The Photo Managers Advisory Board
The Advisory Board’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose
The need for professional photo management is growing rapidly, with an excellent future outlook. According to Rise Above Research, the global number of captured photos is estimated to reach 1.6 trillion in 2023.
Over the past 13 years, The Photo Managers organization has experienced remarkable growth and adaptability, establishing itself as the industry leader and advocate for hiring professionals in this field.
Looking ahead, our goal is to maintain our position as the industry leader and thrive in the future. Recognizing the importance of high-quality advice for success, we have formed The Photo Managers Advisory Board. This board’s mission is to review and shape our initiatives, provide fresh perspectives, prioritize effectively, and address significant issues to ensure our future success.
Meet Our Current Board Members
Rachel Arbuckle
Owner of 2000 Paces
Joining The Photo Managers (TPM) Advisory Board is a tremendous opportunity as a photo organizing company owner. TPM played a crucial role in developing my business, and I’m eager to contribute my experience. I envision establishing global standards for consistent, high-quality services, elevating the industry through meticulous training and integrity. Together, we’ll lay the blueprints for a reputable industry that serves individuals and families worldwide.
Ana Carvajal
Owner of Posterity Pro
My vision for The Photo Managers is to keep our organization at the forefront of the Photo Organizing industry by maintaining a high quality/rigorous certification process while supporting and encouraging new and existing photo organizing business’.
Paul Einarsen
Owner of Bluewater Imaging
I believe that the business of photo management is at a tipping point. Having been built on the knowledge base of two other businesses – home organizing and professional photography services – photo management has become a discipline of its own, driven by the explosive growth of consumer photography and image use in new and exciting ways. The Photo Managers is positioned to be an influencer and industry leader in the coming years through our unique understanding of customer behavior in an expanding business niche.
Allison W. Freedman
Owner of Arrange Wander Focus
I believe our industry is at a crossroads, and now is the time to establish The Photo Managers as THE leader in the industry. We can do this by understanding that different clients have different needs, but that we can serve them all if we have a strong educational base available to our members. We must provide our members invaluable education, a strong certification process, and a community that supports open communication and learning with and between all of us.
Caroline Guntur
Owner of The Swedish Organizer
In consideration of the role photos play in our shared experiences, I am honored to serve as an Advisory Board Member to promote this growing industry on a global scale. As Photo Managers, we have the power to preserve the stories of individuals and communities in all countries around the world, and I can think of no better cause to support.
Bruce A. Holroyd
Owner of Digital Scan Solutions
Precious memories continue to fade away, get lost, damaged, and won’t be enjoyed by future generations. Educating the Photo Managers members to be well versed on how to preserve, share, protect others precious photos, videos, movies of the past and today and how to make it easy for them to handle growing number of images and videos being created every day. Well-executed training programs are the key for a successful TPM member. Without successful TPM members, TPM won’t be successful.
Shanna Koetsier
Owner of GingerSnaps
As a member of The Photo Managers Advisory Board, I am committed to advancing the professionalism and growth of our industry. With millions of people in need of trusted photo management, it is essential that we uphold high standards and position our members as respected experts. I hope to contribute to the continued development of The Photo Managers as the leading authority in this important and growing field.
Jennifer Loomis
Owner of Signature Photo Organizing
I am honored to serve on The Photo Managers Advisory Board. My mission is to help photo managers expand their reach beyond families to include businesses and organizations that also need assistance with organizing and managing their photos and other digital assets. I am committed to supporting the growth of The Photo Managers by fostering education, collaboration, and opportunities that help members address diverse client needs while elevating our industry as a whole.
Kimberly Melton
Owner of Visual Story Media
I want to help lead TPM into the future by creating strategic goals and laying a road map to achieve them. One of the goals is a campaign to let the world know that the TPM organization and photo organizer exists. I also want to create a path for more diversity and younger individuals to join our organization. I am very excited about working with everyone to achieve our goals.
Heather Nickerson
Co-Founder & CEO of Artifcts
I look forward to working with my fellow TPM Advisory Board colleagues to lay the groundwork for the continued growth and expansion of The Photo Managers. I hope to bring my experience on previous boards and as a C-Suite executive to help the Board establish solid governance, audit, and fiduciary controls to enable The Photo Managers to grow and scale.
Danielle Regout
Owner of OPA
As a photo manager working internationally – from the Netherlands to Dubai – I’m honored to help shape the future of our profession through the Advisory Board. I believe in elevating photo management beyond organizing: it’s about legacy, identity, and meaning. I am committed to advancing the professionalism and global growth of our industry by championing innovation, collaboration, and emotional impact at the core of our work.
My vision for the future of The Photo Managers is to ensure our organization is recognized as the industry leader in training and standards. To that end, all TPM education will be professionally prepared and presented while consistently and accurately adhering to TPM’s developed photo management standards.