Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative one. Zachary Crockett smiles for the camera.

• SOURCES:
  • Ken Murphy, C.E.O. of Lifetouch
  • Jeremy McColm, senior manager of photography at Lifetouch

• RESOURCES:
  • "The money and stress and failed hairdos of school picture day," by Kaitlyn Tiffany (Vox, 2019)
  • "The School Photo Industry Is a Master Class in Drama," by David Gauvey Herbert (New York Times, 2019)
  • "With Lifetouch Acquisition, Shutterfly Claims Leadership In Picture Memories Market," by Pamela Danziger (Forbes, 2018)
  • "Exclusive School Photography Agreement" (Vernon Public School District, 2019)

• EXTRAS:
  • "Money Schools Earn From Student Portraits Varies Widely," by Scott MacFarlane, Rick Yarborough, and Jeff Piper (NBC News Washington, 2016)

They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream. Zachary Crockett lifts the lid.

• SOURCES:
  • Ron Inman, vice president of Honey Bucket
  • Veronica Crosier, executive director of Portable Sanitation Association International

• RESOURCES:
  • "Providing Toilets for 39,000 Runners," by John Branch (New York Times, 2008)
  • "Platinum Equity-owned United Site Services weighs $4B sale – Reuters," by Pam Rosacia (S&P Global, 2021)
  • "Renting Portable Units," by Portable Sanitation Association International
  • PolyJohn History

• EXTRAS:
  • "The Porta-Potty King of New York City Faces a Threat to His Throne," by David Gauvey Herbert (Intelligencer, 2019)

You can be a top model and still not get recognized on the street — as long as you keep your cuticles healthy and your moons white. Zachary Crockett points a finger.

• SOURCES:
  • Dani Korwin, managing director of Parts Models.
  • Ellen Sirot, hand model.

• RESOURCES:
  • SAG-AFTRA Network TV Code 2024 - 2025 Extension Agreement Rates.
  • "How to Become a Hand Model," by Jack Smart (Backstage, 2024).
  • "Meet New York’s Top Hand and Foot Model Agent (It’s a Real Thing!)," by Christian Allaire (Vogue, 2021).

• EXTRAS:
  • "The Puffy Shirt" S5.E2 of Seinfeld (1993).