Pivot, Passion, and Portraits: A Conversation with Jim Landers

In this episode of Candid & Curious, Nina sits down with Jim Landers — a pioneer in San Antonio’s photography community, founder of Landers Photography School, and host of The Portrait Profits Show. With decades of experience, Jim shares how his passion for photography transformed into a mission to educate and empower other photographers to succeed in business. Together, Nina and Jim unpack the pivots his school made during the pandemic, the challenges and joys of teaching creatives, and how technology — especially AI — is shaping the future of photography. This is a candid, heartfelt look at what it takes to build a sustainable career in the arts and why staying adaptable is the key to longevity.