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Slate analyzes pricing of graduation photos

June 4, 2025June 7, 2025 GaryPageau Balfour, GradImages, Lifetouch, Lifetouch National School Studios, Slate

Slate did an extensive report, “Graduate Through the Gift Shop,” analyzing the history of graduation photography, particularly at the college level. Reporter Henry Grabar did an extensive deep-dive into GradImages and other volume photography companies. Like a lot of modern consumer reporters, Grabar balks at the price for a professional photo capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment. “A graduation photo might seem... Read More

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Shutterfly closing Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees

August 10, 2023September 2, 2023 GaryPageau Lifetouch National School Studios, Shakopee, Shutterfly

Shutterfly continues to consolidate the operations within its Lifetouch National School Portraits business unit, as it closes production facilities where work will be folded into the greater Shutterfly infrastructure. According to a local CBS affiliate, Shutterfly will close the Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees, in 2024. “The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says the California-based company... Read More

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PSPC consulting firm launched to aid volume photographers

May 15, 2018 GaryPageau Glossy Finish, Lifetouch National School Studios, PSP Consulting

Longtime school photography executive Mark Schoenrock has assembled a team of advisors to serve volume photographers, photography companies, vendors and suppliers of all sizes and sales volumes, under the name Professional School, Sport and Special Event Photography Consulting (PSPC). Schoenrock says the venture was launched late last year in response to requests from volume photographers and vendors for information and advice on... Read More