📸 International School Photography Conference 2025 – South Africa
Streamline Your Workflow | Maximize Your Profits | Elevate Your Brand
📍 Date: 2nd April – Johannesburg | 5th April – Cape Town
🏢 Venues: Fujifilm HQ, Sandton (Johannesburg) | ORMS Form Venue (Cape Town)
🕣 08:30 – 09:45 | Morning Coffee, Registration & Portrait Capture
(Attendees must arrive by 09:45 at the latest)
🌟 Morning Sessions
🕤 09:45 – 09:50 | Welcome Address
🎤 Marcello – Setting the Tone for an Inspiring Day
🕤 09:50 – 10:05 | Vision & Inspiration
🚀 Gareth – Conference Goals: A Vision for Success in School Photography
Sharing experiences, insights, and goals to inspire growth and collaboration.
🕤 10:05 – 10:55 | Keynote Presentation
💡 Harri – Boost Your Average Spend per Order: Reimagining Your Online Sales Strategy & Enhancing the Customer Journey
Practical strategies to maximize sales and improve customer experience.
☕ 10:55 – 11:10 | Break
🕤 11:10 – 11:35 | Department Optimization
📷 Andy – Elevating Your Photography Department: Training, Quality Control & Strategic Support
Key steps to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
🕤 11:35 – 12:00 | Live Demonstration
🔄 Harri & Andy – Live Workflow Demonstration: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficiency
Watch and learn how top professionals optimize their workflow in real-time.
🕤 12:00 – 12:20 | The Role of AI in School Photography
🤖 James – AI in School Photography: Threat, Hype, or the Future?
Separating fact from fiction: Will AI replace photographers, enhance workflows, or just create noise?
🥗 12:20 – 13:20 | Lunch Break & Networking
📷 Afternoon Sessions
🕜 13:20 – 13:50 | Data-Driven Growth
📊 Glen – Back to the Future: Unlocking Sales Potential with Data-Driven Insights
Leverage data analytics to boost revenue and decision-making.
🕞 13:50 – 14:20 | Business Strategy
🏆 Leigh – Shifting from Working IN Your Business to Working ON It
How to step back, scale up, and build a sustainable photography business.
☕ 14:20 – 14:35 | Break
🕑 14:35 – 15:05 | Client Acquisition & Retention
🏫 Marcello – How to Win & Retain More Schools: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success
Insights into securing school contracts and maintaining lasting relationships.
🕑 15:05 – 15:20 | Sponsor Spotlight
🎁 Fujifilm & Orms – Exclusive Offers & Innovations (Can be replaced with an AI session if needed.)
☕ 15:20 – 15:35 | Break
🕒 15:35 – 16:15 | Branding & Marketing
💎 Jeff – Building a Powerful Premium School Photography Brand & Marketing It Effectively on LinkedIn
Positioning your business as an industry leader and leveraging LinkedIn for success.
🕓 16:15 – 16:40 | Industry Collaboration
🤝 Gareth – Charting a Path to Successful Cooperation by Uniting the Industry
Fostering partnerships and strengthening the school photography community.
🕟 16:40 – 17:05 | Interactive Panel Discussion
🎤 Insights & Strategies: Live Q&A with Industry Leaders
Attendees get answers to their biggest challenges from top experts.
🕠 17:05 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up