Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! If your studio juggles spreadsheets, calendars, and three different apps just to run picture day, this conversation will feel like oxygen. The Dead Pixels Society sits down with Scott Rodgers and Peter Koop from Airstudio to unpack how a platform built by school photographers solves the messy middle of volume photography—linking CRM, senior bookings, staff scheduling, payroll, equipment, workflows, and e‑commerce integrations into one place. We start with the pain: Homegrown tools and generic CRMs can’t handle the unique layers of school photography—schools as clients, parents as buyers, students as subjects—each with different needs and deadlines. Rodgers and Koop share how Airstudio centralizes everything from first contact and session reminders to school deliverables like PSPA exports and ID specs. With open APIs and data exchanges, it plays well with platforms such as GotPhoto, Captura, and Timestone, so you keep the storefronts you like while unifying the back office. The result is faster coordination, fewer errors, and a clear view of every job. Using a gross contribution model, studios can see what each school truly costs after direct expenses, staffing, and workflow time—often revealing accounts that quietly drain resources. You’ll hear candid stories of running P&Ls on every account, cutting unprofitable schools, and seeing margins and morale rise. We also cover flexible senior booking paths for districts that won’t share contact data. From cameras and laptops to backgrounds and batteries, Airstudio treats gear like real money—tracking assignments, repairs, condition photos, and even virtual “bags” nested inside vehicles to verify crews leave with everything they need. Add SOC 2‑focused security, encrypted school portals, and strict role permissions, and you’ve got a system that respects privacy while creating accountability Photo Imaging CONNECT The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, N MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEPhoto Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.com Visit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details. Hosted and produced by Gary Pageau Announcer: Erin Manning
