How Are Photographers Entering The Volume Sports World?

(Hint...It starts with that first team)

REAL Talk Photography Podcast Episode 79

How Are Photographers Entering the Volume Sports World?

Breaking into volume sports photography can feel intimidating but every photographer who’s doing it successfully started in the same place: with one team and a lot of figuring it out along the way.

In this candid conversation, Nicki and Josh share exactly how they got started in the volume sports world, what their first opportunities looked like, and how saying yes to that first team opened the door to growth, confidence, and scalability.

We’re talking real experiences, real learning curves, and real talk about what it actually takes to step into volume sports photography without the fluff.

In this episode, we cover:

If you’ve been curious about volume sports photography but unsure how to break in, this episode is your permission slip to start small and start now.

🎧 Tune in and let’s talk REAL.

Your Host Vickie Black...

Vickie is the founder of Senior Style Guide (SSG), a community built to support and connect senior photographers in the photography industry. Launched as a blog in 2011 and the first senior industry print magazine in 2012, SSG has grown into a comprehensive platform featuring print and digital education, online events, Facebook communities, shootouts, The PUSH Conference, destination events and in 2013 she launched the HOT 100, an annual contest created to highlight exceptional senior photography across the globe. Through every facet of SSG, Vickie remains dedicated to educating photographers, creating authentic connection, and raising the standard of senior photography worldwide.

INSTAGRAM: @seniorstyleguide

WEBSITE: seniorstyleguide.com

Today's Guests Nicki Hufford And Joshua Sharp

Nicki Hufford is an award-winning senior photographer and educator, inducted into the SSG Hall of Fame in 2021. With over 16 years of experience and 20+ national recognitions, she’s known for capturing seniors’ personalities with creativity and heart.

Nicki shares her expertise at conferences like The PUSH Conference, PPA, Sync, Masterminds, and Focus and runs Nicki Hufford Photography with her husband, Paul. When she’s not behind the camera, she enjoys off-roading, cheering at sporting events, and spending time with their daughter, Maddy.

INSTAGRAM: @nhuffphoto

WEBSITE: nickihuffordphotography.com

Joshua is a photographer based in Teays Valley, West Virginia, dedicated to helping every client feel their absolute best. Specializing in high school seniors, team sports, fashion, children, families, and styled portraits, he captures moments that empower, inspire confidence, and celebrate individuality. Josh loves creating images that make people feel proud to be themselves and he’s always ready to collaborate on something unforgettable.

INSTAGRAM: @joshuasharpimagery

WEBSITE: joshuasharpimagery.com

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Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

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THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! https://www.shopseniorstyleguide.com/push-conference

🎙️ In this episode of Industry Connect, we’re getting real about what it takes to build a thriving senior photography business.

Join Vickie Black (Senior Style Guide) and Lacey M. Carroll as they sit down with special guest Ashley Colaneri to unpack what’s actually working in the senior photography world — from all the strategies that convert to marketing that brings in your dream clients.

You’ll learn:

If you’re ready to attract the right clients, strengthen your brand, and grow your photography business, this episode is for YOU!

🎟 Don’t miss the ultimate in-person experience for senior photographers — The PUSH Conference!

💬 Connect with us:

How Are You PUSHING Through This Economy & With Your Business?

(We are seeing a lot of less curated presences and trends that were considered "old" being new again)

Your Hosts...

Lacey M. Carroll is a commercial and portrait photographer based in Northern California who is in love with colorful portraits that POP and SCROLL STOP. She specializes in Tweens, Teens, & Seniors and adds a fashionable commercial flair to all of her sessions. Working in the commercial photography field has allowed her to implement those elements into her portrait sessions to create magazine-worthy images. Her other love is creating fun and unique sets, and styling her clients from her extensive style closet collection! When she’s not behind the lens, she is on stage doing improv comedy once a week. She lives in Sacramento, Ca with her amazing husband, Kyle, her nieces Kat and Sam, their 3 dogs, and a cat. Notable commercial clients include; Amazon, Bare Republic, La Croix, Dyson, and Volition Beauty

Lacey is also a 2026 PUSH Conference Speaker.

INSTAGRAM: @laceymc

WEBSITE: laceymcarroll.com

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Let's connect on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

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THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to better understand why you run your business the way you do and the how and why of your personality to grow your business, this video is for you! In this episode, Vickie Black welcomes special guest Yoli Ray to discuss Human Design and how it affects your business style.  Yoli uses Vickie's Human Design reading as an example.  This episode will be a look into Vickie's brain!  You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to incorporate dance photos your business, this video is for you! In this episode, Lacey M. Carroll and Vickie Black welcome special guest Susan Gietka to discuss how she runs her photography business. You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to elevate your business, this video is for you! In this episode, Lacey M. Carroll and Vickie Black welcome special guest Cindy from Sole Exposures Photography to discuss how she runs her photography business. You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

#photographyeducation #photography #photographer #photography #photographer #photographers #photography #photographers #photographybusiness #photography #photographer #seniorphotographer #photographyeducation If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to streamline your editing and free up your time, this video is for you! In this episode, Vickie Black welcome special guests Scott Kivowitz & Rita Ann Jana to discuss how Imagen can help you with your business. You do not want to miss out on this talk with us! Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry. THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. Instagram: / seniorstyleguide Facebook: / seniorstyleguide Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com Suggested videos for you: 1. • Industry Connect Photography Educatio... 2. • 2021 hot 100 Advice From Past Judges! 3. • Senior Style Guide Bite Size Ed... #photographybusiness

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to hear about prom mini's, grad sessions and all things senior photography, this video is for you! In this episode, Vickie discusses with Lacey how she is juggling all the things as she is gearing up for the next class of seniors! You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to elevate your styling game, this video is for you! In this episode, Lacey M. Carroll and Vickie Black welcome special guest Shawna Tomren to discuss how she runs her photography business. You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com

If you're a photographer in the senior photography industry looking to create a luxury brand, this video is for you! In this episode, Lacey M. Carroll and Vickie Black welcome special guest Valerie Thomas to discuss how she runs a luxury photography business. You do not want to miss out on this talk with us!

Industry Connect... Three photographers share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and advice for those looking to expand their reach and improve their business practices. They also answer community questions, providing practical solutions to common challenges faced by photographers in the senior photography industry.

THE PUSH CONFERENCE: Hosted by Senior Style Guide, The PUSH Conference is the photography education event of the year that you do not want to miss!! From a range of speakers from across the nation that are industry leaders in their field of expertise to hands on shooting, there is something for every photographer there in a small learning environment. It is three non-stop days of learning and you’re going to be kicking yourself if you’re not there this year! http://push.vickiesblack.com/ 👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorstyleguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorstyleguide

Website: http://www.seniorstyleguide.com