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03/20/2026

03/20/2026

19 agents showed up and showed OUT at The Luxe Listing Social—and this right here is just a glimpse of the energy in the room.

Every face in this post represents someone who’s serious about their brand, their business, and the way they show up in this market. Thankfully and thankfully there were some new and past faces I was able to work with.

I am so grateful you took the time to invest in yourself, connect with others, and trust Next Agent Up to capture it.

Tag yourself, share your shot, and let people see the standard you’re setting.

More to come… 🚀

02/26/2026

A little secret.... NEXT AGENT UP now brings a curated cinematic photoshoot to your listings. With attention using detailed lifestyle visuals as well as the information that the house tells us through wide photos, link your listing to a NEXT AGENT UP property branding shoot. AND.... don't forget, there is even an option to add your lifestyle photoshoot in the house you list.

Contact link in comments.

01/18/2026

Let's get 2026 started on an HONORable start. The first LIFESTYLE branding shoot on 2026 sign up drops Monday morning Jan 19th. Chase down the link in the comments to be one of the 12 that sign up! Don't miss the HONOR perk either...

01/07/2026

These days something has me on edge for us all.

No doubt you have your opinion by now. Good. Let’s have them. I really want to hear where we are with this topic.
As a photographer, my business is built on trust, relationships, and showing up honestly and giving you my best. After all, this is my living dream to connect with people through photography and videography. BUT…. Lately, something feels… different.

We went from obvious filters—fun, harmless, fake—to images and videos you can barely tell from reality. Most of us played with it. Posted a few things. Had fun. No judgment.
Then came Christmas 2025. If I had to see one more candy cane photo I was about to lose is. Fun at first, right? Then people were taking compliments on images they knew weren’t real. Then came AI headshots. So realistic even a trained eye might not catch them. I mean I am doing double takes now.

It makes you stop and ask:
Do we care if the images we use of ourselves are fake?�Do we just accept AI as reality now?�Where is the line between enhancement and deception?�If we can fake a family vacation, a perfect outfit, a flawless headshot—what does that do to how we see ourselves? What does it do to the person we meet when they actually meet us in person?

We already know what comparison did to teens. Anxiety, body image struggles, depression. Meta even admitted it!
Yes, teens are more vulnerable. But what about adults? What happens when our comparisons aren’t to reality at all?

AI isn’t going away. That’s not the fight. The fight is how we choose to use it.

Are we documenting real life—or just designing a believable cheapened version of it?�Is fast and easy all that matters?�Who benefits most from the perfect image—the person, or the platform?
Who gets the memory of the perfect Ai photoshoot? You or the computer??

I don’t have answers. I just know these are questions worth asking. I have a strong suspicion this is tying into our mental health. Time will tell. Just take care of yourself and let’s talk about it.

— Larry
Next Agent Up

01/06/2026

Firsts of many. Here is to the first shoot of 2026!

12/30/2025

Truth is, I stopped counting how many people I photographed this year, but looking back at the events and sessions, it’s easily over 600. That’s 600 faces and stories. 600 people or more I have to thank. This video barely scratched the surface.

2025 was a blur in the best way. NEXT AGENT UP hosted two charity events (The Lenders Open and Night of Light), we kept pushing mental health awareness. In fact, this was our best year ever with charity donations with over 16K on the golf tournament alone benefiting ! We went all-in on video production and began offering social media management with the collaboration partnership of Melissa Rookwood aka Hire Social. I even got to hit the road teaching "Your Phone, Your Marketing" classes across the Southeast thanks to my friends Eastwood Homes.

NONE of this happens without the incredible clients and partners who trust the vision. Truly, thank you.

And even more to add to what's to come, some insane partnerships that have been created... you will see! Wave
ONE MORE THING....... on a very selective basis, Next Agent Up will begin offering a brand new listing package photo shoot. MORE TO COME!!!

💥We are just getting started. Whether you’re a builder needing event coverage, an agent wanting consistent video content, or just someone who believes in community—let’s do something cool together in 2026.

Here’s to what’s next. 🚀
Truly blessed to do all these things together with you,
— Larry

12/22/2025

Otw A bit different for those who care about more than just the listing.

10/13/2025

📸 Twilight Trade — Uptown Charlotte
The final photo event of 2025 is almost here.
Only 16 exclusive photo slots available at 500 West Trade, one of Charlotte’s most stunning rooftops. 🌇

✨ Tickets drop Saturday, Oct 18th at 7 AM on Next Agent Up . Com
Set your alarms — this one will sell out fast.