Spring Retreat 2026: Your Digital Footprint – Future-Proofing Your Business

Dates: March 15–16, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Daily Location: Susan Stevison Photography, 636 Main St., Pineville, LA 71360

Are you ready to move your photography business forward?

Join the Professional Photographers of Louisiana for an immersive two-day retreat focused on "Your Digital Footprint." In today's rapidly changing landscape, it is essential to future-proof your business by mastering the intersection of AI, media, and marketing.

This retreat is designed to take you from strategy to implementation, ensuring you leave with actionable skills to grow your brand and visibility.

What You Will Learn:

Day 1: Education, Strategy & Connection (Sunday, March 15) We kick off with high-impact learning and networking:

• 8:00 AM  Registration Open- Coffee and Donuts  Susan Stevison Photography
• 9:00 AM  Welcome & Overview
• 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM  Crushing LinkedIn Headshots: A live shoot and modeling session with Leroy Tademy sponsored by Millers.
• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  Reel Relevant in 10 Minutes: Learn how to go "From Phone to Post" with Camilla Fresh.
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  Lunch Break at Susan Stevison Photography (Provided) 
• 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM  Branding Strategy: Transform from a photographer into a "Brand People Are Talking About" with Wayne Mullins.
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  Round Table Discussion
• 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM  Image Competition Award Ceremony
• 5:00 PM  Evening Social: Evening social time & informal networking. “See It Differently” challenge: Group photographs same image in the same setting. Emphasizes our perspective, not our gear!

Day 2: Implementation & Application (Monday, March 16) Monday is all about applying what you've learned to real-world scenarios:

• 8:00 AM  Registration Open- Coffee and Donuts   Susan Stevison Photography
• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  The Power of Visibility: Misti Johnson leads a session on moving your business forward with social media, followed by a hands-on shooting session.
• 10:30 AM  Hotel Bentley, Meet in the Lobby. 200 Desoto St., St., Alexandria, LA 71303
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Photographing at the Bentley
• 12:00 PM  Susan Stevison Photography
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break at Stevison Photography (Provided)
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Teaming with AI: Andrée Hebert closes the retreat with a guide on using AI to grow your photography business.
• 3:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers and elevate your business!