60% off today + two huge bonuses.


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Stock Photography Academy is 60% off
(Sale ends at midnight.)

Hi Reader!

It’s Black Friday, which means your inbox is currently drowning in “THIS IS THE BIGGEST SALE OF OUR LIVES!!!” messaging. And listen… I wish I could say I’m above it, but here I am. I’m in the pile. I’m one of them.

Meanwhile, I’m just trying to have a semi-normal Friday with my coffee, keeping my daughter entertained, eating leftover pie straight from the pan, and skimming my inbox for the few things I’ve actually been eyeing.

Which is exactly why I know this email is going to land in the right hands. Because a lot of you have been quietly (or not-so-quietly) waiting for this moment.

So here it is: Stock Photography Academy is officially open for Black Friday, and today only it’s 60% off.

Yep.
The lowest price I’ve ever offered Stock Photography Academy.

And here’s the timeline you need to know:

Friday (today): 60% off (best price)
Saturday–Monday: 50% off
Rest of December: 40% off

1. Every Agency Session from 2025 + 2026 ($197 value)
These interviews pull back the curtain on what premium agencies actually want. Real talk straight from editors and founders at the agencies you dream about, so you’re not out here guessing anymore.

2. Three months in Stock Photo Besties for $1/month ($100+ value)
Basically… you’re getting two courses for the price of one.Inside Besties you’ll unlock the Premium Path, which is my step-by-step framework for getting into premium agencies and earning your first $100 in 100 days. Enrollment is currently closed, but this gives you a back-door pass.Plus, you’ll get to join our holiday challenge (with prizes), come to the New Year planning session, and hang out in the private IG community where you actually get access to me.

If you’ve been craving a new revenue stream, this is honestly the best moment of the whole year to start.

January is slow for so many photographers, which makes it the ideal time to sit down, get intentional, and build a portfolio with purpose. And if you know my story, this is exactly when everything clicked for me. Once I decided to take it seriously and gave myself the time to learn and actually do it, things started moving fast.

→ Grab the 60% off deal here (today only)

If you have questions, hit reply, I’ll be around.

xo,
Aubrey

P.S. Joining SPA this weekend means you’ll start 2026 with:

• a clear workflow
• a plan that doesn’t overwhelm you
• insight straight from premium agencies
• a community that keeps you consistent
• and an actual strategy instead of guessing

Plus the biggest discount I’ve ever offered and two huge bonuses that disappear Monday!

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Aubrey Westlund

Aubrey Westlund is a photographer, educator, and creator of Stock Photography Academy, a course designed to help photographers turn their everyday moments into passive income. Eight years ago, Aubrey dove into stock photography, paid off $30,000 in debt, and left behind a successful wedding photography business to create a life of creative freedom. Aubrey empowers other photographers— to embrace stock photography, teaching them how to consistently upload and license images without overthinking the process. She’s a lover of capturing the beauty of everyday life, gardening, seasonal living, creating art in many forms, and finding balance as a creative business owner. Through stock photography, Aubrey helps her students master the craft, build a sustainable income, and fall in love with photography all over again.

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