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ChatGPT found nearly $10,000 in overlooked business expenses, and that discovery launches a much bigger conversation about how AI is changing the way photographers run their businesses.

In Episode 199, Kira Derryberry and Mary Fisk-Taylor discuss how they are actually using ChatGPT, Work, Codex, and new financial tools. They break down what these tools can access, how services like Plaid handle financial connections, and where human judgment still matters.

They also discuss Kira’s experience using ChatGPT to build a corporate headshot-day landing page, the growing problem of generic “AI slop,” and how photographers can use automation without losing their personality or professional voice.

Plus, Kira and Mary announce that they will both be teaching at the Texas School of Professional Photography in 2027.

Topics include:

• The $10,000 ChatGPT discovery
• ChatGPT versus Work and Codex
• AI access, credentials, and financial privacy
• Using AI to analyze business finances
• Building a headshot-day landing page
• Where AI genuinely saves time
• Avoiding generic AI-generated content
• Preserving your voice while using automation
• Texas School of Professional Photography 2027

Follow Kira Derryberry at @shekira and Mary Fisk-Taylor at @maryfisktaylor.

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.

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In this episode, Kira and Mary break down the now-viral Vanity Fair photo scandal featuring Trump’s cabinet - and it is photography tea at its finest. They dig into the deliberate choices behind the lighting, composition, angles, and lack of retouching by photographer Christopher Anderson, and how all of it contributes to a not-so-subtle visual narrative. This isn’t just a pop culture moment - it’s a masterclass in editorial photography with intent. The conversation also hits on why this story matters to us as photographers, how we wield power through images, and why “just taking a picture” is never just that.

Plus, the duo shares exciting plans for the future of the podcast, imaging updates, and new ways the community can join the fun in 2026. 🎉

🎧 Listen now for expert takes, a little gossip, and big inspiration for your photography life!

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.

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In this reflective and relatable episode, Kira and Mary dive into the emotional rollercoaster of year-end chaos, family dynamics, and business burnout. Mary introduces the “Thousand Minute Rule,” a mindset trick that reframes daily stress by imagining your 1,000 minutes as dollars. Don’t let a $5 problem wreck your whole $1,000 day! The duo also explores how celebrity beefs (hello, 50 Cent!) can mirror our own petty grudges and how to let go of what’s not serving us. They touch on how unresolved issues can quietly linger, referencing The Body Keeps the Score, and share how doing inner work can transform relationships. It’s the pep talk we all need heading into the new year.

🎧 Listen now for a dose of perspective, mindset magic, and a few holiday laughs!

This episode was written and performed by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Kira Derryberry, produced and edited by Kira Derryberry.