Session List
* All Session Times are CENTRAL STANDARD (Chicago/Dallas) and are subject to change.
Day 1
27 Feb 2023
Day 2
28 Feb 2023
Day 3
01 Mar 2023
8:15-8:55
Morning Check-in with Mitchell – orientation/setup
Each morning at 8:15, I’ll pop in and let you doublecheck your connection. I’ll answer any questions I can and help you have the best Academy you can possibly have!!! ... Read More
09:00-10:00
Basic Extraction Photo Setup – Greenscreen – Picture Day Setup
Want to photograph extracted players for Virtual Teams (or virtual classes for that matter). Carl will show you how to quickly and effectively set up for either greenscreen or whitescreen... Read More
Carl Bott
10:00-11:30
School Photography…Get the Gig!
Learn from the Guru of School Photography how to leave our Volume Photo Academy and book new schools for NEXT FALL in the next 90 days! Whether you’re looking to... Read More
Chris Wunder
11:30-11:45
Monday Morning Break-sponsored by Alkit Pro Lab!
12:00-13:00
2 Sides of the Same Coin – The Softer Side of Sales
Regardless of your personality and feelings towards sales, it is crucial that you are able to add new business into your future business pipeline. In this Part I of 2... Read More
Mitchell Moore
13:00-14:00
Photographing Traditional Sports in a Modern World
Tye will walk you through how he takes dynamic photos of athletes in their natural playing environments, giving them a ‘Wow!’ effect. This is NOT your old boring traditional sports... Read More
Tye Allen
14:00-15:00
Communicating Effectively with Parents at School
Ever feel like there is a huge gap between you and the parents of the schools you photograph? Learn how to bridge that gap and communicate effectively so that Yes,... Read More
Kim Linden
15:00-16:00
Roleplaying 201 – Get Your Convo Down!
In this segment, Mark will show you how to ‘practice’ your conversations with decision-makers for school photo programs. Once you have your conversation down and comfortable, you will have the... Read More
Mark Hommerding
16:00-17:00
Can Fewer Students Mean More Money?
When we talk Volume Photography minds go to hundreds of parents buying $30 packages. Learn from Heather how she selects the very best opportunities and annihilates that $30 average –... Read More
Heather Crowder
17:00-17:30
Monday Recap and Plan for Tuesday!
Make sure you join me for this recap of our Monday. We’ll go back over the processes for replays and handouts (with certain ticket purchases). We’ll also go over the... Read More
Mitchell Moore
17:05-17:30
Monday Recap and the Plan for Tuesday
Join me as we discuss Monday – hit the Action Steps from some of the sessions and then discuss what’s on tap for Tuesday! You can dress ‘casual’ for this... Read More
Mitchell Moore
8:15-8:55
Tuesday Morning Check-In with Mitchell – orientation/setup
Each morning at 8:15, I’ll pop in and let you doublecheck your connection. I’ll answer any questions I can and help you have the best Academy you can possibly have!!! ... Read More
09:00-10:00
2 Sides of the Coin – The Hustle Side of Sales
We covered the Softer Side of Sales on Monday. If you have the gift and drive, today’s session will show you the Hustle Side of the Sales Coin and where... Read More
Carl Bott
10:00-10:55
Easy ways to market your business using Canva
Struggle with making marketing pieces or graphics for your social media that look like they are from this decade? Come learn from Venita Kay Black, a Graphic Designer turned professional... Read More
Venita Kay Black
10:00-11:30
You don’t need More Sales!…You Need Better Systems! Part I
Part I Ask 100 photographers what they need in 2022 and most will tell you “More Sales!” But, in working with dozens of volume studios, I find many are actually... Read More
Mitchell Moore
11:45-12:00
Tuesday Break
12:00-13:00
Church Directories – Now More Than Ever!
The multi-service nature of churches has moved modern congregations toward a need for a strong directory – either print or online – more than ever! Learn how the online community... Read More
Chris Wunder
13:00-14:00
Demo – Using your E-Commerce Platform to Up Your Game and Take Your Volume Next Level
Tired of your current workflow or e-commerce platform? Let Matt Scoggin show you how easy it is to manage volume photography through GotPhoto’s system. We’ll walk through a demo job,... Read More
Matt Scoggin
14:00-15:00
Making Sports Action Pay and The Parlay!
My name is Kendrick Brown, known as KAP. I have been a national speaker in the industry at several of the biggest photography conferences in the USA. These include SYNCsports;... Read More
Kendrick Brown
15:00-16:00
Not Your Average Ticket! Exploding your Average Ticket to New Levels
For years, we heard about the new online proofing platforms and were reluctant to try across the board in our sports league business. We liked coming back from a weekend... Read More
Trey Love
17:30-18:00
Tuesday Recap and Plan for Wednesday
We made it through Day 2!!! Let’s see what happened and let you know about the ‘Can’t Miss’ live interviews on Wednesday!!!
Mitchell Moore
8:15-8:55
Wednesday Morning Check-In with Mitchell orientation / setup
Each morning at 8:15, I’ll pop in and let you doublecheck your connection. I’ll answer any questions I can and help you have the best Academy you can possibly have!!! ... Read More
09:00-10:00
Next Level – How to Scale it 10X (Not Overnight)
Most ‘overnight’ successes took place over several years. Learn from Carl as he shares how he moved into a new area (aka zero customers) and grew his business to over... Read More
Carl Bott
10:00-10:45
Can AI Change the Game?
We’ve seen in the last couple of years how powerful AI image creation and manipulation are. Let Chris share with you how it relates to Volume Photographers and why you... Read More
Chris Wunder
10:45-11:55
Stop Missing Out On Sales! What you need to know about eCommerce
Join Benedikt Griefenhofer, GotPhoto CEO, as he discusses how to maximize all of the potential sales you can get from your e-Commerce platform – regardless of who that is. Learn... Read More
Benedikt Greifenhofer
11:45-12:00
Wednesday Break
12:00-13:00
Producing with both Volume and Portrait Work – At the Same Time!
Join Michele Celantano and me as we discuss how she effectively produces top-level sales in BOTH high-end portrait work and high volume work in schools etc. You CAN do both... Read More
Michele Celantano
13:00-14:00
Modernizing Your School Process
Do your school (or preschool) photos look like yours did when you were a kid? Make sure you give Gen Z parents what they are looking to buy! Erica Morrow,... Read More
Erica Morrow
14:30-15:30
Taking Sales to the Next Level
Ready to ramp up your volume and grow to over 100 schools? Learn how to scale successfully from a seasoned veteran that has done it well.
Joe Grzegorzewski (Joe G)
15:45-17:00
You don’t need More Sales!…You Need Better Systems! Part II
Part II – a Deep Dive Ask 100 photographers what they need in 2022 and most will tell you “More Sales!” But, in working with dozens of volume studios, I... Read More
Mitchell Moore
17:00-18:00
Closing Session – You Must Take Away This ONE Thing!
As we wrap up the live sessions for the 2023 Volume Photo Academy, there is ONE THING that I am compelled to drive home and make sure that you get. ... Read More
Mitchell Moore