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Visual 1st continues discussions on generative AI and new markets
The 11th annual Visual 1st conference was held Oct. 24-25, at the Governor's Residence at Ft. Mason in San Francisco, California. The...

Gary Pageau
Nov 11, 2023


Best Practices for Building a Successful Elementary Yearbook Program
Thinking of starting a yearbook program or taking over the project at your elementary school? Don't know what to expect or where to get...

Michelle Osabel
Nov 7, 2023


AI Concerns for the School Photography and Yearbook Industry
When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence in the school photography and yearbook...

David Crandall
Nov 6, 2023


SPOA Partner Profile: Ark-La-Tex Lab
Full-service volume photography lab Ark-La-Tex Color Lab – now also known as “The Lab” - has roots going back to the 1960s, when Dottie...

Gary Pageau
Oct 24, 2023


SPOA Member Profile: Visual Image Photography
Now in its third generation as a photography business, Visual Image Photography (VIP) carries on tradition while keeping its eye on the...

Gary Pageau
Oct 20, 2023


Illinois parents file biometric data complaint against portrait firm
The strict Illinois law that governs how biometric data is used has brought another class-action suit against a photography company. The...

Gary Pageau
Oct 12, 2023


Winners of the Spring '23 Sony+SPOA Student Photo Contest Announced
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The national trade association for school photography and yearbooks, School Photographers of America (SPOA), announced...
Rachel McClamroch
Oct 10, 2023


Visual 1st to address how to refer to AI generated images
Artificial intelligence’s ability to produce images that don’t originate in the real world but are indistinguishable from photographs is...

Gary Pageau
Oct 9, 2023


Chris Garcia brings interactive video portraits to volume photography
Chris Garcia of GSP Studio never expected to be in the app business but when he saw an amazing imaging technology at an industry event,...

Gary Pageau
Sep 14, 2023


Apple iPhone 15 Pro brings pro portrait features to smartphones
Apple unveiled the latest iPhones this week and the new iPhone 15 Pro models offer some compelling features for portrait and volume...

Gary Pageau
Sep 14, 2023


Unlock Your Studio's Growth Potential: Read the 2023 Insights Report Now
Data never looked so good Last year's insights were a hit, so guess what? We're diving even deeper into the data this time around....

Gary Pageau
Sep 11, 2023


The 2023 Industry Report is here!
The national survey results are in for the 2023 Industry Report. This report will help you and your company understand the opinions and...

David Crandall
Aug 29, 2023


Mark Hommerding on being a servant leader
After attending the 2022 SPOA annual conference, Mark Hommerding set a goal. He was so impressed with the President's Award of Excellence...

Gary Pageau
Aug 22, 2023


Tim McCain reflects on industry innovation
Tim McCain was unprepared to be recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Chairman's Award of Innovation at the SPOA annual conference. The...

Gary Pageau
Aug 22, 2023


Visual 1st Conference offers insights into the near future
The annual Visual 1st Conference, held each year in the San Francisco Bay area, offers great insights into the future of imaging. This...

Gary Pageau
Aug 21, 2023


Donate now to support SPOA charitable activities
SPOA has launched two GoFundMe campaigns to support the association’s non-profit activities. The American Foundation of School Pictures...

Gary Pageau
Aug 16, 2023


SPOA 2023 industry awards night highlights
In addition to the Hall of Fame and Photography Awards, several other awards were presented at the SPOA 2023 Awards night in Greenville....

Gary Pageau
Aug 16, 2023


SPOA announces winners for 2023 National School Photographic Competition
School Photographers of America (SPOA) announced the winners of the 2023 National School Photography Competition. The grand champions for...

Gary Pageau
Aug 15, 2023


School Photographers of America inducts inaugural Hall of Fame Class
Greensboro, NC - School Photographers of America (SPOA) inducted the inaugural class of the Industry Hall of Fame, featuring some of the...

David Crandall
Aug 15, 2023


Lawmakers looking into safeguarding student photos from dark web
If there was ever a reminder that cyber security is of utmost importance to school-portrait companies, this recent news report brings...

Gary Pageau
Aug 3, 2023
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