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Photo day cashier station setup for youth sports photography by Studio City Sports with check-in booth, banners, and outdoor field.
Tips & Techniques

The Ultimate Guide to Photo Day Setup: Pro Tips for Volume Sports Photographers

A flawless photo day setup is the foundation of a successful volume sports photography business. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to improve your process, the right preparation and professional appearance can make all the difference on sports photo day. In this guide, you’ll find actionable tips to help you stand out, impress

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Tips & Techniques

Mastering Year-Round Cash Flow in Your Photography Business: A Strategic Approach

The Common Challenge Many photographers face a familiar struggle – the seasonal nature of traditional photography business. One month you’re overwhelmed with bookings, the next you’re staring at an empty calendar. This feast-or-famine cycle creates significant cash flow challenges and financial stress. The Solution: Creating Consistent Revenue Here’s the good news: achieving steady, year-round cash

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Tips & Techniques

Secret to Posing Perfect Teams and Groups

One of the questions we get asked frequently is regarding the daunting task of posing teams and groups. The key to building a successful volume sports photography business is having standard procedures that deliver consistent, repeatable results. Unless you plan to be the one at every shoot, you must have a systems. You need systems

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Tips & Techniques

Main Light Tips & Techniques

Even though this video on controlling the main light was shot several years ago, it was very popular so I wanted to make sure it was added to this new blog site. The complete new and update Studio Lighting training video is now available inside PSU Education. _______________________________ I have noticed that many new photographers

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Tips & Techniques

Photo Day Scheduling

A common question I’ve been getting lately is about the appropriate time allocation when scheduling teams for photo day. Since photos are typically scheduled around game times, it’s essential to work directly with the league’s photo coordinator when scheduling your team pictures. While we can typically photograph a baseball team in 7 minutes, our rule

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