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Alkit story of reinvention, volume growth, and the future of photo printing Feature 

Alkit story of reinvention, volume growth, and the future of photo printing

Few companies embody the resilience and reinvention of the photo imaging industry quite like Alkit. Founded in 1936 by Alfred and Kitty Buchbinder, the Long Island-based family business has navigated nearly 90 years of industry change — from retail camera stores and professional film sales to wedding labs and, today, high-volume school, sports, and event photography. On a recent episode... Read More
Airstudio: Building the “holy grail” operating system for volume photography studios Feature 

Airstudio: Building the “holy grail” operating system for volume photography studios

On a recent episode of the Dead Pixels Society Podcast, host Gary Pageau sat down with Scott Rodgers, partner at Airstudio, and industry veteran Peter Koop to explore how Airstudio is transforming the way school and volume photography studios manage their businesses. Airstudio’s origin story is familiar to many long-established studios. Rodgers runs a Chicago-based school photography operation founded in... Read More
From Spreadsheets To Streamlined: How Airstudio Connects Scheduling, Payroll, Equipment, And Analytics News Podcasts 

From Spreadsheets To Streamlined: How Airstudio Connects Scheduling, Payroll, Equipment, And Analytics

If your studio juggles spreadsheets, calendars, and three different apps just to run picture day, this conversation will feel like oxygen. The Dead Pixels Society sits down with Scott Rodgers and Peter Koop from Airstudio to unpack how a platform built by school photographers solves the messy middle of volume photography—linking CRM, senior bookings, staff scheduling, payroll, equipment, workflows, and e‑commerce integrations into one place. We start... Read More
How to Scale Your Studio Without Working More Hours Events Sponsored post 

How to Scale Your Studio Without Working More Hours

Are you a high-volume photographer struggling to balance growth with burnout? Our partners at GotPhoto are sharing a free video class with photographer Carl Bott’s ADS Framework: Automation, Delegation, and Systems, a roadmap for scaling photography studio and reclaiming personal time. Learn how to automate tasks, delegate confidently, and build unbreakable systems from an expert who scaled a 30+ contractor... Read More
GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9 Events News 

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, “Level Up Dance, Cheer & Gymnastics Photography”, Nov 7–9 in Harrisburg, PA. Photographers will learn Bayshore’’s proven framework for branding, sales, and workflow – plus get social media insights from special guest Lauren Ashley and top tips from Bob Kenward on his essential techniques for creating professional-quality composite group photos. Register here.... Read More
GotPhoto’s free webinar, Marketing Secrets for Photographers, from Photographers, is Aug. 27 Events Sponsored post 

GotPhoto’s free webinar, Marketing Secrets for Photographers, from Photographers, is Aug. 27

Unlock the full earning potential of every photography session with powerful marketing tactics built by photographers, for photographers.  Discover the insider secrets that help photographers maximize sales within every single job – secrets that can turn one-time clients into loyal fans. GotPhoto’s free webinar, Marketing Secrets for Photographers, from Photographers, is here to help you make this year your most... Read More
GotPhoto hosting Mastering Marketing Campaigns for Volume Photographers masterclass Events Sponsored post 

GotPhoto hosting Mastering Marketing Campaigns for Volume Photographers masterclass

GotPhoto announced it is hosting an exclusive masterclass for volume photographers on Tuesday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m. ET for a can’t-miss session packed with practical tips and expert advice. The event features GotPhoto’s Mark MacPhee and the dynamic duo Kris and Lindsay Walters of Black Iron Photography for an exclusive masterclass tailored to volume photographers. Here’s what you’ll learn: How... Read More
GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class Events News 

GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class

GotPhoto has announced a free on-demand video class: The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography. In this class, photographer Vicky Long of Higher Focus photography breaks down how media days can dramatically increase your sales, improve athlete and school relationships, and help grow your business. From starter packages to senior banners, you’ll learn how to build deeper client loyalty... Read More
GotPhoto new shop webinar is March 19 Events News 

GotPhoto new shop webinar is March 19

GotPhoto has launched its new online shop Designed for photographers by photographers, the new shop is geared towards helping photographers earn more and simplifying their workflow, and our team is ready to show your customers how in this new webinar. Join staff product manager Xiangyi Tang and sales engineer Matt Scoggin on March 19 as they walk photographers through the... Read More
From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder’s Business Success Podcasts 

From Scuba Diver to Portrait Photographer: Heather Crowder’s Business Success

What if you could turn a passion into a thriving business? Join us as we chat with Heather Crowder, founder of Heather Crowder Modern Portraits, about her extraordinary journey from the depths of the ocean as a professional scuba diver to capturing life’s precious moments through her lens Crowder’s journey began in the depths of the ocean, where she worked as a... Read More
GotPhoto acquires Entagged with Name List App Acquisitions 

GotPhoto acquires Entagged with Name List App

GotPhoto Inc., the end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution for photographers, announced the acquisition of Entagged, created by Foolography GmbH, and its Name List feature. This acquisition will streamline the volume photography tagging process, making it easier for photographers to capture and manage large shoots efficiently and directly through the GotPhoto platform, according to GotPhoto. Entagged is a Bluetooth barcode-scanning and... Read More
Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore Marketing Podcasts 

Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore

Unlock the secrets to making every girl feel special and beautiful with Sheryl Bashore, the visionary behind Sheryl Z Photography. From her early days in her father’s darkroom to her thriving career in event and dance photography, Sheryl shares her incredible journey and the passion that drives her. Learn how she transitioned from hobbyist to professional, blending efficiency with personal attention through innovative... Read More
GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23 Events 

GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23

GotPhoto is holding a webinar on July 23 at 2 pm. EST on “From Pitch to Picture Day: Winning Strategies for School Photographers.” In this masterclass, renowned photographer Jeanine McLeod will reveal her proven strategies for growing a school photography business. You’ll learn: Tips for Acquiring (and Keeping) Schools: Discover essential tactics for landing new school contracts and maintaining long-lasting... Read More
Mastering Efficiency and Profitability in Sports Photography: Bob Kenward’s Journey to Success Marketing News Podcasts 

Mastering Efficiency and Profitability in Sports Photography: Bob Kenward’s Journey to Success

Discover the transformative journey of Bob Kenward from Fluvanna Sports Photography as he details his shift from action sports to mastering team and individual portraits. In a candid conversation, Kenward reveals the pivotal moments that turned his initial skepticism of team photos into a profitable niche focusing on smaller leagues, and how composite photography became a game-changer for his business. Listen as we uncover... Read More
Revolutionizing the Photography Industry: GotPhoto’s Acquisition, Digital Transformations, and Future Plans Acquisitions News Podcasts 

Revolutionizing the Photography Industry: GotPhoto’s Acquisition, Digital Transformations, and Future Plans

Ready for more insights on the cutting-edge of the volume-photography industry? Join Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society for a candid discussion with Benedikt Greifenhofer, CEO of GotPhoto, where he shares the fresh news of GotPhoto’s latest business move: the acquisition of Next Gen Photo Solutions.  The acquisition of Next Gen allows for seamless integration of their services through GotPhoto, plus the company plans... Read More