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Running a thriving photography business is about more than just taking great pictures – it’s about building a workflow that can grow with you. For Halina, co-owner of Pure Sports Photography, the journey to scaling wasn’t always smooth. Manual processes, endless file handling, and long turnaround times were holding the team back from reaching their true potential. That all changed when Pure Sports Photography embraced the Netlife platform and partnered with HVP Solutions f

It was a real privilege to join our international colleagues as a guest speaker at the SPAC Pre-Track conference this year. This was a day built specifically for the volume photography industry, and the energy in the room was a great reminder of why getting together in person matters so much. Connecting face-to-face with global leaders and hearing how everyone is navigating the unique challenges of high-volume work was incredibly energising. Here are the highlights that real

Retouch Link 3 was released on 2 March 2026. Changes and improvements: Files verified one by one after download to improve retoucher efficiency. Improved usability and stability. Retouch instructions and file information available as txt/csv/json files. Removed some rarely used functions to streamline the application and settings. Deleting an activity retouch assignment before being uploaded will reset retouch statuses. How to transition: We strongly recommend that you comple

Securing photography consent is now an essential, mandatory process in the early learning photography environment. Many childcare photography companies are taking a proactive approach by gathering consent and registration simultaneously, instead of leaving this responsibility to the centres. This strategy showcases their professionalism in the industry, ultimately helping them secure more centres. Are your procedures and explanations clear and ready for the centres you work w

Preamble There are a few different ways to interpret how consent works in childcare photography — and it’s easy to see why confusion sometimes arises. Part 1 will focus on who is legally and operationally responsible for obtaining photography consent in childcare settings. Part 2 (coming soon) will explore how this works in practice, with real-world procedures and examples. Today, we’ll start by looking at who holds responsibility for childcare photography consent. In Austr

If you haven’t already heard, Goodstart Early Learning has announced a sudden policy change to stop all professional childcare photography at the end of October 2025. This includes all upcoming bookings for the remainder of the year. We have been in contact with Goodstart and at this stage, no clear reason has been communicated for the abrupt shift for child care photography. However, Goodstart representatives have indicated that they “expect to re-engage on appropriate futur

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Leigh constantly reminds us of the importance of working smarter on our businesses—not just in them. His incredible openness to change, willingness to challenge the status quo, and forward-thinking mindset serve as a powerful example to everyone around him. He embraces growth with enthusiasm and shows us that evolving your business isn’t just possible, it’s essential. Leigh’s leadership is a reminder that progress comes from courage, curiosity, and a commitment to doing thing

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In the fast-paced world of high-volume photography, taking a great photo is just the beginning. What truly drives growth is offering...

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In Scaling Up, Verne Harnish and his contributors provide a practical roadmap for building an industry-leading business while maintaining balance and enjoyment along the way.