Business Photography Education School Photography Sports Photography How to Get Started in High Volume Photography If you are interested in photographing little leagues sports or any other high volume event, this is the place for you to learn how to get started. Volume events have been around forever but I can honestly say that the quality of photography I see coming thru Marathon is absolutely the best I’ve ever seen. […] Written by Brandy Moton September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
School Photography Sports Photography Don’t Miss it! SPAC Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Oct. 30 If you are a volume photographer or want to be one, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to save money and pre-register for the annual SPAC Conference in Las Vegas, Jan. 24-27, 2018. The School and Sports Photographer’s Annual Conference (SPAC) is the largest convention of high-volume photographers anywhere, with highly specialized programs and […] Written by Marathon Press October 16, 2017October 16, 2017
School Photography Sports Photography Scouting – An Untapped Market for High-Volume Photographers Doing troop group photos and individual portraits for scout troops is a largely untapped market. Unlike school kids and youth athletes, there’s no concerted effort to service the over 5,000,000 participants in scouting programs across America. From available Brownies to Cub Scouts to Ambassadors and Boy Scouts, very few photographers reach out to provide service to the […] Written by Chris Wunder October 16, 2017October 16, 2017
School Photography Sports Photography What is your Account Rebooking Strategy? If you’re a high-volume photographer, you probably realize that just because you did a good job this season, there’s no guarantee that your account will rebook with you later! If you wait until spring, you may lose the business to an eager competitor who is more proactive about getting a firm commitment from your clients. Secure next […] Written by Chris Wunder October 16, 2017October 16, 2017
School Photography Sports Photography Multi-year Contracts in Your Future? It’s true. more and more schools, sports leagues and childcare centers are ready and willing to sign multi-year deals for 2, 3 or even 5 years. Many of your competitors are already doing this in an effort to lock you out in the future. Getting your accounts to sign a multi-year commitment helps protect you from […] Written by Chris Wunder October 13, 2017October 13, 2017
Business Photo Editing Product Info School Photography Technology Introducing New XTractions HYBRID – An Alternative to Green Screen School Photographers, Marathon’s new XTractions HYBRID post-production services can save you 50% or more on your Green Screen image processing this Fall. Here’s how it works: First, you don’t need to photograph with green screen for your traditional underclass head-and-shoulders program this Fall to still get premium background options. Instead, choose to use one of […] Written by Marathon Press July 13, 2017July 13, 2017
Business Product Info School Photography Now’s a Great Time to Book New Yearbook Business Why? Because many schools were dissatisfied with the quality, service and delivery they received from their yearbook company this past May and June, and want to change providers for the new school year. You can solve their headaches by offering to bundle both your school photography services and yearbook publishing through Marathon Press as one […] Written by Marathon Press July 13, 2017July 13, 2017
Business Product Info School Photography Youth Sports League Photographers – Need a Competitive Edge to Book More Business? Marathon’s Sports Bag Tag program may be the answer. Here’s how it works: Close the deal by offering a FREE sports portrait bag tag with the purchase of any of your packages. This is a $5 retail value, but it costs you only .50 – .75 each depending on which packaging you offer. The Leagues […] Written by Marathon Press July 13, 2017July 13, 2017
Business Marketing School Photography Don’t Wait Too Long to Book Schools for Fall The next two months are crucial if you want to get accounts booked for fall school pictures. Approximately one-third of schools have not yet selected their provider for next fall, but soon will. You need to get your business into consideration for last-minute opportunities before it’s too late. Your best chance to book accounts this […] Written by Chris Wunder April 17, 2017April 17, 2017