blessed with two incredible sons, a husband of more than 30 years and the cutest fur babies in the world.