Volume Photography Summer Camp - What to Expect

Cutting-edge tools

Strategic insights

Limitless Connections

Cutting-edge tools

Strategic insights

Limitless Connections

Unlock Your Photography Business Potential at the Volume Photography Summer Camp 2024

An unparalleled educational experience tailored for volume photographers. Over three days, you'll engage in interactive workshops, live shoots, and sessions—all designed by photographers, for photographers. This event promises to equip you with practical steps to advance your photography business.

Don't miss your chance to revolutionize your photography business.Join us at the Volume Photography Summer Camp 2024 and unlock new possibilities!

What to expect

New and exciting education track with the addition of portfolio-building live shoots

Volume Photography Summer Camp 2024 is tailored to inspire and empower photographers of every level, from small businesses to corporate enterprises. Don't feel intimidated—join us and discover how to elevate your craft and business with confidence!

At a glance

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Photographer
Workshops

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Dive deep into topics such as posing, lighting, marketing, photography workflows, and business growth in interactive workshops led by industry experts.
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Knowledge
Exchanges

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Engage in small, interactive group discussions, allowing for meaningful knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.
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User
Workshops

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Explore the GotPhoto platform and services in hands-on photography workshops and take advantage of exclusive discounts on our partners and labs.
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Live
Shoots

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Don’t just experience the live shoots from our expert photographers as they demonstrate their techniques and best practices; participate yourselves with portfolio-building opportunities!
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Networking
Opportunities

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Connect with fellow photographers, industry professionals, and GotPhoto experts to expand your network and exchange ideas.
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Next Gen
Deepdive

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Delve into the Next Gen system features and workflow tools in comprehensive workshops included with your Volume Photography Summer Camp ticket.

Meet our Speakers

This is just the beginning… more to come!

Don Ward

3rd Creative

Operating out of North Texas and widely recognized as the force behind 3rd Creative, Don Ward is a distinguished photographer and graphic artist specializing in sports. Renowned for his distinctive style, Don masterfully blends superb lighting and photography techniques with his unique, custom graphic artistry. Since picking up his first camera in 2012, Don has established himself as a leading sports composite artist and Photoshop template designer in the volume sports photography sector. His versatile templates have empowered photographers worldwide to produce striking and profitable composite images for their clients.
Jeanine McLeod

Cloud 9 Studios

Jeanine McLeod is from Tampa, Florida. She runs Cloud 9 Studios, a children’s portrait studio, and has been photographing children for over 15 years. Her passion is creating magical themed portrait experiences where children can be transformed into their favorite characters or movies. In her spare time, Jeanine is a mentor for Business Success Academy, which is a company that helps photograph
Lori-anne Stewart

Life Photography

Over the last 30 years Lori-anne has helped companies of all sizes, in a variety of sectors (including volume photography) grow their businesses through strategic marketing. Most recently via Life Marketing Inc., supporting entrepreneurs bring their passions to life. In 2022, after running her photography business part-time for over a decade, she decided to change focus and use her marketing expertise to build her own personal passion.
She is excited to share the marketing strategies she has used for over three decades and most recently used to successfully launch and rapidly grow her Preschool and Private School business, which closed its first year with over 100 centers and schools, doubled revenues in the second and is seeing continued growth in the third.
From Oakville, Ontario, if she isn’t taking photos she is at the rink – Lori-anne is trading her photography hat for her hockey mom toque.
Tiia Norsym

Norsym Photography

Tiia has been capturing the hearts and smiles of children and families in Chicago and Colorado since 2006. Since 2018 her studio focuses primarily on preschool, daycare, and elementary school photography, with a modern, boutique approach. Norsym Photography's mission is to capture the true essence of each individual, through time, patience, and a child-centered approach. As an elementary teacher for over ten years, Tiia brings her love and understanding of children together with her passion for portrait photography, making this a dream job!
As Norsym Photography continues to grow, Tiia loves teaching and sharing her experiences building a preschool photography business, to support and inspire others. Through consistent systems and workflows and a simplified approach, she has built a small team and runs the business remotely from Colorado. Apart from photography and teaching, Tiia enjoys an active lifestyle of hiking, triathlon, and skiing with her family in Colorado. She’s also passionate about travel and is always dreaming of her next adventure!
Nathan Philips

Blue Note Photography

Nathan Phillips is the owner of Blue Note Photography, based in Berkeley, California. He has been photographing schools since 2013 and managing his own volume business since 2015. In that time he has evolved from serving one preschool and one elementary school by himself to managing a team of six and serving the wildly differing needs of over 20 schools.
Almost entirely self taught as a photographer, he brings years of corporate experience from working for companies in Silicon Valley, such as Apple. While quality photography is always the first priority, this unorthodox path to being a photography studio owner has helped Nathan build a business that focuses on the entire customer experience and strong processes to support that mission. When not at a school or in the office, you can find Nathan hiking trails around Berkeley with his daughter, taking landscape photos on a road trip, playing guitar, or saying hello to other people’s dogs.
Vicky Long

Higher Focus Photography

Vicky is the owner of Higher Focus Photography (HFP) LLC a boutique volume photography company based in Woodstock, IL. As a sole proprietor, she wears many hats and has learned that community engagement, streamlined workflows, and enthusiastic team members are the keys to her small business success. In year three, HFP has experienced a steady 35% growth in sales each year and is on pace to exceed this is 2024. As a former Ole Miss Volleyball player, she has a deep-rooted love for sports, teams, and athletes and brings this passion and media-day influence to the services HFP provides. She lives in rural northern Illinois with her husband of 30 years and their nearby adult children.
Carl Bott

Legacy Photo Studios

Carl Bott is the owner of CB Sports Photography out of Nashville TN. In less than 3 years, I have taken the company from one football team to now we are contracted 65,000 athletes. With no formal photography training we are making waves in Middle Tennessee.
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Sheryl Bashore

Sheryl Z Photo

Sheryl Bashore, owner of Sheryl Z Photography studio based out of Central Pennsylvania, specializes in artistic custom sports photography as well as high volume sports leagues and dance schools. She has been in the industry for 25 years, creating unique photos using the Lastolite HiLite and brings a considerable amount of knowledge to Summer Camp.
Bob Kenward

Fluvanna Sports Photography

Bob Kenward is a graduate of the University of Lowell with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired in late 2018 after a 35 year career with the Department of Defense.
In 2006, Bob and his wife Donna founded Fluvanna Sports Photography, based near Charlottesville Virginia. Originally they focused only on action photography, but over the years, they moved entirely into team/individual photography as the action market dwindled. Today, they are the premier choice in their area for small leagues, clubs, travel teams, and all-star teams.
Fluvanna Sports Photography is committed to understanding the needs of the athletes, the teams and the community – and you’ll see it shine through in everything they do. From their professional photographer to their cutting-edge equipment and efficient processes, they’re pros at capturing and promoting team pride, league spirit and the personality of the athletes that make every team unique.
Heather Crowder

Heather Crowder Photography

Heather Crowder has been delighting families, children, and professionals with her style of contemporary portraiture since 2007. Heather has put her own twist on capturing children, and turned traditional school photography on its heads with the launch of her brand Modern School Pictures. Since then, she's photographed over 15,000 children at private schools in the Annapolis, Maryland region.
She brings over 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, along with her 'business first' approach to photography, and shares all she's learned along the way to help other photographers be successful in this very profitable genre.
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Brandon Blessing

Blessed Memories Photography

Brandon Blessing's story is a testament to the power of pursuing one's passions alongside a dedicated career. His 24-year journey in the law enforcement field to becoming the owner of Blessed Memories Photography out of Southeast Indiana showcases a remarkable blend of skills and interests. Starting his photography career as a self-taught enthusiast in 2012, coinciding with the birth of his second child, led him into family and wedding photography.
Finding his niche in volume sports photography in 2019 highlights his ability to identify opportunities and adapt to market demands. Brandon's commitment to excellence and service has fueled the exponential growth of his business each year. Taking on more athletes, dance studios, and organizations speaks to his expanding client base and reputation within the local communities.
Olivia Philipps

Perfectly Clear

Hailing from the wild and wonderful West Virginia with roots firmly planted on the picturesque shores of South Carolina, Olivia brings a blend of Appalachian charm and Southern hospitality to the table. With several years of business development and sales conversion expertise, Olivia focuses on building mutually beneficial relationships with partners, clients, and colleagues alike. When she's not closing deals, Olivia spends her time cooking for friends and family, or fulfilling her appetite for reading; both pastimes further driving her exceptional curiosity for diverse cultures, people and experiences.

Schedule

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Day 1 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM 9:00AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM (45 min) 10:45 AM - 11:30AM (45 min) 11:45AM - 12:30 PM (45 min) 12:30 PM - 1:30PM 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM (45 min) 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM (45 min) 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (45 min) 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM (45 min) 6:30 PM

Ballroom VII Ballroom VI/V Copper Maize Sage Ballroom III Ballroom II Ballroom I

Registration Registration Registration

Opening Talk The Future of GotPhoto with the GotPhoto Board - - - - - - -

Beginner Session Setting Up Your First Job (Job Setup Part 1) - Advanced Session Photo Management Beginner Session Prepay for Sports Photography Advanced Session Next Gen and QMate with Benedikt Greifenhofer and Wes Kroninger - GP Group Demo Networking/Meeting Room

- Advanced Session Advanced Job Setup (Job Setup Part 2) Best Practices for Composite Team Photography with Bob Kenward Beginner Session Pricing and Packages Advanced Session Dance Photo Management Expert Session When to Outsource Your Sports Graphics Creation with Benedikt Greifenhofer and Wes Kroninger Onboarding Session 1 Networking/Meeting Room

Expert Session Job Setup for for Make-Up Sessions (Job Setup Part 3) Advanced Session Intro to Barcode Scanning Expert Session Student Data Edits Live Beginner Session Next Gen Outsourced Sports Graphics with Wes Kroninger Beginner Session Capture QR Cards Advanced Session Pricing and Recommended Price Profile Settings with Benedikt Greifenhofer Onboarding Session 1 Networking/Meeting Room

Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

Beginner Session Marketing Communication Profiles Setup (Marketing/Communications Part 1) Advanced Session Advanced Order Management Expert Session Photo Management with Multiple Tagging Methods Beginner Session Pricing for Sports Advanced Session Sports Pricing with Benedikt Greifenhofer and Wes Kroninger Beginner Session Analytics, Sales, and Job Analysis Onboarding Session 2 Networking/Meeting Room

Expert Session Mastering Order Management - Advanced Session Production Setup for Retouching and Specialty Products Advanced Session Dance Pricing with Wes Kroninger Expert Session Using Multiple Photo Editing Providers Expert Session Production Setup with Benedikt Greifenhofer and Chris Oelker Onboarding Session 2 Networking/Meeting Room

Advanced Session Collecting Sports Player Data with Wes Kroninger Expert Session Dance Pricing with Sheryl Bashore Beginner Session Basic AI Editing and Extractions with GotPhoto Advanced Session Advanced Marketing Communication Profiles (Marketing/Communications Part 2) Advanced Session Statistics Deep Dive Expert Session Prepay (Invite Only) - Networking/Meeting Room

Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break

Beginner Session Photo Management Beginner Session Prepay Setup Intro Expert Session Marketing Communication Profiles Best Practices (Marketing/Communications Part 3) - Advanced Session Prepay Optimization and Prepay+ Intro Expert Session Analytics, Sales, and Job Analysis Strategy with Benedikt Greifenhofer - Networking/Meeting Room

Beginner Session Order Management: Downloads, Shipping, Feedback, and Refunds - Expert Session Pricing and Packages for Higher Sales with Benedikt Greifenhofer Advanced Session Next Gen Dance Graphics and Team Composition with Wes Kroninger Advanced Session Prepay+ for Sports Photography Advanced Session Shop Setup and Recommended Settings Deep Dive - Networking/Meeting Room

Opening Reception Sponsored By Sony Opening Reception Sponsored By Sony Opening Reception Sponsored By Sony
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Day 2 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM

Ballroom VII Ballroom V/VI Copper Maize Knowledge Exchanges Sage Knowledge Exchanges Ballroom I Ballroom II Ballroom III

- Zen and the Art of Customer Service - Nathan Phillips Volume Is for Grown-Ups Too! Unlocking the Power of Corporate Headshots - Heather Crowder Sports Compositing Strategies - Bob Kenward Optimizing School Communication and Workflow - Tiia Norsym Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Getting Past the Gatekeeper: The Key to Selling to Schools - Neal Freed - From Volume to Portrait: The Art of Transitioning Volume Clients to Portraiture - Jeanine McLeod Sales Secrets and Strategies - Carl Bott How to Grow Your Dance Business - Brandon Blessing Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Break Break Break

Panel: Marketing Yourself and Your Business Live Shoot: Working with Preschoolers - Tiia Norsym - How to Staff Your Business for Success - Jeanine McLeod Scaling Up: Strategies for Maximizing School Partnerships and Sales - Neal Freed Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking

- Optimizing Your Workflow: Why You Shouldn't Ignore AI - Carl Bott The Magic Funnel: Using Your School Database to Grow Your Other Photography Genres - Heather Crowder Why Your Brand Doesn't Matter - Jeanine McLeod Let’s Talk Media Days! - Vicky Long Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Live Shoot: Glamor Headshots for Dance, Cheer & Gymnastics - Sheryl Bashore - - AI Workflow Tips and Tricks - Carl Bott Data Management - Bob Kenward Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break

- - - - Upselling with Multi-Pose and Buy All - Sheryl Bashore Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Wine Down Networking Hour Wine Down Networking Hour Wine Down Networking Hour
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Day 3 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM

Ballroom VII Ballroom V/VI Copper Maize Knowledge Exchanges Sage Knowledge Exchanges Ballroom I Ballroom II Ballroom III

Lights, Templates, Sell: How to Create Beautiful Sports Images - Don Ward Get the Most From Your Seniors Photography Business - Jenn Linke - Why Your Setup is Everything - Sheryl Bashore How to Book More Now - Heather Crowder Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Marketing for Rapid Growth - Lori-Anne Stewart - Preschool Posing and Prompts with Tiia Norsym - Best Practices in Marketing Communication Profiles - Heather Crowder Networking Space Best Practices for Composite Team Photography - Bob Kenward -

Break Break Break

How to Price for Success - Sheryl Bashore Maximizing Sales of a Single Image - Vicky Long - Developing Your USP - Lori-Anne Stewart How to Acquire New Preschools - Tiia Norsym Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking

Live Shoot: Posing Sports Teams for Speed and Profit (Bring Your Camera!) - Bob Kenward & Vicky Long - - Building Success: Going from Solo to a Small Team - Tiia Norsym - Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Portfolio Building - Continued with Bob Kenward & Vicky Long Portfolio Building - - - Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Afternoon Break Afternoon Break Afternoon Break

Portfolio Building Portfolio Building - - - Networking Space GotPhoto Onboarding and Demos -

Closing Party Reception Closing Party Reception Closing Party Reception

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

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Level up your photography and business tactics with 3 full days of workshops, knowledge exchanges, live shoots, and more!

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- 15 industry expert speakers
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Conference room with podium and chairs for photography workshops

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

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FAQ

8 AM to 6 PM daily
The conference ends with a Closing Party from 7 pm - 9 pm
There is not an airport shuttle, but there is a local shuttle that will drop off and pick up at locations within 3 miles of the hotel.
There is a mall across the street with shops and restaurants.
Yes, the hotel offers complimentary parking.