Volume EDU
x
SPOA + Sony Volume EDU is an educational program designed to bring professional photography education directly to the next generation of photographers. The program is a collaboration between School Photographers of America and Sony, giving students hands-on exposure to photography while introducing them to the skills, technology, and career opportunities within the professional photography industry.
​
The program brings industry professionals, educators, and Sony equipment into college-level photography programs for an immersive learning experience. Students get the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and real-world photography techniques, and explore the many career opportunities available within the photography industry.
​
A key goal of Volume EDU is to introduce students to school photography as a legitimate and rewarding career path. Many photography students may not realize that school photography can offer a creative, sustainable career beyond traditional portrait, wedding, or commercial photography. By bringing professional school photographers into the classroom, students can see firsthand what a career in the volume photography industry looks like and the opportunities it can provide.
What the program focuses on:
-
Hands-on photography education
-
Connecting students with professional photographers
-
Real-world industry knowledge and career insights
-
Exposure to Sony camera technology and equipment
-
Building technical and creative photography skills
-
Creating connections between education and the professional photography industry
​
The bigger purpose
The goal isn't simply to teach students how to use a camera. SPOA + Sony Volume EDU is about helping prepare the next generation of photographers for a career in the industry by giving them access to professional knowledge, equipment, and people who are actively working in the field.
SPOA and Sony have already brought the program to colleges including Daytona State College in Florida and Macomb Community College in Michigan, creating opportunities for students to learn directly from industry professionals.
School photography is so much more than taking school pictures. It’s a dynamic industry with opportunities in photography, editing, digital imaging, sales, marketing, operations, training, and leadership. Whether you’re looking for an internship, part-time work, or the start of a lifelong career behind the lens, SPOA can help connect you with member companies looking for the next generation of talent.
Careers such as:
-
School Photographer
-
Photography Assistant
-
Photo Editor
-
Digital Imaging/Production
-
Operations
-
Sales & Account Management
-
Marketing & Social Media
-
Leadership & Management
-
Training & Education
-
Creative/Portrait Photography
​
You raise your hand. We help make the connection.
​
By submitting your information, you're letting SPOA member companies know you're interested in opportunities within the school photography industry. Member companies can use the student interest database to identify potential interns, assistants and future photographers.
Student Career Board
YOUR CAREER COULD START BEHIND THE LENS.
Volume EDU brings professional school photography education directly to college campuses, giving students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals, explore the technology and skills behind the work, and discover career paths they may not have considered.
Benefits for colleges
​
Career Exploration
Introduce students to a unique industry and career opportunities in photography, business, technology, marketing, and more.
​
Hands-On Learning
Give students the opportunity to learn from working professionals and experience real-world photography techniques and equipment.
​
Industry Connections
Connect students with photography companies and professionals who can provide internships, part-time opportunities, mentorship, and career pathways.
​
Career Readiness
Help students build practical skills and gain insight into what it takes to succeed in a professional photography environment.
​
Expand Your Students' Opportunities
Expose students to an industry they may not encounter through traditional career programming.
Bring Volume EDU to Your Campus
GIVE YOUR STUDENTS A FIRSTHAND LOOK AT THE OPPORTUNITIES BEHIND THE LENS.
Interested in bringing Volume EDU to your campus? Tell us a little about your school and what you're looking for, and our team will be in touch.
