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The Dead Pixels Society podcast — 266 episodes

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The Hidden Risk In School Photos, with Andy Edwards, GeoSnapShot

2

Lumica Turns Your Trapped Phone Pictures Into Prints

3

From Passion To Profit With Systems That Scale with Damon Flowers

4

How Jonathan Schuessler sells luxury wedding photography with video, SEO, and smart systems

5

The Right Mentor Can Change Your Life And Business, with Anthony Spark

6

How Entourage Yearbooks uses AI to speed up workflow, with Elias Jo

7

Candid Copyright Conversation with Sheryl Bashore and Bob Kenward

8

How To Exit A Small Business With A Real Plan, with David Hori

9

How Dale Farkas Built a Photo Lab that Endured for 50 Years

10

Inside Evoto: Speed, Trust, And Authenticity In Photo Editing

11

PIC Preview: LEAN Principles Turn A Magic Act Into A Global Breakthrough

12

Inside Dscoop: Trust, Growth, And Smart Print, with Peter Van Teeseling and Chris Hyde

13

When Nostalgia Meets AI: The Future Of Photo Commerce with Mediaclip

14

From Film To Volume: How Alkit Lab Reinvented Itself

15

Richmond Pro Lab Shares the Journey From Film To Fast, High-Quality Digital

16

From Spreadsheets To Streamlined: How Airstudio Connects Scheduling, Payroll, Equipment, And Analytics

17

Top Five Dead Pixels Society episodes of 2025

18

A Camera, A Hustle, And Forty Years Of Reinvention with Kirk Voclain

19

How 36Pix Uses Data To Elevate School Photography Quality At Scale

20

The IRS Has No Chill, But Your Receipts Should, with Tanya Lawrence

21

Why Knowing Your Audience Beats Trend-Chasing Every Time

22

How A Nightlife Photographer Invented A Proposal Planning Business In New York

23

Inside SPAC: The Largest Conference Shaping School, Sports, And Volume Photography

24

How Stewart Cohen Built A Photography Career Beyond The Shutter

25

Pricing Confidence For Creative Businesses, with Miriam Schulman

26

Inside HistoryIT: Strategy, Metadata, And True Digital Preservation

27

How Audio Makes Photo Memories Stick, with Geoffrey Stern, VoiceGift

28

From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks

29

Mistake-Proof Your Small Business, with William Holsten

30

Speed, Reliability, and Innovation: Why Dye-Sub Printing Still Matters with Jeffrey Huang, HiTi Digital

31

Building Emotional Brand Connections, with Jean-Pierre Lacroix

32

Reimagining How Parents Shop for School Photos and Yearbooks, with Captura

33

Humanizing Your Digital Presence, with Wes Towers, Uplift360

34

Digital Twins and Virtual Models: The BetterPic Revolution You Didn't See Coming

35

Your Team Is Holding You Back, But Not In The Way You Think, with Brandon Pflieger

36

The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction

37

Stop Treating SEO Like Wizardry and Start Getting Results, with Steven Schneider

38

Polar Bears and Piracy: How AI is Challenging Traditional Copyright with Dan Miller

39

AI, Retro Appeal, and Creator Economy: Navigating Visual 1st with Hans Hartman

40

Digital Strategy in the AI Era: Tactics for Photo Retailers with Max DesMarais

41

Abundance Mindsets and the Art of Selling Without Selling, with Marc Von Musser

42

Emotional Intelligence: The Untapped Resource in Your Workplace with Michelle Howe

43

Sell Without Selling: The Power of Personal Branding with Jorge Olson

44

You Can't Hire a Heart: James Robbins on Authentic Leadership

45

Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses

46

Social Media Mastery with Less Effort with Katie Brinkley

47

Lead Yourself First: The Foundation of Effective Leadership with Dr. Kevin Mays

48

Burnout-Proof Your Creative Business, with Celi Arias

49

Getting More from Your Gear: OWC's Approach to Tech Longevity

50

AI-Powered Photo Curation, with Troy DeBraal, MediaViz

51

From Film to Digital: An Industry Evolution with Jerry Grossman, Digital Imaging Reporter

52

Building Volume Photography Communities: Ian Hatch's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneur

53

The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk

54

Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit, with Tom Gledhill

55

From Invisible Inks to Baseball Bats: The World of UV Printing with Lon Riley, DPI Laboratory

56

Unlock Effective Sales Strategies with David Fastuca, Growth Forum

57

Less Hopeful, More Engineered: A Fresh Look at Marketing ROI, with John Watson

58

Unlocking Team Performance with Brenda Neckvatal

59

Why More Traffic Doesn’t Mean More Sales: A Digital Marketing Deep Dive with Matt Bailey

60

Capturing the High Seas: Patrick Condy's Journey in Sailing Photography and Drone Adventures

61

Navigating the Digital Landscape for Business Growth

62

From Molecular Biology to Photography: Jasmeet Singh’s Journey in Corporate Headshots

63

Innovative Pathways to Work-Life Balance and Success, with Lorene Cowan

64

Preserving Personal Narratives: How Remento is Transforming Family Storytelling

65

Unlocking the Stories Behind Our Possessions: The Artifcts Innovation with Ellen Goodwin

66

The Art and Business of Photography with Lesle Lane

67

Berti Skenderasi's Journey from Albania to School Photography Innovator in America

68

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills, with Peggy Beauregard

69

Unlocking Business Growth with a Fractional CFO: Insights from Stewart Ervin

70

Neuroplasticity: The key to aging gracefully and succeeding in business

71

Mastering Google Ads: Strategies, Compliance, and Trends with John Horn

72

From Photographer to AI Innovator: Justin Benson's Journey with Aftershoot

73

From Journalism to Trails to Tech: Wendy Bounds on Innovation and Personal Transformation

74

FastEditor's Journey in Europe's Tech Scene, with Rick Molenaar

75

Navigating SEO Challenges for Business Growth with Senthil Kumar

76

Secrets to superior cash flow management, with Shena Marie White

77

The Evolution of a Family Camera Store, with Roui Kamienowicz, Samy's Camera

78

From Darkroom Dreams to AI Innovations: Liz Snyder's Photography Journey

79

Adapting to Modern Leadership Challenges with Gary C. Laney

80

Mastering online reputation: Strategies for boosting business credibility with DJ Sprague

81

Driving Business Growth with Expert PPC Strategies from Zaid Ammari

82

From PR to Photography: Enzo Dal Verme's Inspiring Career Through the Lens

83

Mastering Networking with Dave Castro, IceBrekr

84

From Motorsport to Nature Photography and Beyond, with Scott Bourne

85

Mastering Market Differentiation: Insights from Barry LaBov

86

From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder's Business Success

87

Revolutionizing Print: Henrik Müller-Hansen on Gelato's On-Demand Innovation

88

Boosting Business Value Before You Sell, with Peter Mohr

89

Capturing Everyday Magic: Alexandra Nolan on Family Photos and Digital Nostalgia

90

Crafting Memorable Campaigns with Emotional Impact, with James I Bond, Brain Glue

91

Transforming Photography: Debbie Gainsford on Digital Imaging and Small Business Success

92

Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore

93

Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency

94

Transforming Wedding Photography Through Tech, with Vitaly Glebichkin, Retouch4Me

95

Empowering Teams and Overcoming Adversity, with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath

96

Revolutionizing Photo Storage with AI Innovator Iz Shalom, OIlie AI

97

From Sidelines to Mentor: Dave Stock's 40-Year Journey in Sports Photography

98

Transforming Business Clarity in a Fast-Paced World, with Mitchell Levy

99

Revolutionizing Print: HelloPrint's Hans Scheffer on Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future

100

Mastering Efficiency and Profitability in Sports Photography: Bob Kenward's Journey to Success

101

A Deep Dive into Freepik's AI Innovation with CEO Joaquin Cuenca

102

Insights into Business Revival and Market Disruption, with Ben Gibson

103

Mastering Customer Service Excellence: Richard Blank's Journey in Costa Rica

104

From Adversity to Entrepreneurship: Michael Allison's Master Class in Resilience and Transformation

105

Mastering Marketing Consistency: Strategies for Small Businesses with Kate McQuade, P360

106

PhotoDeck's Evolution: Empowering photographers with JF Maion

107

From Pixels to Perception: The Marketing Odyssey of Gee Ranasinha

108

IMG.LY's Pivot from Trending Photo Service to Product Development Leader with Eray Basar

109

Charting Creative Entrepreneurship and Small Business Marketing with Drew Donaldson

110

From Fire to Flourish: Rachel Arbuckle's Journey to Photo Organizing Success

111

Navigating the Remote Work Landscape with Kyle Mau, Hire-UA.com

112

Mastering SEO Alchemy: Proven Strategies for Converting with Jesse Ringer

113

Transforming Your Video Marketing Strategy with Mike Vanelli

114

Capturing Life's Moments: The Marcus Legacy and the International Photographic Council's Mission

115

A Photographer's Journey to Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, with Emma Alexander

116

ImageQuix and Fotomerchant executives interview

117

Mixbook's Photobook Evolution and AI Journey, with Andrew Laffoon

118

Maximizing Your Google Ads Impact with Dmitry Smirnov, Big Life Marketing

119

Crafting Digital Legacies: How Projector Turns Family Films into Modern Streaming Experiences

120

Shifting Paradigms in Photo Prints and Advertising with Frintz's Bill Testa

121

From Shutter to Startup: The Journey of Turning Photography into a Business with Dave Herring

122

Exploring Mobile-First Design, AI, and Photography with Zenfolio's Keith Barraclough

123

Diving Deep into Cybersecurity: Threats, Prevention, and the Importance of Awareness

124

The Journey of WCD to Curavate: A Discussion with COO Lindsay Duprey

125

The Power of Differentiation and Audacious Leadership with Roy Osing

126

Igniting Transformation: A Journey With Leading FireWalk Instructor, Dave Albin

127

Applying LEAN Techniques to Creative Businesses with Stuart MacDonald

128

Unlocking the Secrets of Business Acquisition with Adrian Knight

129

Mastering the Power of Visual Narratives, with Caroline Petersen

130

Transforming Business Strategy Execution with Kerry-Ann Powell

131

The Infotainment Shift: A Roadmap for Small Businesses

132

Insights into the Art of Hiring and Sales with Peter Cotton

133

Strategies for Business Success: Insights from Beate Chelette

134

Revolutionizing the Photography Industry: GotPhoto's Acquisition, Digital Transformations, and Future Plans

135

Mastering Finance: From College Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur with Chris Miles

136

The Impact of Generative AI on the Imaging Industry with Hans Hartman, Visual1st

137

Exploring Operational Excellence for Business Expansion with Alicia Butler Pierre

138

The Art of Reinventing and Selling Businesses with Tracy Gunn

139

Creating Opportunities: The Story behind Spectrum Studios

140

Digital Content and Marketing ROI Decoded with Sara Nay, Duct Tape Marketing

141

Artificial Intelligence and its Impact Across Industries: A Talk with Manuj Aggarwal

142

Setting the Record Straight: Kodak Digital History

143

Unveiling the Power of Content Marketing with Rai Hyde Cornell

144

Uncharted Path: Noah Hutton's Transformation from Enthusiast to Entrepreneur

145

WhiteWall's Evolution: A Tale of Photolab Innovation with Jan-Ole Schmidt

146

From Listening to Leading: How Communication Transforms Business with Adi Segal

147

Pioneering Sports Photography as a Service with Haim Ariav, Glossy Finish

148

Mastering the Art of Marketing and Communication with Joe Rockey

149

Crafting Stunning Videos with Plainly's Automated Platform: Insights from Neb Savicic

150

Discovering Skylum's Marketing Secrets in the Age of AI Photo Editing, with Juliana Chyzhova, Skylum

151

Thriving in Independent Photo Printing: Secrets to Success with IPI's Brenda DiVincenzo

152

Making the most of social media marketing, with Dan Peterson, FlipSwitch Marketing

153

Overcoming fear in business leadership, with Joe Hart, Dale Carnegie

154

Creating community with a camera store, with Mark Comon, Paul’s Photo

155

Growth in the European photo products market with Jeremy Wills, Futuresource

156

Building a photography career as a young entrepreneur, Audrey Tappan

157

Supporting sustainability in graphic arts and printing, with Rick Bellamy, Inflecton and Dscoop

158

Growing the app-to-store print market, with Bruce Seymour, Autopilot Print

159

Creativity as a driver of photo business, with Wendi Flores and Steve Klinetobe

160

Growing the digital printing community, with Peter van Teeseling, Dscoop

161

Supporting the school photography and yearbook industry with David Crandall, SPOA

162

Expanding from digital printing to personalized photo, with Joe Montalbano, Advertek Printing

163

Expanding AI technology in photo apps, with Timur Khabirov, Prequel

164

Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis

165

Learning to love email marketing, with Kendra Corman

166

Build strong business relationships with gifts, with Steve Buzogany, the Appreciation Advocate

167

Reinventing a volume photography business, with Eric Miller, MillerFoto

168

Reliving family memories with photos, with Lisa McCabe, Capture

169

Building your brand, with Anika Jackson, Your Brand Amplified

170

Launching a film processor, with Gary Wong, FilmNeverDie

171

Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com

172

Growing a portrait business with Lisa Staff

173

Building a sustainable specialty retail business, with Peter Mohr

174

Preserving family memories and history, with Mitch Goldstone, ScanMyPhotos

175

Improving Your SEO with Brandon Leibowitz

176

Building a new photo economy with Ori Guttin, Viewbug

177

Incentivize your customers with Marco Torres

178

Entrepreneurship and imaging with Guy Kawasaki

179

Extraordinary women with cameras, with Darcy Reed

180

Creating the life you want in photography with Rose and Timmy Coleman

181

Declutter your photo life with Adam Pratt

182

Building a commercial photography business with Robert Lowdon

183

Creating the digital inkjet printing market, with John Doe, JONDO

184

Highlights of the upcoming SPAC 2023 conference

185

Building a subscription photo gallery service with Daniel Agee, Glass

186

Providing magical theme park experiences with Lee Palmer, Kodak Moments

187

Visual1st conference with Hans Hartman

188

Trends in wedding and portrait photography with Zenfolio

189

Trends in sports and volume photography with Jeff Gump, Gump Solutions

190

Wedding and event photography trends with Olivia Pageau

191

Opening new markets for graphics and mural printing, with Paul Baron, The Wall Printer

192

Recruiting and retaining employees, with Carrie Schochet, Purple Squirrel Advisors

193

Early digital photography, social media and life balance with Brian Solis, author and futurist

194

Growing volume industry leadership with David Crandall and Tim McCain

195

Mastering Marketing Discipline with Tim Fitzpatrick, Rialto Marketing

196

Building a luxury portrait business in the wake of COVID 19, with Jenna Noelle, photographer

197

Website marketing essentials, with Michael Buzinski, Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing

198

Art, Design, Photography and Technology, with Ginger Hartford, ARTISTREE

199

Enabling online sales anywhere, on any platform, with Aaron Day, CEO, Amaze (formerly Famous)

200

The life of a working photographer, with Joe McNally

201

Connecting personalized photo production with Maddy Alcala, Gooten

202

Leadership lessons in a family business and beyond, with Claudia Dencer, Leonard's Photography

203

Growing the volume photography market, with Benedikt Greifenhofer, CEO, GotPhoto

204

Managing personal and professional challenges, with Gillian Stein, CEO, Henry's

205

Planning for family business succession, with Mackey McNeill

206

Booststrapping for success with Joaquin Cuenca Abela, Freepik Company

207

Using AI to create photo books, with Kasper Rybak, Printbox

208

Preserving interactive family stories with Heather Maio-Smith, CEO and co-founder, StoryFile

209

Building passive income for photographers with Rick Sammon

210

Expanding the pro photography business with Rachel LaCour Niesen, Foreground

211

Financial basics with Heather Zeitzwolfe, CPA

212

The story of developing a wall decor product, with Jeff Southard, Collagewall

213

Competing in online retail with Jason R. Boyce

214

Photo print and media market outlook, with Ina Hilker, Felix-Schoeller Group

215

AI Portrait Retouching with TJ Rak, Skylab

216

Building a better photo-sharing service, with Tom Oswald, CEO of ClickASnap

217

Saving Photo Memories with Cathi Nelson, The Photo Managers

218

Maximize SEO and marketing with Lorraine Ball

219

Retail shopping and marketing trends in a post-COVID world, with Michael Osborne, Wunderkind

220

Driving a sales-oriented photography business, with Lynn Cartia

221

The launch of a new pen tablet company, with Bill Lindsay, Xencelabs

222

Using video to market your photo business, with Erin Manning, Erin Manning Media

223

The changing trends of photographer education, with Skip Cohen

224

A different approach to school photography, with Annie Poissant, Fotosko

225

Serving independent school photographers with Mike Limbach, Studio Source Yearbooks

226

Lessons learned from a life in the photo business, with Fred Lerner, MailPix

227

Web to print to printing photo books, with Jeff Alexander, Alexander's

228

Camera hardware technology and trends, with Drew Cicala, co-owner, Lensrentals

229

Changing landscape of professional photography with Glen A. Clark

230

Adapting to rapid technology change, with Marion Duchesne, CEO and founder, Mediaclip

231

iPhone photography and the professional, with Scott Kelby, KelbyOne

232

The changing professional photography market with Zenfolio

233

Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham

234

Zen, photography, and technology with Michael Rubin

235

Consumer retail photo printing with Kodak Moments

236

Matt Sweetwood on his new business, Insurious, on retailing, and on cameras

237

Western European photo trends with Jeremy Wills, Futuresource

238

ImageQuix and Capturelife combine; what does it mean for school and event photography?

239

The consumer-focused approach of award-winning photo app, Popsa

240

Photo personalization growth potential with Andrew Cousin, CEO, Circle Graphics

241

The business case for automatic image correction with EyeQ

242

Three things retailers must do, with John Kelly from Zenreach

243

Mobile Printing with Phil Mazzilli of the Mopria Alliance

244

Photo personalization trends with Ilze Folkmane, Printful

245

Making Magic with Rob Mauldin and Candy Parks

246

COVID and School Photography, with James Aziz, Edge Imaging

247

Visual 1st conference with Hans Hartman

248

Graphics, photo and lenticular printing with Stan Freimuth, Tracer Imaging

249

The future of professional wedding photography, with Michael Warshall, EMOTION Photography

250

Photo moonshot with Makaila Nichols, the Blatantly Honest Foundation

251

Expanding the graphics market with Canva

252

Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI, on the printing market, consolidation and COVID

253

Imaging Industry Research with Rise Above Research

254

David Crandall of the School Photographers of America

255

Virtual IPIC update with Brenda DiVincenzo

256

Excire launches AI-powered image management tool, Excire Foto

257

10,000 Headshots to offer free portraits to unemployed workers nationwide

258

The future of retail with Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor

259

Printing garments on demand with Tim Pontin of Printful

260

Preserving generations of photo memories with Glen Meakem of Forever.com

261

The importance of photo memories and metadata standards, with Vivid-Pix and FamilySearch

262

Photo organization with David Vaskevitch of Mylio

263

The future of photography and retail with Neomodern's Michael Rubin

264

School photo challenges with GotPhoto

265

Photo specialty survival with Brenda DiVincenzo of IPI Member Network

266

Small business strategies for photographers during COVID-19 with Eric Miller