In this episode, we talk with Mark Campbell, the owner of Prestige Photography in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the President of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Mark’s story is full of grit, humor, and heart, from working in a steel mill to becoming a leader in one of the world’s biggest photography communities.
In this episode, here’s what we dive into:
💡 How a $300 wedding gig turned into a five-figure photography business
💡 Why helping fellow photographers made him more successful than competing ever could
💡 How photography evolved from film to digital to AI and what the next big shift means
💡 What PPA is doing to protect photographers’ rights in the age of AI
💡 Mark’s simple life rule — you can’t fail if you don’t quit
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Mark’s career spans photography, business ownership, and association leadership. From founding Prestige Photography in 1989 to leading Professional Photographers of America (PPA), his work reflects steady growth and adaptability. Over the years, he has built a respected studio, mentored professionals, and guided initiatives that support over 35,000 photographers worldwide.
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About Dr. Manish Arora
Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.
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Stay connected:
🔗 Mark Campbell: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldoctor
🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai
🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc
🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901
🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri
🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/
🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/
Want to be a guest? Email us at vivek@insaito.com
