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Executive Director's Letter: Happy Fall!
It's been exciting to hear and to see owners and staff smiling that money is flowing again; the industry is back! The last 45 days have...

David Crandall
Oct 8, 2021


AI innovations coming to school portrait market
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads in almost every aspect of society today. AI suggests which TV shows you watch, what songs...

Gary Pageau
Oct 7, 2021


IdiomConnect is a new SPOA strategic partner
School Photographers of America announces a new yearbook industry company, IdiomConnect, is now a strategic partner. IdiomConnect...

Gary Pageau
Oct 6, 2021


Member spotlight: Victor O'Neill Studios
Victor O’Neill Studios (more commonly known at VOS) is a family-owned school-portrait studio based in McLean, Va. The operation was...

Gary Pageau
Sep 4, 2021


We are back!
School administrators and parents are valuing school portraits now more than we have seen in almost 20 years. Though we have much to be...

David Crandall
Sep 3, 2021


SPOA International Conference 2022 promising to be a must-attend industry event
Planning is already underway for the International Conference of School Photography & Yearbooks, June 9-11, 2022, in Houston, Texas. This...

Gary Pageau
Aug 16, 2021


SPOA launches foundation to provide school picture & yearbooks to displaced students
School Photographers of America (SPOA) announces the formation of the American Foundation for School Photography and Yearbooks, a unique...

Gary Pageau
Aug 16, 2021


Industry news and products
Apple is promoting digital student IDs Apple Inc. has started rolling out mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch. For the first...

Gary Pageau
Aug 9, 2021


2021-2022 Digital Guidelines & Standards for the Usage and Production of Yearbooks
SPOA members, non-members, business partners, and industry suppliers are advised to use the following documents for the 2021 academic...

Gary Pageau
Aug 7, 2021


SPOA is here to help you this fall and beyond
After a year of lockdowns, it’s amazing to see so many of you hiring, onboarding and getting back to business. While we are pleased to...

David Crandall
Aug 6, 2021


ImageQuix/PhotoLynx is the newest SPOA strategic partnership
School Photographers of America (SPOA) is excited to announce our newest Strategic Partnership with ImageQuix and PhotoLynx! Together,...

Gary Pageau
Jul 1, 2021


Advanced Photographic Solutions is SPOA Gold Sponsor
SPOA is proud to announce Advanced Photographic Solutions, better known to the industry as APS Lab, an SPOA Gold Sponsor. Located in...

Gary Pageau
Jun 27, 2021


Where are they now? Allan Defazio
The school photography industry is filled with lifelong executives with amazing stories. The SPOA newsletter takes a look at some...

Gary Pageau
Jun 27, 2021


Member spotlight: Doyce Crandall, Focused School Photography
Doyce Crandall, owner of Focused School Photography, and president of the SPOA executive board, brings a lifetime of sales and business...

Gary Pageau
Jun 26, 2021
Yearbook photo manipulations back in the news
Every year, it seems yearbook editorial staffs and advisors make the news with decisions involving school photography. This year was no...

Gary Pageau
Jun 25, 2021


More important now than ever
School and commercial photography have become more important than ever. Have you ever considered what things would look like without...

David Crandall
Jun 24, 2021


Sales Tips for Virtual Sales
Attached you will find some top tips on selling during these challenging times of virtual sales presentations!
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May 3, 2021


SPOA Executive Director's Message
Dear colleagues: Two week's ago, we were able to come together with our partners in the yearbook sector and build a new set of guidelines...

David Crandall
Apr 30, 2021


A win for schools, students, as well as the school photography and yearbook industry
Leaders from the school photography and yearbook industry voted on new guidelines and standards. The focus was on copyright protection...

School Photographers of America
Apr 22, 2021


Top Tips for Cybersecurity Protection for Studios and Labs
Cyber attacks are a growing threat for studios and labs all across the country. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of...

School Photographers of America
Apr 15, 2021
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