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Eva brings data-driven quality control to school photography Feature News 

Eva brings data-driven quality control to school photography

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In volume school photography, image quality is everything — yet most studios still rely on manual review processes that struggle to keep pace with thousands of images arriving every day. That challenge is exactly what 36Pix CEO Robert Ste-Marie set out to solve with Eva, a new AI-powered platform designed to evaluate photographer performance in near real time. Ste-Marie, whose... Read More
Richmond Professional Lab: From basement beginnings to volume photography powerhouse Feature News 

Richmond Professional Lab: From basement beginnings to volume photography powerhouse

GaryPageau
Founded in 1938 by Ted Bullard’s father, Richmond Professional Lab has grown from a basement-based operation into one of the most respected professional and volume photography labs in the country. Today, under the leadership of President Ted Bullard and COO Josh Lewis, the Richmond, Virginia-based lab is a national leader in high-volume, high-quality photographic production, serving professional photographers across the... Read More
Alkit story of reinvention, volume growth, and the future of photo printing Feature 

Alkit story of reinvention, volume growth, and the future of photo printing

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Few companies embody the resilience and reinvention of the photo imaging industry quite like Alkit. Founded in 1936 by Alfred and Kitty Buchbinder, the Long Island-based family business has navigated nearly 90 years of industry change — from retail camera stores and professional film sales to wedding labs and, today, high-volume school, sports, and event photography. On a recent episode... Read More
Airstudio: Building the “holy grail” operating system for volume photography studios Feature 

Airstudio: Building the “holy grail” operating system for volume photography studios

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On a recent episode of the Dead Pixels Society Podcast, host Gary Pageau sat down with Scott Rodgers, partner at Airstudio, and industry veteran Peter Koop to explore how Airstudio is transforming the way school and volume photography studios manage their businesses. Airstudio’s origin story is familiar to many long-established studios. Rodgers runs a Chicago-based school photography operation founded in... Read More
Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization Events Feature 

Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization

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At the Print Innovation Panel at Visual 1st, co-moderated by Hans Hartman and Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, three global print industry leaders—Andreas Roetti of Journi, Philipp Muehlbauer of The Customization Group, and Benjamin Lamparter of District Photo—shared how artificial intelligence, automation, and customer-centric design are reshaping the future of print. From AI-driven creativity to data-enabled personalization, each panelist... Read More
Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st Events Feature 

Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st

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At a time when smartphone cameras dominate daily life, a growing movement among photographers and consumers is embracing analog experiences and tangible imagery. The recent Enduring appeal of Retro panel, moderated by Hans Hartman, co-chair, and Alexis Gerard, co-chair, brought together industry leaders from Ricoh Imaging, Fujifilm North America, Artifact Uprising, and Google’s Snapseed team to explore the enduring appeal... Read More
Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future Events Feature News 

Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future

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In a lively Fireside Chat session at Visual 1st 2025, industry veteran Tom Hughes—known for leadership roles at Flickr, RPI Print, and Shutterfly—joined co-chairs Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard to reflect on photography’s evolution from the early digital days to the AI-driven present. With decades of experience spanning startups, print production, and digital imaging, Hughes offered a rare blend of... Read More
Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation Events Feature 

Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation

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For more than two decades, Terrell Lloyd, Senior Manager of Photography Services and Lead Team Photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, has been redefining how professional sports organizations use visual storytelling. From the early days of digital photography to the current era of AI-driven image workflows, Lloyd has built one of the most technologically advanced sports photography operations in the... Read More
Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries Events Feature News 

Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries

GaryPageau
The Visual 1st conference moved to a new location in 2025, the KQED studios in downtown San Francisco. While the location was new, the Oct. 28-29, event continued its established 13-year tradition of executive-level networking, new technology discussions, and educational sessions. The annual Visual 1st awards, presented at the end of the event, are presented to entrants who participated in... Read More
HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints Events Feature News 

HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints

GaryPageau
In today’s fast-moving print landscape, photo labs are increasingly venturing into large-format territory — from banners and school sports team posters to fine art and event signage. What was once the domain of sign shops has now become a creative and business opportunity for image makers of different segments. To explore what’s driving this evolution, the Dead Pixels Society interviewed... Read More
The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction Feature Podcasts 

The Louisville Lensman Who Built Two Companies By Removing Customer Friction

GaryPageau
Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs spot untapped market opportunities hiding in plain sight? Carl Armijo‘s journey from civil engineer to thriving business owner offers a masterclass in customer-focused growth. When COVID-19 disrupted traditional career paths, Armijo pivoted to real estate photography—a choice that perfectly balanced his need for family flexibility with pandemic-era social distancing requirements. Rather than approaching photography purely... Read More
The four-post strategy: Revolutionize your business social media approach Feature Marketing 

The four-post strategy: Revolutionize your business social media approach

GaryPageau
In the fast-paced digital landscape, businesses in the photo imaging industry often struggle to maintain an effective social media presence while running their operations. On a recent episode of the Dead Pixel Society podcast, host Gary Pageau interviewed Katie Brinkley, founder of Next Step Social and author of “The Social Shift,” who shared insights about social media efficiency for small... Read More
The foundation of effective leadership Feature 

The foundation of effective leadership

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Leadership is a concept that’s often misunderstood in today’s business world. Many believe it’s about directing others, maintaining control, and being the final decision-maker. However, as Dr. Kevin Mays of Mays Leadership explains on the latest Dead Pixel Society podcast, true leadership begins with leading yourself. Dr. Mays, a self-described “recovering psychologist,” brings a unique perspective to leadership development. His... Read More
From passion to profitable: Celi Arias on building a business Feature 

From passion to profitable: Celi Arias on building a business

GaryPageau ,
The journey from creative passion to sustainable business is one that many entrepreneurs struggle to navigate. In a recent episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, Celi Arias, CEO and founder of Grown Ass Business, shared invaluable insights on how creatives can build businesses that don’t lead to burnout. Arias’s path is a testament to the evolution many creatives experience.... Read More