IPPA Senior Summit 2025

Senior Summit 2025 – Master Your Senior Photography Game!

Join us for an incredible two-day experience at the Senior Summit in Annabella/Richfield, Utah on June 27th–28th!

*Please note that meals and lodging are not included in the registration fee and will be the responsibility of each attendee.

This conference is designed specifically for senior photographers who want to level up their creativity, posing, client communication, and sales strategies—all while getting hands-on experience with live models in stunning locations.

Thursday, June 26th kicks off with an optional Dinner & Meet & Greet at 7pm - network with fellow photographers and start making connections!

Friday, June 27th is packed with value:

• Unlock Your Creativity with Angie—Learn how to create unique senior images that attract your ideal clients.

• Posing Under Pressure with Kristin Jones—Master mnemonic devices and frameworks to confidently direct clients and increase your shot variety (and sales!) in less time.

• Lighting Demos + Hands-On Practice at Angie’s 1-Acre Backlot—Get hands-on experience with lighting and posing to make your work stand out.

• Field Lighting Demo + Practice—Put your skills to the test with live models and real-time guidance.
  
  

Saturday, June 28th dives deeper into the business side of senior photography:

• Amp Your Client Communication with Kristin Jones—Learn how to create a seamless client experience from inquiry to final sale, boosting both client satisfaction and revenue.

• Social Media Buzz with Angie—Create a social media strategy that works (including a live Instagram reel demo!).

• Hard Light + Urban Shoots—Master hard lighting at the Red Rocks, then finish with an epic urban shoot in downtown Richfield.

This is your chance to learn from two of the best in the business, connect with other passionate photographers, and walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your senior photography business.

Don’t miss out—space is limited! Reserve your spot today and take your senior photography to the next level!

7:00pm

9:00am

Unlock Your Creativity
and Stand Out in Your Senior Market

Lighting demos and hands on practice with models - Studio Backlot

Quick Demo - how to capture reels

9:00am

When Virtual Improves Reality: Amp Client Communication & Rocket Your Sales - Kristin Jones

Hard Light Demos & Hands On
Practice At The Red Rocks

 About Angie Blackburn

Angie has been taking photos as long as she can remember, from developing black and white film in her high school photography class to spending hours in the darkroom at the University of Utah while getting her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography.

She has been in business for 18 years and has specialized in senior portraits for almost 10 of those. Angie loves bringing in fresh, new ideas to her work and likes to look beyond the basics.

She is known in her area for her colorful studio portraits, unique ideas & having fun at her sessions!

If you are ready to get some new ideas to take your senior photography up a notch then Angie is here for you!

insta:@angieblackburnphotography
angieblackburnphotography.com

About Kristin Jones

Kristin went from capturing the inside of people as an ultrasound tech for 20 years to showcasing people's outsides as a high school senior photographer.  Thirteen years ago, a Photoshop class introduced her to the camera, and she’s been obsessed ever since.

Fast forward a decade, and Kristin is now a full-time photographer specializing in seniors, having photographed over 600 incredible individuals.

Splitting her time between Salt Lake City and summers in Minneapolis, Kristin creates senior sessions that are as bold and unique as her clients. She’s also the VP of Intermountain PPA and a pro at sharing all the posing, lighting, and senior photography hacks she’s mastered along the way.

Get ready—Kristin’s about to drop the kind of tips that’ll level up your photography game in a big way!